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7 popular Southeast Asia tourist spots you can travel to in 2022

Mar 3, 2022 • 9 min read

Some Southeast Asian countries are preparing to loosen travel restrictions in 2022 © Getty Images

Many countries in  Southeast Asia  have been shut off from the world during the pandemic, either due to closed borders or strict entry rules. But that's starting to change in 2022 as many nations phase out restrictions and welcome travelers once again.

Vietnam is the latest country to announce a reopening date as it prepares to welcome tourists on March 15. There are positive movements toward reopening elsewhere as cases decline — or at least stabilize — across Southeast Asia. Tourists can apply to travel to Thailand  without a seven-day quarantine as the country revives its Test-and-Go tourism plan. Bali lifted its travel ban in February, welcoming tourists from Australia, the UK, and the US once again. Furthermore, the Philippines ended its almost three-year leisure travel ban on February 10.

Though, not every country is throwing its doors open.  Malaysia , for example, set out March 1 as a tentative reopening date but that day has come and gone and its border measures, some of the strictest in the world, remain in place. Currently, the island of  Langkawi  is the only place open to most foreign tourists under Malaysia's  International Tourism Pilot Project .

Still, there are signs that travel in Southeast Asia is on the verge of a booming comeback, particularly in the destinations that have simplified entry protocols. Zina Bencheikh, managing director of Intrepid Travel , tells Lonely Planet that demand in the region is bouncing back with the tour company recording January 2022 as its busiest month since the start of the pandemic.

"Before the pandemic, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam were consistently among our top selling destinations at Intrepid. The region offers so much of what post-pandemic travelers are looking for; beautiful natural scenery, great local food and lots of opportunities to get active. Traffic to our website suggests there is huge pent-up demand for travel there [again]."

Similarly, Hostelworld is seeing a growth in Southeast Asia bookings in the past two months. The region overall recorded an average growth of 85% since October for the accommodation booking website, with the biggest increase (200%) being recorded in the months of December and January versus October and November.

"With more backpackers heading to Thailand and Cambodia to commence their epic adventures, we predict that Vietnam will also see a steady growth in bookings driven by its planned reopening," a spokesperson for Hostelworld says.

If you are thinking of a trip to Southeast Asia, book well in advance to secure the right trip for you. A last-minute getaway isn't feasible in many destinations, particularly with lengthy visa processing times and limited entry options. Whether you're booking directly with an airline, hotel or tour company, be sure to choose one that allows you to change your dates or destination without incurring a fee as entry protocols continue to evolve.

In the meantime, here's what you need to know about traveling to some popular tourist spots in Southeast Asia that are open right now.

1. Bali, Indonesia

Entry rules: Indonesian officials opened Bali to tourists from all countries in February. Vaccinated arrivals have to quarantine for five days  in a government-approved hotel at their own expense, though this could be reduced to three in the coming weeks before being scrapped entirely in April. They must also show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test result before arrival. A second test is administered upon landing at the airport. Unvaccinated arrivals have to quarantine for seven days. All arrivals must provide proof of health insurance with COVID coverage.

How to get there: Borders are opening but getting there is another thing as there are limited international direct flights scheduled. Singapore Airlines—the first to return to Bali—resumed flights on February 16 and will operate daily flights to Bali from Singapore to "meet good demand". It's not clear whether foreign travelers can transit through another airport in Indonesia because the country is still largely closed off to non-residents and citizens . Travelers could fly into Jakarta but would have to undergo quarantine there before moving on to Bali. 

What to see: For the first five days, travelers are restricted to quarantining in government-approved accommodation, which is typically a five-star resort or hotel in either   tourist-friendly   Nusa Dua , Jimbaran , Sanur or Ubud . Outside of that, most places are open, particularly in green (low COVID-19 risk) zones but expect shorter operational hours for restaurants and enhanced health and safety measures for attractions like Pura Tanah Lot and Uluwatu Temple . Masks are required and travelers have to download the PeduliLindungi contract tracing app to check into restaurants, bars and even beaches.

Entry rules: Traditionally one of the most isolated parts of Southeast Asia, Laos is open to tourists from select countries including the US, UK, Australia, Ireland, Israel, Denmark and Indonesia, among others, under the special Travel Green Zones and Trails programs. Other entry conditions include a health insurance policy with coverage no less than US$50,000 and a pre-departure COVID-19 test. A second test will be administered upon arrival.

How to get there: Laos is open to almost every country in Southeast Asia so if you want to include Laos in a multi-trip Southeast Asian vacation, it should be easy enough. However, the only way to enter Laos, regardless of where you're coming from, is through pre-arranged group tours with authorized agents under the Green Zone travel plans .

What to see: The designated Green Zones include the capital city of Vientiane ; Luang Prabang province; and the adventure destination of Vang Vieng in the north of the country. Tourists are restricted to these zones for now but more destinations will be added to the programs on April 1 before, it's hoped, the entire country will open up in July.

3. Cambodia

Entry rules: Cambodia reopened to vaccinated international tourists without quarantine back in November , though any traveler crossing the border must present proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test result, then take a rapid antigen test upon arrival and await results at the airport.

How to get there: There are no direct flights from the US, UK or Australia to Cambodia but there are options with connections. However, according to the US Embassy in Cambodia , since it reopened, many travelers have reported unexpected flight cancellations and limited flight availability to Cambodia. The Embassy recommends US travelers book flights through a travel agency or direct with Korean Airlines or Asiana Airlines. UK travelers have additional options such as Swiss Airlines or Bangkok Airlines with stopovers.

It's not possible to enter Cambodia through land borders as the Cambodia-Laos, Cambodia-Thailand and Cambodia-Vietnam land borders are closed.

What to see: In tourist cities like Siam Reap , most places are open including the Unesco World Heritage site Angkor Wat . Hostels, hotels, restaurants and museums are open but masks are required in most places and some businesses may be operating at reduced hours so check ahead.

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Entry rules: Tourists from approved countries are permitted to travel to Vietnam but are restricted to certain destinations under a pilot travel scheme potentially until March 15, 2022 . In the meantime, travelers who visit must present proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test result and take out health insurance that covers COVID with a minimum of US$50,000 coverage.

How to get there: On February 15, Vietnam COVID-19 restrictions on international passenger flights and flights have resumed from San Francisco and Los Angeles in the US, as well as from Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia and more. When visiting Vietnam, tourists are required to book a tour package (package details are available on the tourism board's website ) and stay within their chosen destination for at least seven days. Once the seven days is complete, travelers can move to another approved destination, provided they test negative before traveling.

What to see: Tourists can choose from five beach destinations including Phu Quoc , Danang , Quang Nam, Khanh Hoa, and Quang Ninh,  though starting March 15, it's expected the entire country will open to tourism with some restrictions in place.

5. Singapore

Entry rules: After putting the brakes on its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) program in December, Singapore is open again to vaccinated travelers from select countries including the US, UK, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia and France.  As of February 22, passengers no longer have to take a pre-departure COVID-19 test or isolate on arrival. Instead, they'll take a supervised test within 24 hours of arrival.

How to get there: Foreign visitors can bypass quarantine when arriving on a designated VTL flight , mainly through Singapore Airlines, KLM and Air France. However, the government notes that since these flights resumed on January 20 there has been reduced availability.

What to see: Most places are open but travelers will find museums and attractions operating at half-capacity and restaurants, coffee shops and hawker centers limiting dining to two people per group.

6. Thailand

Entry rules: Vaccinated visitors have two pathways into Thailand: the Test-and-Go and the Sandbox programs with some testing and quasi-quarantine requirements in place. Unvaccinated visitors have to quarantine for between seven to 10 days. You'll need to pre-book some accommodation and tests before traveling. Thailand also requires all visitors to apply for a Thailand Pass before visiting which can take about 60 days to process, so planning months ahead is essential.

How to get there: Commercial flights are operating to Thailand and the government has approved entry for travelers coming from most Southeast Asian countries, as well as the US, Australia, the UK, Canada, Ireland, France, Japan and more.

What to see: If you travel under the Sandbox program, you're restricted to destinations such as Phuket or Ko Samui . If you're eligible for the Test-and-Go scheme, you can travel all over Thailand. Most major destinations are classified as "blue zones" with relaxed restrictions. Museums, historical sites, and galleries are operating under some capacity limits. Restaurants are open but bars, karaoke venues and nightclubs remain closed.

7. Philippines

Entry rules: Borders reopened on February 10 . Fully vaccinated travelers from 157 visa-free countries are permitted to visit the Philippines without quarantine but they must test negative for COVID-19 prior to their trip.

How to get there: Flag carrier Philippine Airlines flies direct routes from Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, London and nearby Asian countries but at reduced frequencies. According to Skift , flights from London's Heathrow only depart once a week now compared to four times before the pandemic. Australian airline Qantas will resume flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to Manila later this month.

What to see: Tourists will be able to travel across the Philippines without being restricted to specific destinations. COVID-19 measures vary by region and some tourist spots such as Siargao are still in recovery mode following December's Super-typhoon Rai . After closing to visitors due to overtourism issues , the island of Boracay is back open.

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Safety recommendations and restrictions during a pandemic can change rapidly. Lonely Planet recommends that travelers always check with local authorities for up-to-date guidance before traveling during Covid-19 .

This article was first published Feb 2, 2022 and updated Mar 3, 2022.

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Where Americans Can Travel in Asia — A Country-by-country Guide

A current list of where U.S. travelers can visit in Asia and what to know before going.

Countries all around the world are opening to tourism, and while some in Asia have been slightly slower than others, many are starting to open up and dropping pandemic-related travel restrictions. 

Travelers can eat their way across Thailand , which has eliminated all COVID-19-related travel restrictions, relax on the gorgeous beaches in Bali or the Maldives , step into history in Vietnam , and even explore the bustling cities in Japan, which is welcoming independent travelers in October.

However, while many countries continue to roll back restrictions, some have implemented strict testing and contact tracing efforts for tourists.

These are the countries in Asia that welcome American travelers, and the rules visitors need to know before going.

Bangladesh welcomes American travelers, according to the U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh . Fully vaccinated travelers are exempt from pre-arrival testing, while unvaccinated travelers must show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of their departure. Children under 12 are exempt from testing.

All travelers must complete a Passenger Health Declaration Form within three days of arrival in the country.

Bhutan has opened to tourists without quarantine and does not require proof of vaccination to visit, according to the Tourism Council of Bhutan . Travelers 12 and older may be subject to random PCR testing upon arrival. 

Bhutan charges a $200 daily tourism tax, which it calls a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) that is intended to fund social programs, infrastructure, and environmental protections.

This small Southeast Asian country welcomes travelers and does not require them to be vaccinated or get tested before coming, according to the government .

Travelers must have proof of travel medical insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage of at least BND $20,000 (about $14,042 USD).

Cambodia welcomes both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers without the need to get tested before coming, according to the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia . The country has also reopened its visa on arrival program.

Unvaccinated travelers must undergo a rapid antigen test upon arrival, according to the government and costs $5 USD.

Most of China remains closed to tourism, but Hong Kong recently eliminated its mandatory 3-day hotel quarantine and eased testing rules, now requiring travelers to be vaccinated and undergo a rapid antigen test 24 hours before their departure, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board . Travelers must also undergo a PCR test on day 2, day 4, and day 6 after their arrival as well as undergo a rapid antigen test each day for seven days.

In lieu of the hotel quarantine, travelers must self monitor for symptoms for three days. They will be able to go outside during this time but restricted from certain places like bars and restaurants.

India started allowing regularly scheduled international commercial flights to resume flying to the country in March. All travelers to India must show either proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of their trip, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare . 

Travelers must also complete a self-declaration form online before traveling.

Indonesia has opened to vaccinated tourists, according to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Indonesia .

Additionally, vaccinated domestic travelers must either show proof of a booster shot, proof of a negative rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours of traveling, or proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of traveling to travel within Indonesia.

Japan first reopened to escorted group tourism in June, but plans to welcome independent travelers once again in October. Travelers will be required to show proof of vaccination and a booster or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of their departure to enter, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization .

Laos has opened to tourists and allows both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers, according to the International Air Transport Association’s destination tracker. Vaccinated travelers are exempt from testing, while unvaccinated travelers must show proof of a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours of their departure. Travelers under 12 are exempt.

Malaysia lifted all COVID-19-related entry requirements on Aug. 1, according to the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia .

The Maldives welcomes travelers from all over the world, including the U.S., and does not require visitors to get tested before coming, according to the government . All arriving and departing passengers must complete a Traveler Declaration form within 96 hours of their flight.

Myanmar allows travelers to enter the country on commercial flights, according to the U.S. Embassy in Burma . Travelers must show either proof of vaccination and proof of a negative rapid test taken within 48 hours of their arrival, or proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before their arrival if the traveler is unvaccinated. Children under 12 are exempt.

Travelers must also purchase COVID-19 medical insurance from Myanma Insurance.

Travelers are allowed to enter Mongolia without any pre-arrival testing or quarantine measures in place, regardless of their vaccination status,  according to the U.S. Embassy in Mongolia . Travelers must fill out a medical declaration form upon arrival at the border checkpoints.

Nepal welcomes travelers and offers visas on arrival, regardless of vaccination status, according to the U.S. Embassy in Nepal . Arriving travelers must show proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or NAAT test taken within 72 hours of their departure.

Philippines

The Philippines welcomes vaccinated travelers, including from the U.S., and requires them to either show proof of having received a booster dose, according to the government, or show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of their departure or proof of a negative laboratory-based antigen test taken within 24 hours of their departure.

Children under 12 traveling with their fully-vaccinated parents are exempt from the vaccination requirement.

Singapore welcomes all travelers, regardless of their vaccination status, according to the Singapore Tourism Board . Vaccinated travelers (and unvaccinated children under 12) are exempt from all pre-departure tests, on-arrival tests, quarantine, and entry approvals. Unvaccinated visitors 12 and older must arrive with proof of a PCR or rapid antigen test taken within two days of their departure and have travel insurance that covers COVID-19 with at least $30,000 of medical coverage.

Travelers must download the TraceTogether app. Three days before their departure, travelers must submit an SG Arrival Card and e-health declaration through the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.

South Korea

South Korea welcomes American tourists without quarantine, regardless of their vaccination status. Travelers no longer have to undergo any pre-departure or on-arrival testing, according to the Korea Tourism Organization. 

Sri Lanka allows fully vaccinated travelers to enter the country quarantine-free and without any pre-arrival testing, according to the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka 404. 

Unvaccinated travelers can also be exempt from quarantine, but must show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of their trip or a negative rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours of their trip, according to the tourism site 403. Children under 12 are exempt from testing.

Thailand has eliminated all pandemic-related entry requirements, welcoming all international travelers, including from the U.S., according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand . Travelers no longer need to show proof of vaccination or proof of any testing to enter.

Vietnam welcomes travelers to the country and no longer requires them to arrive with a pre-departure COVID-19 test, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism . Travelers must purchase medical or travel insurance that covers COVID-19 with a minimum coverage of $10,000.

Alison Fox is a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure. When she's not in New York City, she likes to spend her time at the beach or exploring new destinations and hopes to visit every country in the world. Follow her adventures on Instagram .

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Coronavirus Travel Information

Travel status - 12 october 2023.

All of our Asian destinations have almost completely relaxed their entry requirements to pre-pandemic levels: this is true for Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan . Entry requirements for these countries are minimal – please see full details below for each country, as they do differ slightly.

As of late 2023, the outlook is looking great for travel to all of our destination, with only light arrival requirements depending on the country.

In August 2023, V ietnam introduced e-visas for all nationalities to ease travel into the country ; said e-visas are now valid for up to 90 days, and can be single or multi-entry. Whilst in Vietnam, there is no longer a requirement to monitor your own health, and travel insurance is no longer a requirement to enter the country (though we strongly recommend our customers to take travel insurance regardless).

Earlier in 2023, in line with the WHO's announcement that the emergency phase of Covid-19 is over, Japan lifted its overseas travel warning for Japanese nationals on May 8, 2023. This is widely seen as the final step in the complete resumption of normal travel to and from Japan to pre-pandemic levels.

Japan removed arrival caps and resumed visa-free travel in October 2022, and further removed all vaccination requirements on April 29, 2023. There is no longer a need to do pre-departure testing or show proof of vaccination. Fully independent travel to Japan is full steam ahead, with Japan having enjoyed its first full cherry blossom season in four years .

Hong Kong removed all Covid-related entry requirements in early 2023 , allowing both vaccinated and non-vaccinated travellers to enter the country without the need to provide proof of vaccination or PCR test. In case of contracting Covid-19 while in Hong Kong, there is no longer a requirement to isolate , though travellers are expected to adhere to general health guidelines to minimise the spread of the virus.

South Korea removed On Arrival PCR testing requirements in early October 2022, and from April 1, 2023 it introduced a K-ETA exemption for 22 countries, which include the UK and 12 other countries in Europe, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. This means that all countries exempt from the K-ETA no longer need to apply for a visa in advance .

Even if there are few to no restrictions in our destinations, we continue to work closely with our local partners to develop and follow the robust protocols of WTTC (World Travel and Tourism Council) to implement new safety practices and standards. These will strengthen the current health and safety guidelines set out by local governments themselves to create a stress-free travel experience for you.

Government advisories and your travel to Asia

There is no restriction to travel to any of our destinations : just make sure to check the entry requirements for the country you're travelling to further down below or, alternatively, check the latest official government information on travel to Asia from the FCDO here.

See the latest official government information on travel to Asia from the FCDO here.

There is no restriction to travel to any of our destinations: same as the UK, just make sure to check the entry requirements for the country you're traveling to. Currently our destinations are listed as level 1s and 2s in the US by the State Department (with the exception of Hong Kong, listed as 3 - reconsider travel).

Advice from the CDC:

Level 3 – Avoid Nonessential Travel.

Level 2 – Practice Enhanced Precautions

Level 1 - Practice usual precautions

Advice from the State Department:

Level 3 – Reconsider travel.

Level 2 - Exercise increased precaution

Level 1 - Exercise normal precaution

See the latest official government information on travel to Asia from the CDC here.

International travel is open, though please check the government advisory beforehand and any country entry requirements below.

See the latest official government advice on travel to Asia here.

Same as the UK and US, there is no restriction to travel to any of our destinations : just make sure to check the entry requirements for the country you're travelling to further down below, and check Smartraveller's website for the most up-to-date information.

In line with this final ease on restrictions, DFAT has updated its advisory and most of the destinations listed are now showing EXCERCISE NORMAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Japan, South Korea, Vietnam Singapore, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia) or EXERCISE A HIGH DEGREE OF CAUTION (Thailand and Hong Kong)

• Lv 1 EXERCISE NORMAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Lv 2 EXERCISE A HIGH DEGREE OF CAUTION
• Lv 3 RECONSIDER YOUR NEED TO TRAVEL (avoid non-essential)
• Lv 4 DO NOT TRAVEL

DFAT are updating travel advice levels for 177 destinations based on the latest assessment of risk – both COVID-19 and other threats to safety and security.

A global COVID-19 Health Advisory will also be issued in conjunction with the Department of Health, with advice for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers.

See the latest official Australian government information on travel to Asia here.

See below for a breakdown of our destinations vaccination and travel status.

Update from our destinations

Vietnam has flung its doors fully open to visitors, with no testing, quarantine, or travel restrictions regardless of vaccination status . In addition, citizens from 13 countries are allowed up to 15 days visa-free entry, while 90-day tourist e-visas are available for citizens of all countries, for either single or multi-entry.

Requirements:

Pre-Arrival:

• Visa exemptions: will be offered for citizens of the following 13 countries: Belarus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and the U.K. This will permit travel for up to 15 days without a visa regardless of passport type or entry purpose.
• E-Visas: will be offered for citizens of all countries. Tourist E-visas can be single or multi-entry, for up to 90 days.
• Medical insurance is no longer a requirement, but strongly recommended.
• Proceed through immigration as normal and enjoy your stay!

During Stay:

• Monitor health for 10 days as per health ministry protocol
• If travellers test positive for COVID-19 during their stay, they may self-isolate as long as they aren't exhibiting serious symptoms requiring medical attention.

Cambodia has also fully re-opened for travel and has dropped their previous testing requirements - not just on arrival but completely! Visa requirements have also been relaxed, and travellers can now simply acquire their visas on arrival. There is no requirement to show proof of vaccination anymore.

To travel to Cambodia, you will need to:

• Obtain a Visa on Arrival when entering Cambodia
• It is no longer necessary to download the 'Tracerapp'; you are free to travel Cambodia with no quarantine restrictions!

Our sources on the ground have said that they are welcoming tourists in and that it would be good if visitor numbers were to increase in 2022. A lot of the sites and temples are quieter meaning people are freer to move around. We are hoping to gather more intel as to what life is like on the ground over the coming months.

Laos is officially and fully open thanks to a continual decline of covid cases despite Laos being behind its neighbours in terms of its rates for the vaccination programme.

There is no quarantine, testing and no travel restrictions for vaccinated travellers while unvaccinated travellers only need to take a rapid ATK test within 48h of departure to Laos and show the results upon arrival to enjoy the same ease of entry. Everything else including visas and entry returns to pre-covid norms, although visa on arrivals are now charged at $40USD per person.

Vaccinated Travellers:

• The requirement to be fully vaccinated no less than 14 days prior to arrival seems to have been removed according to the Laotian government, but several countries still list it as a requirement to go to Laos. Until this is fully clarified, we recommend being vaccinated or checking your local foreign affairs office website.
• Visas as normal pre-covid: Citizens of countries that do not have a visa waiver agreement with Laos can apply for a visa at a Lao embassy or consulate abroad or via the e-Visa online system
• Show proof of vaccination (this is being currently revised as per the mention above)

Unvaccinated Travellers:

• Must have a rapid ATK test performed no more than 48 hours before departure to Laos.

Thailand is now allowing both fully-vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers free access to the country's stunning tourism sites as soon as they leave the airport! Do I need to wear a mask? Not generally. The mask mandate was rescinded in 2022, though some indoor places may still require you to wear a mask.

Malaysia & Borneo

Malaysia has fully opened the borders! There are no quarantine restrictions or requirements for vaccinated or unvaccinated passengers. Travellers are free to download the MySejahtera contact tracing app before or after arrival in Malaysia and indicate their Covid risk status, but this is not mandatory.

• Valid visa (if required by country)
• Not required but recommended: while not formally required, we recommend travellers who have vaccination cards to bring them

When travelling to Singapore, there are no longer any requirements for vaccination or pre-arrival testing. However, please check any extra requirements below.

Pre-arrival :

• SG Arrival Card to be submitted at least 3 days prior to your date of arrival in Singapore
• Visa (if applicable)

On arrival:

• Enjoy your stay!

While Travelling:

• Guests must adhere to local regulations relating to COVID safety.

South Korea

South Korea is open to travellers with no pre-departure testing or quarantine requirements. Additionally , the government has exempted 22 countries from the electronic visa requirement, including the UK and 12 other countries in Europe, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

To enter South Korea, the process will look as follows:

• If required, you need to obtain an electronic Visa (K-ETA) (note above that countries like the UK, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are exempted from this)
• Proof of vaccination is no longer needed to enter South Korea.
• While having travel insurance is highly recommended, proof of it is no longer a requirement to enter South Korea . It is a requirement of InsideAsia Tours however, that you purchase travel insurance if you are travelling with us.
• There is no longer PCR on arrival.
• You will need to register personal information using the Q-code system prior to entry to the country.

With 82% of its population fully vaccinated, Japan now ranks among the most vaccinated countries in the world!

The Japanese government removed arrival caps and resumed visa-free travel in October 2022, and on 29 April 2023 it removed pre-departure testing and vaccination proof to enter the country regardless of vaccination status . The original date to do this had been announced as May 8, but the government decided to bring the day forward ahead of Golden Week in Japan.

From October 11th 2022, to enter Japan tourists simply need to:

• Optional but recommended: preregister on Visit Japan Web to ensure smooth entry into Japan; the immigration and customs declarations can be done online ahead of time to save time on arrival.
• Optional but recommended: Have a travel insurance plan that covers covid-related medical expenses and disruptions.

After almost 3 years of complex Covid-19 prevention measures, Hong Kong has removed restrictions to pre-pandemic levels .

Both vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers are able to travel to or transit through Hong Kong normally without any need to test, observing normal visa requirements and conditions.

The Hong Kong Department of Health encourages travellers to take daily RAT tests until day 5 after arrival, though this is purely voluntary. In the unlikely case of a positive result, isolation is no longer necessary . However, please always refer to the latest health guidance issued by the government to help minimise the spread of Covid-19.

clock This article was published more than  1 year ago

Asia is reopening to travelers. Here’s where you can go.

Japan, Hong Kong and China are the latest destinations to ease restrictions for tourists

This story has been updated.

While many of Americans’ favorite international tourism destinations across Europe and the Caribbean reopened in fits and starts, Asia largely trailed behind, remaining largely closed to leisure travelers until 2022.

Popular spots like Japan and Indonesia have reopened and smoothed out complicated entry requirements. Countries including Thailand and Singapore have exceeded their targets for international arrivals in 2022 and are now setting even higher goals for the new year.

What I learned on a two-week trip to Vietnam and Cambodia

But while visitors and countries are eager for a strong new year for travel in Asia, pandemic entry requirements still remain in many places. Here’s a look at where Americans can go and how.

As of Oct. 11, international travelers are allowed to enter Japan with a valid vaccination certificate or a negative result of a coronavirus test taken within 72 hours of departure. They don’t need to be chaperoned by a guide or part of a tour group. Short-term visitors that were exempt from visa requirements before the pandemic, which includes travelers from the United States, will no longer need to apply for tourist visas.

Japan’s tourism organization has published guidelines on the “New Travel Etiquette for Visitors,” including where people must wear masks, among other coronavirus mitigation recommendations.

The U.S. Embassy recommends travelers consult the latest regulations through Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs website .

Everything you need to know about traveling to Japan

As of Jan. 8 , the country has dropped its severe mandatory quarantine on arrival and only requires travelers to show a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure.

But this phase of reopening is not intended for foreign tourism, but rather to allow Chinese nationals (and foreign nationals with valid residence permits and visas) the freedom to travel abroad again. Like before the pandemic, foreigners will need an official permit or a visa from the Chinese Embassy to enter the country. They’ll only be given to people with a compelling reason to visit such as business, school or seeing relatives.

As of Jan. 9, the State Department has a Level 3 advisory for China (along with Hong Kong and Macao) due to the surge of covid cases, covid-related restrictions and “arbitrary enforcement of local laws.” Travelers considering a trip to China should refer to the State Department’s entire travel information page for updates on travel advisories and country information.

Everything you need to know about traveling to China

South Korea

South Korea has resumed issuing short-term travel visas to foreign tourists. The country no longer has coronavirus testing requirements or testing on arrival for entry regardless of vaccination status.

You must register with the country’s Q-code system ahead of travel, or you can complete the Health Questionnaire and Travel Record Declaration (Special Quarantine Report) on your flight to Korea (the Q-code system is recommended , however, for a smoother entry experience).

As of Oct. 13, Taiwan no longer requires visitors to quarantine on arrival. There are no inbound testing requirements for travelers, but they are required to take rapid tests in Taiwan and monitor their health for seven days.

Hong Kong has been easing its rigid pandemic rules since last fall.

As of Dec. 29, travelers to Hong Kong must take a self-arranged rapid test (RAT) within 24 hours of their flight and submit results through an online portal , but they no longer have to take a PCR test after landing. Travelers over 12 are required to be fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption certificate, and will be subject to a temperature check at their arrival airport.

Travelers should review the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s additional information on inbound travel requirements .

Fully vaccinated visitors and non-fully vaccinated children 12 or younger may enter Singapore without testing or quarantine requirements. Three days before their arrival, they must complete an SG Arrival Card and e-health declaration through the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority website.

Unvaccinated travelers must take an approved PCR or rapid test within two days of their departure to Singapore. They must also purchase coronavirus-specific travel insurance covering their whole stay with a minimum coverage of about $21,000 ($30,000 in Singapore dollars), in addition to submitting an SG Arrival Card.

Pre-departure testing isn’t required for those who have tested positive for the coronavirus between 14 to 90 days before their trip, but they must provide documentation to prove their infection or recovery.

The Singapore SafeTravel website has more information and a helpful tool to guide travelers through their specific requirements.

Since October, visitors to Thailand no longer have to show proof of vaccination or test ahead of arrival, marking the end of the country’s pandemic travel restrictions.

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As of May 15, Vietnam does not require a coronavirus test to enter the country. All travelers must purchase a coronavirus-specific travel insurance policy covering at least $10,000.

Vaccinated travelers may enter Laos without testing requirements. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated visitors over 12 must provide proof of a negative coronavirus rapid test taken within 48 hours of their trip.

Cambodia is welcoming travelers without quarantine or testing requirements.

Philippines

As of Dec. 5, travelers to the Philippines are no longer required to complete a BOQ e-Health Declaration Card. They must instead register through the country’s new eTravel platform no more than 72 hours before departure for the Philippines.

As of May , fully vaccinated travelers with at least one booster dose are no longer required to provide a negative PCR test.

Unvaccinated travelers 15 and older must provide results from a rapid test (RAT) administered and certified by a health-care professional within 24 hours of departure to the Philippines.

Unvaccinated, accompanied minors under 15 can follow the protocols of their parent or accompanying adult traveling with them.

As of Aug. 1 , all travelers may enter Malaysia without coronavirus testing or quarantine requirements, regardless of vaccination status.

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Vaccinated travelers no longer need to provide a PCR or antigen test result to enter Indonesia. However, a PCR test will be administered at the airport if travelers report coronavirus symptoms or show a temperature above 99.5 degrees. If travelers test negative, they will be required to isolate at their residence or an approved facility at their own expense.

Unvaccinated travelers will need to take a PCR test on arrival and self-quarantine for five days. On the fourth day, they can take a PCR test to end their quarantine. According to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Indonesia, local authorities may quarantine and vaccinate unvaccinated inbound travelers.

Those who have had the coronavirus and recovered within 30 days of their trip to Indonesia are required to take a PCR test on arrival and provide proof of recovery from a hospital in their home country.

All travelers must download the PeduliLindungi contact-tracing app before departure to Indonesia.

All visitors must get a tourist visa ahead of their trip, and either submit proof of vaccination or results of a PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure to India, according to the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare guidelines . Travelers should submit their vaccine information or test results, as well as a self-declaration form, through the Air Suvidha portal ahead of their trip. Children under 5 are exempt from testing requirements but may be tested if they are symptomatic on arrival. As of December, additional requirements may be required for visitors entering from “high risk” countries; travelers should review the U.S. Embassy in India’s website for more details .

On landing in India, travelers may be randomly selected for a post-arrival test at the airport.

All travelers are required to self-monitor their health for 14 days.

All travelers are welcome in Sri Lanka without testing requirements regardless of vaccination status, but must purchase a covid-19 insurance policy provided by Sri Lanka Tourism for $12 per month.

The Maldives revoked its public health emergency March 13. Visitors must complete a travel health declaration form within 72 hours of their flight, but they are not required to test or quarantine. The government recommends taking a PCR test three to five days after arrival.

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As of March 16 , Nepal allows fully vaccinated visitors to enter the country without testing. Travelers who can’t present a certificate of vaccination have to take an approved coronavirus test (RT-PCR, NAAT, Gene Xpert) within 72 hours of their inbound flight.

United Arab Emirates

Vaccinated travelers to the UAE do not have to take a PCR test if they can present an approved vaccine certificate that contains a QR code. Unvaccinated visitors have to show a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure or a QR-code-enabled certificate of recovery that was obtained within a month of the travel date.

As of Sept. 28, the UAE lifted its masking requirement for public places, but masks are still required in medical facilities and mosques and on public transportation.

Effective March 14, international visitors may enter Mongolia without any travel restrictions. The country removed its testing requirements for both vaccinated and unvaccinated visitors. Travelers will be asked to fill out a medical declaration form on arrival to Mongolia.

Myanmar resumed issuing tourist visas for vaccinated foreigners in May. Travelers must provide proof of vaccination with their entry application, or a negative test result from an RDT or rapid coronavirus test taken within 48 hours of arrival to Myanmar. Children under 12 are not required to provide a test result if they’re traveling with a fully vaccinated parent or guardian.

Visitors are also required to buy a travel insurance policy from Myanma Insurance and attach it to their entry application. They should bring printed copies of their test result, proof of vaccination and travel insurance.

Travelers must pay for a rapid test on arrival (about $8) and submit a Health Declaration Form.

However, travel to Myanmar is discouraged. The State Department has issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for the country for its civil unrest and armed conflict. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has designated actions taken by military in Myanmar against the country’s Rohingya Muslims a genocide and crimes against humanity .

Nathan Diller, Theodora Yu, Gabe Hiatt and Hannah Sampson contributed to this report.

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Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Albania.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Algeria.

American Samoa

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter American Samoa.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Angola.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Anguilla.

Antigua And Barbuda

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Antigua And Barbuda.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Argentina.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Armenia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Aruba.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Austria.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Azerbaijan.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Bahrain.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Bangladesh.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Barbados.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Belgium.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Belize.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Benin.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Bermuda.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Bhutan.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Bolivia.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Botswana.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Brazil.

British Virgin Islands

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the British Virgin Islands.

Brunei Darussalam

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Brunei Darussalam.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Bulgaria.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Burundi.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Cambodia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Cameroon.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Canada.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Cape Verde.

Caribbean Netherlands

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Caribbean Netherlands.

Cayman Islands

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Cayman Islands.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Chad.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Chile.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter China.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Colombia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Comoros.

Cook Islands

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Cook Islands.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Costa Rica.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Croatia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Curaçao.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Cyprus.

Czech Republic

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Czech Republic.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Denmark.

Fully vaccinated visitors from Australia can enter Djibouti without restrictions.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Dominica.

Dominican Republic

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Dominican Republic.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, need to quarantine to enter East Timor.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Ecuador.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Egypt.

El Salvador

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter El Salvador.

Equatorial Guinea

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Equatorial Guinea.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Eritrea.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Estonia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Eswatini.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Ethiopia.

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas).

Faroe Islands

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Faroe Islands.

Federated States of Micronesia

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Federated States of Micronesia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Fiji.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Finland.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter France.

French Guiana

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter French Guiana.

French Polynesia

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter French Polynesia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Gabon.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Gambia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Georgia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Germany.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Ghana.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Gibraltar.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Greece.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Greenland.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Grenada.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Guadeloupe.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Guam.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Guatemala.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Guinea.

Guinea-Bissau

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Guinea-Bissau.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Guyana.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Honduras.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Hong Kong.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Hungary.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Iceland.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter India.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Indonesia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Ireland.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Italy.

Ivory Coast

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Ivory Coast.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Jamaica.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Japan.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Jersey.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Jordan.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Kazakhstan.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Kenya.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Kiribati.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Kosovo.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Kuwait.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Kyrgyzstan.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Laos.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Latvia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Lesotho.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Liberia.

Liechtenstein

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Liechtenstein.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Lithuania.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Luxembourg.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Macau.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Madagascar.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Malawi.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Malaysia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Maldives.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Malta.

Marshall Islands

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Marshall Islands.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Martinique.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Mauritania.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Mauritius.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Mayotte.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Mexico.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Moldova.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Mongolia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Montenegro.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Montserrat.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Mozambique.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Namibia.

Fully vaccinated visitors from Australia can enter Nauru without restrictions.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Nepal.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Netherlands.

New Caledonia

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter New Caledonia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter New Zealand.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Nicaragua.

Fully vaccinated visitors from Australia can enter Niger without restrictions.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Nigeria.

North Macedonia

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter North Macedonia.

Northern Mariana Islands

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Northern Mariana Islands.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Norway.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Oman.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Pakistan.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Palau.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Panama.

Papua New Guinea

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Papua New Guinea.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Paraguay.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Peru.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Philippines.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Poland.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Portugal.

Puerto Rico

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Puerto Rico.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Qatar.

Republic of the Congo

Fully vaccinated visitors from Australia can enter Republic of the Congo without restrictions.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Réunion.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Romania.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Rwanda.

Saint Barthélemy

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Saint Barthélemy.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Saint Lucia

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Saint Lucia.

Saint Martin

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Saint Martin.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Samoa.

São Tomé and Príncipe

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter São Tomé and Príncipe.

Saudi Arabia

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Saudi Arabia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Senegal.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Serbia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Seychelles.

Sierra Leone

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Sierra Leone.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Singapore.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Slovakia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Slovenia.

Solomon Islands

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Solomon Islands.

South Africa

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter South Africa.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter South Korea.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Spain.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Sri Lanka.

St. Maarten

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter St. Maarten.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Sudan.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Suriname.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Sweden.

Switzerland

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Switzerland.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Taiwan.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Tajikistan.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Tanzania.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Thailand.

The Bahamas

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter The Bahamas.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Togo.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Tonga.

Trinidad and Tobago

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Trinidad and Tobago.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Tunisia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Türkiye.

Turkmenistan

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, will not be allowed to enter Turkmenistan.

Turks and Caicos Islands

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Tuvalu.

U.S. Virgin Islands

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Uganda.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the United Arab Emirates.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the United Kingdom.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter the United States.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Uruguay.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Uzbekistan.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Vanuatu.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Vietnam.

Wallis and Futuna

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Wallis and Futuna.

Western Sahara

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, will not be allowed to enter Western Sahara.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Zambia.

Most visitors from Australia, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Zimbabwe.

How often is the data on this page updated?

We check for travel restriction information from government authorities daily and update the page any time we get new information. The following information regarding travel restrictions for each country is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.

How many countries are closed to visitors?

As of 11 Sep, 2 countries have completely restricted entry to non-citizens and 5 are open but require quarantine and/or a negative COVID test.

Where can I travel without COVID restrictions?

Currently you can travel from Australia to 197 countries without restrictions. Please check our map to learn more.

Are there any other types of travel restrictions besides COVID-19 tests and quarantines?

These are the two main types of restrictions or requirements needed to travel into another country. However, the COVID-19 testing options are continually widening as new methods are developed. Different countries may accept results from different or multiple test types, so be sure to check the individual country's specific requirements.

What should I do if I get COVID-19 while in another country?

If you get COVID-19 while in another country, follow the local authority's recommendations. These may include hospitalisation, self-isolating and testing in that country. Be sure to contact your travel insurance company and travel provider as well and inform them of your situation.

What should I do if the borders of the country I am visiting close?

Depending on your home country, you may need to change your departure date and return home as soon as possible. If that's the case, contact your travel provider to find the earliest departure.

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As the once tourist-dependent region reopens its borders, travelers should expect more paperwork, higher airfares and cheaper hotels — at least for the short-term.

By Patrick Scott

Their flights were more expensive and took longer, their favorite restaurant was shuttered and they had to take coronavirus tests on the first and fifth days of their trip. But the biggest hassle for Brian Lamberty and Paola Laird, retirees from London, in their long-awaited return to Phuket Island in Thailand was the paperwork.

Before their February trip, Ms. Laird spent nearly three hours uploading all the documents — vaccination records, hotel reservations, and proof of health insurance among them — needed for the Thailand Pass , an entry requirement instituted for international travelers during the pandemic. “For many people who are not computer literate, it’s going to be a problem,” Ms. Laird said.

After a long and painful hiatus, and despite rising cases of coronavirus in some Southeast Asian countries and lingering United States government warnings against travel to most of them, international tourism is now gradually returning to Southeast Asia. Mr. Lamberty and Ms. Laird are among the early waves of visitors since the pandemic restrictions turned the region’s tourism playgrounds into ghost towns in early 2020. More countries in recent weeks announced that they are ready to admit fully-vaccinated foreign tourists, or soon will be, though still within limits.

The rollout of vaccines in Southeast Asia and rollback of coronavirus restrictions around the world are prompting the reopening. Now, the war in Ukraine is complicating the travel picture everywhere, as the general unease could make people think twice about booking a big trip — or potentially opt for Southeast Asia, 4,500 miles from Ukraine, instead of Europe.

In November, Thailand and Cambodia were among the first countries in Southeast Asia to fully reopen to tourists. After an Omicron surge, Thailand in December suspended most tourist arrivals, but on Feb. 1 resumed its nationwide “ Test & Go ” program, which requires hotel isolation and a PCR test the first day and a rapid test the fifth day. Days later, Bali fully reopened to foreigners, though with a quarantine of three to seven days (then dropped the quarantine requirement this month). The Philippines followed Feb. 10, with no quarantine but with social distancing in some locations. Vietnam announced that it would open its borders March 15 to international tourists, with a one-day hotel isolation. And Malaysia on Tuesday announced it was reopening April 1 without a quarantine.

As the once tourist-dependent region reopens its borders, travelers should expect more paperwork, higher airfares, cheaper hotels (for the short-term) and less crowds — especially since China, the biggest single source of tourists in the region, has no plans to reopen its borders anytime soon.

Travel operators are grappling with a shortage of labor, lingering uncertainty over the virus and now the war in Ukraine, and impatience — they worry that those deeply missed tourists will go elsewhere in the region unless their own country is the first to fully reopen.

“I think for the next 12 months it’s going to be pretty complicated to travel in Asia,” said Adam Platt-Hepworth, whose Grasshopper Adventures cycling tour company worked with 30,000 travelers in 2019 and fewer than 50 in 2020. “The biggest challenge overall is just going to be restarting after so long, not just with our people but with hotels and restaurants and anyone in travel. It’s been a long time. People are rusty.”

Complications abound for travelers

Before the pandemic, Southeast Asia was one of the fastest-growing regions in the world for international tourism, with a record 139 million visitors in 2019, a jump of about 8 percent compared to 2018, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization . The emerald waters of Halong Bay in Vietnam were crowded with hundreds of cruise boats, rooftops bars in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia teemed with partyers and walking on streets on Thai islands like Phuket meant enduring shoulder-to-shoulder crowds. Tourist attractions across the region were congested with package tours from China, the world’s biggest source of outbound tourism for the past decade. According to the U.N.W.T.O ., about 150 million Chinese travelers spent $277 billion in 2018 alone.

Countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and Cambodia were among favorite destinations of Chinese tourists. But as the coronavirus outbreak in China morphed into a global pandemic in early 2020, locations in the region that depended on foreign visitors were deserted. Last year, foreign arrivals to Southeast Asia plummeted to 3.3 million, or around 2 percent of the record number in 2019.

This year, with the incremental revival of international tourism, visitors will encounter a raft of constraints as well as rewards, according to tourists and travel companies in the region.

Mr. Lamberty and Ms. Laird vacationed in Phuket 16 times before the pandemic. They were usually out and about on the island — fabled for its tropical beaches, fiery cuisine, hedonistic nightlife — and enjoyed visiting temples and taking Thai cooking classes. This time, they took it easy, visiting friends and relaxing at their go-to beachfront hotel, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket on the Andaman Sea. They were sad to see that boutiques had closed in a nearby shopping center, now a Covid testing site.

“You have a memory of what’s happened before and what was here, but everybody has to compromise,” Ms. Laird said. “Be brave about travel and go for it; the prize is just being here.”

Travelers going after that prize should be prepared to endure virus tests and even quarantines, and purchase health and travel insurance before their arrival. Other suggestions: Be ready to download government travel apps, upload vaccination and travel documents, and acknowledge that a positive virus test result could send you into a quarantine or cause a missed flight. Don’t be surprised if service at hotels, restaurants and tour companies is spotty or if they are short staffed — or if the government rules change suddenly while you’re on holiday.

Higher flight costs are another unwanted change. Airfares from the United States to Southeast Asia last month were about 30 percent higher than before the pandemic, because fewer planes were flying to the region, averaging $1,150 round trip, according to an analysis for The Times by Hopper, the flight and hotel booking company.

“Generally, as airlines add capacity to these countries, airfares should drop,” said Adit Damodaran, an economist at Hopper .

However, it’s easy to find a bargain on a room as the region’s wide spectrum of accommodations, from hostels to luxury resorts, comes back. Popular tourist attractions and destinations that were suffering from overtourism, like Phi Phi Leh Island in Thailand, Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Boracay in the Philippines, will be less packed. And while many Western-style restaurants went bankrupt, the options for discovering local cuisines continue to be seemingly endless.

Online booking platforms like Hopper and Booking.com say searches for flights and hotels are on the rise in Southeast Asia. According to Google’s Destinations Insights , searches on Vietnam grew the fastest of all countries from December to February, by 75 percent. International and regional airlines like Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and Vietnam’s VietJet are returning mothballed planes to the skies.

Slow recovery predicted by operators

Despite these positive indications, most travel operators do not expect a return to the boom year of 2019 this year or even next.

“It may take two years more,” said Le Tuan Kiet, the operations manager for the cruise line Indochina Junk in Vietnam’s Halong Bay.

The company docked all but two of its 16 boats and focused on domestic tourism, which helped keep tourism alive in places like Dalat in the mountains and Vung Tau on the coast. Indochina Junk converted the two luxury cruise ships to domestic day tours with karaoke sound systems and Vietnamese fare, said Mr. Kiet. But those efforts brought only a relative trickle of guests, and most of the company’s 250 workers lost their jobs and went back to their families, he said, and some found work in factories.

Luring them back will not be easy, he said. “They don’t want to move from their hometowns to the city again,” he said.

For Mr. Platt-Hepworth of Grasshopper Adventures, hiring staff is also difficult, as some of the company’s employees pivoted to other work during the pandemic, like opening a bakery in Taiwan and becoming a cycling coach in Vietnam, he said.

During the desolation, his remaining staff of seven, a decimated number from 140 permanent and casual workers, spent months revising an app for self-guided tours, with live-chat messaging, recommendations on restaurants and hotels, and a podcast about the next day’s ride. That was prescient, because as Grasshopper began to offer tours in a handful of destinations last year, “there’s been a surge in interest in self-guided tours, for obvious reasons,” he said.

Keeping tabs on the shifting travel directives for various countries is difficult too. Grasshopper started offering tours first in Sri Lanka, then Thailand, Uzbekistan and Cambodia, where the Nov. 15 reopening was one of Southeast Asia’s least restrictive, just a rapid coronavirus test on arrival.

Varying reopening plans

Despite Vietnam’s March 15 reopening date, Indochina Junk is holding off booking trips until September, mainly to make sure that international airlines restart enough flights, Mr. Kiet said. The company will reopen with only six boats and its three-day cruises will likely be cheaper, he said. If a quarantine is required, he said, guests can do it on the boats.

Vietnam’s reopening announcement came in the wake of a 2021 Delta variant surge that led to a monthslong nationwide lockdown, a switch in policy from zero-Covid to living with the virus, and a stepped-up government push to get the population vaccinated. Its rate of fully vaccinated citizens has reached 80 percent. Even though an Omicron surge in late February was generating a record number of cases, Mr. Kiet was confident the government would stick to the date.

“We need to get the economy going now before the other countries,” he said.

The economic upheaval for Russia brought on by its invasion of Ukraine could mean fewer tourists to Vietnam and Thailand, popular destinations for Russians. For now, “the impact isn’t that clear,” said Nantida Atiset, the vice president of the Phuket Tourist Association.

In Phuket these days, some 2,500 to 3,000 foreigners are arriving daily at the airport, though that’s less than a third of the traffic during prepandemic days, Ms. Atiset said.

“It’s not as packed and crowded as before,” she said. “Now, it’s high season, sunshine everyday, and on average hotels are 35 percent cheaper than before.”

Lush countryside and local dishes still beckon

Ad and Patricia Ketelaars, semiretired Dutch entrepreneurs who moved to Singapore seven years ago, last month decided to take their first adventure trip in the region in two years. They wanted to cycle in Thailand on a self-guided tour, but it was “too complicated,” Mr. Ketelaars said.

They opted for Cambodia and booked a guided tour with Grasshopper Adventures, setting out on Feb. 28 from Phnom Penh and ending eight days later in Siem Reap.

They were most looking forward to returning to the lush countryside, said Mr. Ketelaars just before the trip and in between taking a coronavirus test in Singapore and researching the best hospitals in Cambodia.

“The anxiety of these types of things is, what if you test positive?” he said. “You want to make sure you wind up in a place that can deal with it.”

Michael Williams, a cargo pilot who lives in Wisconsin, plans to travel to Vietnam at the end of this month, to finally meet the woman from Hanoi he has been dating online for a year.

After talking daily for hours on WhatsApp, he and his girlfriend and her daughter will be together to start figuring out the future, Mr. Williams said. They hope to have time for a beach weekend in Danang, and he’s looking forward to trying local dishes and soaking up the history and culture.

He’ll get a booster before the flight, so he’s not worried about an outbreak, and he’s not concerned about Russia’s war on Ukraine as long as it’s contained to Eastern Europe.

“It’s just a matter of making it real and getting there,” he said.

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The countries you can travel to without a vaccine

By Abigail Malbon

Travel around the world is easier now, particularly for those who are fully vaccinated with an approved Covid vaccine – but some countries are allowing unvaccinated travellers to enter. Yet with restrictions constantly changing, how do the latest rules affect those who aren't fully vaccinated, and which countries are allowing tourists to enter if they're unvaccinated?

Where can I travel unvaccinated?

There are currently a number of countries that will allow visitors who have not been vaccinated to enter. A few of them are in Europe , and the others are slightly farther afield. We recommend always closely following UK health guidance, including having your Covid vaccine and booster if you are able to. Before travelling, you should regularly check government guidelines both for the country you might be considering visiting and for the UK when you return.

You can find the full list of countries allowing people to enter without a vaccine below:

Since 1 May 2022, unvaccinated travellers are able to visit the country without proof of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test. Passenger locator forms are also no longer required.

Arrivals may, however, be required to undergo a rapid Covid test on arrival. If you test positive on arrival in Greece, you (and those you are travelling with) will have to self-isolate for at least five days, either at home or in a hotel (this will be paid for by the Greek state). If you have no symptoms on day five you will be allowed to leave quarantine.

For holiday inspiration, see our guide to the best Greek Islands to visit .

Read the rules on travel to Greece .

2. Portugal and Madeira

Portugal ’s mainland and Madeira are open to travellers who have not been vaccinated, as long as they can prove they don't have coronavirus when they enter the country. To enter mainland Portugal, you will be required to show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 or an antigen test taken within 24 hours of departure for the country as well as complete and submit a traveller questionnaire before departure for the country. Self-administered tests are not accepted. Your temperature will also be screened on arrival.

To enter Madeira, you must register on the Madeira Safe travellers platform and download a QR code to present to airport staff on arrival. You must provide proof of a negative antigen test taken within 48 hours of departure that has been administered by a trained healthcare professional.

Your airline may deny boarding if you cannot show one of these documents when you check in for your flight. Check with your airline before you travel.

Read the rules on travel to Portugal .

Unvaccinated adult travellers can enter Spain if they are able to show proof of a negative test taken before entering the country. Previously, only fully vaccinated travellers aged 12 and over could enter Spain from the UK, but the destination has relaxed rules slightly, so it is now accepting negative PCR tests taken in the 72 hours before departure for the country or negative antigen tests taken in the 24 hours before departure for the country in lieu of full vaccination in adults. However, those who cannot meet either criteria will not be able to enter.

As of 1 February, you need to have received your second jab between 14 and 270 days before travel to Spain and the Canary Islands to be classed as fully vaccinated. Children aged 12-17 no longer need to show proof of a vaccine, but will need a negative PCR test to enter.

Read the rules on travel to Spain .

Unvaccinated travellers can enter Croatia without showing proof of a vaccine or negative test. The requirement to fill out a passenger locator form also no longer exists.

Read the rules on travel to Croatia .

Unvaccinated travellers to  Cyprus  must provide proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure for the country or an antigen test taken in the 24 hours before departure for the country. Travellers over 12 may then be asked to take another PCR test upon arrival at Larnaca or Paphos airports, and remain in isolation until the result comes back (this should take roughly three hours). This costs €15–€19 and must be paid for by the traveller.

Read the rules on travel to Cyprus .

If you are unvaccinated and over 12 years old, you must provide a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours or an antigen test result taken within 48 hours pre-departure for entry to France.

Read the rules on travel to France .

7. Maldives

All travellers to the Maldives must fill in a Traveller Declaration form in the 72 hours prior to departure. A PCR test is no longer required regardless of vaccination status.

Read the rules on travel to the Maldives .

Unvaccinated tourists entering Italy from the UK must show a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before entering, or a negative lateral flow test taken within 48 hours before entering. The requirement to fill in a passenger locator form has now been lifted.

Read the rules on travel to Italy .

9. Dubai and United Arab Emirates

You do not have to be fully vaccinated to visit the UAE. Unvaccinated arrivals to the Emirates must present evidence of a negative PCR test taken 48 hours before departure. Unvaccinated travellers from the UK to Dubai may be required to have a Covid-19 PCR test on arrival.

Read the rules on travel to Dubai .

10. Slovenia

Unvaccinated British travellers to Slovenia must provide a Digital Passenger Locator Form, but are not required to show proof of a negative test or vaccination to enter.

You do not need to be fully vaccinated to visit Turkey, but you must be able to show proof of a negative PCR test (taken no more than 72 hours before entry), rapid antigen test (taken no more than 48 hours before entry), or proof of a recent recovery from Covid-19 within the last six months. Arrivals into the country should also show an online form completed 72 hours before travel and will be subject to a medical evaluation for symptoms of coronavirus, including temperature checks. Arrivals may be subject to random PCR testing on arrival.

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You must wear a face mask at all times while in an airport and for the duration of all flights, to and from Turkey.

Read the rules on travel to Turkey .

Mexico  does not currently require visitors to show a negative PCR test or quarantine on arrival. Resorts are also able to request guests fill in a health questionnaire on arrival.

Read the rules on travel to Mexico .

13. Ireland

If you are travelling to Ireland as of Sunday 6 March 2022, you do not need to show any proof of vaccination, proof of recovery, negative test or passenger locator form.

Read the rules on travel to Ireland .

As of Friday 1 April 2022, UK travellers visiting Sweden are no longer required to present a negative Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

15. Seychelles

Travellers are able to enter Seychelles regardless of vaccination status, but must present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to departure for the country or a rapid antigen test done within 24 hours. There is no requirement to quarantine on arrival, but travellers must stay in approved accommodation.

16. Bahamas

Unvaccinated travellers aged 12 and over must show a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to the date of arrival to The Bahamas. All visitors of any age must submit a Bahamas Travel Health Visa Trip application. Seventeen-year-olds and under must be included in a parent or guardian’s profile.

All travellers to Egypt must complete a declaration form before entering the country. Unvaccinated travellers are required to show either a negative PCR test, taken no more than 72 hours before arrival in Egypt, or a rapid antigen test. Proof of Covid-19 recovery will not be accepted.

18. Cape Verde

You do not need to be fully vaccinated to enter Cape Verde, but you do need to be able to prove that you don't have Covid, either with a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before departure for the country or a lateral flow test taken 48 hours, when you check-in for your flight to Cape Verde.

19. Iceland

On 25 February 2022 all Covid restrictions were removed, including domestic rules. This means you do not need to test or show proof of vaccination status to enter the country.

20. Luxembourg

All travellers to Luxembourg need to fill in a passenger locator form before their flight. Those who are not vaccinated need to show proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before their flight, or a negative lateral flow test taken no more than 24 hours before. If you’re not fully vaccinated but have tested positive for Covid in the last year you can show proof of recovery to enter.

The travel restrictions upon entry into Norway have been lifted, which means that the same rules as before the pandemic now apply.

Read the rules on travel to Norway .

22. Sri Lanka

Covid travel insurance is mandatory for all visitors, and unvaccinated travellers need to show proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before their flight, or a negative lateral flow test taken no more than 48 hours before – be aware that self-swab tests are not recognised.

23. South Africa

Travellers to South Africa must present proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure for the country. You may be screened on arrival.

Read the rules on travel to South Africa .

Unvaccinated travellers to Belize must present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival, or a negative antigen test taken in the 48 hours before arrival. You may also opt to take a rapid test at the airport, at a cost of BZ$100 or US$50 (which must be paid in cash). If you test positive, you will be required to quarantine at your own cost. Foreign tourists are required to pay BZ$36 (US$18) for Belize Travel Health Insurance – this is mandatory even if you already have personal travel insurance and helps protect against incurred medical and non-medical expenses should you test positive for Covid during your stay in Belize.

There are no direct flights from the UK to Belize, so it's important to check the rules of the country you will be transiting through too.

25. Costa Rica

Since 1 April 2022 there have been no requirements for entry to Costa Rica in regards to coronavirus. However, the government acknowledges that these may be brought back at short notice, in which case travellers should always check guidance before their trip.

Since 6 April 2022, there have been no requirements for travellers from the UK to show either a Covid vaccination or Covid test when entering Cuba. However, random testing is still being carried out at airports, and anyone who tests positive will be moved to quarantine in a designated government health centre, at their own expense.

27. Denmark

There are no Covid-related requirements regarding test or self-isolation when entering Denmark.

Read the rules on travel to Denmark .

You do not need to show proof of vaccination to enter Monaco, however travellers over the age of 16 who are not fully vaccinated will need to provide either a negative result of a PCR or antigen test taken within the last 24 hours, or a certificate showing proof of recovery from Covid-19 (a positive PCR or antigen test, taken more than 11 days before arrival and within the last six months).

Do I have to quarantine when returning to the UK?

No. On 18 March 2022 all Covid travel rules within the UK were removed – which means that travellers do not need to test, quarantine or even fill in a passenger locator form , regardless of their vaccination status, upon return to the country.