Coronavirus: which countries have travel bans?

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(CNN) - The surprising announcement that the United States suspends travel to its country from 26 European countries in an attempt to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, has increased global restrictions for travelers around the world.

After the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on Wednesday, countries around the world have been reviewing their entry policies.

Below are the restrictions in place in some key destinations. We will expand this text as the situation develops.

U.S

The United States ban applies to all 26 countries in the Schengen Area free movement zone: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

The island nations of the United Kingdom and Ireland are not included in the ban, despite COVID-19 cases in both countries.

Trump assured on Wednesday that there would be "exemptions for Americans who have undergone appropriate evaluations."

Later, the guide issued by the Department of Homeland Security clarified that the ban did not apply to US citizens or their families.

The United States already has other restrictions in force.

Passengers who have been in China and Iran in the last 14 days will not be able to enter.

U.S. citizens who have been to China in the past 14 days can enter the U.S., but will be directed through one of 11 airports where they will undergo health screenings. Airports include Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New York (JFK or EWR), San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington.

Australia

Despite Thursday's speculation that following the US move, Australia would do the same and extend its travel restrictions to Europe, this was not the case.

Passengers who have transited or have been in China in the last 14 days cannot enter or transit Australia. This does not apply to the airline's crew, Australian citizens and their immediate family members, or New Zealand residents residing in Australia.

Passengers who have been to Iran, South Korea, or Italy this month cannot enter Australia for 14 days, from the time they left those countries.

This does not apply to Australian citizens, permanent residents of Australia or their immediate family members, who are required 14 days self-isolation.

Austria

Austria introduced border controls and banned all arrivals from Italy, the Chinese province of Hubei, Iran and South Korea, with the exception of those with a medical certificate of no more than four days old confirming that they are not affected by the coronavirus. .

However, it is possible to travel through Austria as long as no stops are made in the country.

Cambodia

Cambodia is imposing a ban on foreigners arriving from Italy, Germany, Spain, France and the United States for 30 days. The ban will take effect on March 17, the prime ministers' office said in a Twitter post.

China

On Wednesday, Beijing announced a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all international travelers arriving in the Chinese capital.

Meanwhile, international business travelers will be required to stay at a select number of designated hotels in Beijing where they will be tested for the virus. They will not be allowed to leave until their test results have been returned.

Across the country, passengers arriving from Iran, Italy, Japan, or Korea and traveling to Beijing, Guangzhou, or Shanghai will be subject to quarantine for 14 days.

Colombia

Passengers arriving from China, France, Italy or Spain must complete a health registration form upon arrival and insulate themselves for 14 days.

President Ivan Duque also announced on Twitter that the country will close its border with Venezuela on March 14.

South Korea

Visitors who have been in the Chinese province of Hubei in the last 14 days and passport holders from that region will not be able to enter.

Korean visas issued by the Wuhan Consulate in Hubei province are invalidated, as are visas issued to citizens of Japan (on Korean diplomatic missions in Japan) before March 9, 2020. This does not apply to crew. of airline.

Croatia

In addition to the Croatian citizens, passengers and crew of the airline who have been in the Chinese province of Hubei, the German county of Heinsberg, Iran, Italy or the city of South Korea Daegu and the province of Cheongdo in the last 14 days, they will be quarantined for 14 days. Nationals will be required to isolate themselves.

Apart from Croatian citizens, airline passengers and crew who have been in all other regions of China and South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore will have to be isolated for 14 days.

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Czech Republic

On Thursday, the Czech Republic declared a 30-day state of emergency and prohibited entry to non-residents of countries affected by the coronavirus, as well as the partial closure of its borders. One-way travel to high-risk countries is also prohibited.

The ban applies to visitors from China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Spain, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark and France, and will take effect on Saturday, state radio station Radio Prague reported. International in a statement.

Denmark

The closure of the border will take effect in Denmark from March 14 to April 13. Danish citizens and those who transport goods will still be able to enter the country.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced the measures and said: “We are in unknown territory. We are doing something that we have not done before. ” Adding 'I am sure we will get through it together'.

Spain

A state of emergency has already been declared in Spain and strict blocking policies are expected, including restrictions on travel inside and outside the country.

On Saturday, at least five planes bound for Spain from the low-cost airline Jet2 returned to UK air. The company said it was acting in response to measures introduced by the Spanish government.

Greece

Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Twitter on March 1 that the country would not accept any new asylum claims for at least a month due to the coronavirus outbreak. This measure was to “increase the level of deterrence” at the country's borders “to the maximum”.

Hong Kong

People wearing face masks walk in a Hong Kong market on February 25, 2020.

Passengers who have been in South Korea or the Chinese province of Hubei in the last 14 days will not be able to enter Hong Kong, nor will Chinese citizens with a passport issued in Hubei.

Hong Kong citizens and residents are exempt, but face a mandatory 14-day quarantine.

Passengers arriving or having been to China, Iran or the Italian regions of Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy and Veneto in the last 14 days are subject to quarantine.

Starting on March 14, this will extend to passengers who have been in France (Bourgogne-Franche-Comte and Grand Est), Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia), Italy, Japan (Hokkaido) or Spain (La Rioja, Madrid and Basque Country).

Passengers who have been to China, Iran, or the Italian regions Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, and Veneto cannot enter if their permitted stay in Hong Kong is less than 14 days. Hong Kong passport holders are exempt.

Hungary

Citizens of Iran, other than the airline's crew, cannot enter the country.

India

India suspended all tourist visas and applied a 14-day quarantine to all travelers, including returning Indian citizens who are arriving or have visited China, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, South Korea and Spain.

Indonesia

Other than Indonesian citizens and residents, airline passengers and crew who have been in China or affected regions of Italy, South Korea, and Iran in the past 14 days, will not be allowed to enter or transit Indonesia.

Italy

Passengers arriving as tourists cannot enter through the airports in the following areas: Alessandria, Asti, Lombardy, Modena, Novara, Padova, Parma, Pesaro and Urbino, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia, Rimini, Treviso-Venice, Verbano- Cusio-Ossola and Vercelli.

Japan

Japan prohibits the entry of passengers who have been in affected regions of China, South Korea or Italy in the last 14 days. Japanese citizens are exempt, as are their spouses and children, if relationships are verified.

Jordan

Jordanian Prime Minister Omar al Razaz announced on Saturday the suspension of all air travel in and out of the kingdom from March 17 until further notice, except for air cargo.

Razaz announced the closure of all land, sea and air borders to travelers, except for members of diplomatic missions and international organizations that will be exempt as long as they comply with the provisions of the Ministry of Health during the 14 days of self-quarantine. .

Macao

The Macao government introduced several measures, including denial of entry to visitors who have been to China's Hubei province in the past two weeks, unless they can provide a medical certificate stating that they have not been infected with coronavirus.

Travelers who have visited South Korea, Italy, or Iran in the 14 days prior to arrival must perform a 14-day medical observation at a designated location.

Those who have traveled to Germany, France, Spain and Japan within 14 days of arrival must undergo a medical examination as well as a 14-day medical observation at a designated location.

Macao residents currently in any of the affected areas will be asked to isolate themselves for two weeks upon their return.

Malaysia

Malaysia has imposed a ban on travelers from affected areas of China, Korea, Japan, Iran, Italy and Denmark. Furthermore, all Malaysians returning from any of these countries must be quarantined in their homes for 14 days.

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Morocco

Morocco has decided to suspend all international flights to and from its territory "until further notice" as part of measures to combat the coronavirus, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday.

It came a day after the North African kingdom said it was suspending all flights to and from Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Belgium. It was not immediately clear if the suspension took effect immediately.

New Zealand

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on March 14 that all travelers entering the country must "self-isolate" for 14 days.

The new measures will take effect at midnight March 15, local time, and will apply to almost all travelers, regardless of nationality, including citizens and residents of New Zealand.

The only exceptions are the Pacific Islands, but travelers there should also isolate themselves if they show symptoms.

The measures will be reviewed in 16 days, he added.

Norway

Anyone traveling to Norway from outside the Nordic region must self-isolate for two weeks, according to the Norwegian Directorate of Health. The restrictions established on March 12 are scheduled until March 26.

Peru

Starting March 16, Peru will temporarily suspend flights to and from Europe and Asia for a period of 30 days.

Russia

Citizens of China, Hong Kong, Macao, Iran and Italy are now allowed in Russia, but exceptions are made for airline crew and foreigners residing in Russia.

Passengers who have been to China, France, Germany, South Korea or Spain and plan to stay in Moscow must report to the authorities by phone and remain isolated for 14 days.

Saudi Arabia

Apart from Saudi citizens, passengers who have transited or have been in Bahrain, China, Taiwan, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Kenya, South Korea, Kuwait , Lebanon, Macao, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Turkey or the United Arab Emirates in the last 14 days, cannot enter.

Pilgrimages from Umrah to Mecca and Medina are also under a temporary ban, unless the pilgrims are citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates who have obtained permits.

Singapore

As of midnight Monday, local time, all travelers entering Singapore with a recent history of travel to ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries, Japan, Switzerland or the United Kingdom in the last 14 days they must stay 14 days at home and they will have to provide proof of where they will be staying.

Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan government announced a visa cancellation on arrival on Thursday, but it has not yet been confirmed when it will take effect. Passengers arriving from Italy, Iran, and South Korea will be quarantined for 14 days.

Thailand

Thailand has suspended its visa exemption policies for travelers from Hong Kong, South Korea and Italy, while the visa on arrival has been stopped for 18 countries: Bulgaria, Bhutan, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan , Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and China.

Under the new measures, travelers must apply for visas in advance and present a medical certificate proving that they are free of coronavirus.

Turkey

Passengers who have transited or have been in China, Iran, Iraq, Italy or South Korea in the last 14 days cannot enter or transit through Turkey. Turkish citizens and residents are exempt.

Vietnam

Travelers who have been to the 26 European countries in the Schengen Area, plus the United Kingdom, in the last 14 days, will not be able to enter or transit through Vietnam.

Visas on arrival will also not be issued to all foreign citizens, according to a government statement released on Saturday.

Travel restrictions will take effect at midnight Sunday, local time, and will last 30 days.

Mia Alberti, Joshua Bergliner, Stephen Collinson, James Frater, Madeline Holcombe, Ivana Kottasová, Claudia Rebaza and Gul Tuysuz contributed to this report.

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