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1 JAPAN Effective 27 February 2020 Returning residents with travel NIL UPDATE
Japan Immigration WILL NOT ALLOW entry into Japan to history in HUBEI PROVINCE and
visitors (except Japanese nationality) with: ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, DAEGU
Metropolitan City or CHEONGDO
County in North GYEONSANG
a. PRC passport that states/shows PLACE OF ISSUE is Province in Republic of Korea within
HUBEI PROVINCE and ZHEJIANG PROVINCE. the last 14 days entry in Japan are
subject to approval from Japan
AND/OR Immigration.

b. Recent HUBEI PROVINCE, ZHEJIANG and

PROVINCE travel history within the last 14 days
AND/OR

c. Visitors who have travelled to DAEGU Metropolitan

City or CHEONGDO County in North GYEONSANG
Province in Republic of Korea within 14 days prior to
their arrival in Japan.

2 BRUNEI Effective 11 February 2020: Returning residents either with travel NIL UPDATE
DARUSSALAM history in Hubei OR with PRC
The Government of Brunei WILL NOT ALLOW entry into passports issued in HUBEI
Brunei, OR transit through Brunei to ALL new visitors from PROVINCE, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE
HUBEI PROVINCE, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE and and JIANGSU PROVINCE WILL BE
JIANGSU PROVINCE: ALLOWED entry in Brunei.

Effective 11 February 2020:

Note: For more information, the public can call Brunei
Health Advice Line 2381380 and 2381383 during work
hours or Darussalam 123 outside of work hours. For more
information on the New COVID-19 infection (2019-nCoV),
the public can visit the Ministry of Health's website
www.moh.gov.bn/SitePages/2019nCoV
a. This prohibition is exempted for
the people and permanent
residents of Brunei Darussalam;
b. Citizens and permanent residents
of Brunei Darussalam as well as
long-term visa holders who have
been in other regions of the
People’s Republic of China
(PRC) within 14 days of arriving in
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Brunei Darussalam are required to

undergo self-isolation) for 14 days
upon arrival in this Country;

c. Citizens or permanent residents of

Brunei Darussalam who are in the
People’s Republic of China
(PRC) (regardless of territory) may
be allowed to return to Brunei
Darussalam. They are required to
undergo 14 days of solitary
confinement. In the meantime, any
citizen or permanent resident of
Brunei Darussalam in the
People’s Republic of China
(PRC) is advised to postpone their
return to this country and is
advised to seek the assistance of
the Brunei Darussalam Embassy
in the People’s Republic of
China (PRC) for further advice

3 MALAYSIA Effective 10 February 2020 NIL UPDATE Effective 10 February 2020

1. Malaysia Immigration Department WILL NOT ALLOW With immediate effect, Malaysia
entry into KUL, to ALL People’s Republic of China Immigration Department has
(PRC) Passport Holders and other nationalities with: ceased all immigration facilities
a. Recent travel history to WUHAN CITY, HUBEI including issuing visas for PRC
PROVINCE, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE and from WUHAN CITY, and the
JIANGSU PROVINCE within the last 14 days. areas around HUBEI
PROVINCE, ZHEJIANG
b. However, immediate transit through Malaysia is PROVINCE and JIANGSU
permitted; PROVINCE

2. Malaysia Immigration Department WILL NOT ALLOW a. Following immigration

entry into KUL, (regardless of holding PR of other entries will be temporary
country) to: suspended:
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 All PRC including other nationalities passport i. eNTRY (facility

holder that states/shows PLACE OF ISSUE is without visa)
HUBEI PROVINCE, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE and ii. Visa on Arrival
JIANGSU PROVINCE (VOA)
iii. e-visa
However, immediate transit through Malaysia is iv. Manual visas to all
permitted. China nationals from
WUHAN CITY,
HUBEI PROVINCE,
ZHEJIANG
PROVINCE and
JIANGSU
PROVINCE

b. The immigration facilities

will be reinstated when the
situation returns to normal.

4 SABAH, Effective 08 February 2020 The following passengers will be Effective 09 February 2020
MALAYSIA allowed entry in Sabah:
The state Government of Sabah has expanded the travel With immediate effect, Malaysia
restrictions (all points of entry by air, sea or by land) to the Any Sabahan, permanent residents of Immigration Department has
followings: Sabah and residents of Sabah under ceased all immigration facilities
work pass, student pass, long term including issuing visas for PRC
1. All foreigners with recent travel history to MAINLAND social visit pass or exemption order, from WUHAN CITY and the
CHINA within the last 14 days WILL NOT BE ALLOWED returning from MAINLAND CHINA are areas around HUBEI
to enter Sabah. subject to a compulsory 14 days home PROVINCE, ZHEJIANG
quarantine. PROVINCE and JIANGSU
2. Malaysian citizens (non-residents of Sabah) with recent PROVINCE
travel history to MAINLAND CHINA within the last 14
days WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to enter Sabah. c. Following immigration
entries will be temporary
3. All transit passengers originating or through suspended:
MAINLAND CHINA WILL NOT BE ALLOWED entry to
Sabah. i. eNTRY (facility
without visa)
4. China nationals who are still in Sabah are advised to ii. Visa on Arrival
depart or return before expiry of their visa. (VOA)
Should the visa be expiring, only one (1) visa extension, to iii. e-visa
a maximum of seven (7) days may be granted.
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iv. Manual visas to all

Should the visa be expiring, only one (1) visa extension, to China nationals
a maximum of seven (7) days may be granted. from WUHAN
CITY, HUBEI
PROVINCE,
ZHEJIANG
PROVINCE and
JIANGSU
PROVINCE

d. The immigration facilities

will be reinstated when the
situation returns to normal.

5 SARAWAK, Reference to the Press Release by Sarawak State The following passengers WILL BE Effective 09 February 2020
MALAYSIA Disaster Management Committee dated 07 February ALLOWED entry into Sarawak:
2020, all People’s Republic of China (PRC) and With immediate effect, Malaysia
foreigners who have been to People’s Republic of China a. Those who have Employment Immigration Department has
(PRC) , HONG KONG and MACAU in the last 14 days Passes, Student Passes or Long ceased all immigration facilities
WILL BE REFUSED Entry into Sarawak with IMMEDIATE Social Passes BUT MUST including issuing visas for PRC
EFFECT until further notice. undergo compulsory self- from Wuhan City and the areas
quarantine at home 14 days. around Hubei Province,
Effective 10 February 2020 Zhejiang Province and
b. Sarawakian returning from China Jiangsu Province
Singaporean nationalities who are travelling to Sarawak in the last 14 days must undergo
for a short-term visit either via direct flight i.e. SIN-KCH compulsory self-quarantine at a. Following immigration
or via KUL must observe the Ministry of Health guidelines. home for 14 days. entries will be temporary
suspended:
Ministry of Health guidelines is as per: People’s Republic of China
 Attachment Sarawak – Sarawak State Disaster (PRC) Nationalities who are i. eNTRY (facility without
Management Committee-Singaporeans Coming for already in Sarawak are advised to visa)
A Short Trip Must Abide by The Health Ministry report to the Chinese Consulate of ii. Visa on Arrival (VOA)
Guidelines their whereabout and place of stay iii. e-visa
in Sarawak. i. Manual visas to all
Visitors (including Sarawakians) who fell sick during their China nationals from
visit must seek immediate medical treatment from Wuhan City, Hubei
designated government hospitals. These hospitals can be Province, Zhejiang
reach at their hotlines: Province and Jiangsu
Province
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a. 082-443248 (Crisis Preparedness and Response

Center, Sarawak) b. The immigration facilities
b. 082-276666 (Kuching Hospital) will be reinstated when the
c. 085-420033 (Miri Hospital) situation returns to normal.
d. 086-255899 (Bintulu Hospital
e. 084-343333 (Sibu Hospital)

6 SINGAPORE Effective 01 February 2020, 11:59 pm Effective 01 February 2020, 11:59 Effective 01 February 2020,
pm 11:59 pm
1. ALL New Visitors
Singapore Immigration WILL NOT ALLOW entry into Returning residents and long-term 1. Immigration and
Singapore, OR transit through Singapore to ALL new pass holders either with travel history Checkpoints Authority
visitors with recent travel history to MAINLAND CHINA in HUBEI OR with PRC passports (ICA) will suspend the
within the last 14 days: issued in HUBEI, WILL NOT issuance of all forms of
ALLOWED entry in Singapore. new visas to those with
a. With PRC passport that states/shows PLACE OF PRC passports. ICA will
ISSUE is HUBEI The following returning groups will be also suspend
quarantined at home or other suitable Singapore’s status as a
AND/OR facilities: visa-free transit facility
for those with PRC
b. With recent HUBEI travel history within the last 14 a. Residents (Singapore passports.
days. Citizens/PRs) with recent HUBEI
travel history within the last 14 2. Previously issued short-
2. With effect from 18 February 2020, reference to days; term and multiple-visit
Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) Note to airlines on visas for those with PRC
new requirements for returning work pass holders. b. Long-term pass holders (including passports will also be
a. All work pass holders with travel history to Work Passes and Permits, suspended. During this
MAINLAND CHINA within the last 14 days, Student Pass, Dependent Pass period of suspension, they
regardless of nationality, are required to obtain and Long-term Visit Pass) with will not be allowed entry
MOM’s prior approval before they are allowed to recent HUBEI travel history within into Singapore.
enter Singapore. the last 14 days; and
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b. The work pass holders will be required to show the
MOM approval letter to the airline staff upon check-
in and before boarding.
c. The work pass holder will be required to show the
MOM approval letter at the ICA checkpoint upon
arrival in Singapore, to gain entry into Singapore.
For further info please refer to:
https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19
Effective 17 February 2020
Latest travel advisory of Management of ship
passengers and crew from MS Westerdam at all
Singapore checkpoints.
As there is a risk of importation of COVID-19 from arriving
passengers and crew of MS Westerdam, MOH will take
the following measures to protect public health in
Singapore.
a. SC/PR and long-term pass holders: Will
be quarantined for 14 days from
disembarkation. As of 16 Feb, two SCs are
confirmed to have returned to Singapore and
have been quarantined;
b. Foreigners: Entry (including transit) in
Singapore are not allowed for 14 days
from 14 Feb.
Effective 18 February 2020
Latest travel advisory of Management of ship
passengers and crew from Diamond Princess at all
Singapore checkpoints.
As there is a risk of importation of COVID-19 from arriving
passengers and crew of Diamond Princess, MOH will take
the following measures to protect public health in
Singapore.
Exception Visa Suspension
c. Long-term pass holders (including
Work Passes and Permits,
Student Pass, Dependent Pass
and Long-term Visit Pass) with
recent HUBEI travel history within
the last 14 days; and
d. PRs and long-term pass holders
with PRC passports issued in
HUBEI.
Quarantine orders have legal force,
with severe penalties for non-
compliance.
Effective 26 February 2020, 11:59
pm, 11:59 pm
Returning residents and long-term
pass holders placed on Stay-Home
Notice
The following returning groups will be
issued with a Stay-Home Notice
(SHN):
a) Residents (Singaporean Citizens
and Permanent Residents) with recent
travel history to Daegu and
Cheongdo within the last 14 days; and
b) Long-term pass holders (including
work passes and permits, Student’s
Pass, Dependant’s Pass, and Long-
term Visit Pass) with recent travel
history to Daegu and Cheongdo
within the last 14 days. Under the
SHN, they will have to remain in their
place of residence at all times for a 14-
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a. SC/PR and long-term pass holders: Will day period after returning to
be quarantined for 14 days from date of Singapore.
disembarkation;

b. Foreigners: Entry (including transit) to

Singapore not allowed for 28 days from 19
Feb. This is an additional 14 days on top of
incubation period, to take into account staggered
release by the Japanese. Number of days may
be adjusted depending on how Japan stages the
release. SC/PR and long-term pass holders: Will
be quarantined for 14 days from date of
disembarkation;

Effective 26 February 2020, 11:59 pm

New visitors with travel history to Daegu and

Cheongdo

Singapore Immigration WILL NOT ALLOW all new visitors

with recent travel history to Daegu and Cheongdo within
the last 14 days entry into Singapore, or transit through
Singapore.

Entry Approval Requirement for Employers with Work

Pass Holders with Travel History to Daegu City and
Cheongdo County

MOM'S ENTRY APPROVAL

1. With effect from 26 February2020,

2359Vhours, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will
require all work pass holders (including dependants)
with travel history to the Daegu city and Cheongdo
county within the last 14 days and planning to
enter/return to Singapore to obtain MOM’s approval
before they commence their journey. This is
regardless of the nationality of the work pass holder.
This requirement applies to:
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 Existing work pass holders currently out of

Singapore; and
 In-Principle Approval holders who have yet to
enter Singapore.

2. Upon arrival in Singapore, all affected work pass

holders will be placed on a mandatory 14-day Stay-
Home Notice (SHN). Employers will be required to
declare to MOM that they have arranged for suitable
premises to house these returning employees for the
duration of their SHN when applying for entry
approval.

3. Employers are required to apply for entry approval

using the online facility
https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-
releases/2020/0225-entry-approval-for-employers-
with-work-pass-holders-with-travel-history-to-
daegu-and-cheongdo which will be available from
26 February 2020, 0800 hours. Employers should
inform their affected employees (including their
dependants) not to make travel plans to Singapore
until approval has been received from MOM. The
employers will be required to send the MOM
approval letter to the employees who will need to
show it to the airline staff upon check-in and at the
ICA checkpoint upon arrival in Singapore.
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7 SRI LANKA Sri Lankan Immigration Department WILL NOT ALLOW entry to ALL NIL UPDATE Sri Lankan
PRC passport holder not holding Electronic Travel Authority Immigration
Department has
temporarily
suspended Visa on
Arrival (VOA) to all
PRC passport
holder.

8 HONG KONG 1. Hong Kong Immigration at Hong Kong International Airport and Hong 1. All Hong Kong residents who NIL UPDATE
Kong Ferry Terminal WILL NOT ALLOW entry into Hong Kong to: have visited HUBEI
PROVINCE in the past 14
a. All PRC passport states/shows PLACE OF ISSUE is HUBEI days should approach staff
of the Department of
AND/OR Health’s Port Health Division
for relevant assessment
b. All PRC passport holder that states/shows PLACE OF BIRTH is upon their arrival.
HUBEI
2. Even those who are
AND/OR asymptomatic will be
arranged to stay in
c. All HUBEI PROVINCE residents and passengers who visited quarantine centres for
the province within the last 14 days. surveillance.

2. Reference to the Press Release by the Government of Hong Kong 3. The Government also
dated 05 February 2020 which will take effect from 0.00am on 08 appeals to Hong Kong
February 2020: residents returning from
other places on the
Mainland to stay home for
a. All passengers entering Hong Kong from the China Mainland by 14 days upon their return as
air or ground including Hong Kong residents, China Mainland far as the circumstances
residents as well as other visitors, to be subject to mandatory permit.
quarantine for 14 days upon their arrival. 4. Those who need to go out
should wear a surgical mask
b. Even if they are entering from other places, as long as they for 14 days upon their
have visited the Mainland either by air or ground over the past return.
14 days, mandatory quarantine will still be applicable upon
their arrival.
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5. Hong Kong residents

returning to Hong Kong who
Effective 26 February 2020, have been to Daegu and
Gyeongsangbuk-do in
1. Hong Kong Immigration at Hong Kong International Airport WILL Korea in the past 14 days
NOT ALLOW entry into Hong Kong to: and required to stay in
quarantine centre for
a. Visitors arriving from Republic of Korea and persons visited quarantine. Hong Kong
Republic of Korea in past 14 days until further notice. residents returning from
other cities and provinces of
b. For visitors who are on direct airside transit via the HKIA, please Korea will be required to
remind to check and verify the passengers’ onward flight undergo medical
arrangements prior to check-in/boarding to avoid their being surveillance for 14 days.
subject to refusal of landing and removal.

Note: This is to avoid passenger to be stranded at HKG if there is any

problem when making their onward connecting flight at HKIA such as
refusal acceptance by the airlines.

9 TAIWAN Effective 07 February 2020, The following passengers will be Effective 07

Taiwan Authority and Immigration at Taiwan Taoyuan International allowed entry in Taiwan: February 2020,
Airport WILL NOT ALLOW foreign nationals who have visited or resided
anywhere in the PRC, including Hong Kong and Macao, in the past 14 a. People’s Republic of China ALL People’s
days. (PRC) /Hong Kong/Macau who is Republic of China
holding a Taiwan Resident Card (PRC) /Hong
Effective 11 February 2020, (Mainland Brides Citizenship Visa Kong/Macau
Taiwan Authority and Immigration at Taiwan Taoyuan International Holder). Passenger MUST Student Visa Card
Airport WILL NOT ALLOW ALL People’s Republic of China (PRC) PRESENT Taiwan Resident Card Holder has been
/Hong Kong/Macau passport holder entry into Taiwan EXCEPT for the (Mainland Brides Citizenship Visa temporary
02 categories in the exceptions’ section. Holder) a. suspended.
ALL People’s Republic of China (PRC) /Hong Kong/Macau Student
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Visa Card Holder has been temporary suspended. a. Foreign nationals

possessing a valid Taiwan
Resident Certificate who
Effective 28 February 2020 have visited or resided
anywhere in the People’s
1. Taiwan Authority and CDC announced, All nationals who have visited Republic of China (PRC)
or resided anywhere in the South Korea and Italy in the previous 14 /Hong Kong/Macau, in the
days (Backward 15 February 2020) shall declare themselves and self- previous 14 days shall self-
isolate at their home after returning/entering to Taiwan and be under isolate at their home after
home quarantine for a period of 14 days. returning to Taiwan and be
under home quarantine for
a period of 14 days.

b. Foreign nationals
possessing a valid Taiwan
Resident Certificate who
have visited or resided
anywhere in the People’s
Republic of China (PRC)
/Hong Kong/Macau, in the
previous 14 days shall self-
isolate at their home after
returning to Taiwan and be
under home quarantine for
a period of 14 days.

10 AUSTRALIA Latest update as of 07 February 2020 1. Australian citizens and NIL UPDATE
permanent residents will
On the advice of the AHPPC and the Communicable Diseases Network still be able to enter, as well
Australia, the Prime Minister applied the following travel restrictions to as their immediate family
people entering Australia having left MAINLAND CHINA after 1 February members (spouses, legal
2020: guardians or dependents
only). This exemption will be
extended to airline crews
Effective immediately, Australia Immigration WILL NOT ALLOW foreign who have been using
nationals (excluding permanent residents) who are in MAINLAND appropriate personal
CHINA, will not be allowed to enter Australia until 14 days after they protective equipment.
have left or transited through MAINLAND CHINA
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2. Any foreign nationals who do

For additional support please contact the Border Operations Centre at arrive in Australia
+61 1300 368 126 before boarding passengers, who will be transiting notwithstanding the
Australia to a third country. prohibition, and who choose
not to immediately return to
Additional messages for travellers their port of origin, will be
subject to mandatory
1. Passengers arrived in Australia and it is determined that they have quarantine.
travelled to or transited through MAINLAND CHINA on or since 1
February 2020, their visa will be cancelled and they will either be 3. Australian citizens, permanent
returned to their home country when flights are available or placed residents and their families
in an alternative place of detention for a quarantine period. who do enter Australia and
2. Non-Australian citizen or permanent citizen (or their immediate who have been in MAINLAND
family, legal guardian or spouse) are NOT ALLOWED to travel to CHINA to self-isolate for 14
Australia. days from the time they left
MAINLAND CHINA.
The Australian Government will review these arrangements in 14 days.
4. This is a temporary measure,
For additional support, please contact the Border Operation Centre at which will be reviewed in 14
+61 1300 368 126. days.

Advise Relating to Diamond Princess Effective 18 February 2020 Exception for New Zealand
citizens
1. All arriving passengers and crew who disembark Diamond Princess To align with New Zealand border
will need to adhere to a 14-day quarantine period prior to travelling arrangements, exemption have
to, or transiting Australia. been put in place for all 444 visa
holders who permanently reside in
2. At point of check-in in NRT and KIX only, if a passenger is having Australia.
a flight itinerary from Japan to Australia (transiting via KLIA on
MH),
1. This exemption is only
available to 444 visa holders
a. If passenger declares he/she has not been on the Diamond
who currently reside in
Princes cruise ship over the last 14 days, he/she shall be
Australia. They will be treated
accepted to board MAB flight.
like other permanent residents
b. If passenger declares he/she has been on the Diamond Princes
and are eligible to enter
cruise ship over the last 14 days, he/she shall not be accepted
Australia from China and
to board MAB flight. undergo the required
screening before entering the
community.
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Note: Further details on

Immigration Alert Australian Border Force can be obtained in
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-
coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert

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11 MYANMAR NIL UPDATE NIL UPDATE Reference to Travel
Advisory, Ministry of
Foreign Affairs
Myanmar, Visa on
Arrival for Chinese
Tourists is
Temporary
Suspended with
immediate effect.

12 NEW Reference to the media release, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade The following passengers WILL Customs NZ have
ZEALAND New Zealand on 02 February 2020. BE ALLOWED into New Zealand: closed e-gates for all
arriving passengers.
Effective immediately, any foreign travellers who leave or transit through  New Zealand citizens and All arriving
MAINLAND CHINA after 2 February 2020 (NZ time) WOULD BE permanent residents returning passengers will be
REFUSED ENTRY to New Zealand. to New Zealand will still be manually processed
able to enter, as well as their through Customs
Effective 15 February 2020 immediate family members, desks until further
3. Immigration New Zealand has extended the current border but will be required to self- notice.
restrictions for travellers who have been in mainland China by 8 isolate for 14 days on arrival
days to 24th February. back in the country
4. This decision to deny boarding or refuse entry does not apply to
New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, residents with valid
travel conditions and their immediate family, who will still be able
to come to New Zealand. Australian citizens and permanent
residents are also not subject to the travel restrictions if New
Zealand is their primary place of established residence.
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5. Any foreign travellers in transit to New Zealand on 2 February

2020 will be subject to enhanced screening on arrival but,
pending clearance, will be granted entry to New Zealand.

For passengers at departing ports outside mainland China:

1.From 3 February 2020 NZDT, airlines in other countries must
ask passengers whose final destination is New Zealand if they
have been in or through mainland China since the 2 February
2020.
2. Passengers who confirm they have been in or through mainland
China in the past 14 days must not be permitted to travel to
New Zealand and airlines should contact APP Support Office
(APPSO) for further instructions.
On arrival at New Zealand:
Any passengers who do not meet the following definition will be denied
entry to New Zealand:
1.New Zealand citizens, holders of permanent resident visas,
resident visas and immediate family
2. Australian citizens or people who hold a current permanent
residence visa (including a resident return visa) issued by the
Government of Australia, where New Zealand is their primary
place of established residence
3. New Zealand citizens from Tokelau, Niue and the Cook Islands.
For transit passengers
Immigration NZ has stated that any passengers originating from
Mainland China after 2359 HRS 02 FEB 2020 will not be allowed to
transit New Zealand. PAX departing Mainland China ports will have an
“8509 Border Closed” boarding directive. For non-Chinese ports airlines
are required to ask passengers if they are originating from Mainland
China, and if they say yes to deny boarding.
Contacting Immigration Border Operations:
1. Immigration Border Operations (IBO) is available by telephone 24
hours a day,
2. seven days a week: +64 9 277 1250.
3. If you are phoning from an Australian airport, use the toll-free
number: 1800 156 260.
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4. You can also contact IBO via telex on AKLAPXH.

5. APP support office at apsso@mbie.govt.nz
6. Calls from the general public wanting to speak to Customs /
Immigration should be directed to Immigration New Zealand: New
Zealand number: 0508 55 88 55 (toll free number within New
Zealand)”

13 PHILIPPINES Reference to the press release from The Government of Philippines on The following passengers will be NIL UPDATE
02 February 2020, allowed into the Philippines:

1. The Government of Philippines WILL NOT ALLOW entry into the a. Filipino Citizens and their
Philippines, the entry of any person, regardless of nationality, foreign spouse/children,
except Filipino citizens and holders of Permanent Resident Permanent Status holders,
Visa issued by the Philippine Government: and Members of The
Diplomatic Corps and
a. Directly coming from CHINA and its Special Administrative holders of Permanent
Regions (SAR) – MACAU and HONG KONG Resident Visa issued by
the Philippine
b. With recent travel history to CHINA and its Special Government, who within
Administrative Regions (SAR) – MACAU and HONG KONG fourteen (14) days
within the last 14 days. immediately preceding
arrival in the Philippines,
c. The Government of Philippines imposing temporary ban into has been to CHINA and
the Philippines for Filipino citizens from travelling to CHINA its Special
and its Special Administrative Regions (SAR) – MACAU Administrative Regions
and HONG KONG Establishment of a repatriation and (SAR) – MACAU and
quarantine facility. HONG KONG

2. The following guidelines shall be observed: A mandatory fourteen (14) day

quarantine for Filipinos and
a. Any passenger without distinction to nationality who has been Permanent Resident Visa holders
to CHINA and its Special Administrative Regions (SAR) – coming from any place in CHINA
MACAU and HONG KONG within the past 14 days coming to and its Special Administrative
the Philippines shall automatically be denied entry. The only Regions (SAR) – MACAU and
exception will be Filipino Citizens and their foreign HONG KONG
spouse/children, Permanent Status holders, and Members of Effective 19 February 2020
The Diplomatic Corps.
PERMANENT STATUS HOLDERS: Exemption shall be granted in
Sec 13 (Permanent indicated in the ICARD) favour of the following classes of
EO 324 travellers:
RA 7919 (Alien Social Integration Act)
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NB (Native Born) a. All returning Filipinos

MCL-07-021 including their foreign
MCL-08-003 (by reason of Marriage, allowed) spouse/children, if any,
holders of Permanent
b. All flights coming from CHINA and its Special Administrative Resident Visas, and
Regions (SAR) – MACAU and HONG KONG shall automatically holders of 9(e) Diplomat
be denied to disembark including transit passengers. The only Visas traveling from
exception will be Filipino Citizens and Permanent Status holders. China, Hong Kong-SAR,
and Macau-SAR shall be
c. In the event that a foreign national who is disqualified from the allowed entry into the
above exemptions disembarks to the Philippines for other reasons, Philippines. Provided
the person shall automatically be excluded and immediately sent that the 14-day
back to the port of origin as stated in the restriction. In the event quarantine requirement
of unavailability of return flight, the person shall be placed under based on existing
quarantine or respective designated area. guidelines by the
Department of Health
d. Filipino Citizens and Permanent Status holders of the Philippines must be strictly observed;
who will be arriving from these flights shall be turned over to the
Quarantine Bureau together with their arrival cards including flight b. Permanent residents of
crew. Foreign nationals who are unable to board the return Hong Kong and Macau
(turnaround) flight shall be included in the quarantine. SARs and Filipinos leaving
abroad for study shall be
e. Filipinos who are travelling to CHINA and its Special allowed to travel to Hong
Administrative Regions (SAR) – MACAU and HONG KONG shall Kong SAR and Macau
be prohibited except if s/he is a member of the WHO or umbrella SAR; and
agency involved with the NCOV (Novel Corona Virus) c. Overseas Filipino Workers
(OFW), whether returning
f. Filipinos who are Permanent residents of Hong Kong-SAR and or newly-hired, shall be
Macau-SAR, as well as Filipinos studying abroad shall be allowed likewise allowed to travel
to travel to the aforementioned Special Administrative Regions. to Hong Kong SAR and
Macau SAR upon
g. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) travelling to Hong Kong-SAR execution of a Declaration
and Macau-SAR shall be allowed departure upon execution of signifying their knowledge
Declaration, signifying their knowledge and understanding of risks and understanding of the
involved in their travel. risks involved.
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14 KOREA 1. Reference to the media release from Ministry of Government, Korea South Korean passport holder who Effective
on 03 February 2020. have visited Hubei Province within immediately, Visa-
14 days will be ALLOWED into free entry is NOT
a. Passengers who reside or have been in the HUBEI PROVINCE Korea and are required to self – ALLOWED for
(People’s Republic of China (PRC)) within the last 14 days isolate for a period of 14days from passengers holding
are NOT ALLOWED to enter South Korea after the 4 February their arrival into the Republic of the USA or
2020, 15:00UTC. Korea Australian visa and
departing from
Effective 17 February 2020 China to enter the
USA or Australia
2. Reference to the media release from Ministry of Government, South and board a flight to
Korea on 06 February 2020, WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT, PRC the Republic of
passport holders are NOT ALLOWED to enter the Republic of Korea for a simple
Korea (TWOV Korea 30 days for Australia and US visa holders) transfer and TWOV
without South Korean visa. 30 days.
a. This suspension is applicable for PRC passport holders. Not
applicable for Special Administrative Regions (SAR) – HONG This does not apply
KONG, MACAU passport holders. to the immediate
family of USA &
3. Reference to a statement released from the Ministry of Justice, South Australian citizens,
Korea, All PRC passport holders are ALLOWED to IMMEDIATE Permanent residents
TRANSFER ONLY without South Korean visa if PRC passport holder and immediate
are as per any of the following: family of permanent
a. If PRC passport issued outside of Hubei Province. residents.
b. If PRC passport NOT included South Korean visa issued by
South Korean Consular to Hubei Province (Such as South
Korean Consular to Wuhan City).
c. PRC passport holder who does NOT reside or have NOT been in
the Hubei Province within the last 14 days.
d. IF PRC passport holder departed from OUTSIDE OF MAINLAND
CHINA.

Example for No.2 and 3

Case 1

PRC passport holder on CAN/KUL/ICN/LAX (Pax departing from Mainland

China)
Pax hold USA B1/B2 visa BUT No South Korean visa
- NOT ALLOWED to land in ICN
- NOT ALLOWED immediate transfer at Incheon Airport.
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Case 2

PRC passport holder on WUH/KUL/ICN/JFK (Pax departing from Hubei

Province)
Pax hold USA B1/B2 visa AND South Korean visa
- NOT ALLOWED to land in ICN
- NOT ALLOWED immediate transfer at Incheon Airport.

Case 3

PRC passport holder on KIX/ICN/KUL/PER (Pax departing from Outside

of PRC)
Pax hold Australian visa AND South Korean visa
- ALLOWED to land in ICN – if passenger have not visited Hubei within
14 days
- ALLOWED immediate transfer at Incheon Airport – if passenger have
not visited Hubei within 14 days.

Case 4
PRC passport holder on DPS/KUL/ICN/PVG (Pax departing from Outside
of PRC)
Pax NOT hold South Korean visa
- NOT ALLOWED to land in ICN
- ALLOWED immediate transfer at Incheon Airport – if passenger have
not visited Hubei within 14 days.

If I-APP does not give “ok to board”, need to call immigration ( +82 32
740 7121 ) .
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15 INDONESIA Effective 05 February 2020 If passenger has never been to Effective 05

MAINLAND CHINA for the past February 2020
1. Republic Indonesia Immigration Department WILL NOT ALLOW 14 days, normal condition and
entry or transit into Indonesia: requirement (minimum passport Republic Indonesia
validity, nationalities that require Immigration
a. All passengers (EXCEPT nationality and residents of Visa) applies during acceptance to Department has
Indonesia) who have visited China within the last 14 days. grant entry. This includes PRC temporarily
who resides other than suspended Visa on
b. Holder of APEC business travel card, holder of Limited Stay MAINLAND CHINA. Arrival (VOA) to all
Permit (ITAS), and or Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP) and or China passport
Multiple Re-entry Permit which is still valid however have travel holder.
history visiting MAINLAND CHINA for the last 14days,
passenger SHALL BE REFUSED for entry. Same also applied
for holders of official visas and or diplomatic visa.

2. The 14days travel history to MAINLAND CHINA is NOT applicable

for holder of Republic of Indonesia passports.
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16 INDIA 1. Government of India WILL NOT ALLOW entry of any NIL UPDATE Government of India
passengers from China, including PRC or other foreign has temporarily
nationals who may be holding valid ETA/e-visa onboard their suspended e-visa
aircraft for any destination in India. facility and Visa on
Arrival (VoA) to all
2. Any foreign national who has travelled to China on or after PRC passport
15th of JAN WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to enter India with any holder and other
category of VISA. nationalities residing
or visited China on
3. Chinese national coming from China WILL NOT BE ALLOWED or after Jan 15,
to enter India with any category of VISA 2020.

4. Foreigners who have been to China on or after 15th January Effective 06

2020 are NOT ALLOWED to enter India from any air, land or February 2020
seaport, including Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan, Indo-Bangladesh or
Indo-Myanmar land borders. 1. Existing visa
(Including e-Visa
already issued)
for Chinese
National are no
longer valid and
suspended.

2. Existing Visas
(Including e-Visa
already issued)
are no longer
valid for any
foreign national
travelling from
China
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Effective 27
February 2020
1. Government of
India has
temporarily
suspended
e-visa facility and
Visa on Arrival
(VoA) to all nationals
of Japan and South
Korea. All airlines
are hereby directed
to ONLY accept
those passengers
from these countries
who have regular
visas on their
passports.

2. Issuance of new
E-Visa will be
suspended for
nationals of Italy,
Iran, Japan & South
Korea

17 VIETNAM Effective 27 February 2020 NIL UPDATE NIL UPDATE

Vietnam Immigration Department WILL NOT ALLOW entry or transit into

Vietnam to all passengers (EXCEPT nationality and residents of
Vietnam) who have visited China, DAEGU Metropolitan City or
CHEONGDO County in North GYEONSANG Province in Republic of
Korea within the last 14 days.
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18 BANGLADESH Bangladesh Immigration Department WILL NOT ALLOW entry or transit Bangladesh Immigration Reference to
into Bangladesh to all passport holders of CHINA and its Special Department ALLOWS entry of Bangladesh
Administrative Regions (SAR) - MACAU and HONG KONG and TAIWAN PRC holding approved visa with Immigration
using visa on arrival (VOA) health certificates issued by Department, Visa on
Bangladesh Embassy in China. Arrival for citizen
Bangladesh Immigration Department WILL NOT ALLOW citizens of CHINA and its
Bangladesh to travel out of Bangladesh to China until further notice. Special
Administrative
Regions (SAR) -
MACAU and HONG
KONG and TAIWAN
are Temporary
Suspended with
immediate effect.

19 MAURITIUS Reference to NOTAM dated 02 February 2020. Mauritian nationals, residents, NIL UPDATE
their spouse and children coming
Republic of Mauritius WILL NOT ALLOW entry or transit into Mauritius from China or having travelled
to all passengers having travelled to/from China, including MAINLAND through China within the last 14
CHINA, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan within the last 14 days. days WILL BE ALLOWED entry in
the Republic of Mauritius and will
The restriction shall be effective with immediate effect and valid until be placed in quarantine
further notice.

20 BAHRAIN Reference to a press release dated 21 February 2020 Bahrani citizens, GCC citizens and NIL UPDATE
Bahrani residents who have
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with the Ministry of Health visited Iran, Thailand, Singapore,
and Ministry Interior has activated several procedures related to arrivals Malaysia or South Korea within 14
to the Kingdom of Bahrain in light of the outbreak of COVID-19. days of arriving in Bahrain will be
subject to quarantine and
The following SHALL apply with immediate effect: enhanced testing procedures,
recommended by the World
1. All foreign visitors who have visited Iran, Thailand, Singapore, Health Organization (WHO)
Malaysia, and South Korea within 14 days of their date of arrival
into Bahrain are NOT ALLOWED entry into Bahrain.
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21 SOLOMON Government of Solomon Islands WILL NOT ALLOW visitors who have NIL UPDATE NIL UPDATE
ISLANDS transited through or have been in China in the past 14 days are not
allowed to enter Solomon Islands.

Visitors who have transited through Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New
Guinea or Vanuatu are ONLY ALLOWED to enter Solomon Islands if
they have evidence that during the last 14 days they have been in or
transited through Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Finland,
France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Nepal,
Philippines, Russian Fed., Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand,
USA, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom or Vietnam.

The restriction shall be effective with immediate effect and valid until
further notice.

22 KINGDOM OF Reference to a press release dated 24 February 2020 Following a directive from the Following a directive
SAUDI The Government of KSA WILL NOT ALLOW entry or transit into KSA to Ministry of the Interior, General from the Ministry of
ARABIA (KSA) all passengers having travelled to/from Iran within the last 14 days. Directorate of Passports, with the Interior, General
Following a directive from the Ministry of the Interior, General immediate effect today, 27 Directorate of
Directorate of Passports, with immediate effect today, 27 February February 2020: Passports, with
2020: immediate effect
1. Suspending entry to the Kingdom for the purpose of Umrah and today, 27 February
Visiting the Prophet’s Mosque temporarily. 1. Saudi nationals, Iqama holder & 2020:
Visit visa WILL BE ALLOWED to Issuance of any
2. Suspending entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for only enter KSA. visas to non-Saudis
Passengers those coming from countries in which the spread of COVID- from Afghanistan,
19 is a danger China (People’s Rep.) Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong (SAR 2. Any passenger who has a valid Azerbaijan, China
China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.), Macao (SAR China), Japan, Thailand, residence permit in the Kingdom (People's Rep.),
Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Philippines, Singapore, of Saudi Arabia even if does not Chinese Taipei,
India, Lebanon, Syria, Yamen, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, spend 14 days outside of infected Hong Kong (SAR
Somalia and Vietnam) countries can enter the Kingdom China), India,
of Saudi Arabia and is subjected Indonesia, Iran, Iraq,
-This apply for Tourism visa only. to examination at ports. Italy, Japan,
3. Nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Saudi Kazakhstan, Korea
Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman are (Rep.) Lebanon,
no longer allowed to enter Saudi Arabia with a national ID card. They Macao (SAR China),
must travel with their passport except for passengers entered the country Malaysia, Pakistan,
with their national ID and they are wishing to return to their home Philippines,
country. Singapore, Somalia,
Syria, Thailand,
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4. Passengers who have been in China (People’s Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, Viet
Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) and Macao (SAR Nam and Yemen for
China), in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Saudi Arabia. Umrah and Tourist
is SUSPENDED
5. Any transit passenger who had been in one of 25 countries until further notice.
mentioned, in the last 14 days is not going to be allowed to enter the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

6. Any transfer passenger who had been in one of 25 countries

mentioned, in the last 14 days is not going to be allowed to enter the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

7. Any passenger who has a valid residence permit in the Kingdom of

Saudi Arabia even if does not spend 14 days outside of infected
countries can enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is subjected to
examination at ports.

8. All carriers are responsible of returning their umrah passengers at the

specified time of departure.

23 KINGDOM OF Travel advisory of Management of ship passengers from MS NIL UPDATE NIL UPDATE
THAILAND Westerdam.

Government of Thailand WILL NOT ALLOW passengers and crew from

M.S. Westerdam Cruise Ship into Thailand.