VIETNAM

COVID-19 Cases: 1,539 recorded cases. 1,402 of the patients have already been discharged from the hospitals.

Entry Conditions:

• As of 0:00 AM on 22 March 2020, Vietnam has suspended entry at all borders for all nationalities until further notice.
• As of 22 September 2020, the Vietnamese government has resumed international commercial flights to Laos (Vientiane), Thailand, and Cambodia (Phnom Penh)
  • Only foreign passengers who require entry for diplomatic reasons or official duties or highly skilled workers will be permitted special dispensation to travel to Vietnam
  • All travelers granted permission will also be required to complete compulsory 14-day quarantine
  • Those whose visit is less than 14 days are no longer required to quarantine, but they must comply with Vietnam’s regulations, including international health insurance and expenses covered by their sponsor organization

Health Check/Declarations:

• The Vietnamese government has required everybody to wear face masks in crowded places such as airports, during all flights, bus stations, and supermarkets, or when they use public transportation.
• Travelers who entered Vietnam prior to 01 March are allowed to exit Vietnam at any time until 31 December 2020 without following any stay permit extension procedures. If travelers intend to stay in Vietnam after 31 December 2020, they must provide documents from their embassies or from Vietnamese authorities to confirm they have completed quarantine or are treated for COVID-19.
• Foreigners in the country during this time must fill out medical declarations online (https://tokhaiyte.vn/) and temporary residence declarations with their hotels or landlords.

Accommodation & Cruise News:

THAILAND

COVID-19 Cases: 12,594 recorded cases. 9,356 of the patients have already been discharged from hospitals.

Entry Conditions and Health Check/Declarations:

As of 14 December 2020, Thai embassies have made visa exemption possible again, according to the rules and regulations listed below, including mandatory 14-day quarantine at an approved government hotel.

Visa Exemption Conditions:

COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES ENTITLED FOR VISA EXEMPTION

• Travelers are permitted entering the Kingdom through land/sea boarder checkpoints under Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme twice per year
• Travelers entering Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme must possess adequate cash of or equivalent to 20,000 Baht/person or 40,000 Baht/family

Other Entry Documents:

6-STEP PROCESS FOR NON-THAI NATIONALS WHO WISH TO ENTER THAILAND

• Travelers must apply for the Certificate of Entry (COE). Without the COE, they will be refused entry to Thailand. For more information on Thailand’s entry regulations, please visit this.
• Travelers must prepare the following required documents to apply for COE online (APPLY HERE)
  • For pre-approval stage (Registration):
    • Copy of passport
    • IMPORTANT NOTICE: When applying for the COE online, please choose category “Medium Term Visitor – Visa Exemption”
• For final approval stage (Confirmation):
  • Flight confirmation
  • Confirmation of Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) hotel booking for a minimum of 15 nights, starting from the date of the arrival in Thailand. Please reserve the room directly with the hotel, requesting for ASQ package. Booking may also be made via Agoda (reservation must be made for 15 nights). Booking made via other online agents without “ASQ package” will be rejected. For a list of approved ASQ hotels, CLICK HERE.
  • Health insurance which EXPRESSLY covers medical treatment expenditures of COVID-19, with minimum coverage of 100,000 USD during the entire stay in Thailand. Travelers are advised to purchase their health insurance which meets Thailand’s entry criteria here: http://covid19.tgia.org/ Those with existing health insurance are advised to ask their insurers for “cover letter” confirming that the insurance covers COVID-19 with minimum coverage of 100,000 USD.
• At check-in and upon arrival in Thailand, all travelers are required to present the following documents:
  • COE
  • Fit to Fly Health Certificate issued no more than 72 hours before departure time
  • Medical Certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected, using RT-PCR method, which has been certified or issued no more than 72 hours before departure time
  • Health insurance which meets the entry requirement & ASQ hotel confirmation

Hotel, Attraction & Activity News:

• Various events & festivals have been canceled or postponed
• Businesses reopened from July 1 include pubs, bars, and entertainment venues

CAMBODIA

COVID-19 Cases: 441 recorded cases. 386 patients have already been discharged from the hospital and recovered.

Entry Conditions:

• As of 00:00 AM on 21 March, the border between Cambodia – Vietnam (by land, waterway, and air); and Cambodia-Laos; & Cambodia-Thailand land borders will be closed for all travelers (including Vietnamese and Cambodian passport holders) until further notice.
• As of 20th May, travelers from France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Spain & the USA will be able to visit Cambodia. The requirements mentioned below are applied to all nationalities who wish to enter Cambodia:
  • A deposit of USD 2,000 must be made by each traveler on entry to Cambodia
  • COVID-19 test with a negative result within 72 hours prior to travel
  • Must purchase a local health insurance package for COVID-19 treatment, with a cost of 90 U.S. dollars that is valid for 20 days
  • Proof of insurance with $50,000 in medical coverage
  • VOA (Visa on Arrivals) and E-visa are not currently available. Travelers are required to apply for visas at Cambodian Consulates or Embassies outside Cambodia
  • Upon arrival in Cambodia, all travelers must undergo a COVID-19 test and remain in a government facility for 14 days.

Health Check/Declarations:

• Health screening is performed at all airports, including temperature checks.
• For urgent travel during the suspension period, all foreigners are now required to obtain a visa in advance.
• Repatriation flight for French citizens: please contact the email address: consulat.phnom-penh-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr and send a copy of your Cambodian visa and your contact details for further information.

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Attraction News:

Various events & festivals have been canceled or postponed. Various spas, bars, restaurants, and entertainment businesses have been closed until further notice. Please contact us if you have any specific inquiries about festivals, events, shows, or attractions.

LAOS

COVID-19 Cases: 41 confirmed cases. 41 of the patients have already been discharged from the hospital.

Entry Conditions:

• As of 20 March, total suspension of visas (including tourist visa, visa on arrival, e-visa) at every entry point, along with the closure of all traditional checkpoints. Entry visas are to be issued only for diplomats, the staff of international organizations, business people, experts, and authorized foreign labor.
• All international and traditional borders must remain closed to all people.
  Savannakhet International Airport has been temporarily closed until further notice.

Health Check/Declarations:

Health screening is performed at all airports, including temperature checks.

As of 01 July 2020:

• All sporting events, casinos are allowed to resume operations
• Social gatherings, weddings, parties, and traditional festivals may now be held

Hotel & Cruise News:

Attraction News: Various events & festivals have been canceled or postponed. Please contact us if you have any specific inquiries about festivals, events, or shows.

MYANMAR

COVID-19 Cases: 134,795 confirmed cases. 118,200 of the patients have already been discharged from the hospital. 

Entry Conditions:

• Temporary Suspension of Visa on arrival and E-Visa: The Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the temporary suspension of Visa On Arrival and E-visa for all countries will be extended to 31 December 2020
• On 28 May, The Central Committee on Prevention, Control & Treatment on Covid-19 of Myanmar announced the regulations for foreign nationals traveling to Myanmar to follow if they are granted an entry visa (once applications are available). The conditions, which appear to be aimed mainly at foreign workers, are as follows:
  • Foreigners will have to fulfill a 21-day quarantine – one week home quarantine in their respective country before flying, another one-week facility quarantine after arriving in Myanmar, and finally one more week of home quarantine in Myanmar, before being cleared to work in the country
  • They will also need to provide evidence they are free from Covid-19 infection (medical certification provided by a doctor or hospital)
  • Proof they have completed the one week home quarantine before flying is also required, however it is unclear what type of proof would be requested

• According to the notice from the Department of Civil Aviation, all international commercial flights and domestic flights services to and from Yangon International Airport have been restricted until further notice

• Domestic travelers are required to carry a recommendation letter of their residency from respective ward administrations when going around Myanmar, except to Yangon Region

Land border closure (until further notice)

• Myanmar – India border

• • Tamu-Moreh border gates

• Myanmar – Thailand border

• • Tachileik
  • Myawaddy
  • Kawthaung
  • Htee Khee

• Myanmar – Bangladesh border
• Myanmar – China
• Myanmar – Laos

Health Check/Declarations:

• Health screening is performed at all airports, including temperature checks
• Regional and state governments have stated that a recommendation will be required for locals while foreigners and returnees will need a letter from their companies and quarantine centers, respectively
• Gatherings of more than 5 persons are not permitted & Face masks must be worn in public

A national curfew has been imposed until further notice:

• Sittwe (Rakhine State): 09:00 PM – 4:00 AM
• Sagaing Region: 10:00 AM – 04:00 AM

Myanmar has extended the Covid-19 restriction until 15 December 2020. This restriction includes:

• People not to travel other than in an emergency (compulsory shopping or medical reasons)
• All organizations and companies are ordered to shut down their offices and operate from home
• Domestic airlines also announced that their services were suspended until the end of September

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OTHER NOTES

Suggestions for travelers:

• Bring hand sanitizing gel
• Carefully wash hands during the day with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds. Use sanitizing gel if soap and water are not available
• Try to avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Refrain from drinking water from unknown sources

Operational notes: Easia Travel no longer issues wet tissues to travelers on the ground, as part of our sustainability policy

For information on your clients’ upcoming trip to Southeast Asia with us, please contact your dedicated Sales Executive or the Sales Development Manager in your region directly.

The statistics listed above are based on https://corona.kompa.ai/ reports.