Visa policy adjustments in various countries and airline updates

Currently, the visa information of various countries has been adjusted. The editor does not recommend that you go abroad in the short term. However, you can understand the relevant visa information for the time being, and you can take a look when you want to travel later. There is also the latest information about airlines. Adjustments to visa policies in various countries

Thailand cancels visa on arrival for China

Starting from March 12, Thailand will cancel visa on arrival for all 18 countries and regions, as well as visas for three other countries and regions. Visa exemptions are provided to control the spread of COVID-19.

These 18 countries and regions include China, Bulgaria, Bhutan, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Malta, Mexico, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. Arabia, Uzbekistan and Vanuatu.

The three countries and regions that have had their visa exemptions revoked are South Korea, Italy and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

India has suspended entry visas until April 15

According to Indian media reports, in order to curb the spread of the new coronavirus epidemic, starting from 12:00 GMT on March 13 Until April 15, except for special visa categories such as diplomatic visas, official visas, United Nations and international organization visas, and employment and engineering visas, all travel visas for foreigners in India will be temporarily invalid from now on. In addition, all passengers who have arrived in India and have traveled to China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, France, Spain and Germany after February 15 must be quarantined for at least 14 days.

Nepal has suspended visas on arrival for citizens of eight countries

With the spread of the epidemic in European countries, Nepal has suspended visas on arrival for five countries including China, Iran, Italy, South Korea and Japan. , and added visa-on-arrival control measures for France, Germany, and Spain. If the above-mentioned citizens want to go, they must obtain a visa from the country's embassy or consulate in advance. Applicants and those transiting into Nepal from these countries/regions must also submit recent health certificates and visa materials.

Vietnam, suspending visas on arrival and entry of European tourists

Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 14th, suspending the issuance of visas on arrival to all foreign citizens. The visa-free policy for some countries has been suspended, including the United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany, France, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Spain, and previously South Korea and Italy. Passengers who have been to 26 Schengen countries and the United Kingdom in the previous 14 days are suspended from entering Vietnam.

Bangladesh extends visas for Chinese citizens in Bangladesh for 90 days

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19, in order to solve the difficulty faced by compatriots in Bangladesh, especially employees of Chinese-funded enterprises, in extending their visas after their expiration, The Ministry of Interior of Bangladesh decided on March 12 to extend the visas of Chinese citizens in Bangladesh for 90 days from the date of expiration, and visas that have expired since February 2 will be exempted from detention fines.

Russia temporarily restricts the entry of foreign citizens

In order to ensure the health of residents and prevent the spread of the epidemic, Russia has temporarily restricted the entry of foreign citizens and stateless persons from March 18 to May 1 , while suspending the issuance and issuance of all types of visas. The ban does not apply to diplomatic, official and ordinary business visas, as well as to foreign citizens and stateless persons traveling to the Russian Federation due to the death of a relative. Airlines in various countries

In the United States, American Airlines Group will cut 75% of its international flights from March 16 to May 6. Among them, the mainland China route is suspended until the end of October, and the Hong Kong route is suspended until July 1.

In Canada, Air Canada has extended the suspension of flights to and from Beijing and Shanghai until April 10.

Poland has suspended all international air and rail passenger transport, effective from March 15, for 10 days.

Argentina has suspended international flights from China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, the United States and all of Europe for 30 days.

Italy has suspended most civil flights. Starting from March 16, all flights at Milan International Airport have been suspended, and Terminal 1 of Rome Fiumicino Airport will be closed the next day.

Nordic Airlines will suspend most flights starting from March 16. The suspension of flights from Copenhagen to Shanghai and Beijing has been extended until April 30, 2020. Flights from Copenhagen to Hong Kong will be suspended until April 30; flights from Hong Kong to Copenhagen will also be suspended until May 2. Flight frequency to and from Hong Kong will be reduced during May.