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Image: Reuters file photo Last updated 30 June 2021 Travel Restrictions Tourism: Some allowed. Testing: Negative PCR tests required for citizens from all countries. Quarantine Required: Yes Quarantine Details: Quarantine for 14 days required for all countries. Masks: Masks are required in public spaces Indonesia Entry requirements All foreigners are barred from entering Indonesia with very limited exceptions, including the holders of the following valid documents: Work visa Diplomatic visa Visit visa Limited stay visa Work stay permit Diplomatic stay permit Limited stay permit Permanent stay permit All foreigners and Indonesian nationals are required to obtain a negative PCR test result at most 72 hours before arrival. A five-day quarantine is required upon arrival at a designated hotel before undergoing another PCR test. Should they test negative, they will be advised to self-quarantine for 14 days before any social activity. Should they test positive, they will be referred to a hospital for treatment. Foreigners are required to pay for all accommodation, testing, and treatment costs, while the costs for most returning Indonesians will be covered by the government. Indonesian government has decided to not issue visas to any foreigners who have been in India in the past 14 days to prevent COVID-19 transmission. Indonesians entering from India will be allowed to enter the country but will have to follow stricter protocols and quarantine rules. COVID Restrictions in Brunei Lockdown: Some Events: Some are permitted Transport: Operating but with restrictions Shopping: Open Eating out: Restaurants and bars are open but with restrictions Latest Travel Advisory 1. Passengers are not allowed to enter. - This does not apply to: - nationals of Indonesia; - passengers with a Temporary Stay Permit (ITAS) or Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP). They must not have been in India in the past 14 days; - passengers with a temporary residence visa. They must not have been in India in the past 14 days; - passengers with a diplomatic or service visa. They must not have been in India in the past 14 days; - passengers with a diplomatic or service stay permit. They must not have been in India in the past 14 days; - passengers with an e-visit visa with a visa number ending with LN. They must not have been in India in the past 14 days; - passengers with an APEC Business Travel Card. They must not have been in India in the past 14 days; - passengers traveling under the Travel Corridor Arrangement (TCA). They must not have been in India in the past 14 days. 2. Passengers are not allowed to transit. 3. Passengers must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR or RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in English. 4. Airline crew must have a printed negative COVID-19 PCR or RT-PCR test taken at most 7 days before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must be in English. 5. Passengers are subject to COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival and quarantine for 5 or 14 days. 6. A completed "electronic health awareness card (e-HAC)" must be presented upon arrival. The card can be obtained before departure at https://inahac.kemkes.go.id/ 7. Airline crew with a crew ID card are visa exempt if they are listed in the General Declaration and wearing uniform. 8. Deadhead crew will be given an entry stamp. They must: - have a valid crew ID card or crew member certificate; - provide written notification to Immigration Officer proving they will be on duty on the return flight. The notification must be received by Immigration Officer minimum 24 hours from arrival. 9. Suspension of all visa exemptions and visa on arrival facilities. Sources gov.uk cathaypacific.com id.usembassy.gov garda.com

Image: Reuters file photo Updated June 26 2021 Travel Restrictions Tourism: Available to for some. Testing: Negative COVID-19 test is required for all countries. Quarantine Required: For some nationalities Quarantine Details: Quarantine varies between 7 and 10 days depending on nationality. Masks: Masks are required in public spaces COVID Restrictions in Malaysia Lockdown: Some Events: Prohibited Transport: Operating but with restrictions Shopping: Open Eating out: Restaurants are take-out only Malaysia Entry Requirements Category of Passengers Allowed to enter Malaysia: - Malaysian - Foreigners with permanent resident status - Diplomat and dependents of foreign mission in Malaysia - Expatriates and their dependents, including foreign maids to expatriates who are holding a valid long-term pass and/or has obtained pass approval application to enter Malaysia. The application made through MYEntry system in ESD: https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/ The category of the pass are as follows: a) Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) and their dependent/s b) Employment Pass (Category EP I, II and III) c) Professional Visit Pass (PVP) d) Dependent Pass to expatriate for all categories e) Long Term Social Visit Pass (LT-SVP) to expatriate for all categories f) Foreign Maid to expatriate for all categories g) Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Pass Holders h) Student Pass Holders i) Medical Tourism – Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) j) Other Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) (Resident Pass / Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS) / Professional Visit Pass (PVP/PLIK) / Dependent Pass to the LTVP Holders k) Oil and Gas workers and Seafarers The following passengers are not allowed entry to Malaysia: - Passengers/nationals of Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France, German, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States. - Passengers from the aforementioned nations, however, can transit in KLIA within 24 hours. - Transit passengers bound for China. Effective May 08, 2021, foreign nationals from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Nepal (including earlier advisory for India) travelling to or transiting in Malaysia are not allowed until further notice. This entry restriction applies to: - All category of Long-Term Visit Pass holders (including student pass). - Business travelers; and - Social Visit Pass (the ban has been imposed earlier since 7 September 2020). - The following categories of passengers with entry approval obtained through My travel Pass (MTP) may be allowed from to enter Malaysia but subject to a 14-day quarantine. *Permanent Residents and Holders of Long Terms Social Visit Pass *Holders of Diplomatic Passport and Officials including their family members. - Entry and exit approval that have been obtained earlier (7 May and earlier), either through MyTravelPass, MyEntry or any other mechanism are VOID and no longer valid. *Note: Following the above entry restriction, the Malaysian High Commission in Dhaka will temporarily suspend all Visa related services until further notice. - For enquiries, please email: [email protected] Latest Travel Advisory 1. Passengers are not allowed to enter. This does not apply to: - nationals of Malaysia; - passengers with a diplomatic passport; - passengers with MyTravelPass (MTP) obtained at https://mtp.imi.gov.my/myTravelPass/main ; - students with a written approval from immigration applied at https://educationmalaysia.gov.my/ ; - merchant seamen with an official letter from the company certified by Malaysian immigration and joining the ship no later than 24 hours from arrival. 2. Passengers arriving from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan or Sri Lanka are not allowed to enter and transit. This does not apply to: - nationals of Malaysia; - permanent residents of Malaysia with MyTravelPass (MTP) obtained at https://mtp.imi.gov.my/myTravelPass/main ; - spouses of nationals of Malaysia with MyTravelPass (MTP) obtained at https://mtp.imi.gov.my/myTravelPass/main . 3. Passengers must install 'MySejahtera app' in their phone and complete the health declaration at least one day before departure. 4. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 3 days before departure from the first embarkation point. 5. Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 RT-PCR test upon arrival at their own expense. 6. Passengers are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days or 21 days at the first point of entry at their own expense. 7. Airline crew must have their names listed on the General Declaration. 8. Airline crew are subject to quarantine until their next flight and must install 'MySejahtera app' in their phone. 9. Transfer from an international flight to a domestic flight is not allowed. - This does not apply to nationals of Malaysia traveling to Sarawak. 10. Passengers traveling to Sarawak must complete an "enterSarawak" form and an "eHealth Declaration Form" before departure at https://sarawakdisastermc.com/. Sources garda.com my.usembassy.gov kln.gov.my philippineairlines.com

This page was updated on 29 June 2021 Travel Restrictions Tourism: Some tourists are allowed to enter Testing: Negative PCR test results is required for all countries. Quarantine Required: Yes Quarantine Details: Quarantine for 14 days required for all countries. Masks: Masks are required in public spaces Laos Entry Requirements International flights are suspended, and borders are closed to foreign travelers. Foreign nationals who are granted permission to enter must apply for a visa. Arrivals will undergo mandatory health screenings and 14 days of quarantine at their own expense. Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result issued no more than 72 hours before departure, and complete a health declaration form. COVID Restrictions in Laos Lockdown: Partial Events: Some are permitted Transport: Operating but with restrictions Shopping: Open Bars and restaurants: Open but with restrictions Latest Travel Advisory Published 17.05.2021 1. Flights to Lao People's Dem. Rep. are suspended. - This does not apply to humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights. 2. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. 3. Passengers must have a reservation confirmation for 14 days at a designated hotel and transportation arrangements. 4. Passengers are subject to COVID-19 RT-PCR test upon arrival at their own expense; and - subject to medical screening upon arrival; and - subject to quarantine for 14 days. They must sign the 'Travel Consent' letter before boarding. 5. A completed health declaration form must be presented upon arrival. 6. Airline crew are subject to medical screening and quarantine until their next flight. 7. Only visas with a written authorization from Task Force Committee of Ministry of Foreign Affairs are considered valid. Sources gov.uk gov.uk worldnomads.com covidtravelupdates

Image: Reuters A top doctor in charge of medical personnel in the Thai countryside has laid into the government of PM Prayuth Chan-ocha and the civil service over the vaccine rollout fiasco. Dr Suphat Hasuwankit chief of the Rural Doctor Society said that Thailand's vaccination program was one of the slowest in the world. Thailand was at the back of the queue for vaccine, said the doctor pulling no punches in a scathing attack. He said the government make nothing but hollow excuses. They point to the fact that the number of Covid-19 cases has been low compared to other countries. They say this is because of mask wearing, social distancing and hand washing but when it comes to providing jabs they are next to useless. There is virtually no vaccine available for the general population, he told Daily News, citing regulatory and financial mismanagement. He said that the government are hiding behind the truth. Other countries that do not have the potential or capability to produce vaccine are still getting doses for their people. But not Thailand. He said that Thailand is just "bragging" about having the Siam Bioscience company and "being able to be self-sufficient" in vaccination capability. The reality is that just small amounts of Sinovac from China and some AstraZeneca were available and now Pfizer and Sputnik vaccines were muddying the waters of the mess. Thailand's government has consistently claimed that the rollout is on track and have stated that it will begin in earnest for the general population in June when vaccine will be produced locally. But Dr Suphat pointed out that this was like putting all your eggs in one basket with no assurance that the drugs would be efficacious and meet standards. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-04-24 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

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How to get a driving licence in Thailand In association with the British Embassy Bangkok and Thaivisa: Following the announcement that the Department of Land Transport has partnered with British Embassy Bangkok to improve driving licence procedures for foreign nationals, a new video details how Brits and other expats can obtain a driving license in Thailand.