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Travel Advisory during COVID-19

Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) makes its best effort to update the information reflected in all Travel Advisory pages regularly, however entry or exit requirements and other travel requirements may change at very short notice. We advise our guests to check the latest advisory issued by relevant governments or authorities and be well-informed on all the travel requirements before their trip. Visit here to check the visa requirement and it is encouraged for you to check with your local embassy to confirm your visa and immigration requirements.

Please note it is our guests’ responsibility to ensure they meet the travel criteria and have all appropriate approvals and documents for travel. Without this RB is not permitted to allow guests to travel in-line with international air transport regulations. RB shall not be held responsible for any guests being denied boarding for not meeting the travel requirements.

This section gives a summary applicable to foreign nationals entering or exiting Brunei Darussalam. Full entry/exit requirements can be found on the PMO Press Releases and announcementsPlease note it is our guests’ responsibility to ensure they meet the travel criteria and have all appropriate approvals and documents for travel. Without this RB is not permitted to allow guests to travel in-line with international air transport regulations. RB shall not be held responsible for any guests being denied boarding for not meeting the travel requirements.

Failure to comply to any of the requirements is an offense under the Infectious Diseases Act (Chapter 204) and if found guilty, will be liable to a fine for up to $10,000 or imprisonment for a period of up to 6 months or both.

Exiting Brunei on and after 15 September 2022

Destination Country Requirements

  • It is travellers’ responsibility to check and fulfill other requirements as required by the destination country to visit.  
  • Should destination countries to visit require travellers to undergo RT-PCT test or ART before departure, travellers may undergo RT-PCR test at health center or private health clinic that provides services for RT-PCR test or ART at certified ART centres.
  • Travellers are advised to check Visa requirement of the country to visit before exiting Brunei.  Travellers need to check with foreign embassies or refer destination country’s website for latest Visa requirement.

Travel Medical Insurance

Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents travellers who are travelling for a short trip before 1 December 2022, must obtain Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19 coverage of a minimum coverage of BND 20,000 from Brunei-based or overseas insurer.   The insurance must be valid for the duration of their stay in the destination country. 

The following travellers are exempted from being required to obtain Travel Medical insurance with COVID-19 coverage: 

  • Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents travelling overseas for employment, for studies, as eligible dependents or hold a long-term visa/immigration pass in the destination country.
  • Permanent Residents who are travelling to their country of nationality.
  • Civil servants who are travelling overseas for official travel sponsored by Government of Brunei Darussalam.

Starting 1 December 2022, Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents travellers are no longer required to obtain Travel Medical insurance with COVID-19 coverage.  Travellers wishing to obtain such insurance for their own peace of mind are welcome to do so.

Form and application

  • Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents travellers are required to complete registration through the e-Register system at Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) website.  This is ease communication in the event that assistance is required during emergency or crisis.
  • Citizens and Permanent Residents of Brunei exiting Brunei for education (Private Student) who will begin their studies overseas or returning to the country of studies must complete Ministry of Education’s Registration Form for private student.

Vaccination status

Starting 15 September 2022, COVID-19 vaccination is no longer be an entry or exit requirement for Brunei Darussalam.

Mask policy on RB Flights

As per the updated regulations by Brunei government, effective 15 September 2022, use of face mask onboard RB flights is no longer mandatory with the following exception:

  • for guests travelling to a country/destination where face mask is required, and/or
  • for guests exhibiting symptoms of an infection.

As Brunei travel requirements may change at short notice, please refer to the latest travel advisory issued by the Brunei government and Prime Minister’s Office before your departure. If the information differs from our travel advisory, it is recommended that you follow the official guidance from Prime Minister’s Office, as we may still be processing the latest regulatory changes.

Entering into Brunei on and after 15 September 2022

e-Arrival Card effective 9 February 2023

Starting 9 February 2023, it is a mandatory for foreign nationals arriving Brunei Darussalam to register the electronic e-Arrival Card.  This is to replace the previous Form 19, the physical registration paper for arrival/departure.

  • Mandatory to register at least 3 days before arriving and entering Brunei Darussalam. No fee will be charged for registration.
  • Foreign nationals who travel to Brunei for the purpose of transit/stopover and not going through the immigration control post (LTAB) are not required to register e-Arrival Card.
  • Documents needed for registration of e-Arrival Card:
    • Passport/Valid Individual Travel Document
    • Information on residence in Brunei Darussalam
    • Flight or Vehicle information used

Visa requirement for Foreign travellers

Foreign travellers are advised to check Visa requirements before entering Brunei Darussalam in accordance with regulations that are currently enforced.  Visa requirements can be referred from Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Travel Medical Insurance

Foreign travellers who are on short-term visit into Brunei Darussalam before 1 December 2022, must obtain Travel Medical Insurance with COVID-19 coverage of a minimum coverage of BND 20,000 from Brunei-based or overseas insurer.   The insurance must be valid for the duration of their stay in Brunei Darussalam. 

The following travellers are exempted from being required to obtain Travel Medical insurance with COVID-19 coverage: 

  • Brunei Citizens and Permanent Residents returning to Brunei Darussalam.
  • Foreign nationals entering Brunei Darussalam for the purpose of long-term visit such as employment, studying or as eligible dependent.

Starting 1 December 2022, foreign travellers are no longer required to obtain Travel Medical insurance with COVID-19 coverage.  Travellers wishing to obtain such insurance for their own peace of mind are welcome to do so.

Vaccination status

Starting 15 September 2022, COVID-19 vaccination is no longer be an entry or exit requirement for Brunei Darussalam.

With the above, non-fully vaccinated travellers are not required to undergo post-arrival COVID-19 tests.

Form and application

Starting 15 September 2022, travellers are not required to complete Arrival Declaration Form (ADF) before travelling into Brunei Darussalam.

Mask policy on RB Flights

As per the updated regulations by Brunei government, effective 15 September 2022, use of face mask onboard RB flights is no longer mandatory with the following exception:

  • for guests travelling to a country/destination where face mask is required, and/or
  • for guests exhibiting symptoms of an infection.

As Brunei travel requirements may change at short notice, please refer to the latest travel advisory issued by the Brunei government and Prime Minister’s Office before your departure. If the information differs from our travel advisory, it is recommended that you follow the official guidance from Prime Minister’s Office, as we may still be processing the latest regulatory changes.

All guests arriving into Australia are reminded to comply with all other requirements set-forth by the Australian government and state/territories. Please check the latest requirements to confirm your eligibility before booking.

All guests arriving into Australia who do not meet these criteria will be subjected to Australia’s travel restrictions as well as state or territory quarantine requirements of the jurisdiction where they arrive into Australia. If you do not meet these criteria and wish to travel to Australia, please contact Royal Brunei Airlines to make arrangements.

International guests arriving in New South Wales, Victoria or the Australian Capital Territory are not automatically permitted to transit to another state or territory. Guests are advised to check interstate travel requirements.

Masks are mandatory for the duration of the flight and while in Australian airports, and should also be worn in airports in other countries. 

Travelling to Australia on or after 18 April 2022

For more information on the travel requirements to/from Australia, you may visit the following links.

From 6 July 2022, the followings are no longer needed:

  • Travellers travelling to and departing Australia are no longer required to provide evidence of their vaccination status
  • Unvaccinated visa holders will not require a travel exemption
  • Travellers are no longer required to complete the Digital Passenger Declaration

Effective 00:01 AEDT on 5 January 2023, travellers entering Australia by air from China, including Hong Kong and Macau, either on a direct flight, or on a flight that has a stopover in another country before landing in Australia are subjected to a new requirement. It is travellers’ responsibility to check the latest requirement or here and be well-informed on the requirements before their trip.  

For travellers, including Australian citizens and permanent residents who are listed below, COVID-19 test is mandatory to be taken within 48 hours prior to departure Australia.  

  • Travellers entering Australia from the People’s Republic of China and the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau. 
  • Travellers boarding flights from China, including Hong Kong and Macau and ending in Australia.  This includes indirect flights transiting through a third country.   
  • Travellers who are from China and intend to spend several days in Australia before travelling to another country. 
  • Travellers who are transiting through China, including Hong Kong and Macau and spending several days prior to travelling to Australia.  
  • In the case of flight has been re-scheduled or cancelled, travellers are required to present negative COVID-19 RAT, NAAT or PCR test result taken not more than 48 hours before the day of new departure time. 

With the above, travellers are required to provide evidence of a negative test result prior to boarding and upon arrival and may need to provide the evidence of negative result again upon arrival in Australia. 

Accepted test for COVID-19 are as follows: 

Accepted test Remarks
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) 
  • RAT test should be administered or supervised by a medical practitioner in the 48 hours prior to departure to Australia 
  • Result can be presented in the form of electronic or paper statement issued by medical practitioner or testing provider which states the: 
    • Date and time of test.
    • Name of traveller tested. 
    • Type of test conducted. 
    • Brand and make of the test.
    • The specimen for the test was collected and the test was carried out, by or under the supervision of a medical practitioner. 
    • The result of the test.
    • Signature of the medical practitioner providing the certificate. 
    • No requirement to produce evidence in English. 
Nuclei Acid Amplification test (NAA)  NAA tests include:

  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) 
  • Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) 
  • Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA) 
  • Saliva specimen-based COVID-19 NAA test 

COVID-19 test is not required for: 

  • Travellers who travel from China, including Hong Kong or Macau to another country and spend several days there prior to travelling to Australia. 
  • Travellers who are transiting through China, including Hong Kong or Macau originating in other countries.  
  • Travellers who are transiting in Australia and directly travelling to and onwards destination. 
  • Airline crew. 
  • Children under age of 12 years on the day of scheduled departure. 
  • Travellers with evidence from medical practitioner of a COVID-19 infection in the last 30 days, and must present confirmation they are no longer infectious or symptomatic.  Travellers’ first of positive result must be at least days before the date of the medical certificate. 
  • Travellers with evidence from medical practitioner in the last 30 days with medical condition that prevents them from undertaking a COVID-19 test. 
  • Emergency medical evacuation flights and those who are accompanying people of these flights. 
  • In the case of flight delay and travellers have met the pre-departure testing requirements, new RAT, PCR test or other NAAT is not required.   

All travellers entering Singapore on/after 1 April 2022 are subjected to Singapore’s new Vaccinated Travel Framework. Travel requirements via the Vaccinated Travel Framework is dependent on the traveller’s vaccination status.

Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore has provided detailed travel requirement checklist for the following traveller’s profile:

Malaysia has reopened its borders to international travellers.  All travellers are to comply with the travel requirements by the Malaysian government.  We advise our guests to check the latest advisory issued by relevant governments or authorities and be well-informed on all the travel requirements before their trip.  Malaysia’s travel requirement can be checked from safetravel.gov.my.

Take note that requirements may change last minute and it is travellers’ responsibility to have all necessary approvals and/or documentation for travel.

In accordance with the Philippines Department of Transport, guests entering and departing from Manila (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) are required to wear a face mask onboard the aircraft and at the airport (face shields are optional). All passengers are no longer required to download and register an account in the TRAZE CONTACT TRACING mobile app prior to entering The Philippines.

In compliance with Philippines regulations, the Inter-Agency Task Force on the management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), guests are required to follow the arrival and quarantine protocols for non-OFWs and returning Overseas Filipinos & Foreign Nationals when travelling to The Philippines. Guests are reminded that it is their responsibility to follow, meet all entry/exit guidelines of The Philippines.

Effective 1 May 2023, paper-based Arrival/Departure Cards will be discontinued by The Philippine Bureau of Immigration. All passengers are required to fill in the eTravel declaration before their arrival into Manila. It is recommended for travellers complete their registration within 72 hours/3 days prior departure at the country of origin to avoid inconvenience upon arrival.

Philippine additional travel requirement

Guests carrying foreign or Philippine currency or monetary instrument exceeding USD 10,000 or PHP 50,000 pesos are required to fill out the Customs Baggage Declaration Form and Currencies (here) Declaration Form. This form is then to be submitted by guests to Duty Customs Officer at the arrival area of the airport

More information on infomercial on cross-border transport of local and foreign currency and monetary instrument can be found here.

Philippine's Fully vaccinated criteria

Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is considered:

  • If travellers has received the second dose in a 2-dose of COVID-19 vaccines series OR
  • If travellers has received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine more than fourteen (14) days before the departure date of country of origin

Travel Requirement-For Vaccinated Travellers

  1. Fully vaccinated Filipinos and Foreign Nationals are no longer required to do pre-departure test.
  2. Fully vaccinated Filipinos and Foreign Nationals are those:
    • With primary vaccine are allowed to enter the Philippines provided that the last dose is received 14 days before date of departure.  Booster is no longer required.
    • Possess and present any of the following proofs of vaccination:
      • World Health Organization International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis;
      • VaxCertPH;
      • National or state manual/digital vaccination certificate of the country/foreign government;
      • Other proof of vaccination.

Travel Requirement-For Unvaccinated Travellers, Partially Vaccinated

  1. Filipinos and Foreign Nationals travellers who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or those with vaccinations which cannot be verified are allowed to enter the Philippines provided that travellers take antigen test for COVID-19 24 hours before travel.
  2. Antigen test is available upon arrival for purchase, however, passenger is encouraged to take the COVID-19 test before travelling into the Philippines.  This is to avoid the inconvenience of queuing in order to be tested upon arrival and waiting for the result to be released.
  3. Filipinos and Foreign Nationals of age fifteen (15) years or older shall present a remotely supervised, or a laboratory-based rapid antigen negative test result administered and certified by a healthcare professional in a healthcare facility, laboratory, clinic, pharmacy, or other similar establishment taken within twenty-four (24) hours, prior to the date and time of departure from the country of origin/first port of embarkation in a continuous travel to the Philippines, excluding lay-overs; provided, that he/she has not left the airport premises or has not been admitted into another country during such lay-over.
  4. Filipinos and Foreign nationals of age fifteen (15) years or older who fail to present negative pre-departure testing with conditions set forth above, shall be required to undergo a laboratory-based rapid antigen negative test administered and certified by a healthcare professional in a healthcare facility, laboratory, clinic, pharmacy, or other similar establishment taken upon arrival at the airport.
  5. Accompanied minors of age below fifteen (15) years who are not vaccinated for any reason whatsoever shall follow the quarantine protocols of their parent/s or an accompanying adult/guardian traveling with them.
  6. Unaccompanied minors of age below 15 years who are not vaccinated for any reason whatsoever shall follow the protocols set forth in #3 and #4 above.

Additional requirements for Foreign Nationals

Foreign Nationals must:

  1. Hold passport with a validity of at least 6 months at the time of entry into the Philippines.
  2. Have a valid visa (if applicable) for those who are not entitled to a visa-free entry in the Philippines, as well those with immigrant and non-immigrant status.
  3. Have a valid onward/return ticket to port of origin or next port of destination. This is exempted for:
    • Foreign spouses and/or children of Filipino citizens who are travelling with them.
    • Former Filipino citizens with Balikbayan privileges under Republic Act  No. 9174, including their spouse and/or children, who are travelling with them.

Isolation and Quarantine

In the event that travelers tested positive for COVID-19, they will be subjected to undergo further testing validation, mandatory facility quarantine and recovery as implemented by the Philippines Bureau of Quarantine and Department of Health (DOH).

As of 4am on 18 March 2022, all travellers, regardless of vaccination status, are not required to take any COVID-19 tests or fill in a passenger locator form when travelling to the United Kingdom from abroad.

We advise our guests to check the latest advisory issued by relevant governments or authorities and be well-informed on all the travel requirements before their trip. Please note it is our guests’ responsibility to ensure they meet the travel criteria and have all appropriate approvals and documents for travel. Without this, RB is not permitted to allow guests to travel in-line with international air transport regulations. RB shall not be responsible for any guests being denied boarding for not meeting the travel requirements.

Effective 04:00 UTC on 5 January 2023, travellers entering United Kingdom by air from China (not including Hong Kong and Macau), either on a direct flight, or on indirect flight. It is travellers’ responsibility to check the latest requirement and be well-informed on the requirements before their trip.  

It is mandatory for travellers stated below to obtain pre-departure COVID-19 test and a negative result from Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or Lateral Flow Device (LFD)/RAPID Antigen Test (RAT) taken within 2 days of departure. Please note that pre-departure tests are not accepted if they are provided or administered by the UK National Health Service.

  1. Travellers arriving United Kingdom by air, either on direct or indirect flight from China (not including Hong Kong and Macau). Indirect flight is referred to booking either via single airline operator or with more than one airline operator as a single itinerary journey where travellers are ‘ticketed through’. Indirect flights are only in scope if the traveller transits airside through any connecting airports, i.e. without passing through immigration control. The requirement applies where travellers’ final destination is in England or where they are transiting through England.  
  2. Indirect flights via any third country or territory, Hong Kong or Macao are included. 
  3. Traveller’s flight departing mainland China is delayed and previous pre-departure test sample is taken more than 2 days of departure. 
  4. In the case of indirect flight, pre-departure must be taken within 2 days of departure of the first flight that departs mainland China. Delays to subsequent sectors does not require travellers to undertake new pre-departure test.  

As of 8 January 2023, some passengers will be invited to participate in a voluntary test upon arrival in order to monitor for potential new variants. 

Proof of negative result must be: 

  1. An original copy of certificate either paper or digital form. 
  2. In English, French or Spanish. 
  3. Containing name of the person from whom the sample was taken (Name should matches with traveller’s travel document). 
  4. Containing date of birth or age from whom the sample was taken (Date of birth should matches with traveller’s travel document). 
  5. Stating the result of the test. 
  6. Stating the date when the sample was collected or received by test provider (which must be within 2 days of departure). 
  7. Stating the name of test provider and their contact details. 
  8. Stating the name of test device or type of test used. 

This requirement is not mandatory for those mentioned below. Please refer here for latest exemption. 

  1. Children of age 11 years or below. 
  2. Travellers who are travelling for work and must provide supporting evidence. Work-related travellers such as: 
    • Aircraft crew. 
    • Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) inspectors. 
    • Crown Civil servants on diplomatic duty or carrying out essential government work. 
    • Defence workers. 
    • Essential or emergency workers. 
    • Travellers travelling to the UK to conduct official business. 
    • Travellers who have travelled to the United Kingdom for the purpose of transporting material which is to be used for the provision of healthcare by a healthcare provider. 
  3. Travellers with medical condition or disability and unable to take COVID-19 test and must provide supporting evidence. Evidence can be obtained from medical practitioner in English or certified English translation should be provided by traveller.
  4. Travellers travelling for urgent medical treatment where it is not reasonably practicable to obtain negative COVID-19 test within 2 days before departure.  
  5. Travellers accompanying another traveller travelling for urgent medical treatment where it is not reasonably practicable to obtain negative COVID-19 test within 2 days before departure. 
  6. Extradited travellers. 

Accepted test for COVID-19 are as follows: 

Accepted test Remarks
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT)  RAT including Lateral Flow Device (LFD)
Nuclei Acid Amplification test (NAA) 
NAA tests include: 

  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) or derivative technologies 
  • Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) 

Effective 1 December 2020, All China-bound guests, regardless of nationalities, are required to present a green HS code (Chinese nationals) or HDC code (Foreign nationals) on their mobile devices or in print in order to board the flight. Guests are advised to upload copies of their negative COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) result and a negative IgM anti-body test from an authorized testing institution; within 2 days before boarding via Wechat (Chinese nationals) or website https://hrhk.cs.mfa.gov.cn/H5 (Foreign nationals) and fill in the required information. The Chinese Embassy will issue a green HS code (Chinese nationals) or HDC code (Foreign nationals) as soon as it verifies the results. Guests who fail to present all required documents will be denied boarding.

Only travellers with Umrah Visa is entitled to carry Zamzam bottles.  Please note that Zamzam bottles will not accepted for travellers holding tourist visa.

All guests arriving Saudi Arabia must hold a passport and no other type of identification.  Online eVisa is only eligible for Brunei Citizenship passport holders and not Brunei ICI (International Certificate of Identity) passport holders.

Immune travellers must fill out the Registration Immunization Information Form before traveling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to allow them to register their immunization data which will enable them to use TAWAKKALNA APP. This does not apply to Saudi Citizens and exempted categories.

For more information, you may contact the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)’s Passenger Care Center with toll free number 8001168888 or enquire through social media (@GacaCare), e-mail ([email protected]), or the Authority’s website: (gaca.gov.sa).

Please click here for details of the temporary suspension on travelling to and from countries within the Indian subcontinent.

The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region announced in a press release on 28 December 2021 that in view of the latest global developments of the COVID-19 pandemic situation, Brunei Darussalam will be specified as Group A specified places from 00:00hrs on 31 December 2021 to tighten the boarding and quarantine requirements for relevant inbound travellers.

  • Non-Hong Kong residents are not allowed to enter Hong Kong.
  • Hong Kong residents can only board a flight for Hong Kong
    • If they have stayed in the same country in the previous 14 days
    • Have been fully vaccinated and hold a recognised vaccination record
    • Hold a negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based nucleic acid test collected within 48 hours before departure
    • They will have to undergo compulsory quarantine in a designated quarantine hotel for 7 nights or 14 nights upon returning to Hong Kong. Refer to the official Hong Kong Government website for full quarantine requirements.
  • Details on the relevant boarding and compulsory quarantine requirements for respective specified places can be found here.

Brunei-issued vaccination booklet (yellow booklet) is not recognised as a valid proof of vaccination status. Using your BruHealth app, download a digital copy of your vaccination certificate to be used as a valid proof of vaccination status.

Travellers arriving into Indonesia are reminded to comply with the requirements set by the destination’s government and  may change last minute.  It is travellers’ responsibility to check the latest requirements and have all necessary approvals and/or documentation for travel.

Electronic Custom Declaration (e-CD) - Jakarta & Surabaya

Travellers arriving Jakarta are required to complete Electronic Custom Declaration (e-CD) three (3) days before arriving to Jakarta & Surabaya.

QR code will then be generated for travellers and to be shown custom officer.

Vaccination

  • All travellers (fully vaccinated and not fully vaccinated) are allowed to enter Indonesia.
  • Showing card or certificate as a proof of vaccination is no longer needed.

Mobile Application

Travellers are no longer required to download and use SatuSehat/Peduli Lindungi mobile application .

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport reminds passengers to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure for international flights.

With longer waiting times and queues reported at the airport within the last month, RB advises our guests to immediately proceed to immigration and security check after check-in/baggage drop. We would also like to advise you to utilise online check-in for faster check-in process.

Please be reminded that RB Check-in counter at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport opens 3 hours prior to scheduled departure and closes 45 mins before scheduled departure time.

Starting 9 January 2023, entry measures into Thailand are as below.  We advise our guests to check the latest advisory issued by relevant government or authorities and be well-informed on all travel requirements before their trip.

  • Foreigners are longer required to show proof of COVID-19 insurance coverage.  However, purchasing travel insurance is highly recommended.
  • Travel insurance is mandatory for travellers from and to India and China.  Insurance validity must be +7 days for the duration of stay in Thailand.
  • Foreigners are no longer required to register Thailand pass or Certificate of Entry (COE) before departure.
  • Mandatory Quarantine requirement has been removed.
  • Proof of vaccination to Thai authorities before arriving are no longer needed.

All United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents, visitors and tourist can enter Dubai.  However, visitor and tourists have to meet the visa requirements (if needed) before travelling into Dubai.  Refer here for visa requirements to enter UAE.

It is travellers’ responsibility to check the latest requirements and have all necessary approvals and/or documentation for travel.

  1. Be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) or the UAE.
  2. All travellers arriving into the UAE are no longer required to present a COVID‑19 vaccination certificate or perform PCR tests.
  3. Recovered COVID-19 traveller must present a valid medical certificate from the relevant authorities issued within one month before the date of arrival.  The certificate must contain a QR code.

The following people are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 test or a vaccination certificate at the departure airport:

  • all UAE nationals returning to Dubai from any country
  • non‑UAE nationals accompanying a first‑degree UAE national family member
  • domestic workers accompanying a UAE national sponsor.

The following people are exempt from being tested for COVID-19:

  • children below 12 years of age
  • passengers with moderate to severe disabilities.

Note:

Moderate or severe disability includes neurological disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities. For example: Acute spinal cord injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Ataxia, Autism spectrum, Bell’s palsy, Brain tumours, Cerebral aneurysm, Cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy and seizures.
All other passengers, including those who are visually impaired, have a hearing impairment or are physically challenged, must hold a negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test certificate as per the requirements.

Guest arriving into Korea are reminded to comply with the requirements set by the destination’s government and may change last minute.  It is guests’ responsibility to check the latest requirements and have all necessary approvals and/or documentation for travel.

  • Pre-departure COVID-19 test or PCR is no longer required upon arrival to South Korea.
  • From 18th December 2023 to 31st December 2024, Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) will be temporarily exempted for guests coming from Brunei.
    For guests who still wants to apply K-ETA to receive benefits such as not having to submit an arrival card upon entry, guest may apply for K-ETA and pay for the fee.  Previously approved K-ETA will remain valid until its expiry date.

Japan has reopened its border to international travellers.  All travellers are to comply with the travel requirements by their government.  We advise our guests to check the latest advisory issued by relevant government or authorities and be well-informed on all travel requirements before their trip.

Vaccinated travellers

  • Travellers must hold a valid vaccine certificate.
    • Certificate must be issued government or public institution.
    • Items in the certificate must be indicated in Japanese or English
    • It must be clearly stated on the certificate that the applicant has received three (3) doses of any of the vaccines listed on the WHO’s Emergency Use List.
  • Travellers are not required for pre-departure COVID-19 test.
  • Travellers are encouraged to fill up the questionnaire from FAST TRACK
  • The following countermeasures should be taken to prevent the spread of the infection:
    • To wear face mask indoors.
    • To sanitize hand thoroughly and wash hand frequently.
    • Avoid the three C’s (closed spaces, crowded places and close-contact settings).

Unvaccinated travellers

  • Travellers who does not have a valid vaccination certificate must obtain a certificate of test for COVID-19 (confirming negative) within 72 hours of departure.  Without the certificate, travellers are not permitted to land in Japan.
  • Children under the age of 18 years without a valid vaccination certificate but travelling with guardian with a valid vaccination certificate, will adhere to same protocol as valid vaccination certificates.
  • Travellers are encouraged to fill up the questionnaire from FAST TRACK
  • The following countermeasures should be taken to prevent the spread of the infection:
    • To wear face mask indoors.
    • To sanitize hand thoroughly and wash hand frequently.
    • Avoid the three C’s (closed spaces, crowded places and close-contact settings).

All travellers travelling into Taiwan are to comply with the travel requirements by their government.  We advise our guests to check the latest advisory issued by relevant government or authorities and be well-informed on all travel requirements before their trip.

  1. Travellers arriving into Taiwan are no longer required to submit a health declaration via Quarantine System for Entry.
  2. Travellers arriving into Taiwan are no longer required to have a mobile phone with a Taiwanese number.
  3. Arriving travellers are no longer issued COVID-19 Health Declarations and home quarantine notices.
  4. Covid-19 positive travellers must postpone their flights to Taiwan within five days after the specimen was collected.
  5. Travellers arriving in the country with any suspected COVID-19 symptoms within 14 days of arrival should be assessed by a quarantine officer upon arrival and undergo a saliva PCR test.
  6. Arriving travellers are no longer required to undergo quarantine, but rather undergo a seven-day period of self-initiated prevention.

Upon arrival,

  1. Four rapid test kits will be provided to all travellers aged 2 and older. The rapid test kits should be stored properly and tested on the designated dates. Rapid test kit will not be provided to passengers who are under the age of 2, and they will not be required to perform rapid tests during the period of self-initiated prevention.
  2. Passengers without symptoms may use public transportation, picked up by friends, relatives, companies or organizations.
  3. Passengers with symptoms should take the quarantine vehicles.

During Self-initiated prevention measure period,

  1. Travellers are required to stay at their primary home, a friend or relative’s residence, or a hotel that meets the requirement of one person per room (with a private bathroom) during the whole 7 days Self-initiated prevention measure period. However, if a shared bathroom can be cleaned and disinfected after each use, travellers can undergo self-initiated prevention in a room without a private bathroom. Cohabitants must take appropriate protective measures, including wearing face masks, practicing respiratory hygiene, washing hands frequently, and maintaining good hygiene and social distancing. They must avoid sharing food.
    Note: If all the people living with you or traveled with you need to undergo self-initiated prevention, the one person per room principle does not have to be followed.
  2. Perform one rapid test on the date of entry or 1st day of self-initiated prevention (D0/D1).
  3. A negative result from rapid test taken within the past 2 days is required before going out during the Self-initiated prevention period.
  4. If travellers developed symptoms during the Self-initiated prevention period, rapid tests should be performed by travellers themselves.
  5. Instructions for rapid test can be found here.
  6. For children aged below 2 years and developed COVID-19 symptoms during the Self-initiated prevention period, caregivers can take symptomatic children to a doctor by driving, riding, walking or getting a ride from friends or family members.  Caregivers can also contact their local health bureau to arrange medical treatment. In case of emergency medical needs, please call 119. Calling 119 for an ambulance is the advised mode of transportation. If an ambulance is not available, the caregiver should take a quarantine vehicle as instructed, get a ride from an individual residing in the same household to seek medical help, or seek medical care by themselves (e.g., walking or driving/riding).
    Note: Masks must be worn at all times, and no public transportation is allowed.