COVID-19: Outbound Travel restrictions

Last Updated: 23 February 2022

Here at Dental and Medical Departures, we will keep you up to date on the latest travel restrictions and regulations for your departure country.

We provide the most current travel information for our major dental and medical destinations

If your destination country isn't listed below, please contact a Dental Departures Customer Care Agent, who will be happy to assist you in determining if you're able to travel to your preferred destination.

We wish you a safe, rewarding outcome in your medical travels.

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Outbound Country	Source	Restrictions	Quarantine Required	Vaccine Required	COVID Test Required
Australia	SOURCE	- A negative COVID-19 test result is required for travelling to or transiting through Australia. Unless you are travelling on a quarantine-free flight from New Zealand, evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken 72 hours or less before your scheduled departure must be provided to your airline - To be eligible, travel exemptions must be granted for one of the following reasons: * Your travel is as part of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including the provision of aid * Your travel is for your business or employer * You are travelling to receive urgent medical treatment that is not available in Australia * You are travelling on compassionate or compelling grounds * You are travelling for urgent or unavoidable personal business * Your travel is in the national interest - This country is part of the GREEN list for the UK	✔	✔	✔
Austria	SOURCE	- Austria has lifted the entry restrictions for travelers arriving from the United States or other countries/territories with low epidemiological risk - Please note that either proof of vaccination, proof of recovery from COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test result must be presented upon entry into Austria - COVID-19 test result (paper or electronic copy) taken within 72 hours of departure - This country is on the GREEN list for the UK	✔	✔	✔
Belgium	SOURCE	- Non-essential travel to/from Belgium is prohibited for people who are not a national of the EU, nor of a country that is part of the Schengen Area except for fully vaccinated individuals with a recognised vaccination certificate - The Belgian Government has a number of measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. These measures are kept under active review and are subject to an ongoing assessment of local conditions - Travel to countries outside the European Union or the Schengen Area remains strongly advised against - This country is on the AMBER list for the UK	✗	✔	✔
Canada	SOURCE	- Fully vaccinated foreign nationals are eligible to travel to/from Canada for discretionary (non-essential) reasonsbe fully vaccinated: a traveller must have received, and show proof of, the full series of a vaccine — or combination of vaccines — accepted by the Government of Canada at least 14 days prior to travel. Currently, those vaccines are manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD, and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) - There are no changes to testing and quarantine requirements for travellers who are not fully vaccinated but eligible to enter/exit Canada by right, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate and extended family, temporary foreign workers and most international students - This country is on the AMBER list for the UK	✔	✔	✔
China	SOURCE	- Typhoon In-Fa is currently passing Shanghai. Very strong winds and heavy rain have led to the suspension of flights and high-speed rail travel. Several subway lines are closed in full or in part. There is also localised flooding. The British Consulate-General in Shanghai is temporarily closed - China has not yet confirmed that it will accept the UK solutions for demonstrating your COVID vaccination status - The Chinese authorities continue to impose various control and quarantine measures across the country. This includes restrictions on movement, reduced transport, entry and exit controls for towns and villages, and isolation requirements for travel between different parts of the country - A limited number of international flights from other countries are flying into Beijing - This country is part of the AMBER list for the UK	✗	✔	✔
Denmark	SOURCE	- The Danish authorities also require you take a test on arrival and to self-isolate for 10 days - If travelling by air, you need proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before check-in - This country is on the AMBER list for the UK	✔	✗	✔
France	SOURCE	- The French government strongly advises limiting international travel to a minimum - Any international travel – to or from France – from a country outside of the European area is prohibited, with the exception of certain essential reasons - All travellers from the UK, including children aged 11 and above, will need to present a negative PCR COVID-19 test result, carried out less than 72 hours before departure - Anyone arriving from France (including those transiting through France) to England must continue to quarantine for 10 days at home or in other accommodation, even if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 - This country is currently part of the GREEN list for the UK	✔	✔	✔
Germany	SOURCE	- The Federal Foreign Office cautions against non-essential travel to many countries - UK is designated as a ‘high-incidence area’, which means that you may only enter Germany from the UK if you are fully vaccinated (for any travel purpose) - German authorities have changed the epidemiological classification of Hungary, excluding the country from Germany’s pandemic risk listbr - This country is part of the AMBER list for the UK	✔	✔	✔
Hong Kong	SOURCE	- Members of the public are strongly urged to adjust their travel plans and avoid any non-essential travel outside Hong Kong - There are local travel restrictions in place upon arrival in Hong Kong including mandatory quarantine. - Before you travel outside Hong Kong, you can use the Registration of Outbound Travel Information (“ROTI”) service to register your contact details and itinerary - This country is part of the GREEN list for the UK	✗	✔	✔
Indonesia	SOURCE	- Avoid non-essential travel - The Indonesian government has put measures in place to limit large-scale gatherings and non-essential travel. These restrictions can vary in each province, city, and/or regency - Indonesia has not yet confirmed that it will accept the UK solutions for demonstrating your COVID vaccination status. You should follow guidance for alternative entry requirements - This country is part of the RED list for the UK	✗	✔	✗
Ireland	SOURCE	- Passengers may be asked for proof of vaccination or negative PCR test - No travel-related testing or quarantine will be necessary for travellers from the UK with valid proof of full vaccination	✔	✔	✔
Italy	SOURCE	- Non-essential travel is prohibited - Travel between UK and Italy is no longer restricted - Travellers are responsible for organising your own COVID-19 test, in line with UK government testing requirements	✔	✗	✔
Malaysia	SOURCE	- A Movement Control Order, imposing restrictions on movement, is in place across Malaysia -See the latest list of facilities providing tests in Malaysia is at: http://covid-19.moh.gov.my/fasiliti-kesihatan/hospital-swasta-dan-klinik-swasta-berdaftar-untuk-covid19 before consider travelling - All passengers from India, except for Malaysian citizens, are not permitted to transit Malaysia - Enhanced Movement Control Order has been put in place in certain areas of Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding state, Selangor, which imposes even stricter controls, including roadblocks - Inter-state and inter-district travel is not permitted, and you should not travel more than 10km from your place of residence - This country is part of the AMBER list for the UK	✗	✔	✔
Mexico	SOURCE	- Borders are open for land crossing - Non-essential travel along the U.S.-Mexico land border is restricted - Under CDC regulation, all air passengers are required to show proof of a Negative COVID-19 test result performed at least 3 days before flight from Mexico. The following does not apply for travel by land border. In case the patient has had COVID-19 before, a “documentation of recovery” to the airline is strictly required - This country is part of the AMBER list for the UK	✔	✗	✔
MX BORDER: >Andrade Bridge (TIJUANA)	SOURCE	Open from 6am - 2pm Daily	✔	✗	✔
MX BORDER: >Brownsville Bridge (MATAMOROS)	SOURCE	Open from 6am - 12midnight Daily	✔	✗	✔
MX BORDER: >Calexico Bridge (MEXICALI)	SOURCE	Open from 6am - 12midnight Daily	✔	✗	✔
MX BORDER: >El Paso Bridge (JUAREZ)	SOURCE	Open 24 hours a day	✔	✗	✔
MX BORDER: >Laredo Bridge (NUEVO LAREDO)	SOURCE	Open 24 hours a day	✔	✗	✔
MX BORDER: >Nogales Bridge (NOGALES)	SOURCE	Open from 6am -10pm Daily	✔	✗	✔
MX BORDER: >Progreso International Bridge (NUEVO PROGRESO)	SOURCE	Open 24 hours a day	✔	✗	✔
MX BORDER: >San Ysidro Bridge (LOS ALGODONES)	SOURCE	Open 6am - 10pm daily	✔	✗	✔
Netherlands	SOURCE	- Do not travel abroad unless your journey is essential - Self-quarantine for 10 days after returning to the Netherlands - The Dutch Municipal Health Service (GGD) should not be used for pre-travel tests, as explained on the GGD website (in Dutch and English) - The Dutch Government are providing free tests for travel. If you choose to use these tests, you should check that the type of test and the test result certificate meets the full testing requirements - The terminals are only open for passengers and staff. You must not be accompanied into the airport, unless absolutely necessary for a traveller with reduced mobility - This country is on the AMBER list for entering the UK	✗	✔	✔
New Zealand	SOURCE	- New Zealand borders are closed to almost all travellers to help stop the spread of COVID-19 - Travel to/from very high risk countries is temporarily restricted to New Zealand citizens, partners and dependent children of New Zealand citizens, and parents of dependent children who are New Zealand citizens - New Zealand has quarantine-free travel arrangements with some countries. Travelling quarantine-free means you do not have to enter managed isolation. Normal immigration rules apply for quarantine-free travel - This country is part of the GREEN list for the UK	✗	✔	✔
Norway	SOURCE	- Travelers must have a negative test taken 24 hours prior to departure - UK nationals are no longer classified as EU/EEA nationals and will not be allowed to visit Norway unless they meet certain exceptions - You may need to show proof of residency when re-entering Norway. This could happen at the Norwegian border or at an airport outside of Norway - This country is part of the GREEN list for the UK	✗	✔	✔
The Philippines	SOURCE	- The Philippine government is allowing Filipino nationals to leave the Philippines for non-essential travel - Commercial flights are operating to and from the Philippines. Check with your airline or travel company for the latest information - Community quarantine restrictions remain in place in many locations - This country is on the RED list for entering the UK	✗	✔	✔
Russia	SOURCE	- Direct flights have resumed between the UK and Russia. Check with your travel company for the latest information - Temporary restrictions on entry and exit via Russia’s land borders remain in place. - There are different restrictions will be in force in different regions. You should follow regional advice. The latest advice for Moscow is available on the Mayor’s website. For Saint Petersburg, advice can be found on the City Government’s website . - This country is part of the AMBER list for the UK	✗	✗	✗
Singapore	SOURCE	- Long-Term Pass holders and short-term visitors are able to enter Singapore if they have pre-travel permission from the Singapore government - Travellers who wish to transit through Singapore should check directly with the airlines if their transit route is approved	✔	✗	✔
Spain	SOURCE	- Avoid non-essential travel - Some travel restrictions and testing requirements are in place for international transit through Spanish airports by passengers on flights departing from the UK - Transit through Spanish airports to destinations outside the EU/Schengen area is currently permitted for flights departing or returning to the UK - Some travel restrictions and testing requirements are in place for international transit through Spanish airports - This country is on the AMBER list for entering the UK	✗	✔	✔
Sweden	SOURCE	- Commercial flights to and from Sweden remain limited. Check with your travel company for the latest information - The Swedish government is not restricting domestic travel. However, there are temporary recommendations which include keeping your distance, avoiding public transport and crowded areas - This country is part of the AMBER list for the UK	✗	✔	✔
Switzerland	SOURCE	- If you receive your COVID-19 vaccination in Switzerland, you can get a Swiss Digital COVID Certificate from the cantonal authorities. The Certificate proves that you have been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19. It will help facilitate your travel within the Schengen Area and, in some countries, you can use it to demonstrate your COVID-19 status to businesses and other organisations - It is compulsory to wear a facemask on all flights to and from Switzerland. Some travel operators such as airlines may specify types of masks to be worn on board e.g. surgical masks, and may encourage you to take spares for long journeys. Please check with your travel operator before travelling - This country is on the AMBER list to enter the UK	✗	✔	✔
Thailand	SOURCE	- It is advised to avoid areas within the provinces on the Thailand-Malaysia border - Bus, train and boat routes are opening up but may be subject to restrictions - Domestic air travel options within Thailand are opening up but remain limited - Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has confirmed rollout of vaccines for all residents, including foreigners, will begin on 7th June - This country is on the AMBER list for the UK	✔	✗	✔
Ukraine	SOURCE	- Commercial flights are operating to and from Ukraine on a limited number of routes. Check with your travel company for the latest information - Domestic flights are operating, although some carriers are operating a reduced schedule. Public transport in cities and bus and train travel between regions are also operating on a reduced scale - Coronavirus measures are in place until 31 August, but may be extended further. Ukraine is operating a colour-coded adaptive quarantine system on a regional (oblasts and Kyiv city) basis - Avoid non-essential travel - This country is on the AMBER list for the UK	✗	✔	✔
United Kingdom	SOURCE	Travellers must know if the country they are travelling to will allow people to enter from the UK - Traellers will need to show proof of vaccination status or proof of a negative COVID-19 test - Quarantine on arrival is required - On your return to England what you will need to do depends on your vaccination status and where you have been	✗	✔	✔
USA	SOURCE	-There remain commercial options to return to the UK from the USA but UK nationals holding a US visa may be denied re-entry to the US if they return while the travel restrictions are in place - All passengers travelling from air to and back from the United States from any country will Need a negative COVID-19 Test before departure - Some states have rules in place requiring travellers from other states, with high rates of COVID-19, to quarantine for 14 days or to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test - Further restrictions will vary locally with some states relaxing lockdown procedures while others are pausing or reversing their re-openings - This country is on the AMBER list for the UK	✔	✔	✔
Vietnam	SOURCE	- Avoid non-essential travel - Many domestic flights have been suspended and others reduced in frequency. Please check on the status of your flight with your travel provider before travelling and be aware that flights may be cancelled/suspended at short notice - Many inter-provincial public transportation has been suspended. Please be aware that other transport services may be cancelled/suspended at short notice - Commercial flights to and from Vietnam remain very limited. A number of airline websites allow online booking from Vietnam - This country is part of the AMBER list for the UK	✗	✗	✔

Outbound Travel Restrictions

*Note: this info is updated daily

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