GREECE: Country to increase restrictions on arrivals from Russia from 7-21 September 2020

The government of Greece has announced that it will require visitors from Russia to present a negative COVID-19 test before entering the country between 7-21 September. Under the new advisory, Russian citizens will need to obtain the test result a maximum of 72 hours prior to their arrival. Greece also said that a maximum 500 people from Russia will be allowed to land at the airports of Athens, Thessaloniki and Heraklion per week during the period in question.
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VIETNAM: Country plans to resume flights to six Asian cities from September 2020

The country’s government has said that it plans to resume international commercial flights to and from six Asian cities from mid-September; the destinations proposed are Guangzhou, Seoul, Vientiane, Phnom Penh, Taipei and Tokyo. Arriving passengers to Vietnam will still be required to undergo two weeks of quarantine.
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NIGERIA: Country relaxes nationwide curfew but denies entry to some international airlines

The government of Nigeria has announced the country's third gradual easing of its COVID-19 lockdown; it will last for four weeks and during this period a curfew will now be in place for four hours daily from 00.01 (local time) to 04.00. However, ahead of international flights finally resuming from 5 September, some airlines will be initially denied entry, and a list has now been released. Some airlines though have been denied approval because international flights were yet to resume in their countries; approved airlines are expected to operate within COVID-19 protocols.
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CHINA: Country to allow resumption of direct flights to Beijing from eight countries

The country’s civil aviation regulator has said today that direct flights to Beijing from eight countries including Thailand, Cambodia, Greece, Denmark, Sweden and Canada will be able to resume from tomorrow, 3 September.
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INDIA: Country moves into 'Unlock 4.0' stage of COVID-19 lockdown re-opening

The Indian government has released information on it’s ‘Unlock 4.0’ - the fourth stage of the country’s post-COVID-19 re-opening. Within September a number of transport, sporting and entertainment services will be permitted to resume, and inter-state movement of people and goods can no longer be restricted.
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UNITED KINGDOM: Scotland to impose self-quarantine on arrivals from Greece

The government of the devolved UK administration of Scotland has announced that it will impose a 14-day quarantine on all arrivals from Greece starting tomorrow, 3 September. Britain’s national government in London is expected to decide later this week whether to also quarantine travellers returning from Greece - a decision that would then also apply to England.
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SOUTH AFRICA: International arrivals now permitted to self-isolate at a nominated location

The government of South Africa has said that eligible international arrivals to the country are now permitted to self-isolate at a place of their choosing, provided that it complies with government criteria. An application must be submitted 72 hours before the date of intended travel; otherwise, arrivals will be quarantined for 10 days in a state appointed facility. More information can be found in the latest Department of Health guidelines.
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POLAND: Country's government suspends direct flights from 44 countries

The country’s government has announced that from today, 2 September, it is banning direct flights from 44 countries including Spain, Israel and Romania in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The United States, Malta, Montenegro, Mexico, Brasil, Argentina and India are also on the list of countries.
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ESTONIA: Airport COVID-19 testing available for arrivals from 1 September 2020

The government of Estonia have announced that as of today, 1 September, those returning to Estonia from COVID-19 risk countries now have the opportunity to be tested for the virus at the airport and port in order to shorten the 14-day self-isolation requirement. Testing is free of charge for Estonian residents; foreigners can take the test at a cost of 67 euros and can pay on the spot by card.
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Returning Dubai residents to require GDRFA approval

The government of the United Arab Emirates has said that all residents holding a Dubai-issued residency visa will be required to gain approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) before they are eligible to return to the country via any UAE airport. Approvals can be obtained via a dedicated government portal.
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MAURITIUS: Country to continue gradual re-opening of border from 1 October 2020

The government of Mauritius is reopening its borders in three phases. The first phase is for the repatriation of Mauritians stranded abroad, which will continue until 30 September. Arriving passengers will continue to be quarantined in the centres made available by the government. The second phase will start on 1 October, during which travel to and from certain destinations will be allowed. Access to Mauritius will be authorised for passengers abiding by sanitary protocols. Online booking for airline tickets and hotel room reservations will be available. However, priority will be given to Mauritian nationals, licensed residents, those employed in Mauritius and other visitors wishing to travel to Mauritius. The third phase of reopening the borders will be determined by the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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BELIZE: Country set to re-open borders for international travel from 1 October 2020

The government of Belize has said that the country will re-open to international travel on 1 October, after it closed its borders in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Phillip Goldson International Airport, which serves Belize City, will reopen on that date to coincide with the start of the 2020-21 tourist season; limited international flights will reportedly be available with carriers including United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
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CANADA: Country extends incoming travel restrictions until at least 30 September 2020

The government of Canada has announced that it is extending travel restrictions on incoming foreign travellers for another month as COVID-19 continues to pose a threat to public safety; the restrictions are now being extended until 30 September, which is Canada’s third time extending the travel restrictions that were originally put in place from 18 March until 3 June. In addition, the mandatory quarantine order that was in effect since March has also been extended - exempt travellers will have to carry out a self-isolation period of 14 days if they are allowed into Canada.
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NAMIBIA: Country to re-open to international tourism from 1 September 2020

The government of Namibia has announced that from 1 September it will permit international tourism to resume via the re-opening of Hosea International Airport, through which all arrivals will be required to land. All tourist arrivals must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result obtained a maximum of 72 hours prior to arrival, and must submit a completed health questionnaire, full travel itinerary and evidence of adequate insurance. All travellers will be required to stay for seven days at their first tourist facility, and will undergo further COVID-19 testing during this time.
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SINGAPORE: Visitors from Brunei and New Zealand to be permitted from 8 September 2020

Singapore Airlines have released an update on entry requirements for Singapore, whereby it's reported that from 1 September visitors from Brunei and New Zealand will be able to apply for a single-entry Air Travel Pass (ATP) for arrival from 8 September onwards. Visitors must apply between 7-30 days prior to travel, and will also be subjected to a COVID-19 test on arrival in Singapore.
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HONG KONG: Region to ease some COVID-19 restrictions from 28 August 2020

The government of Hong Kong has said that it will ease some COVID-19 restrictions from 28 August, allowing venues like cinemas to re-open to restaurants to extend dining hours. Outdoor sports centres will also re-open and the wearing of masks in some settings, including sport, will no longer be required.
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ANGUILLA: Country imposes significant fee upon visitors

The country's government has announced that the island nation has added a significant visitor free to its entry requirements, and will now levy a scale of charges beginning at US$1000 for individual staying on the island for three months or less. Visa applications have been opened for travel until 31 October and a 14-day arrival quarantine is also required.
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GERMANY: Country advises citizens against travel to some French regions

The government of Germany has issued a travel warning to its citizens against travel to Paris and the French Cote d’Azur region, due to rising COVID-19 infections there; the country's foreign ministry said it was warning against unnecessary tourist trips to the Ile-de-France region, which includes the French capital, and the southern region of Provence-Alpes-Cote-d’Azur, which includes Marseille and Nice.
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NEW ZEALAND: City of Auckland to remain in level three COVID-19 lockdown until 30 August 2020

The country’s prime minister has said that the current reinstated lockdown measures in Auckland will be extended until 23.59 (local time) on 30 August, with the city’s step down from level three to level two restrictions starting gradually from the following morning. Under level three, most businesses remain closed and residents must stay at home when not at work or school. The rest of the country will remain at level two until at least 6 September.
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UNITED STATES: Country increases restrictions at Mexico land border

The U.S. government on 21 August closed a number of lanes at select ports of entry at the land border with Mexico, and also began conducting secondary checks to limit non-essential travel and the spread of COVID-19. Non-essential travel has been restricted at the border since March, but U.S. citizens and permanent residents can still enter the United States from Mexico; the new measures are aimed at those travelers, according to a government source.
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