Sticky Which countries are open no quarantine?

[RubbaJohnny]

It would help me and no doubt many others to have a list of travel options post Corona.

 

At some stage things must improve but unlikely in lockstep.

 

Regardless of Thai decisions other neighbours and near neighbours may have other restrictions.

 

Is it possible we have a sticky , not cluttered with debate, misinformation or banter?

 

For me it would be helpful to have a list of 

 

1 Which border crossings are open for foreigners to do a border bounce.This may include an overnight like P Besar?

 

2 Which countries within a 10 hour radius will allow a holiday break, not concerned about costs.visas be nice to travel again

This to include as Far as Mauritius ,NZ/Oz , Japan, but not Europe or America (which you may add but so many more risks and nations).

 

3 Precise Thai government restrictions to board a flight, health test etc?

4 Any restrictions on a border bounce, would a health test done in Thailand in morning near border guarantee re-entry.

 

Obviously no point booking a fortnight break  to escape monotony of lockdown in Bali, Okinawa Jeju Island or Palawan if having to lockdown there for for weeks.Or even worse be taken to some quarantine/separated from partner etc.

 

A seperate thread maybe here can debate all this but IMHO  a go to list of ONLY where is open be very much appreciated by many members based on official source, I know we have readers and members throughout the region who could add info to be sifted and confirmed .I know there are flights to China now but weather awful and once back to normal horrific pollution.

Edited April 25, 2020 by RubbaJohnny
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[uberfarang]

This is the reference of restrictions by country, and frequently updated:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm

As you can see, there are almost no country that allows non resident to come in.

[RubbaJohnny]

Thanks but dowsn't cover arrival by sea land or river.

Interesting air crews not quarantined in inter alia Cambodia with many contacts in many places they could easily be super spreaders.

[ubonjoe]

1. None at this time.

2. IATA info provided would be an indication of entries by land or sea as well. Most would have the same rules as by air.

3. To leave or enter? Leaving would be whatever is required for the country you are traveling to. At this time you cannot enter Thailand. Check the IATA info for updates.

4. Closed now.

Since it is travel related info should be in the Thailand Travel Forum .

[RubbaJohnny]

So do you wish me to repost it there or can you move it please?

[ubonjoe]

40 minutes ago, RubbaJohnny said:

So do you wish me to repost it there or can you move it please?

Moved

[at15]

Good thread Johnny this could be helpful for ones currently in asia, but trying to go elsewhere within the region. 

 

some current lockdown/visa suspensions ...

thailand 30 april

cambodia 30 april

laos 3 may

malaysia 12 may

philippines 15 may

indonesia (unknown, until further notice)

vietnam (unknown, until further notice) 

[andy72]

1 hour ago, at15 said:

some current lockdown/visa suspensions ...

thailand 30 april

cambodia 30 april

laos 3 may

malaysia 12 may

philippines 15 may

indonesia (unknown, until further notice)

vietnam (unknown, until further notice) 

 

Well, Im learning that these dates mean nothing except to say when the next extension date is due

It seems there are few countries willing to admit a long lock down they all do it in 2-3 week increments.

 

Thailand is not going to open anytime soon the VISA EXT JULY 31 it says a lot.

Malaysia will do another two weeks for sure 

The one thing these Muslim bases dont want is a full celebration and mixing at Eid after Ramadan

the infection numbers here are low but they can explode at any time 

as soon as you have a religious gathering forget it.

 

Its pretty screwed there is not a lot of places  if any one can go 

 

but a read of the list is really interesting

SWEDEN for example from Thailand its a NO NO 

BUT if you are in a heavily infected country in Europe WELCOME 

You can go to the USA UK both countries still letting in folks

 

BENIN SWAZILAND SOMALIA yaah all those countries you really intended to go but never had the time

PUERTO RICO 14 days self quarantine

 

and I am assuming if these standards are applicable for Air then they will surely be the same for land and sea.

Happy Holidays 

[treetops]

7 minutes ago, andy72 said:

You can go to the USA UK both countries still letting in folks

UK agreed,  but USA has this:

 

Passengers who have transited or have been in Austria, Belgium, China (People's Rep.), Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or in the United Kingdom (excluding overseas territories outside of Europe), in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the USA.

 

Might not affect many here, but if this is to become a reference thread it's important to say it.

[Percy P]

2 hours ago, andy72 said:

 

Well, Im learning that these dates mean nothing except to say when the next extension date is due

It seems there are few countries willing to admit a long lock down they all do it in 2-3 week increments.

 

Thailand is not going to open anytime soon the VISA EXT JULY 31 it says a lot.

Malaysia will do another two weeks for sure 

The one thing these Muslim bases dont want is a full celebration and mixing at Eid after Ramadan

the infection numbers here are low but they can explode at any time 

as soon as you have a religious gathering forget it.

 

Its pretty screwed there is not a lot of places  if any one can go 

 

but a read of the list is really interesting

SWEDEN for example from Thailand its a NO NO 

BUT if you are in a heavily infected country in Europe WELCOME 

You can go to the USA UK both countries still letting in folks

 

BENIN SWAZILAND SOMALIA yaah all those countries you really intended to go but never had the time

PUERTO RICO 14 days self quarantine

 

and I am assuming if these standards are applicable for Air then they will surely be the same for land and sea.

Happy Holidays 

what's the rush, except the lockdown its for your safety and other people's . Should you catch corona viruses and die your in lockdown forever,

[Max69xl]

On 4/25/2020 at 3:20 PM, RubbaJohnny said:

Thanks but dowsn't cover arrival by sea land or river.

Interesting air crews not quarantined in inter alia Cambodia with many contacts in many places they could easily be super spreaders.

As of today you can only leave by air if you have a ticket. Why do you want to leave and maybe being forced to a 14 days quarantine or self isolation? 

[Letseng]

On 4/25/2020 at 10:20 AM, RubbaJohnny said:

Thanks but dowsn't cover arrival by sea land or river.

Interesting air crews not quarantined in inter alia Cambodia with many contacts in many places they could easily be super spreaders.

In most countries air crews are not allowed to leave the airport but return on the flight they came in. Flights carry spare crew.

[DJ54]

Received an email today Sunday April 26 2020 from an airline shows restrictions 

Safari - 26 Apr 2020 19:19.pdf

Edited April 26, 2020 by DJ54

[RedReding]

Let's definitely keep this thread alive and make it sticky on top. Could be really useful for the next few months.

[RubbaJohnny]

On 4/26/2020 at 5:04 PM, Max69xl said:

As of today you can only leave by air if you have a ticket. Why do you want to leave and maybe being forced to a 14 days quarantine or self isolation? 

I am well aware of that but in my time we used bathrooms, cafes and mingled with crews, so the transmission might not enter here but spread globally, of course I'd imagine few of thsoe who clean the rest rooms and publc areas are high flyers.

[RubbaJohnny]

On 4/26/2020 at 1:23 PM, andy72 said:

 

Well, Im learning that these dates mean nothing except to say when the next extension date is due

It seems there are few countries willing to admit a long lock down they all do it in 2-3 week increments.

 

Thailand is not going to open anytime soon the VISA EXT JULY 31 it says a lot.

Malaysia will do another two weeks for sure 

The one thing these Muslim bases dont want is a full celebration and mixing at Eid after Ramadan

the infection numbers here are low but they can explode at any time 

as soon as you have a religious gathering forget it.

 

Its pretty screwed there is not a lot of places  if any one can go 

 

but a read of the list is really interesting

SWEDEN for example from Thailand its a NO NO 

BUT if you are in a heavily infected country in Europe WELCOME 

You can go to the USA UK both countries still letting in folks

 

BENIN SWAZILAND SOMALIA yaah all those countries you really intended to go but never had the time

PUERTO RICO 14 days self quarantine

 

and I am assuming if these standards are applicable for Air then they will surely be the same for land and sea.

Happy Holidays 

Very good points and as well as the 2 Eids Al Fir and Al Adhya  are clebratd by all muslim communities and throughout  the Middle East the "ifta" ater dark breaking of the feast often has communal breads , tabouleh, labneh scooped by hand or served by the elders a transmission nightmare, sucj habits and holidays are so central to the culture well nigh impossible to change quickly.

Edited April 29, 2020 by RubbaJohnny

[at15]

Anybody have any news or inside info? Many flights starting in june but will they happen....Philippines seems the most likely to open first , thats just my gut instinct so far. And I think once one asean country opens they will all quickly follow suit.  

 

Edited May 9, 2020 by at15

[at15]

breaking news out of Philippines!! International arrivals starting May 11, flights only can occur on Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun....(max 400 passengers per day)

 

https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/world/philippines-to-allow-international-flight-arrivals-for-a-month-615609

 

out of vietnam....... no more social distancing required on flights and partial international flight resumption starting June 1 

 

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/travel/places/vietnam-considers-partial-resumption-of-international-flights-4096141.html

 

Thailand and vietnam headed for partial international flight resumption June 1 at this point. Its happening guys !!

 

 

Edited May 10, 2020 by at15

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16 hours ago, at15 said:

Thailand and vietnam headed for partial international flight resumption June 1 at this point. Its happening guys !!

Where is the source for this? If true for Thailand that is very welcome news!

[tribalfusion001]

10 minutes ago, unsubscribe said:

Where is the source for this? If true for Thailand that is very welcome news!

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