Asia Pacific Region COVID Restrictions

March 30, 2022

• Our FBOs and ground handling offices in China, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand all remain open and are supporting missions.
• American Samoa – Open to vaccinated U.S. pax with special permission.
• Armenia – All foreign nationals are allowed entry into Armenia with approval if they meet the visa requirements.
• Australia – EAll fully vaccinated visa holders can travel to Australia without a travel exemption. Entry requirements may vary according to regional/state restrictions. Aircraft disinfection required. Check with us for details.
• Azerbaijan – Open. Negative COVID test required for departure.
• Bangladesh – Visa-on-arrival services are suspended until further notice. Aircraft disinfection required. Proof of hotel booking required for travelers arriving from high-risk countries.
• Brunei Darussalam – Open to business travelers. Prior approval, health insurance, mobile app, and hotel booking required. Test on arrival required. Fully-vaccinated travelers may have shortened quarantine shortened to 5 days.
• Cambodia – Visa and insurance required. Visa on arrival has been reinstated. Crew staying overnight must be vaccinated.
• China – Remains highly restrictive. Testing on arrival and quarantine required for those who can get in. Universal Aviation China is in close contact with local authorities and will be reporting on the latest.
• Fiji – Starting April 7, the government will end the Travel Partner system, permitting fully vaccinated travelers from all locations. Authorities will also end the mandatory three-day stay in a Care Fiji establishment. See details online.
• French Polynesia/Tahiti/Bora Bora/Moorea – Open. Aircraft disinfection required. See details online.
• Georgia – Open.
• Guam – Open.
• Hong Kong – Starting Apr 1, the flight suspension from 9 countries including U.S will be lifted FOR HONG KONG RESIDENTS ONLY. Until then…More than 150 countries, including the U.S, are designated as high risk. Travelers who have stayed in Group A high-risk countries for more than 2 hours in the past 21 days are prohibited from entering Hong Kong. Crew members who have visited these countries in the past 21 days have to self-isolate at designated hotels. Travelers might be required to have proof of vaccination and hotel booking depending upon travel history. Enhanced crew testing and quarantine requirements are in place, depending upon vaccination status and travel history. All arriving passengers must undergo COVID-19 testing upon arrival and quarantine. Fully vaccinated passengers are eligible for shortened quarantine depending upon travel history.
• India – Has resumed issuing all categories of tourist visas. No quarantine required for international visitors. Test on arrival may be required by some states. More details online.
• Indonesia – Visa on arrival available for travelers entering Bali from 42 countries including U.S. No quarantine for vaccinated arrivals.
• Japan – Country began easing on March 1, starting with business-purpose flights (not leisure). Travelers from low-risk countries with valid vaccination certificate can avoid quarantine by testing negative upon arrival. Mobile App required. Universal Aviation Japan is ready to support you.
• Kyrgyzstan – Open.
• S. Korea – Temporary suspension of Visa Waiver Agreement and Visa-Free Entry for a ~96 countries. Exceptions: Diplomatic passport holders, Arrival Crew members, APEC card holders. Effective Sept 1, foreigners entering Korea from visa-free countries must be issued K-ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) 72 hours before entering Korea. More than 20 countries, including the U.S., allowed entry without a visa. Mandatory screening on arrival. Effective Mar 21, fully vaccinated travelers registered on COOV mobile app are exempt from quarantine. (Effective April 01, registration will not be required).
• Laos – Open. Test on arrival and quarantine until results known. Health insurance required.
• Macau – Foreigners remain prohibited and require prior approval. Travellers from extremely high-risk countries (including U.S) are subject to enhanced testing and quarantine measures. COVID test required on all outbound flights. Aircraft disinfection required.
• Malaysia – Opening April 1. Testing on arrival. Mobile app required.
• Maldives – Open. Aircraft disinfection required. Hotel booking and mobile app required.
• Mongolia – Open. Foreign nationals with valid visas or visa-free status allowed.
• Nepal – Open. Officials have resumed visa on arrival Test on arrival for symptomatic entrants and pre-booked accommodation required.
• New Caledonia – Open. Test on arrival required.
• New Zealand – Travelers from 60 countries on the visa-waiver list, including the U.S. and travelers with existing valid visitor visas will be able to enter New Zealand starting May 1. No self-isolation. Test on arrival required. Aircraft disinfection required. Full entry details online.
• North Mariana Islands – Open to U.S. passengers for business, tourism, and tech stops.
• Pakistan – Open.
• Palau – International traffic has officially resumed but remains restricted. Test on arrival required. Health Insurance and aircraft disinfection required.
• Papua New Guinea – Open. On arrival test required.
• Philippines – Open. Health insurance required.
• Singapore – Vaccinated travel lane scheme retires on Apr 01. Starting Apr 01, Vaccinated travelers allowed entry without quarantine. Our team in Singapore can provide assistance.
• Sri Lanka – Open. Health insurance required. See details at www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/
• Taiwan – As of Mar 7, travelers may enter for business with special permit. Leisure not allowed. Travelers must submit proof that they have suitable accommodations. Test on arrival and quarantine required.
• Tajikistan – Open to U.S. travelers. Testing on arrival.
• Thailand – There are several avenues in, including “Test & Go” and the Sandbox Program. See details online. Thailand Pass, test on arrival, mobile app, and insurance required. As of Apr 01, authorities plan to lift the pre-arrival COVID-19 test requirement for international entrants under all schemes. Universal Aviation Thailand can help you understand your best options for visiting Thailand.
• Turkmenistan – U.S. passengers are allowed for business, with prior approval through diplomatic channels. Testing upon arrival and quarantine is required in a state-run facility required. Vaccinated travelers can have quarantine period reduced to 7 days. Negative COVID test required for departure.
• Uzbekistan – Open. Aircraft disinfection required.
• Vietnam – Vietnam has resumed pre pandemic visa issuance policy. Foreigners from 13 countries allowed to enter without visa. Mobile App required. Vietnam Airlines has a helpful tool to help determine if you can enter and the requirements.
• Ask your Universal Trip Support team for a Feasibility Guide to get detailed intelligence for your destination of interest.