Questions tagged [covid-19]
Questions about the outbreak of Covid-19 disease, the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and related travel restrictions, border closures, ticket cancellations and other difficulties.
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Are non-FDA approved vaccines good for entering the US?
This page of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website states that all non-citizen, nonimmigrant traveling to the US must present proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination, and proceeds ...
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Type of vaccination proof required for traveling to Indonesia
Indonesia requires proof of covid vaccination for travel. Can travelers from the U.S. use this card as proof?
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What are the current travel restrictions on individuals entering the United States from regions affected by Covid-19?
This community wiki explains the current restrictions by the United States of America on the entry of individuals who may pose a risk of transmission of the SARS-Cov2, the virus which causes the Covid-...
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How does COVID test verification work for traveling to China?
Timatic states:
Passengers entering or transiting through China (People's Rep.) must have a negative COVID-19 NAAT, PCR, rapid antigen test (including home testing kit) or RT-PCR test taken at most ...
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Accompanying my vaccinated Indonesian girlfriend for a 3 week visit of Indonesia as unvaccinated person
In mid June my girlfriend (Indonesian and 3 times Covid vaccinated) and me (german and unvaccinated against Covid), will visit Indonesia for 15 days. Our first station in Indonesia is Bali (DPS).
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US Vaccination Requirements end-date
This is a follow-up to my earlier question - Vaccination requirement for entering the US. I have read that the Covid public health emergency is (mostly) officially over in the US, while some ...
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Do B1-visa-holders travelling to the US for business in May 2023 need to produce proof of COVID-19 booster dose?
Do people who are going to travel to the US in May 2023 for business (with a B1 visa) need to produce proof of COVID-19 booster dose? The traveler is COVID-19-vaccinated (initial two jabs done in 2020)...
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Approved vaccine doses along with non approved vaccine for travel to US
I plan to travel to US and I have two completed doses of the Sputnik vaccine. However, Sputnik is not an approved vaccine for travel to US. Do I still need to receive a full course of the approved ...
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Taiwan's post-pandemic "7-day SEP" policy
Since October 2022 when Taiwan opened back up for travel they've had a "7-day SEP" rule.
I learned about this on Australia's "Smartraveller" site which usually has very up-to-date ...
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CDC Attestation Form
We have a flight back to the US tomorrow and our airline (Fiji Airways) has notified us that we will need to present a completed CDC Attestation Form at check-in.
Is this form something that would ...
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Do I need a PCR test for travelling from UK to Poland [closed]
I'm going to be travelling to Poland soon for a week but I can't work out if I need to get a PCR test for traveling?
I'm fully vaccinated (with proof)
Travelling via air (RyanAir)
Filling in a ...
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Minors and CDC Attestation requirements
We're traveling back to the US tomorrow and have been asked to complete the CDC Attestation Form. On this form it says minors (ages 2-17) are excepted from the vaccination requirement but are expected ...
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Self declaration for recently cured covid patient -Traveling from India to USA
I was recently diagnosed with covid and plan to travel a few weeks from now from India to the US once I recover. I am on a student visa.
I was under the impression that I am allowed to travel after ...
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What type of face-mask should I use in Japan?
It seems that in Japan face-masks are currently recommended (not mandatory):
in public transportation, and
both indoors and outdoors, if there is a distance of less than aproximately 2 meters.
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Is exactly this type of "CDC" covid vaccination card (shown), EXACTLY what is required on entry in to Japan currently as proof of vaccination?
Here's the exact requirement currently (2023) for entering Japan for US folks. A fresh covid test or:
A COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated AND received a booster ...
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Is a COVID-19 antiviral such as Paxlovid available in Costa Rica?
Is a COVID-19 antiviral such as Paxlovid readily available in Costa Rica? I'm planning a trip there and I want to know if I can access it if I were to contract COVID-19.
Is there a website that ...
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United Travel Ready Center rejecting COVID-19 Vaccine Documentation
I am flying to Japan via United, and their Travel Ready Center is rejecting my vaccine documentation even though I am fully vaccinated. What's wrong?
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What to do when visa admission expires during lockdown?
I was admitted to the US as a visitor for a period which expires soon. Until tonight, I had solid plans to return to Europe soon, prior to the expiration of the visa entry, but that is no longer an ...
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Can I use an SN98 mask in Vienna when the requirement is for a lower-filtration FFP2?
According to this website, it is required to use FFP2 masks in Vienna public transport. From what I've read, an FFP2 mask has a filter rate of 94%-95%.
In contrast, an SN98 mask has a filter rate of ...
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can a child enter the US by land without full covid vaccination?
I'm looking to travel overland from Canada to US for 3-day visit, with my 8 year old daughter. We're not US citizens or residents.
According this DHS page, all travellers 2 years and older are ...
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Which U.K. Covid testing firms are recognised by Japan
Entry to Japan is now dependent on providing evidence of one of two things:
Three doses of a WHO-recognised covid vaccine
A negative covid test from an approved provider within 72 hours of departure
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What are the recentness and report format of PCR requirement for entering mainland China [duplicate]
http://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zytz/202301/t20230117_11009464.htm says
I.Pre-boarding Nucleic Acid Test
All China-bound travelers will need to take nucleic acid test for
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After arrival at HK airport, do I need to wait for PCR result where I am tested, before heading to West Kowloon railway station?
After taking PCR (rapid PCR at Prenetics at the airport, or standard or express one at a regular site), do I need to wait there for the result?
Can I take transportation to go to west Kowloon railway ...
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New Zealand Covid Test on Arrival: Is it still required?
We are planning to go to New Zealand next month. I'm trying to find the Covid entry requirements but it's been very confusing and contradictory
The embassy's website states (https://nz.usembassy.gov/...
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Can I file for B2 extension online?
I have to leave the US by January 13. I received a positive Covid test result today (January 9) so I won't be able to board the plane. I attempted to file an extension online with the USCIS website, ...
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What is contact means asked for in HKSAR Department of Health Health Declaration Form
HKSAR Department of Health
Health Declaration Form https://hdf.chp.gov.hk/dhehd/hdf-hkia.jsp?lang=en-us is required to be filled out and submitted online by a person arriving at Hong Kong.
The last ...
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Where can I find locations in Hong Kong for PCR testing and for staying overnight? [closed]
Can you take a PCR test at the airport in Hong Kong in order to enter the mainland? How much does it cost and do you need to make an appointment?
What is the earliest possible time to book a slot and ...
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Can these vaccine records and test tool kit satisfy the requirements for entering Hong Kong?
Do you have to meet any COVID-related requirements if you are arriving at Hong Kong International Airport and intend to take the high-speed train into mainland China?
Non-Hong Kong residents aged 12 ...
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pedulilindungi app "identity photo can't be empty" error
We are going to Indonesia and apparently you need to download pedulilindungi app and add you vaccine info. I did fill out everything as required including an upload of my passport but when I hit ...
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In 2023, Are there COVID testing requirements for US citizens re-entering the US via air? [duplicate]
As of January 24, 2023, are there any COVID-19 testing requirements for US citizens flying back to the US from abroad? The CDC page on the topic is very confusing with lots of clauses for travel from ...
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How to find most current visitor entrance restrictions for Israel?
I would like to find out if visitors to Israel currently are limited to people with a first-degree relative in Israel. Where can I find accurate, current information on visitor entrance restrictions ...
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I am having trouble sending Laos's eVisa form, could I apply on an airport via Visa On Arrival?
I am having trouble sending Laos's eVisa form, could I apply on an airport in Laos (Wattay airport) via Visa On Arrival?
I use Israeli passport and I am coming from Thailand. The passport has more ...
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Where can I find latest official covid-19 requirements for Thailand?
Apparently in the last few days there has been an announcement of return of covid-19 travel requirements for Thailand. I couldn't find an official page from Thai government with a simple search.
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Can it currently happen, that a tourist in France is put under quarantine due to COVID?
I, a fully vaccinated (3 shots) EU citizen, am traveling to France soon. I'm asking this for the purposes of deciding on specific travel insurance, which covers accommodation and flight expenses if I'...
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Vaccination requirement for entering the US
The US TSA had set (and then extended) a vaccination requirement for non-citizens/LPRs (with a few exceptions) to enter the US until January 8, 2023. With the 8th only a couple of days away, has this ...
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Is COVID-19 vaccination required for travel to India
I have a visa for business travel to India (I'm a US citizen), but I have been unable to find a definitive statement of whether a COVID-19 vaccination is required for entry. Most of what I've seen on ...
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Can Canadian air travellers get home using public transit with new rules for on-arrival COVID tests? (Dec 2021)
In response to the emerging omicron variant of COVID-19, Canada recently announced that incoming air travellers will be required to take a COVID-19 test on arrival and then self-isolate until they ...
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Are masks still mandatory on any German long distance trains?
Deutsche Bahn states:
DB has an urgent request to make of all passengers: when you are on a train, please be responsible and considerate by wearing a mask (medical-grade or FFP2), maintaining social ...
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How to generate a Shanghai QR Code for a foreign 3y old kid? [closed]
Due to the 2020 epidemic, museums in Shanghai are restricting access to kids who can show a green "Shanghai QR Code".
As a traveller, how do I get a "Shanghai QR Code" for my 3y old kid who is a ...
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Can I leave Hong Kong after 3 days?
Recently Hong Kong government has relaxed the quarantine measures for inbound passangers. Now the arrangement is 3+4, that is 3 days medical surveillance (amber health code and restricted movement) ...
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Is British Airways's reason for rejecting EC261 compensation legitimate?
On 4 March British Airways decided to cancel all flights CPH <-> LHR between 7-29 March; this was 9 days before my booked flight. However, they kept the ARN <-> LHR route during this ...
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Confusion about Oct 11th date for Japan (visa free) travel? Not yet on Timatic?
It appears that as of Oct. 11th (ie, Tuesday) the rules regarding tourist travel to Japan have changed. My understanding if that as of the 11th (or perhaps 12th) you can
assuming you're from a "...
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Fulfilling Chinese COVID testing requirements while transiting at Heathrow, London
The current COVID-19 test requirements for traveling to China consists of two PCR tests within 24 and 48 hours before departure respectively. In principle the rules can be different depending on the ...
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How can I cancel a Deutsche Bahn ticket? I am covid positive
I just got corona positive, and we are going to travel from Berlin to Munich on ICE. The ticket is booked via https://bahn.com in the next two days.
When I am trying to cancel the ticket, I see this:
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Where to get a PCR COVID test in Florence, Italy?
I am traveling to Florence in September, and then directly after that I am flying to another country (Qatar) that requires a PCR covid test performed within the last 48 hours. Does anyone know the ...
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Do we still need PCR test / covid vax for travel to .... (AKA - how up-to-date is travel info)?
Is there an easy, systematic and / or reliable way to know what the covid-related conditions are, for flying to an arbitrary country, at an arbitrary time?
I'm specifically looking to fly from UK to ...
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Does one still need a negative PCR test result to take an airplane or a train to/from/within Europe in 2022?
I had planned an international visit to Europe (from South America to France, England and Denmark) for December 2022 (in two months).
I got covid19 two weeks ago (Early October: I am better if still ...
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Can a foreigner enter Spain unvaccinated?
Is it possible to enter Spain by plane unvaccinated? I see here that:
If you travel to Spain by air (except children under 12 years of age and travellers in international transit), you must present ...
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Wait times at Toronto Pearson in 2022?
I'm going on vacation this coming Saturday (October 15, 2022). My flight leaves at 9:15am and I want to know how early I should be at the airport. I haven't traveled since 2020 (pre-covid), where I ...
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What are the COVID entry requirements for going to Netherlands -> India -> Thailand? [closed]
My journey is from the Netherlands to India to Thailand, I will stay a couple of weeks in India before going to Thailand, I'm going to Thailand on 7 Januari 2023.
Last year I got two vaccinations in ...
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