Foreigners are currently not allowed to enter Laos, except in very limited circumstances. To enter, you’ll need prior approval from the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs and negative COVID-19 test conducted less than 72 hours before your travel. You’ll also be required to quarantine for 14 days at a government designated venue at your own […]
Australians can enter Tajikistan under a new 30-day visa-free arrangement. Commercial flights to and from Tajikistan remain very limited. Land border crossings are closed to travellers. All international travellers arriving in Tajikistan must provide confirmation of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result, issued within 72 hours of arrival. The test must be a COVID-19 (PCR) […]
The travel advice level has been reviewed and lowered to exercise a high degree of caution due to the reduced impacts of COVID-19. To travel to Sri Lanka, you must show a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test report in English when checking in. The test must be taken within 72 hours of your departure or you […]
Kyrgyz Republic has reintroduced some COVID-19 restrictions. A negative COVID-19 (PCR) test is required to taken within 72 hours before your arrival. You may be required to take another PCR test upon arrival. Proof of vaccination with some vaccines may also assist entry into Kyrgyz Republic (see ‘Travel’). Further restrictions could be reintroduced at short […]
Community cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Brunei. Transit and entry restrictions are in place for visitors including a requirement to present a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result taken within 48 hours prior to departure. If you’re in Brunei, follow the advice of local authorities. Familiarise yourself with local regulations and restrictions. Brunei long-term […]
You may need to isolate on arrival to Bangladesh, depending on your port of embarkation. Contact your airline for further information. You must present a negative COVID-19 test certificate on arrival (regardless of vaccination status). The test must have been taken within 48 hours of your departure from your port of embarkation. These requirements may […]
Entry to Qatar is now permitted for most travellers. Entry requirements differ depending on vaccination status, country of embarkation and normal country of residence. COVID-19 remains a risk and restrictions still apply. Strict penalties apply for non-compliance. Stay up to date with current restrictions and travel measures (see ‘Travel’ and ‘Health’).
Oman has banned entry from certain countries in response to the Omicron COVID-19 variant. You can travel to Oman from all other countries if you’re an Omani citizen, foreign national who is a resident or a visa holder. This includes those eligible for a visa on arrival.
All incoming travellers must undergo a mandatory COVID-19 (PCR) test upon arrival at their own expense regardless of their vaccination status. You’ll also need to have a COVID-19 (PCR) test conducted at your country of departure within 72 hours of travel.
Saudi Arabia has resumed tourist visas for vaccinated international travellers. However, visas on arrival remain suspended. You’ll need proof of vaccination status. Travel to and from several destinations has been suspended. This is due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. Check with local authorities for the latest updates.