Latest International Air Travel Entry Regulations

International tourism is gradually recovering post-pandemic. Countries worldwide are reopening their doors to global travelers. Each country will enforce different entry regulations for tourists. Before booking international flights to any country at this time, make sure you are well aware of the entry requirements of the respective country!

Entry Regulations for International Air Travel

Guidelines for Entering Thailand

Regulations for Entry into Thailand

For the most convenient entry into Thailand, please note the following information:

For fully vaccinated passengers: Starting from July 1, 2022, passengers are allowed to enter Thailand normally without the need to register for Thailand Pass or purchase medical insurance.

Passengers need to present a valid vaccination certificate as per regulations (vaccination certificate with stamp or PC-COVID application, Electronic Health Certificate). Passengers are not required to undergo COVID-19 testing before and after arriving in Thailand.

For passengers who are not vaccinated:

A negative rapid antigen test result (self-test results are not accepted) or RT-PCR test within 72 hours before departure is required.

- For unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children:

• Children under 18 years old traveling with fully vaccinated parents or guardians: will be automatically granted entry similar to their accompanying parents or guardians.
• Children aged 6-17 traveling with unvaccinated or partially vaccinated parents: Must present a negative antigen rapid test result (self-test results are not accepted) or negative RT-PCR test result within 72 hours before departure.
• Children under 6 years old: are exempt from testing requirements even when traveling with unvaccinated or partially vaccinated parents.

* UPDATE:
Starting from 01/10/2022, travelers entering Thailand can do so as usual, without the need to present vaccination certificates.

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Singapore Entry Regulations

Entry Protocol for Singapore

Upon entry to Singapore, visitors must note:

For passengers who have completed their vaccination:

Complete the SG Arrival Card within 72 hours before departure.

For passengers who have not received the vaccine:

Approval for entry must be obtained from the Singapore Government. Prepare RT-PCR test results or rapid antigen test results within 48 hours before departure. Home quarantine is required for 7 days with a minimum travel insurance coverage of 30,000 SGD.

* Important Note: Individuals who have not received the COVID-19 vaccine are exempt from pre-departure COVID-19 testing:

• Children aged 12 and under (based on the Gregorian calendar)
• Travelers who have recovered from COVID-19 between 7 to 90 days from their last infection

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Regulations for entering South Korea

South Korea Entry Regulations

Effective June 1, 2022, South Korea has resumed issuing tourist visas. Travelers from Vietnam must adhere to the following entry requirements:

Complete health declaration and itinerary submission at https://cov19ent.kdca.go.kr within 48 hours prior to departure.

• Fully vaccinated passengers shall be exempt from quarantine upon completion of this declaration and presentation of QR code upon entry.
• Passengers who are not vaccinated or do not possess a health declaration QR code shall be compulsorily quarantined for 7 days upon entry into South Korea (all quarantine expenses are to be borne by the passengers).

- All tourists must submit a NEGATIVE COVID-19 test result in English or Korean before departure. Accepted results include a PCR test within 48 hours prior to the flight or a rapid antigen test within 24 hours before the flight (self-tests are NOT accepted).

- Exempted from testing:

• Children under 6 years old at the time of entry (only if accompanying adults have submitted valid negative test results)
• Individuals with a certificate of exemption from quarantine.

Exciting Update:

Important Announcement:

In a recent development, the South Korean government has decided to eliminate all COVID-19-related paperwork for incoming travelers. Now, passengers only need to fill out information on the Q-CODE electronic declaration system, including email, passport details, entry and stay information in South Korea, and health status (no need for vaccination certificates or testing).

Effective from October 1st, 2022,

Travelers arriving in South Korea are now exempt from undergoing Covid-19 testing within 24 hours of arrival.

Therefore, starting from October 1, 2022, to go through the South Korean immigration process, tourists only need to prepare the following documents before entry:

• PCR COVID-19 testing valid within 48 hours
• Rapid antigen testing (RAT) valid 24 hours prior to entry

Note: Travelers must present these documents when filling out the Q-CODE declaration.

Starting from July 25th, 2022,

Travelers entering South Korea from July 25th, 2022 onward must undergo a PCR test within 01 day of entry.

As of July 25th, 2022, the entry procedure for South Korea includes:

- Before entry: Prepare a Covid test certificate using one of two methods:

Passengers must undergo COVID-19 testing using PCR gene amplification within 48 hours.

Passengers must also undergo rapid antigen testing (RAT) valid for 24 hours before entry.

Following entry, passengers must undergo PCR testing within 01 day.

To avail of free testing at local health facilities, passengers must present quarantine certificates or flight tickets. Passengers must stay home until PCR test results are obtained. Positive cases will undergo 7-day isolation.

Effective from June 8th, 2022 onward

Starting June 8th, individuals arriving from South Korea, regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status, are exempted from a 7-day quarantine period. Henceforth, those entering from South Korea must:

Firstly, undergo one of the following tests:

• A PCR COVID-19 test valid within 48 hours
• A rapid antigen test (RAT) valid 24 hours prior to entry

Regulations for entering Japan

Travelers need to be aware of the following regulations to enter Japan smoothly in the upcoming period:

- Passengers are required to fill out a commitment form and complete the “Quarantine Inspection Questionnaire” at https://arqs-qa.followup.mhlw.go.jp/ to receive a QR code. Passengers will need to present the QR code when undergoing immigration procedures.

- It is necessary to provide a PCR test certificate in English within 72 hours prior to departure.

Passengers will undergo Covid-19 testing at the airport before departure.

Regarding quarantine regulations:

For those who have received booster vaccines: No quarantine required.

UPDATE: Quarantine guidelines have been revised.

Effective September 7, 2022, travelers entering Japan are not required to present a negative test result within 72 hours if they possess valid proof of receiving a full course of 3 doses of approved vaccines.

Vietnamese citizens entering Japan are exempt from quarantine requirements.

Regulations for entering Taiwan

Vietnamese citizens may be eligible for a 14-day visa waiver to enter Taiwan under certain conditions.

Currently possess valid visas for South Korea, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the EU Schengen area (including both long-term and permanent residency permits) that expire within the next 10 years.

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Entry regulations for the United Kingdom

Entry regulations for the United Kingdom

Now, travelers can easily enter the United Kingdom with completely relaxed entry regulations. Travelers do not need to declare health, undergo testing, or quarantine whether vaccinated or not. Book your flight to the UK and explore the land of mist now!

Entry regulations for Germany

German Entry Regulations

Prepare yourself to touch the land of Germany, and make sure not to overlook the current entry regulations of this country:

- For passengers who have been vaccinated, a vaccination certificate is required, indicating vaccination status with the last dose administered at least 14 days prior to departure. The vaccine used must be one of those listed on the website of the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut and administered according to the prescribed dosage.

- For unvaccinated passengers: Prepare one of the following documents:

COVID-19 test results must be negative, conducted within 48 hours prior to entry, using antigen or PCR tests. Results must be in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish.

Note: These requirements do not apply to passengers under 12 years old or crew members.

UPDATE:

As of June 11, 2022, to welcome tourists, Germany officially LIFTS all Covid-19 related restrictions including testing, vaccination, and quarantine regulations. Passengers will no longer have to worry about Covid-related regulations when entering Germany.

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Latest regulations for entering Australia

Updated Covid-19 protocols for passengers entering Australia starting from 05/01/2023 are as follows:

• Passengers must present a negative Covid-19 test result (rapid test/RT-PCR) taken within 48 hours before departure time for passengers arriving from China, Hong Kong, Macau.
• These regulations apply to direct flights and transit flights to Australia for passengers from China, Hong Kong, Macau (e.g., HKG – x/SGN – SYD).
• Passengers from China, Hong Kong, Macau who have arrived in another country and stayed there for a few days before flying to Australia, and connecting passengers in Australia for international flights, will NOT be required to undergo Covid-19 testing.

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Entry regulations for China

Entry regulations for tourists entering China from 08/01/2023 are as follows:

- Passengers must present a negative PCR test result within 48 hours prior to entry.

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Here are the latest international entry regulations (as of January 2023) compiled by Mytour. Entry requirements for other countries will be promptly updated by Mytour as information becomes available.

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