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TRAVEL ALERTS

As of November 2, 2021…

BALI and INDONESIA:  Entry is currently NOT possible for US travelers except for diplomats and some business travelers. Dates and regulations for re-opening to US travelers are not yet available.

BHUTAN: Entry is currently NOT possible except for diplomats and some business travelers. Bhutan will likely open to US travelers in late 2021/early 2022

CAMBODIA: Entry is currently NOT possible except for diplomats and some business travelers. Cambodia will likely open to US travelers in January 2022.

CHINA: Entry is currently NOT possible except for diplomats and some business travelers. Dates and regulations for re-opening are not yet available.

HONG KONG: Entry is currently NOT possible except for diplomats and some business travelers. Dates and regulations for re-opening are not yet available.

INDIA: India’s borders are open to US travelers.

JAPAN: Entry is currently NOT possible except for diplomats and some business travelers. Dates and regulations for re-opening are not yet available.

LAOS: Entry is currently NOT possible except for diplomats and some business travelers. Dates and regulations for re-opening are not yet available. 

MALAYSIA:  Malaysia has started reopening some regions.  It is expected that Malaysia will reopen fully by the end of 2021.

MALDIVES: The Maldives’ private islands are open to international arrivals. The main island of Male is only open for transit. All travelers, regardless of vaccination status, are required to present a negative PCR test certificate conducted within a maximum of 72 hours prior to departure to the Maldives. Additionally, this online Health Declaration Form should be completed and submitted within 24 hours of departure to Maldives: https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ethd

MYANMAR: Entry is currently NOT possible except for diplomats and some business travelers. Dates and regulations for re-opening are not yet available.

NEPAL: Nepal has opened its borders to vaccinated US travelers.

PHILIPPINES: Entry is currently NOT possible except for diplomats and some business travelers. Dates and regulations for re-opening are not yet available.

SINGAPORE: For vaccinated US travelers, Singapore is open. Vaccinated travelers will be required to undergo two COVID-19 PCR tests, including a predeparture PCR test within 48 hours of their scheduled departure and obtain a negative test result. They will also need to take on-arrival test at Changi Airport and remain self-isolated until their test result is confirmed to be negative. Visitors must purchase travel insurance for the entire duration of their stay in Singapore, with a minimum coverage of S$30,000 for COVID-19-related medical treatment and hospitalization costs, prior to travel to Singapore. Prior to travel to Singapore, visitors who wish to travel under the VTL will need to apply for a Vaccinated Travel Pass (VTP) seven to 30 days prior to the intended date of entry into Singapore.  More details on the VTL requirements into Singapore can be found at https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/

SOUTH KOREA: Entry with an enforced 14-day quarantine is currently possible. Re-opening without the quarantine requirement is expected to happen by April, 2022.

SRI LANKA: Sri Lanka has opened borders. Proof of a negative covid test taken within 72 hours of departure is required. Travelers must stay in government-approved accommodation.

TAIWAN: Entry is currently NOT possible except for diplomats and some business travelers. Dates and regulations for re-opening are not yet available.

THAILAND:  Entry to Thailand is available to US travelers who have been in the US for the 21 days prior to traveling to Thailand, and who take a test on arrival in Thailand, and spend one night in a hotel within 2 hours of the airport while they await their negative test results.

VIETNAM: Entry is currently NOT possible except for diplomats and some business travelers. Dates and regulations for re-opening are not yet available.

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