Business Aviation in Europe: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact

Europe COVID 19 Flight Restrictions

Albania

October 26, 2020

Austria

October 21, 2020

​General Restrictions for US Passengers:

• US Pax are allowed for business purposes with proof of meeting confirmation or invitation letter
• Proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test done within 72 hours before arrival
• Quarantine not required with negative COVID-19 PCR test. Without a negative test, 14 day quarantine is required.
• Country website resources:
  • Entry/exit declaration: https://infothek.bmk.gv.at/assets/uploads/2020/06/Erklaerung_Ein_Durchreise_Englisch_V20200615.pdf
  • Confirmation of absolute medical necessity: https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/Dokumente/BgblAuth/BGBLA_2020_II_263/COO_2026_100_2_1752895.pdfsig

General Restrictions for others: From 21.07.2020 00:00 am CEST on operators are obliged to collect contact details of passengers if departure point is an area listed on the homepage of the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs for which a travel warning has been issued in connection with the occurrence of SARS-CoV-2 (https://www.bmeia.gv.at/reise-aufenthalt/reisewarnungen/).

As of Sept. 1 countries with travel warnings are Albania, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China (Hubei Province) Croatia, Ecuador, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kosovo, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, Spain (mainland and Balearic Islands), Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, and the US. Entry to Austria remains prohibited indefinitely for third-country nationals from states outside the EU, Schengen Area, and the UK. Exceptions are in place for health workers, freight workers, diplomats, individuals in transit, and urgent or essential reasons decided on a case-by-case basis.​

1) Passengers who are citizens or (habitual) residents of one of these countries and who are arriving from one of these countries and who have only been to these countries or in Austria within the last 10 days are free to enter Austria (no molecular- biological SARS-CoV-2-test, no quarantine) : Australia, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic except region Prague, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France except regions Ile-de-France and Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal except regions Lisbon and Norte, Republic of Korea, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain Canary Islands, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican.

2) Third-country nationals (note 1) arriving from out of the Schengen area are not allowed to enter Austria.

3) Third-country nationals (note 1) arriving from Schengen area, Andorra, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, Monaco, Romania, San Marino, United Kingdom or Vatican are required to provide a health certificate (note 2) not older than 72 hours which confirms that a negative molecular biological SARS-CoV-2- test is given and are required to start a 10-days quarantine.

• remaining passengers are required to provide a health certificate not older than 72 hours which confirms that a negative molecular biological SARS-CoV-2- test is given or are required to start a 10-day quarantine

• exemptions apply to (persons are allowed to enter Austria, but are required to provide a health certificates not older than 72 hours which confirms that a negative molecular biological SARS-CoV-2-test.

• exemptions apply to (persons are allowed to enter Austria, but are required to provide a health certificate not older than 72 hours which confirms that a negative molecular biological SARS-CoV-2- test is given or are required to start a 10-day quarantine)

Belarus

October 24, 2020

General Restrictions for US Pax:

• U.S. Passengers are allowed.
• Types of flights Business, Leisure/Tourism, Tech Stops.
• Quarantine not required.
• Negative PCR based COVID-19 Test taken no more than 48 hours prior to arrival
• Country website resources:
  • COVID info: http://stopcovid.belta.by/
  • Visa info: https://www.belarus.by/en/travel/travel-visas/visa-free-travel-program-belarus
  • Border info: https://gpk.gov.by/en/

• Business Travel Allowed:  Yes
• COVID-19 Test Required:  Yes, 72 hours
• Health /Entry Form Required:
• Quarantine Required: Authorities have imposed a mandatory 14-day self-isolation regime for travelers from countries where COVID-19 is actively circulating and for those who have had close contact with persons who test positive for the virus; freight transporters, aircrew members, and diplomats are exempt.​

In compliance with the measures aimed to prevent the spread of infection caused by covid-19 the following categories of persons must observe the 10-day period of self-isolation:

persons who arrived from the states, which are included in the list of the countries, where the cases of covid-19 infection are registered. (this list formed by ministry of health of the republic of Belarus, and presented on their website http://www.minzdrav.gov.by).

Belgium

October 17, 2020

General Restrictions for US Pax:

Authorities have permitted travel to resume with EU and Schengen Area countries, as well as the UK, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, and Uruguay. As of Oct. 16, Belgium is restricting travel with countries with high COVID-19 activity, designated “Red Zones” by authorities. All arrivals from Red Zones must take a COVID-19 test on arrival and self-quarantine for seven days before taking a second test on the fifth day of self-quarantine; if this test returns positive, the self-quarantine period is extended by another seven days. Individuals who stay in a Red Zone for less than 48 hours are exempt from this measure.

Diplomatic and essential flights such as business flight, positioning flights, technical stops, medical flights arriving from a Non-European country are allowed to enter Belgium.  This means that pax should have an official address in Belgium or hold a Belgian ID or can proof that their presence in Belgium is required for business or any other reason.   ​

Leisure flights outside the Schengen Area are NOT allowed.  Leisure flights within the Schengen Area are allowed.

All persons returning to Belgium and all persons travelling through Belgium and who are staying at least 48 hours must fill out an identification form (Passenger Locator Form). You can find this form here:    https://travel.info-coronavirus.be/nl/public-health-passenger-locator-form

Special invitation letter:

Passenger entering Belgium for essential purpose, business, medical, etc., should carry written proof that their presence in Belgium is essential. For business this can be an invitation letter from a Belgian company.

All arrivals from Red Zones must take a COVID-19 test on arrival and self-quarantine for seven days before taking a second test on the fifth day of self-quarantine; if this test returns positive then the self-quarantine period is extended by another seven days. The self-quarantine period remains at 07 days for arrivals before Sept. 25. Individuals who stay in a Red Zone for less than 48 hours are exempt from this measure. All non-European countries and other as shown on the Belgian Foreign Office website https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en

Pax coming to Belgium for business reasons are exempt from quarantine; they should however carry written proof with them showing their presence is needed.

• Country website resources:
  • COVID FAQs: https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/faq/
  • Foreign affairs: https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en

Business Travel Allowed: Yes, with prior permission

COVID-19 Test Required: Yes, if arriving from RED zone will be tested on arrival

Health /Entry Form Required: Yes, fill out new Public Health Passenger Locator Form 48 hours prior to arrival and which is not required if staying in Belgium less than 48 hours.  If a passenger does not complete and sign the “Public Health Passenger Locator Form”, the airline is requested to deny boarding.

https://travel.info-coronavirus.be/public-health-passenger-locator-form

If the passenger is not in possession of a cell phone, then complete this form and carry copy with them at all times.   https://dofi.ibz.be/sites/dvzoe/FR/Documents/BELGIUM_PassengerLocatorForm.PDF

Quarantine Required:  Yes, length of stay or up to 07 days

Bosnia

October 12, 2020

Bulgaria

October 21, 2020

General Restrictions for US passengers: 

• US passengers will NOT be allowed entry to Bulgaria unless they have a residence or family member in Bulgaria.
• Types of flights allowed include Tech Stops, Humanitarian, Ferry
• Proof of a Negative COVID test results plus Health form are required for entry.
• Quarantine – If a passenger does not present a negative COVID-19 test, issued at most 72 hours before departure then the passenger will have to stay 14 days under quarantine.
• If a passenger presents a negative COVID-19 test, issued at most 72 hours before departure then 14 days quarantine will not be required.
• No exemption to Quarantine is available.
• Country website resources:
  • COVID info: https://coronavirus.bg/

General Restrictions: Starting Sep 07, citizens and residents of Belarus, Serbia, and Turkey may enter Bulgaria without restrictions; travelers will not have to self-isolate or show a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival.Bulgaria permits citizens from the EU and the Schengen Area, as well as the UK, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Jordan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, UAE, Ukraine, and Uruguay to enter the country without restrictions. Travelers from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Israel, Kosovo, Kuwait, Moldova, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, are allowed entry, provided they have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours prior to arrival. Additionally, all medical professionals, transport staff, foreign officials, seasonal workers, and persons traveling for humanitarian reasons will be permitted entry regardless of citizenship as long as they possess negative COVID-19 PCR test results.Airports in the country remain open but are operating on a severely reduced schedule.​ Passengers are subjected to quarantine for 14 days if they do not have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued at most 72 hours before departure.

Croatia

October 2, 2020

General Restrictions for US Pax:

• Allowed with Pax proof of tourism/economic or business interest (Proof of Yachting – eCrew list, letter of invitation, villa rental, confirmation of accommodation)​​​
• Proof of a negative PCR test of nasal and pharyngeal swabs for SARS-CoV-2, not older than 48hrs of arrival
• Health Locator form required
• Fill in announcement form at https://entercroatia.mup.hr/ for smooth border control and wait time
• Country website resources:
  • COVID info: https://mup.gov.hr/uzg-covid/english/286212
  • Entry info: https://entercroatia.mup.hr/

General Restrictions: All citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland and the UK, as well as permanent EU/EEA residents are permitted to enter Croatia without restrictions. If the passengers are tourists and not EU citizens they must present proof of paid accommodation or reservation for an apartment / hotel, a flat lease agreement in the camp, booking a pitch in the camp, renting a tourist boat or sailboat, paid or arranged tourist tours of the Republic of Croatia or the other range of tourist activities.

If passengers have their own properties or boat or yacht in Croatia, they need to show documents which can prove it. Self-quarantine on yacht is possible if the length is more than 24 meters. Yacht may move around freely but passengers must not leave yacht. If less than 24 meters, passengers must self-isolate at hotel the first 7 days, test negative, then sail.

All 3rd country citizens (non EU/Schengen) – Police/Immigration currently required the documentation for all PAX and Crew to enter Croatia as follow:

1/ Proof of Business reason/economic interest – (Proof of Yachting- eCrew list, letter of invitation, villa rental, Confirmation of Accommodation).

2/ PAX and Crew public health locator form (PLF as attached).

3/It is suggested that the PAX/Crew to fill in announcement form on the following link: https://entercroatia.mup.hr/ in order to shorten the waiting time at border control upon arrival for smooth transition.

4/ Presentation of a negative PCR test of nasal and pharyngeal swabs for SARS-CoV-2, which is not older than 48 hours (counting from time taking swabs until arrival at the border crossing). Arrivals without such evidence of a negative COVID-19 test are required to quarantines / self-isolate for 14 days, which can be reduced to 7 days on receipt of a negative test result. Note, these tests are requested for PAX only and crew are not included if they will stay for duty reason. If the permanence is not related to duty, crew are also requested to perform/present test results. For all travelling without a recent test, advise handler in advance in order to determine what additional information is needed.

Cyprus

October 26, 2020

General restrictions:

Cyprus has categorized all countries into three categories, with different rules for arriving from each category.

Travelers from countries in Category A do not need to present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival.

Travelers from Category B countries require a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival at Cyprus. Travelers from Category B should complete Passenger Locator Form.

Travelers from Category C countries – with the exception of Cypriot residents, their immediate families, and individuals with special entry permission to perform essential work – are prohibited from entering Cyprus.

• Category A: Australia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, South Korea, and Thailand

• Category B: Belgium, Canada, China (including Hong Kong), Denmark, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Norway, Poland, Rwanda, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden, the UK, Uruguay, and Vatican City (Holy See)

• Category C: All other countries

The list is subject to change at any time. If a traveler can not show that they have obtained the Cyprus Flight Pass, they should not be allowed to board the aircraft in route to Cyprus.

Cyprus’s official list of categories can be found at: https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/country-categories​.  Further info is available at www.mcw.gov.cy/dca and www.cyprusflightpass.gov.cy

Czech Republic

October 24, 2020

General Restrictions for US Pax:

• Can US Pax operate: Only if family members of Czech citizens or family members of EU citizens residing in the Czech territory.
• Test or forms required for entry: Travel document, permission to enter the Czech territory (visa-free travel, residence permit in another EU state, visa issued by another EU state) PLUS any of following documents: copy of identification card of CZ citizen on whom the family members reunite, copy of temporary or permanent residence permit of the EU citizen on whom the family members reunite PLUS family links proof: birth certificate, marriage or registered partnership certificate, documents proving the dependency on nutrition or necessary care.
• Quarantine Details: Obligation to contact a regional hygiene station according to place of stay after the entry, to undergo a PCR test in the Czech territory and to submit the test result to the regional hygiene station within 72 hours from the entry. Otherwise, a necessary quarantine measure shall be ordered. Until the PCR test result is submitted or for the duration of the necessary quarantine measure, there is a stricter free movement ban on the Czech territory and there is an obligation to wear respiratory protective equipment (facemasks).
• Exemptions to Quarantine: If the entering person was not in the last 14 days longer than 12 hours in the red zone country (meaning, the person was only in the territory of the green zone country, or in the red zone country for the duration of time shorter than 12 hours)
• Country website resources:
  • Risk level countries: https://koronavirus.mzcr.cz/en/list-of-european-countries-according-to-the-level-of-risk/
  • Border control: https://rscpapli.policie.cz/Home/Input
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General Restrictions-All Nationalities: Travelers from EEA countries – with the exception of Spain – as well as persons arriving from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, and the UK, are allowed to enter the country without restriction. Travelers returning from Spain can take a COVID-19 test immediately upon arrival and submit the results to the relevant regional hygiene station within 72 hours. Such individuals are required to limit their movements to include only work-related activities, education-related activities, procurement of essential goods and medical services, and taking care of animals or children until the results are known. If the test is positive, a 14-day self-isolation period is mandatory. Travel is prohibited from all other countries. Exceptions to the travel ban include residents of countries where travel restrictions have been lifted, close family members of Czech residents, diplomats, transport workers, and for urgent circumstances decided on a case-by-case basis.

Denmark

October 24, 2020

General Restrictions for US Pax:

• US Pax are allowed entry for Business, Tech Stops or Medical flights only
• Special invitation letter from a Danish host company is required
• Quarantine is not required
• Country website resources:
  • COVID info: https://um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/coronavirus-covid-19/
  • Banned countries info: https://politi.dk/en/coronavirus-in-denmark/travelling-in-or-out-of-denmark/persons-resident-in-banned-countries

Denmark Authorities remain vigilant with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) related restrictions for travelers from several additional countries.  Effective 24 Oct 20, the banned country list will include all countries outside of the EU and Schengen Area, as well as Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany (except residents of Schleswig-Holstein), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Spain, the UK, and Vatican City. The banned list also includes the Swedish counties of Blekinge, Dalarna, Gotland, Halland, Jamtland, Jonkoping, Kronoberg, Norrbotten, Orebro, Ostergotland, Skane, Sodermanland, Stockholm, Uppsala, Vastmanland, and Vastra Gotaland.​

Travelers from banned countries are only permitted entry for specifically defined purposes, such as work, study, or family reasons. They may be required to self-isolate or present a negative COVID-19 test on arrival. Exact entry requirements depend on the purpose of the visit and country of origin.​ Non EU business travelers may enter the border but must have a meeting invitation letter from the host Danish company.

Danish Nationals are always permitted entry into Denmark. Person residing in Open Countries are permitted entry into Denmark.

For further information on Worthy Purpose visit HTTPS://POLITI.DK/EN/CORONAVIRUS-IN-

Finland

October 24, 2020

• Can US Pax operate: Not without essential reasons. Work and business related trips are allowed.
• U.S. Passengers can conduct Business flights and Tech stops.
• Special invitation letter required proving business purposes and aircraft must arrive from UK or EU/ Schengen countries for business purposes or from unrestricted countries.
• Quarantine is self quarantine for 14 days. Travel between work and residence is allowed.
• COVID-19 Testing not required.
• Country website resources:
  • Government page: https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/frontpage
  • Border info: https://www.raja.fi/current_issues/guidelines_for_border_traffic

General Restrictions-All Nationalities:

Visit https://www.raja.fi/current_issues/guidelines_for_border_traffic for the latest country restrictions.

Flights from Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,  Croatia, Cyprus,  the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway,  Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, ​ Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,  and the UK will be allowed if passengers have documents and fit one category below: (COVID-19 test not required but expected to self quarantine 14 days) NOTE: Authorities are allowing travelers from these countries to shorten the self-isolation period by undertaking two voluntary COVID-19 tests. Travelers are to take the first test up to 72 hours before arrival, or at the airport upon arrival for Finnish citizens and residents, and the second test no earlier than 72 hours after entry into the country. Such individuals must remain in self-isolation until the result is known. If the test result is negative, the self-isolation period ends; if the test result is positive, the person will be placed in quarantine until they have recovered.

France

October 24, 2020

• US pax are allowed if coming from one of the approved countries
• Each US passenger must alternatively present a permit issued by the French Embassy or general French consulates to enter French territory.
• Types of flights allowed include: Business, Leisure / Tourism, Tech Stops.
• Test or forms required for entry: Proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hrs of arrival and Passenger locator form.
• For passengers traveling from the US to UK to France, it is highly recommended to stay 24 hours in the UK before arriving in France to avoid any issues.
• Quarantine Details: No Quarantine
• Country website resources:
  • Entry info: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/

General restrictions for all others:

• Business Travel Allowed: Yes
• COVID-19 Test Required: Yes, for passengers/nationalities arriving from certain countries as per
• Health /Entry Form Required: All Passengers (age 11 and up) must fill out a COVID-19 Affidavit Stating they do not have any symptoms in addition to the Declaration of Travel. Every passenger and crew member of every flight, whatever their nationality or where they’re flying in from, must provide on arrival a completed Public Health Passenger Locator Form and Int’l Travel Certificate to Mainland France.
• Quarantine Required: People from countries in the European Union will be able to enter French territory without any COVID-19 restrictions. Members of these states will also be exempt from the fourteen day quarantine upon arriving in France.  Reciprocal restrictions will continue to apply at the borders with Spain, where 14 day quarantine will still be required. EU, Switzerland, and United Kingdom passport holders are allowed into French territory as long as the flight comes from any of the EU or UK countries. United Kingdom nationals are encouraged to quarantine, on arrival, at residence of their choice.  Individuals traveling between Metropolitan France and the overseas territories are required to self-isolate on arrival, excluding French Guiana and Mayotte, where all but essential travel is currently prohibited.

Georgia

October 21, 2020

• Can US Pax operate: No
• Country website resources:
  • COVID info: https://stopcov.ge/

General restrictions: International flights are restricted until Oct 31.

• Citizens and residents of France, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, and Lithuania arriving on direct flights are permitted to enter Georgia provided they can present evidence of a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test taken within the previous 72 hours, or submit to a PCR test at the airport of arrival. ​
• Citizens of countries which themselves permit Georgian citizens to enter are also permitted to enter Georgia, but must submit to a mandatory eight-day quarantine in a government facility and take a PCR test on the eighth day. Countries in this category include Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

Passengers must complete a form 48 hours before arrival at: https://registration.gov.ge/pub/form/7_protocol_for_arrivals_in_georgia/kcjcpx/ 

Germany

October 22, 2020

• US Pax are permitted into Germany if arriving from the Schengen area, per Border Control at EDJA.
• Quarantine is not required if coming from Schengen area
• Applications for exemptions can be made to the Federal Police: bpold.frankfurt.kost-covid-19.anfragen@polizei.bund.de.
• PAX from the US can TRANSIT to/from commercial flights as required using the board-to-board service.
• Locator form required
• Country website resources:
  • https://www.rki.de/EN/Home/homepage_node.html
  • https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/einreiseundaufenthalt/coronavirus

General Restrictions for all others: Authorities are maintaining entry restrictions for many locations as of Oct 22. Most travelers from outside of the EU and Schengen Area, with the exception of those from Australia, Canada, Georgia, New Zealand, Thailand, Tunisia, the UK, and Uruguay, remain prohibited for entry. Limited exceptions are made for EU citizens and residents, diplomats, essential workers, students, freight and transport workers, individuals in transit, and for urgent reasons decided on a case-by-case basis.

NOV 8th-All such arrivals are subject to a mandatory 10-day self-isolation period, though this can be shortened to 5 days if in possession of a medical certificate issued within the previous 48 hours by an EU member state or state listed by the Robert Koch Institute declaring them to be COVID-free. This measure does not apply to transport and freight workers.

Testing is mandatory for travelers arriving from high-risk areas. The testing will be free of charge and take place at international travel hubs in airports. Travelers arriving in Germany who have stayed in high-risk areas -as defined by the Robert Koch Institute – within the previous 14 days must self-isolate for 14 days upon entry. The quarantine duration may be shorter, depending on local state law, if a traveler provides a negative COVID-19 test result. Travelers from high-risk areas within Germany will only be allowed accommodation in a hotel in other regions if they can provide a negative COVID-19 test taken within the previous 48 hours; federal authorities are advising against nonessential travel within Germany for residents of high-risk areas.

The Robert Koch Institute lists all current high-risk locations. See website URL below “Germany High Risk Areas”.  This list of countries is to be regularly updated.

The question of whether travel to Germany is permitted depends on where the person travelling has previously been staying, not on their nationality.

Gibraltar

October 24, 2020

• US Pax can operate into Gibraltar. Location of where pax and crew have been the last 14 days is required.
• Pax have to self-isolate at one of the hotels that has the option.
• If the purpose of the visit is for tourism the earliest day that the individuals will be allowed to move around Gibraltar would be day 5.
• Test or forms required for entry: PCR tests are required on the first day of arrival and 5th day at the traveler’s expense. Contact tracing form required.
• Quarantine is required for 5 days.
• Exemptions to Quarantine: None are available.
• Country website resources:
  • https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/covid19
  • https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/

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General Restrictions all others: Air travel restrictions into Gibraltar due to Covid-19 were lifted on 21st of June 2020.  All incoming travelers with valid travel documents will be allowed entry into Gibraltar via the Gibraltar International Airport.

The land border with Spain is currently open for Gibraltar residents and essential cross border workers only. Gibraltar International Airport (LXGB) is operational for British Airways (BA) flights to London, UK, though it is operating a greatly reduced schedule. Travelers, who have recently visited several locations, including Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, are required to self-isolate on arrival for a minimum of 14 days.

Greece

October 26, 2020

• US Pax are not allowed. However, certain types of flights are approved.
• Types of Flights allowed: Essential business or imperative family reasons.
• Test or forms required: For essential business flights, approval is required from the local Greek Embassy.
• Quarantine Details: Quarantine is not required
• Country website resources:
  • https://travel.gov.gr/#/

General Restrictions:

• COVID-19 Test Required: Yes. Visitors may be subject to random testing. If their test comes back positive, a 14-day quarantine under supervision is required at the final destination
• Health /Entry Form Required: Yes, a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) (https://travel.gov.gr/) completed no later than the previous day before arrival. Families can be accepted with only one joint PLF confirmation e-mail or PLF unique QR code.  A hotel booking receipt or other appropriate documents are also required, from which the place of their temporary residence in the country is derived.
• Quarantine Required:
  • Quarantine is not required with a negative COVID -19 Test. With the exception with random testing, if the test is positive, 14-day quarantine under supervision is required at the final destination.
  • In order to prove their place of residence, third-country nationals may present their residence permit, work permit, identity card, provided it states place of residence, driving license or other documents.

Greenland

October 12, 2020

General restrictions for U.S. pax:

• Can U S passengers operate:  Yes, only under certain conditions
• Types of flights allowed include: Business, Tourism, Tech Stops
• Test or forms required for entry: Proof of a Negative COVID test results, SUMUT Form, Health Form, Locator Form
• Quarantine details: not required if in possession of Negative COVID test
• Exemptions to Quarantine: N/A
• Country website resources:
  • https://www.nun.gl/Emner/English?sc_lang=da
  • http://www.nun.gl

General restrictions: Greenland is allowing passengers from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Faroe Island. Special rules apply for entry into Greenland from abroad. A SUMUT form needs to be filled out in advance, by all crew and passengers, and is located at http://www.nun.gl. Detailed information also available at http://www.nun.gl. For non-scheduled transient flights, the airport management at the destination airport must be contacted before commencing the flight for information regarding precautions. A business/essential travel waiver is possible from authorities. 

Passengers from Nordic countries (above) must be tested within 5 days before departing to Greenland and stay on home quarantine for 5 days and get tested again. If your itinerary is ready before filling the SUMUT form.

Arriving passengers who are residents outside of Greenland must provide an email confirming a completed Sumut form. Passengers must also provide documentation of a negative test result which must have been performed a maximum of five days prior to departure.​

Hungary

October 20, 2020

 General Restrictions for US Pax:

• Can US Pax operate: No
• Country website resources:
  • https://koronavirus.gov.hu/

General Restrictions for all others: Only the citizens of the Visegrad Four Group, including the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovakia, will be allowed to enter Hungary if they can provide a negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken within five days of arrival.

Officials will not permit entry to nonresidents of other countries.

Military convoys, foreign diplomats, international students, freight transporters, business travelers persons in transit, and individuals providing humanitarian aid are exempt from this measure.

Iceland

October 24, 2020

• U.S. passengers will NOT be allowed entry to Iceland.
• Types of flights allowed include Tech Stops, Humanitarian, Ferry, transportation crew, Diplomats, Int’l Organization staff, Students, Economically Significant Staff
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iceland (mfa@mfa.is) authorization, Proof of a Negative COVID test results plus Health form are required for entry.
• Quarantine – Icelandic government announced that from August 19, all passengers arriving to Iceland must undergo 2 COVID tests. The first is at the border on arrival and the second by the primary healthcare service 4-6 days later. In between the 2 tests, arrivals must go into quarantine.
• No exemption to Quarantine isavailable.
• Country website resources:
  • https://www.utl.is/index.php/en/
  • https://www.utl.is/index.php/en/about-directorate-of-immigration/news
  • https://www.landlaeknir.is/servlet/file/store93/item42645/Instructions%20for%20travellers%20in%20quarantine%2015.08.2020.pdf

General Restrictions: Authorities in Iceland permit entry to citizens and residents of EU and Schengen Area states in addition to citizens and residents of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the UK, Vatican City, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay.​

Ireland

October 24, 2020

General Restrictions for US Pax:

• US Pax can operate into Ireland with quarantine.
• Types of flights allowed include: Business, Leisure / Tourism, Tech Stops
• Test or forms required for entry: Health form, Locator form
• Quarantine Details: Self quarantine for 14 days or duration of stay if less than 14 days.
• Exemptions to Quarantine: Diplomatic channels or essential supply chain services with approval.
• Country website resources:
  • https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/75d92-covid-19-travel-advice/
  • https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ab900-covid-19-passenger-locator-form/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/locatorform/

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General Restrictions: As of Oct 12, there are currently no countries on the green list. https://www.dublinairport.com/latest-news/2020/09/17/new-government-green-list-to-take-effect-from-september-21

Authorities in Ireland will tighten the nation’s coronavirus disease related restrictions from Oct 22 due to an increase in infection rates.

All travelers, including Irish citizens, entering Ireland from other locations, must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. All travelers must complete Passenger Locator Form listing address where they will be staying.

Exemptions: Freight transport workers, maritime employees, and pilots are exempt from these measures.

New travel restrictions that will align with EU travel policies will be announced on 13 Oct 20.

At this time the Irish government is only permitting limited exemptions:

o Diplomatic channels

o Essential supply chain services such as pilots and maritime staff

Note that essential business is permitted but not exempt from quarantine:

Italy

October 23, 2020

General restrictions for U.S. pax:

• • https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html
  • https://www.esteri.it/mae/resource/doc/2020/08/self-declaration_in_case_of_entry_into_italy_from_abroad_-__form_18_8.pdf

General Restrictions: As of Oct 13, in a national decree was approved to further restrictions for travel in Italy. Public gatherings, parties and other assembly functions both indoor and outdoor venues are prohibited. All persons testing positive but are asymptomatic for COVID-19 the mandatory isolation period is 14 days.  If the results of test as positive then they must stay in isolation for the duration of three additional days. This measure will stay in place until Nov 13.

Authorities in Italy have tightened measures and imposed curfews in the regions of Lombardy and Campania from Oct. 22. A daily curfew from 2300-0500 will be implemented in the two regions. In the Lazio region, a 0000-0500 curfew will be in place beginning Oct. 24.

All passengers arriving from or who have been in the 14 days prior to the following countries :Belgium, France (All of France), Netherlands, UK and Northern Ireland, Czech Republic and Spain. Must present a declaration to the effect they have taken a molecular or antigenic swab test, with a negative result, within 72 hours before entering Italy. Alternatively, individuals may opt to take a test at the airport, or self-isolate and arrange to take a test within 48 hours of arrival for airports without testing capabilities; a positive result will require the traveler to quarantine until two consecutive negative tests have been recorded. Travelers from most other EU countries, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, and the Vatican City, are permitted to enter the country without restriction. Travelers from Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Romania, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay are permitted to enter Italy but must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.

Latvia

October 24, 2020

General restrictions for U.S. pax:

• US Pax are allowed for all flights
• Self-isolation quarantine for 14 days is required.
• ​Exemption to quarantine possible if arriving for business and have additional letter from Investment and Development Agency of Latvia
• Country website resources:
  • Restricted countries: https://spkc.gov.lv/lv/tavai-veselibai/aktualitate-par-jauno-koronavi/valstu-saslimstibas-raditaji-a

General Restrictions for all others: Nationals of the EU, the European Economic Area, Switzerland and the UK may enter Latvia for any reasons including tourism.  Additionally following an EU recommendation, Latvian authorities are permitting entry to travelers from Algeria, Australia, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Japan, Canada, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Rwanda, San Marino, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay without requiring them to self-isolate.

Quarantine Required: Officials in Latvia modified the country’s coronavirus disease (COVID-19) entry requirements on Oct 2.

Travelers from the EEA or from Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, the UK, and Uruguay are permitted to enter the country; however, any arrivals from a country in which the 14-day cumulative incidence of COVID-19 is greater than 16 cases per 100,000 inhabitants must self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival.

Effective Oct. 3, this requirement will apply for arrivals from Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Spain, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, and the UK.

Individuals traveling on business must self-isolate outside working hours.

Travelers do not need to self-isolate if they have stayed in a country with a COVID-19 incidence lower than the defined threshold for at least 14 days immediately before entering Latvia.

Travel from all other countries is prohibited, except for immediate family members of Latvian nationals, diplomats, individuals in transit, and freight workers.

Lithuania

October 24, 2020

General Restrictions: COVID-19 test are not required for passengers or crew to arrive in Lithuania.

According to the Ministry’s web page as of 26 Oct it will no longer be required for passengers to have a negative COVID-19 test, and it will be the passenger’s decision if they want to self isolate or provide a certificate that they have had a negative COVID test. If the Negative COVID 19 test certificate is provided then self isolation will not be needed.

Every week, Lithuania publishes a list of affected countries (with a coronavirus infection (COVID-19) incidence rate of more than 25 cases per 100,000 population over the last 14 days).  The list includes countries mostly outside the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).

The entry of foreigners into the Republic of Lithuania from those countries shall be limited to exceptional cases and those entering Lithuania will be subject to 14-day self-isolation and must produce proof of having tested negative for COVID-19 using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival.​

Self-isolation requirement for foreign arrivals depends on the original point of travelling. This means that if people have proof that they are travelling from a country from which isolation on return or arrival is not required, they do not need to self-isolate even if they have travelled through other countries. Failing to have such proof, travelers will fall subject to requirements applicable for the last visited country, from which they have come to Lithuania.

List of affected countries: http://koronastop.lrv.lt/en/news/self-isolation-required-for-arrivals-from-50-worst-hit-countries

Macedonia

October 20, 2020

General Restrictions for U.S. Pax:

• U.S. pax can operate with no restrictions or quarantine.
• Country website resources:
  • http://zdravstvo.gov.mk/korona-virus/

• ​Business Travel Allowed: YES
• COVID-19 Test Required: YES PCR test no older than 72 Hours.
• Health /Entry Form Required: NO
• Quarantine Required: NO

Malta

October 22, 2020

General restrictions for U.S. pax:

• US Pax are not allowed in general; only if have a special permit for entry.
• If passengers are traveling to a yacht for direct boarding then special permit application is likely to be granted with name of yacht and anchorage location.   However the U.S. passengers may need to spend the previous 14 days within a safe corridor country and if special approval is to be granted
• Allowed flights are for Business, Tourism and Tech Stop flights
• Quarantine is not required if arriving from safe corridor country. If approval is granted for arrival from outside of safe corridor (ex. the US), then quarantine may be required for the duration of stay, up to 14 days
• Proof of a negative PCR COVID test within maximum of 48 hours prior to arrival.
• Travel Declaration and Passenger Locator forms are to be completed in advance of arrival. Operators are to hand in completed forms to officials on arrival.
• Country website resources:
  • https://deputyprimeminister.gov.mt/en/health-promotion/covid-19/Pages/landing-page.aspx
  • https://www.maltairport.com/DECLARATIONFORMS/

General Restrictions: Persons resident in a corridor country (including Maltese citizens and persons with a valid Maltese residence permit) for 14 days or more​

• There is no travel ban to and from the  corridor countries.  https://www.visitmalta.com/en/covid-19?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=98026893&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_NeMXMkzsb06DsDOtU1Aan3Fbrk68gdn8efe-TqObicX5a2_805auXBRQU37v5KUxyvz63R2bjQ28PKi8KwnRJDBmusg&utm_content=98026893&utm_source=hs_email​
• Any persons coming to Malta from corridor countries must not pass through transit airports in countries that are not corridor countries.
• Passengers travelling to Malta are required by the Superintendence of Public Health for Malta to complete the  Public Health Travel Declaration Form and the Passenger Locator Form which can be downloaded from https://www.maltairport.com/declarationforms/. Both completed forms are to be handed over to the aircraft crew or dropped within the deposit boxes available on exit from the Terminal Temperature Screening Points following arrival at Malta International Airport or with the Virtu Ferries crew at the check in counter, prior to departure from Pozzallo, Sicily.  A false declaration will be considered a criminal offence.
• With effect from 22 August 2020 in accordance with Legal Notice 333 of 2020 (https://legislation.mt/eli/ln/2020/333/eng/pdf), persons travelling to Malta from the ‘amber’ list of corridor countries published from week to week in the Government Gazette, must produce a negative PCR COVID-19 swab test result, which test must have been taken not longer than 72 hours prior to arrival in Malta.

Moldova

October 24, 2020

• Can US passengers operate: NO​​
• Country website resources:
  • http://www.caa.md/rom/documents/directives/ (see DO-08-13.06.2020).

General restrictions: Air operators performing passenger flights to the Republic of Moldova shall comply with operational instructions on ensuring the health and safety of passengers, flight crew members and maintenance personnel through measures reducing the transmission risk of COVID-19 infection, approved by the joint order of the Civil Aviation Authority and the National Agency for Public Health that could be accessed on http://www.caa.md/rom/documents/directives/ (see alte acte normative – nr. 23/GEN din 12.06.2020).

Montenegro

October 26, 2020

• Can US passengers operate: Yes, but must have proof of negative PCR COVID test, or a positive result of antibody to new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) of IgG class obtained by ELISA serological test is possible.
• Quarantine is not required
• Country website resources:
  • https://www.ijzcg.me 

General restrictions: Due to covid-19 prevention measures, LYPG and LYTV are open for international air transport, but only for flights coming from certain countries. On their website (https://www.ijzcg.me) the institute for public health of Montenegro publishes three groups of countries.

Netherlands

October 24, 2020

• Can US Pax operate:  Yes, with approved business invitation letter or fitting one of the categories below
• Exemptions to Quarantine: No exemptions.

General restrictions: All non Schengen nationals, Non-EU Nationals and Non Citizens of the Netherlands are prohibited to enter the Netherlands by order of the Ministry of Justice and Security. Check the link below for exemptions.

Official country restriction link:

• https://www.government.nl/topics/aviation/documents/publications/2020/07/07/information-for-passengers-flying-to-and-from-the-netherlands

Norway

October 26, 2020

General restrictions for U.S. passengers:

• US citizens can travel to Norway to visit family if the below criteria is followed:
• If you live in a country outside EU/EEA or Schengen you can enter Norway to visit the following family members residing in Norway:
  • Spouse or registered partner
  • Cohabitant with joint children or who have lived together for more than two years
  • Children or stepchildren under the age of 21
  • Parents or step-parents, if you are under the age of 21
  • Girlfriend or boyfriend that you have been with for a minimum of nine months and whom you have met physically at least once
• You must be able to document the family relationship and that you have a place to live to carry out the quarantine.
• Even if you can travel to Norway now, we cannot guarantee that you can transit in other EU/EEA or Schengen countries.
• If you are one of those who can visit family in Norway now, you cannot bring your own family from the country you live in unless they belong to one of the exceptions above themselves.
• Quarantine is required.
• Country website resources:
  • https://www.udi.no/en/about-the-corona-situation/
  • https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/facts-and-general-advice/travel-advice-COVID19/

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General Restrictions for all others: ​Norwegian authorities updated their list of “red” or high-risk countries as of Oct. 10 to include all EU and Schengen Area countries, along with the UK, excluding Greenland, Aland, Kainnu, Kymenlaakso, Northern Ostrobothnia, Paijat-Hame, Pirkanmaa, Satakunta, South Karelia, Northern Savonia​, Kalmar County in Sweden, and all of Finland except for Etela-Savo, Central Finland, Helsinki,  Uusimaa, North Karelia, and Vaasa, which are designated as moderate-risk.​

Read more at https://www.fhi.no/en/op/novel-coronavirus-facts-advice/facts-and-general-advice/travel-advice-COVID19/ and https://www.udi.no/en/about-the-corona-situation/

Official country restriction link:

• https://www.udi.no/en/about-the-corona-situation/

Poland

October 24, 2020

General restrictions for U.S pax:

• U.S. Passengers are not allowed

General Restrictions: Authorities are maintaining international entry restrictions as of Oct. 12 as part of the country’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. Citizens and residents of EEA member states, as well as those of Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, and the UK, are permitted to enter without restriction. Persons entering Poland from elsewhere, as well as individuals who have been close to people infected with COVID-19 or who live with a person, who is self-isolating, must self-isolate for 10 days on arrival. Entry restrictions for most foreign nationals remain in place.

Portugal

October 22, 2020

General restrictions for U.S. passengers:

• US Pax are allowed only travelling for essential reasons (professional- business, study, family reunion, health or humanitarian) with proof of the reason. These flights are subject to authorization from Portuguese CAA
• Special invitation letter required to prove reason for flight in order to request authorization from Portuguese CAA
• US Pax are allowed on Tech Stop flights
• Proof of a negative  PCR COVID test done within 72 hours before departure (just for passengers)
• Locator form required
• Quarantine is not required
• Country website resources:
  • https://www.acm.gov.pt/-/covid-19-medidas-orientacoes-e-recomendacoes

General Restrictions: In an effort to improve to an appropriate infection prevent and spread mitigation, flights from and to Non-European Union Member States are Prohibited to land at or depart from Portuguese airports. Exemptions to this are flights to from Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Additionally flights to/from Australia, Canada, China, Republic of Korea, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay, including the entry of Portugal residents. Flights exclusively for essential travel and essential transit are not included in this ban. Flights related to Residence of the European Union and the European Parliament and the Council, and third country nationals with legal residence in a European Union. Member state or third party nationals traveling for professional, study, family reunion, health or humanitarian reasons are also excluded from the travel restriction.

All travelers are required to submit a negative COVID-19 test no older than 72 hours upon arrival. Portuguese citizens, permanent residents, and foreign diplomats accredited in the country who do not posses a negative test will have to take a test upon arrival, in facilities inside the airport at their own expense. All foreign travelers who are not in possession of a negative test upon arrival will be refused entry into the country.

Romania

October 18, 2020

• Can US Pax operate: Yes under certain conditions.
• Types of flights allowed include: Business, Tech Stops.
• Test or forms required for entry: Health form
• Quarantine Details: For length of stay, up to 14 days
• Country website resources:
  • http://www.cnscbt.ro/index.php/liste-zone-afectate-covid-19

General Restrictions:

The banned country list is updated / reviewed weekly, every day on Monday, by the National Institute of Public Health and is published on the website http://www.cnscbt.ro/index.php/liste-zone-afectate-covid-19

Russia

October 26, 2020

General Restrictions for US PAX:

•  Can US passengers operate: Yes – only under certain conditions —
  ​- to take care of close relatives, as well as arrives for medical treatment, to work or study(subject to present appropriate documents);
  – passengers who are family members (spouses, parents, kids, adoptive parents, adopted), guardians and trustees of citizens of the Russian Fed., subject to the presentation of a copy of a document confirming the relationship status;
  – airline crew;
  – members of official delegations;
  – travelers with diplomatic, business or normal visas issued in connection with the death of a close relative, as well as visas issued by special decision of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs​
• Types of flights allowed include: Tech Stops
• Test or forms required for entry: Proof of a negative COVID test, health form, supporting documents depending on passenger category
• Quarantine Details: Quarantine is not required with negative COVID-19 PCR test
• Country website resources:
  • https://www.rospotrebnadzor.ru/

General Restrictions: As of Sept 3, Russian authorities will permit flights from the following countries in an effort to ease the restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 disease, international flights from Egypt, UAE and the Maldives. Additionally, some travel entry requirements will also be eased for foreign citizens who are visiting a sick relative in Russia. They will be allowed multiple entries into the country, which is an improvement to the single entry visit allowed under the earlier restrictions.

Flights from 30 countries were previously resumed which include France, Greece, Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy, Israel, Netherlands, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, The UK, The US, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan.

International air traffic has resumed between Moscow, Moscow region, Saint Petersburg, Rostov-On-Don airports  Both scheduled and non scheduled air traffic will comply with the provisions of Directive of Chief Russian Federation Public Health Officer number 7 Implementation of self isolation for the protection from spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Test Requirements: 

Foreign air Pax arriving Russia must present a negative PCR Covid test taken no longer than 72 hours before departure. Russian citizens must produce a negative COVID-19 test within 3 days upon arrival or self-isolate for 14 days.

Quarantine Requirements:

There’s no quarantine required, but all pax must have a negative PCR Covid test that is less than 3 days old. If you become ill during your visit, you will need to self-isolate.

Special Considerations: Important: the Russian United Business Aviation Association recommends that all foreign operators organizing flights to Russia should work closely with their agents in Russia, providing only reliable and comprehensive information. Crewmembers are advised to carry a full set of protective equipment (masks, gloves, disinfectants), not move around the city on their own. Crews and airline representatives are advised to keep in touch with the representatives of your local flight support provider.

Serbia

October 21, 2020

• Can US passengers operate: Yes, with no restrictions.
• Types of flights allowed include: Business, Leisure / Tourism, Tech Stops.
• Test or forms required for entry: No​ne required.
• Quarantine Details: No quarantine required.
• Country website resources:
  • http://www.mfa.gov.rs/en/themes/covid173202019

General Restrictions:From 15 AUG all travelers coming to Serbia from the territory of Croatia, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Romania should have a negative PCR test that is not older than 48 hours (not applicable to Serbian citizens). Travelers from all other destinations are able to enter the country without restriction​.

Officials have rescinded the suspension of international flights at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (LYBE); the airport also remains open for commercial, domestic, humanitarian, and cargo flights. Upon arrival, passengers clear through Main Terminal. Depending on the situation at the moment of arrival and Border Police Capacity, there may be a designated Passport Control Counter for passengers.  If not, passengers will use any available Passport Control Counter. There is a possibility of a random temperature check during clearance.

Slovakia

October 24, 2020

General restrictions for U.S. passengers:

• US Pax are allowed only if flight arrives from one of the “safe countries” listed below. Arriving from these countries are without restriction.
• Health Passenger Locator Form and General Declaration are required for entry
• Country website resources:
  • https://www.mindop.sk/ministerstvo-1/doprava-3/civilne-letectvo-24/opatrenia-v-oblasti-civilneho-letectva-z-dovodu-vyskytu-prenosneho-ochorenia-covid-19/vykonavanie-letov

General Restrictions for all others: Foreigners (including EU citizens) who have visited a country not listed as a “low-risk country” (except for the Slovak Republic) within the period of last 14 days, may enter to the Slovak Republic through the internal borders of the Slovak Republic with the Czech Republic, Republic of Austria, Republic of Poland and Hungary, as well as air borders (border crossing points located at the airports on the territory of the Slovak Republic) provided that they comply with the quarantine measures of the Public Health Authority (they remain in self-isolation until they receive the negative RT-PCR test result for COVID-19 done in the Slovak Republic). The categories of persons exempted from the quarantine measures are listed under points 4 to 8 of the Measure of the Public Health Authority.

Official country restriction link:

• https://www.mindop.sk/ministerstvo-1/doprava-3/civilne-letectvo-24/opatrenia-v-oblasti-civilneho-letectva-z-dovodu-vyskytu-prenosneho-ochorenia-covid-19/vykonavanie-letov

Slovenia

October 26, 2020

• Can US Pax operate: Yes
• Types of flights allowed include: Business, Leisure / Tourism, Tech Stops​
• Quarantine Details: For length of stay, up to 14 days
• Country website resources:
  • www.nijz.si/en/list-countries-crossing-national-borders-without-restrictions

General Restrictions: Travelers from countries that are considered epidemiologically safe (green list), can enter Slovenia without restrictions. Permanent or temporary residents from countries that are not on the list of epidemiologically safe countries, require a 10-day quarantine. The list of epidemiologically safe countries and its changes are regularly posted on the web page of the National Institute of Public Health: www.nijz.si/en/list-countries-crossing-national-borders-without-restrictions. Several exceptions exist for certain categories of individuals coming from countries with a deteriorated epidemiological situation (red list). However, none of the exceptions applies to tour

Spain

October 25, 2020

General restrictions for U.S. pax:

General Restrictions for Others: Spain is currently prohibiting most international arrivals with the exception of those traveling from the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK, and countries deemed to be epidemiologically safe, including Australia, Canada, China, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, the UK, and Uruguay.

Forms for Entry:

Authorities have introduced a mandatory Health Control Form (FCS Sanitary Control Form) that needs to be filled out by all travelers arriving in the country by airplane from July 1. After filling out the form, travelers will receive a unique QR code that they will have to show on arrival at the airport. www.spth.gob.es or via the free app ´SPAIN TRAVEL HEALTH-SpTH

Official country restriction link:

• https://www.spth.gob.es/

Sweden

October 24, 2020

General restrictions for U.S. pax:

• US PAX are allowed with a special letter of invitation for business or arriving from a Schengen country and also for Tech Stops
• Quarantine is not required
• Flights from UK with U.S. American PAX are acceptable and no negative COVID-19 PCR test needed in advance of arrival for crew and PAX.
• No locator form/tracking forms or any health questionnaire required for U.S. PAX if coming from the UK.
• For flights direct from the USA US PAX With a special letter of invitation for business “may” be allowed entry.  If such a letter is received they have been advised by Swedish customs that the letter will not be considered in advance of arrival. The letter can be presented to customs on arrival for a flight from the United States but entry into the country is accepted or denied by the customs officer on duty. If trying this avenue it is at your own risk and the passengers may get turned around at customs and be forced to leave Sweden if customs official denies the letter.
• Country website resources:
  • https://polisen.se/en/the-swedish-police/the-coronavirus-and-the-swedish-police/faq/

• Passengers arriving from outside the following countries are not allowed to enter Sweden (This does not apply to nationals and their family members of these same countries): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
• This does not apply to the following:
• 1. Passengers who are an EEA citizen or a citizen of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Switzerland or the Vatican City.
• 2. Passengers who have long term resident status in Sweden or another EU state.

Switzerland

October 24, 2020

General Restrictions for US Pax:

• Can US Pax operate: Yes – only under certain conditions (Medical Treatment, Business Meetings, Family Reason)
• Types of flights allowed include: Business, Tech Stops
• Test or forms required for entry: Invitation letter if for business meeting or medical treatment
• Quarantine Details: For length of stay, up to 14 days.​
• Exemptions to Quarantine: No.
• Country website resources:
  • https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov.html

General Restrictions:

Entry into Switzerland refused to all foreign nationals who wish to enter Switzerland exceptions:

Turkey

October 22, 2020

General restrictions for U.S. pax:

• US passengers are allowed entry to Turkey.
• Types of flights allowed include Tech Stops, Humanitarian, Ferry, Business, Tourism
• Health Form is required for entry.
• Quarantine is not required.
• Country website resources:
  • http://web.shgm.gov.tr/tr/covid-19-tedbirler/6332-notam

General Restrictions: Authorities in Turkey have suspended all flights to Iran and Afghanistan as of July 19 until further notice as part of their efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The Turkish-Iranian land border remains open for trade only.

Excepting the above, all other flights, regardless of the seat configuration, will be allowed from/to any Turkish aerodromes with the following conditions (This began on July 11th):

1. All passengers have to wear masks during any time at the airport and on board.
2. All arriving passengers will be asked to fill the passenger locator forms during the flight.
3. All arriving passengers will be examined and will be tested if they have any symptoms. Passengers shall be informed by the operators beforehand and during flight.
4. Passengers with positive test result, will not be deported, being treated.
5. The flight permissions to be granted for the countries will be coordinated with the Ministry of Health. (Does not apply to business and private jets)
6. Operators shall meet the requirements published by the Turkish DGCA on airport and airline pandemic guidelines for all flights.
   On arrival, all arriving crew and passenger body temperatures will be checked and if is under 37.8 degrees C, they will be allowed into Turkey. Wearing masks is also required at public spaces in Turkey, including the airport.

On arrival, all arriving crew and passenger body temperatures will be checked and if is under 37.8 degrees C, they will be allowed into Turkey. Wearing masks is also required at public spaces in Turkey, including the airport. An arrival passenger information form is to be filled out and signed by the passenger at arrival, only after custom immigration.

For the passengers & crew arriving to Turkey and departing to any airport where a Negative PCR test is required at the destination airport, please note that at below airports Test Centers are established:

Fee for Test: 110 TURKISH LIRA ( app 15,00 EUR ) ​
LTFM-IST-ISTANBUL AIRPORT:    Test result to obtained 02-04 Hours
LTBS-DLM-DALAMAN AIRPORT: Test result to obtained 08-10 Hours
LTAI-AYT – ANTALYA AIRPORT:  Test result to obtained 06-08 Hours

June 11th NOTAM can be found at: http://web.shgm.gov.tr/en/s/6389-notams

Turkish citizens are no longer required to self-isolate on arrival. International flights to limited destinations are permitted to resume as of June 18. Authorities have lifted restrictions at land borders, excluding at the border with Iran. Intercity travel is permitted to resume.

ICAO Specific Information:

Parking of three days can be arranged either in the Apron or Hangar.

Please refer to your Universal Team for additional specifics.

Ukraine

October 13, 2020

General restrictions for U.S. pax:

•  Can US passengers operate: Yes
• Types of flights allowed include: Business, Leisure / Tourism, Tech Stops
• Test or forms required for entry: Proof of a negative COVID test
• Quarantine Details: Must quarantine for 14-days unless they have a “fresh” (up to 72 hours old) negative COVID-19 test and activation of the “Act At Home” application upon arrival (Ukrainian SIM card required).​Please refer to your Universal Team for additional travel requirements.
• Country website resources:
  • https://covid19.gov.ua/en

General Restrictions: Ukraine has color-coded countries of origin into Green or Red. Green countries are those in which the number of COVID-19 cases is fewer than 40 per 100,000, while Red countries have higher case numbers per head. International arrivals from Red countries – except diplomats, representatives of foreign organizations, international freight truck drivers, and aircraft and vessel crew members – Red Zone countries can avoid quarantine by a negative PCR COVID test that is less than 48 hours old. Without a test, a test can be taken upon arrival and quarantine until a negative results is received.  www.visitukraine.today

United Kingdom

October 22, 2020

General restrictions for U.S. Pax:

• Can US Pax Operate: Yes, if they are flying directly from USA, they would have to self-isolate for 14 days.
• Types of Flights Allowed: All flights, including business, tourism.
• Tests or Forms required for entry:  No COVID-19 test required.  All Crew and Pax would have to complete Passenger Locator Form from UK government website.
• Quarantine Details: Yes, self-isolate for 14 days.
• Exemptions to Quarantine:  If Pax fits one of the Essential worker categories (listed in Exemptions to Entry Section).
• Our Universal Aviation FBO in London-Stansted can provide PCR testing inside the FBO for passengers heading to another destination, like Croatia. Passengers only need to quarantine for length of stay.
• Country website resources:
  • https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors
  • https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk