Prepared in accordance with IATA News daily updates and based on travel advisories that we are aware of.
Published on 05th March 2020. Further updates will be provided every 24 hours.
You are advised to monitor and check official websites of World Health Organization, relevant authorities and local government agencies for the latest developments on COVID-19 coronavirus. Do adjust your travel plans based on the latest information provided.
Bahrain published – published 04.03.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Egypt, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Lebanon, Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Bahrain.
- This does not apply to nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.
- This does not apply to passengers who reside in Bahrain.
- This does not apply to military personnel
- This does not apply to passengers with a special approval from Nationality, Passport Residence Affairs Directorate of Bahrain
2. Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand in the past 14 days will be subject to quarantine and enhanced testing procedures recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
3. Passengers who reside in Bahrain and who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Egypt, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Lebanon, Malaysia, Singapore or Thailand will be subject to quarantine and enhanced testing procedures recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO)
EGYPT – published 28.02.2020
1. Passengers who have been in Bahrain, China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam must fill in a health card with their full name, detailed address, nationality, flight number, full route, date of arrival, and telephone number. They will be monitored by the General Quarantine Administration for the following 14 days.
INDIA – published 04.03.2020
1. Visa and e-visa issued to nationals of Iran, Italy, Japan and Korea (Rep.) on or before 3 March 2020 are invalidated.
- This does not apply to passengers with an OCI card.
- This does not apply to airline crew.
- This does not apply to diplomats and the United Nations officials
2. Visa and e-visa issued to nationals of China (People’s Rep.) before 5 February 2020 are invalidated.
- This does not apply to passengers with an OCI card.
- This does not apply to airline crew.
- This does not apply to diplomats and the United Nations officials
3. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Japan or Korea (Rep.) on or after 1 February 2020 are not allowed to enter India. Their visa and e-visa are invalidated.
- This does not apply to nationals of India.
- This does not apply to passengers who reside in India.
- This does not apply to passengers with an OCI card.
- This does not apply to airline crew.
- This does not apply to diplomats and the United Nations officials
4. Nationals of Japan and Korea (Rep.) can no longer obtain a visa on arrival.
5. Passengers are required to fill the self-declaration form in duplicate upon arrival.
6. Passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand or Viet Nam must go thorough medical screening upon arrival.
INDONESIA – published 08.02.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter or transit Indonesia.
- This does not apply to nationals of Indonesia
- This does not apply to residents of Indonesia
IRAN – published 25.02.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) with a normal passport, passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport and passengers with a Macao (SAR China) passport are no longer visa exempt. However, they can obtain a visa on arrival. They are required to clear the medical and health check upon arrival. After that they will be given a certificate.
2. Based on the travel advisory restriction issued by United Arab Emirates Government, nationals of United Arab Emirates are not allowed to travel to Iran.
JORDAN – published 01.03.2020
1. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.) Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit or enter Jordan.
- This does not apply to nationals of Jordan, their spouses and children.
- This does not apply to Chinese Delegations and diplomats.
- This does not apply to Italian Delegations and diplomats.
KUWAIT – published 04.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) are not allowed to enter Kuwait.
2. Nationals of Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Singapore and Thailand are not allowed to enter Kuwait.
3. Passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport are not allowed to enter Kuwait.
4. Passengers with a residence permit or visa issued by China (People’s Rep.) who have been in China (People’s Rep.) in the past 2 weeks are not allowed to enter Kuwait.
5. Passengers with a residence permit or visa issued by Hong Kong (SAR China) who have been in Hong Kong (SAR China) in the past 2 weeks are not allowed to enter Kuwait.
6. Passengers who have been in Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Singapore or Thailand in the past 2 weeks are not allowed to enter Kuwait.
- This does not apply to nationals of Kuwait.
7. GCC Nationals travelling to Kuwait must carry their passports for clearance.
Effective 8 March 2020:
8. Passengers arriving from Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Georgia, India, Lebanon, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria and Turkey must complete a medical examination (PCR-certificate) confirming that they are free from coronavirus (COVID-19). The medial certificate must be issued by health centers approved by the embassy of Kuwait.
- This does not apply to nationals of Kuwait.
MALAYSIA – published 02.03.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew who have been in the Hubei, Zhejiang or Jiangsu Provinces (China People’s Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Malaysia. This does not apply to nationals of Malaysia and passengers who reside in Malaysia.
2. Passengers and airline crew who have been in Daegu and Cheongdo in Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Malaysia. This does not apply to nationals of Malaysia and passengers who reside in Malaysia.
3. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) with a passport issued in Hubei, Zhejiang or Jiangsu Province (China People’s Rep.) are not allowed to enter Malaysia. This does not apply to passengers who reside in Malaysia.
MALDIVES – published 03.03.2020
1. Passengers and airline crew who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran or in North Gyeongsang and South Gyeongsang Provinces in Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the Maldives. – This does not apply to nationals of the Maldives.
2. Passengers and airline crew must fill-in a “Health Declaration Card” and an “Immigration Arrival Card” before arriving in the Maldives.
NEPAL – published 03.03.2020
Effective 10 March 2020:
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Italy, Japan and Korea (Rep.) can no longer obtain a visa on arrival. They must obtain a visa before departure.
2. Passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) passport can no longer obtain a visa on arrival. They must obtain a visa before departure.
3. Passengers with a Macao (SAR China) passport can no longer obtain a visa on arrival. They must obtain a visa before departure.
OMAN – published 03.03.2020
1. Nationals of China, Iran and Italy are not allowed to enter Oman.
- This does not apply to nationals of China, Iran and Italy with a Resident Visa issued by Oman.
2. Nationals of Oman are allowed to enter with a national ID card if they used the card when they departed from Oman.
3. Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are no longer allowed to enter the Oman with a national ID card, they must have a passport.
4. Passengers arriving from China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Singapore or Italy will be subject to quarantine for a minimum of 14 days.
- This does not apply to nationals of China, Iran and Italy.
PHILIPPINES – published 28.02.2020
1. Passengers who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the Philippines.
- This does not apply to nationals of the Philippines. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into the Philippines.
- This does not apply to spouses or children of nationals of the Philippines. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into the Philippines.
- This does not apply to permanent residents of the Philippines. They will be required to self-isolate for a period of 14 days from their arrival into the Philippines.
2. Passengers who have transited through or have been in the North Gyeongsang Province (including Daegu and Cheongdo Country) of Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the Philippines.
- This does not apply to nationals of the Philippines.
- This does not apply to spouses or children of nationals of the Philippines.
- This does not apply to permanent residents of the Philippines.
QATAR – published 02.03.2020
1. Nationals of Egypt are allowed to enter, if they have not visited;
- Egypt within 1 month of the date of arrival
- China, Iran or South Korea within 21 days of the date of arrival
2. Nationals of China, Iran or South Korea are allowed to enter if they;
- hold a valid visa to enter Qatar
- have not visited Egypt within 1 month of the date of arrival
- have not visited China, Iran or South Korea within 21 days of the date of arrival
3. All other nationalities (who all are permitted/eligible to obtain VOA at DOH) are allowed to enter/transit or transfer provided they;
- have not visited Egypt for 1 month prior to date of arrival
- have not visited China, Iran or South Korea for 21 days prior to the date of arrival
4. Above does not apply to nationals of Qatar.
5. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Singapore or Italy in the past 14 days will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.
RUSSIAN FED. – published 28.02.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) are not allowed to enter Russian Fed. This does not apply to passengers who reside in Russian Fed. This does not apply to airline crew.
2. Passengers with a Hong Kong (SAR China) or Macao (SAR China) passport are not allowed to enter Russian Fed. This does not apply to passengers who reside in Russian Fed. This does not apply to airline crew.
3. Nationals of Iran are not allowed to enter Russian Fed.
SAUDIA ARABIA – published 01.03.2020
1. Passengers who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran or Macao (SAR China) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Saudi Arabia. This does not apply to nationals of Saudi Arabia.
2. Nationals of the GCC countries are no longer allowed to enter Saudi Arabia with a national ID card. They must travel with their passport. This does not apply to nationals of Saudi Arabia who are allowed to enter with a national ID card if they used the card when they departed from Saudi Arabia.
3. Passengers arriving from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR China), India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Rep.), Lebanon, Macao (SAR China), Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Somalia, Syria, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam or Yemen, with a tourist visa are not allowed to enter the Saudi Arabia.
4. Passengers traveling for the purpose of Umrah or visiting the Prophet’s mosque are not allowed to enter Saudi Arabia. This does not apply to nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates with Hajj and Umrah permit, obtained through the website of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
5. Airline crew will be subject to medical examination, if required.
SRI LANKA – published 03.03.2020
1. Nationals of China (People’s Rep.) can no longer obtain a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka.
2. Passengers who have been in Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the last 14 days will be subject to immediate quarantine.
THAILAND – published 25.02.2020
1. Based on the travel advisory restriction issued by United Arab Emirates Government, nationals of United Arab Emirates are not allowed to travel to Thailand.
TURKEY- published 02.03.2020
1. Passengers who have transited through or have been in China (People’s Rep.), Iran, Iraq, Italy or Korea Rep. in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Turkey. This does not apply to nationals of Turkey and residents of Turkey.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – published 29.02.2020
1. Nationals of the United Arab Emirates are allowed to enter with a national ID card if they left before 28th February 2020.
2. Nationals of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are no longer allowed to enter the United Arab Emirates with a national ID card, they must have a passport.
3. Based on the travel advisory restriction issued by United Arab Emirates Government, nationals of United Arab Emirates are not allowed to travel to Iran or Thailand
For more information and current updates visit https://www.omanair.com/ke/en/travel-advisory-covid-19-coronavirus-outbreak