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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Is it possible to get a rapid anti-gen Covid test at Mexico City International Airport
Is it possible to get a rapid anti-gen Covid test at Mexico City International Airport?
If so:
Where is the test center located in the airport?
Is it open 24/7?
Do they provide a certificate that is ...
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Travel to US from UK via Portugal – recently recovered from Covid
I am travelling from UK to Portugal with TAP on 22nd March, spending one night in Lisbon, then travelling to San Francisco on 23rd March. I recently had Covid (positive test on 23rd February) and am ...
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How can I view the list of non-stop flights between two airports as well as their schedule, including the flights canceled because of COVID-19?
I wonder how I can view the list of non-stop flights between two airports as well as their schedule, including the flights canceled because of COVID-19.
What I have unsuccessfully tried so far:
The ...
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Traveling to US from India on 2 stop flight, 1st being in India. For COVID-19 test what is my first embarkation. Its a single ticket from India to US
Traveling to US from India on 2 stop flight,
1st being in India. For COVID-19 test what is my first embarkation.
Its a single ticket from India to US.
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Is Turkey still doing random COVID PCR tests on incoming passengers?
Back in July 2021, Turkey announced that passengers arriving in the country would be subject to random "sampling" PCR tests, with any positive cases carted off to quarantine for 14 days.
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Do I need a corona test to travel to Iran?
I plan to travel to Iran next month. Do I have to take a corona test? And what travel agencies can I use for domestic travel in this country, other than ghasedak24?
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How exactly does travelling to Bali work now?
Good morning,
I am a bit confused about the most recent entry requirements for travelling to Bali. I was happy to read that they are finally open for international tourists again. But the whole ...
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Traveling to Pakistan on Emirates from US (recently tested positive)
Please point me to the correct post if it was recently asked;
Problem/Scenario:
recently tested positive
fully vaccinated
planning to take Emirates to Karachi
Pakistan wants a PCR test
as per CDC ...
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Germany Einreiseanmeldung "Travel Details": which flight number?
We are (hopefully) flying BOS->IAD->BRU->BER tomorrow (don't ask) with Berlin as the final destination. I'm filling out the German travel registration (Eineiseanmeldung) which in the section &...
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How do I complete the passenger locator form EU for arrival when transiting through Geneva?
I am trying to complete the French EU passenger locator for a ski holiday where we transit through Geneva and then into France. Geneva is not coming up as an airport option - Can anybody help?
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COVID-19 policy (Newark Airport): Can we meet passengers in arrivals / baggage claim?
Family members of mine are flying into Newark airport (from a different state), and I would like to go meet them along with my children. Are we allowed to meet them inside the arrivals terminal / ...
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Is EU covid vaccination certificate good to enter Colombia?
In December 2021 Colombia introduced a new regulation requiring all international travellers to be vaccinated against COVID in order to enter the country.
Is a person vaccinated in EU and having the ...
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Digital COVID pass for non EU tourists; public transport and bars in Germany
Current rules allow me to visit Germany as a fully vaccinated non-EU citizen as a tourist so long as I show my non-EU double vaccination certificate (with an EU approved vaccine) and so long as ...
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Entering France beyond vaccine certificate validity period
I am planning for a visit to France end of March. I'm an EU national but from a country outside of the Schengen space (all EU countries are on France's the green list BTW) and I have been vaccinated ...
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Does Dubai enforce professionally-sampled Covid tests? [closed]
For flyers to Dubai (via Emirates Airlines, from the UK, if that matters), the Emirates website says the covid test must be professionally sampled:
The test sample must be collected by a certified ...
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Unvaccinated children/teens and self-isolation when entering New Zealand
We are looking at visiting New Zealand now that the NZ government has released their plan to reopen the border. The current info says that fully vaccinated eligible travelers can self-isolate when ...
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Can I leave Frankfurt airport during a 10hr layover between Namibia and the UK (during covid!)
I am travelling at the end of this month from the UK to Namibia via Frankfurt, and returning 10 days later. The layover in Frankfurt on the way back to the UK is 10hrs so we want to go into the city ...
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US Domestic Flights requiring covid tests?
I haven’t flown domestically in such a long time probably over three years. I am wondering i plan to take spirit airlines in early April and go from Michigan to Orlando Florida. My wife and I are both ...
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Train from Zurich to Salzburg and February 2022 COVID restrictions
I (non EU resident, vaccinated outside EU so no Green Pass) was planning to visit Switzerland, Austria and Hungary this month, traveling by train. Looking in Google maps, I saw that the train from ...
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Is an EU covid pass with two doses of Sputnik and one dose of Pfizer valid?
My wife got two doses of the Sputnik V covid vaccine in Russia, and then one dose of the Pfizer vaccine in Sweden.
When getting the Pfizer shot in Sweden, she explained that she already got two doses ...
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Am I fully vaccinated for traveling to the UK if I recently got a booster dose?
I'm traveling to the UK in less than 14 days. I've had two doses of Sinovac-CoronaVac last year, but I want to get a Pfizer BioNTech booster dose before traveling.
I know you have to wait 14 days ...
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How many COVID tests do I need for trip to UK?
Next month I'm visiting England and Wales. Here's a rough timeline of the trip:
Arrive in England on Thursday and spend the night at my girlfriend's house.
Take a train to Wales on Friday to visit a ...
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Do you need to have had a Covid vaccine within the last 9 months to go to Spain?
Recently, I’ve heard that you need to have had a Covid vaccine within the last 9 months to get into Spain.
Is this true? If you leave Spain and haven’t had a Covid vaccine in the last 9 months, can ...
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UK Covid Pass "expires" during holiday in Spain
I have my travel COVID pass, which I will use on entry to Spain to prove Ive been vaccinated and boosted. However the "Valid Until" Expires during my stay. Does any one know if this is a ...
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What/where is "Nongsa Sensation" in Batam, Indonesia?
Indonesia recently announced a travel bubble with Singapore, permitting travel to Bintan Lagoi and, I quote,
Nongsapura International Ferry Terminal for the travel bubble area in Nongsa Sensation in ...
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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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Covid test requirements for teens/children, when crossing by land into the US from Mexico
In November 2021 the US/Mexico border re-opened for fully vaccinated non-essential travelers. According to this page there is no testing requirement if crossing into the US by land.
However, the &...
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Schengen overstay due to COVID-19 - need some advice
before I begin, I would like to point out that I am a Canadian resident, not a citizen. So that I do not hold a Canadian passport, but only the greencard. Hence I had to apply for a Schengen visa to ...
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Traveling to the United States in 2022 without a Covid vaccine [duplicate]
As of 2022, is it required to have a Covid vaccination certificate to enter the United States? Does this depend on the state or mode of transportation? Are there exemptions for negative tests or prior ...
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When flying to Geneva, do we follow Swiss or French Covid rules?
I am flying from UK to Geneva for a ski holiday in France. Do we follow Swiss guidelines at airport and need to do PCR before we leave from Geneva? Or the French rules: we don’t?
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San Francisco -> Fiji -> Brisbane -> Melbourne, Australian Travel Declaration
I'm going to travel from San Francisco to Melbourne. I have a transit in Fiji (NADI airport) for 3 hours and in Brisbane airport for 2 hours. Flights are operated by Fiji airlines (San Francisco to ...
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Recenty recovered from covid, concerned about US -> Portugal -> UK trip testing [closed]
My husband and I (both 3x vaccinated) have a trip booked on TAP Portugal for a trip to the UK with a stopover in Lisbon this weekend. Last month we both had mild covid infections.
Portugal requires a ...
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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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Covid restrictions based on originating or connecting locations?
In the case of a flight originating in a place with one set of restrictions imposed by the destination country, but connecting on the same airline through a country with more restrictive rules, is ...
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Unvaccinated athlete denied entry to Australia: will they be banned from entering Australia again if they appeal against visa cancellation?
Novak Djokovic was denied entry to Australia and had his visa cancelled due to not being vaccinated against Covid
Australia's home-affair website states here
If your visa is cancelled
Cancellation of ...
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Getting airline's past-positive covid form signed by GP [closed]
This is a reach of desperation.
My wife and daughter are are in the UK (I am at home in Australia) and had a positive PCR test more than 2 weeks ago. They are vaccinated, have no symptoms and have ...
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Day 2 vs. Fit to Fly tests UK
I am currently planning a short trip to the UK. I'll head on to another destination afterwards.
I am fully vaccinated, so to enter the UK I understand I will need a lateral flow test followed by a PCR ...
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PCR test required to fly to Spain?
I am a Spanish citizen, living in Canada. I would like to fly back home (from CAN to ESP). Do I need a PCR test? I found conflicting information online, and also my own past experience. Here's some ...
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What proof of negative test do I need before travelling to Belgium from UK?
I'm travelling to Belgium next week from the UK on the Eurostar. According to the current guidelines, I need to have a negative RAT (lateral flow test) on the day of travel, but where is this checked, ...
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Is 55 minutes enough time for a connecting flight at Helsinki airport?
I am a Hong Kong citizen and was looking for a HKG-LHR return ticket. I found an offer from Finnair, of which the outbound flight from HKG to LHR combines two of their flights and has a stop at HEL. ...
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Can I go to Switzerland while the Covid Certificate App is processing?
I'm traveling to Switzerland in a few days. My hotel says they check for covid vaccinations using the Swiss covid app. I have a vaccination from the US, but it takes up to five days for it to process ...
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How does one indicate exemption from travel restrictions for an Australian Visitor Visa (600)? [closed]
My wife is applying for an Australian Tourist-stream Visitor Visa. The website indicates that
We are prioritising visa applications for travellers who are exempt from our travel restrictions.
How ...
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Unpublished changes to travel rules
Per this BBC article, Brits arriving at Innsbruck airport were turned away and sent back home at own expense due to not complying with the covid travel rules. Generally, fair enough. It's the ...
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Is a negative COVID test required for a domestic flight to Newark Liberty International Airport?
I've been searching for this but haven't found a straight answer.
I have both vaccines, and I'll be traveling to Newark Liberty International Airport next month.
Will EWR airport (or anyone else ...
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What kind of PCR test does England use for Day 2 testing?
According to the GOV.UK website, fully-vaccinated individuals are permitted entry into England from outside the UK, but a Day 2 PCR test is required. This test may be taken any time within two days ...
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What's the longest covid-19 quarantine?
I read on
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/10/business/hong-kong-covid-quarantine-pilots-intl-hnk/index.html that Hong Kong has a 4-week quarantine (including at-home self isolation)
This typically means ...
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do the COVID-19 testing providers at Heathrow satisfy the 2 day testing requirement?
https://www.heathrow.com/at-the-airport/fly-safe/covid-19-test mentions companies that do COVID-19 testing at Heathrow but I'm not seeing those providers at https://www.gov.uk/find-travel-test-...
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do cancelled festivals count among the covered reasons for travel insurance?
Let's say I was going to fly into Albuquerque, NM for the 2022 Albuquerque Balloon Festival and that the balloon festival was cancelled. At that point there'd be no reason to take the trip.
If I had ...
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Vaccination card in WA, U.S. for a person fully vaccinated abroad [duplicate]
My mother arrived today in WA, U.S. from Uzbekistan on an immigrant visa. She already had had 3 doses of Covid-19 vaccine (manufactured in China) in Uzbekistan before she got her U.S. visa. She had ...
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Can I travel to Austria if I got vaccinated recently?
The latest travel rules to go to Austria, as of today, say something like this: you can enter in the country as long you have one of these proofs:
Vaccination certificate + negative PCR test, or
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