COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

In light of recent developments of the Covid-19, and its impact on people’s lives, IBC Aviation wishes to address concerns surrounding the situation. 

We continue to monitor closely our national and international flights and collaborate solely with companies audited by our team in our network. At this time, our representatives ensure that cleaning and disinfection procedures are executed thoroughly and that all measures are respected to protect our passengers. 

Facing the growing worry of travelers, we feel it is important to point out that business aviation allows passengers to avoid crowded situations prone to the spreading of the virus. 

• Business Aviation passengers use a dedicated access within airports. 
• Formalities and security procedures are quick and easy. 
• Passengers can arrive 15 minutes before a flight and board immediately or wait in a private lounge. 
• Passengers may organize one-day trips and avoid booking a hotel night. 
• Our team are qualified to organize medical evacuation flights. 

 

TRAVEL ADVISORY - UPDATE 18.02.2021

Certain countries have restricted access to their territories. We monitor closely the situation to relay daily updates via this article and via our twitter account. 

AUSTRIA

Passengers allowed to enter Austria:

• Passengers arriving in Austria must self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival.
• Passengers arriving from the following countries can enter in Austria without quarantine: Australia, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Japan, New-Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Korea and the Vatican. 
• The quarantine can be shorteed if the SARS-COV2 test made on day 5 is negative. 
• Additional information here.

BELGIUM

Passengers allowed to enter Belgium:

• Until March 1st, 2021, all non-essential travels considered to or from Belgium are forbidden. 
• Additional information here.

BULGARIA

Passengers allowed to enter Bulgaria:

• Nationals from European Union countries and Schengen area countries must show a negative SARS-COV2 test made at least 72 hours before arrival to enter in Bulgaria.

CROATIA

Passengers allowed to enter Croatia:

• Passengers arriving from a country on the green list of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control can enter to Croatia without restriction. 
• Passengers arriving from a country on the red list of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control can enter to Croatia with a negative SARS-COV2 test made at least 48 hours prior to arrival. 

CZECH REPUBLIC

Passengers allowed to enter Czech Republic:

• Travelers from European Union and European Economic Area countries depending on their epidemiological situation.

DENMARK

Passengers allowed to enter Denmark:

• All passengers arriving by plane must show a negative SARS-COV2 test made at least 24 hours before arrival. Upon landing, all passengers must undergo a new SARS-COV2 test.
• All passengers traveling to Denmark must quarantine for 10 days upon arrival.
• Additional information here. 

ESTONIA

Passengers allowed to enter Estonia:

• Travelers from European Union and European Economic Area countries depending on their epidemiological situation.

FINLAND

Passengers allowed to enter Finland:

• Travelers from European Union and European Economic Area countries depending on their category.

GERMANY

Passengers allowed to enter Germany:

• Travelers from European Union and European Economic Area countries depending on their epidemiological situation.

FRANCE

Passengers allowed to enter France:

• Citizens from European Union countries and the following countries: Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, the Vatican, and Switzerland.
• Citizens from the countries on the following list are subject needs compelling reasons for travel and must show a negative PCR SARS-COV2 test: Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.
• Additional information here. 

GREECE

Passengers allowed to enter Greece:

• All passengers arriving in Greece must show a negative SARS-COV2 test made at least 72 hours.

HUNGARY

Passengers allowed to enter Hungary:

• Citizens from the EU and Schengen area are not allowed to enter Hungary except the folowing cases: military travel, business travel, health travel, diplomatic travel or student exchange.

ICELAND

Passengers allowed to enter Iceland:

• Travelers arriving in Iceland must self-isolate during 14 days upon arrival. A PCR SARS-COV2 test can be done on day 5 or 6 of quarantine; and if the test is negative, the quarantine can be reduced.

IRELAND

Passengers allowed to enter Ireland:

• All passengers arriving in Ireland must show a negative SARS-COV2 test made at least 72 hours prior to arrival.
• All passengers must self-isolate during 14 days upon arrival. 
• Additional information here. 

ITALY

Passengers allowed to enter Italy:

• A negative PCR SARS-COV2 test made 48 hours before arrival is requested for all passengers arriving from this list of countries listed here. 

LATVIA

Passengers allowed to enter Latvia:

• Citizens from the EU and Schengen area are not allowed to enter Latvia without except the following cases: military travel, transit, business travel, health travel, student exchange.

LITHUANIA

Passengers allowed to enter Lithuania:  

• Travelers from European Union and European Economic Area countries depending on their epidemiological situation. 

LUXEMBOURG

Passengers allowed to enter Luxembourg:

• A negative PCR SARS-COV2 test is mandatory for all passengers coming from European Union countries or one of the Schengen area-associated countries. 

NETHERLANDS

Passengers allowed to enter The Netherlands:

• Mandatory self-isolation is required for travelers arriving from countries listed here. 
• A negative PCR SARS-COV2 test made 72 hours before arrival will is requested for all passengers arriving in The Netherlands.
• A 10-day quarantine is mandatory for all passenger upon arrival. This quarantine can then be reduced at the fifth day with a new negative SARS-COV2 test. 
• Additional information here. 

NORWAY

Passengers allowed to enter Norway:

• Entry to Norway is forbidden except for passenger coming from countries on this list. 

POLAND

Passengers allowed to enter Poland:

• A negative PCR SARS-COV2 test made 48 hours before arrival is requested for all passengers arriving in Poland.

PORTUGAL

Passengers allowed to enter Portugal:

• Travelers coming from European Union Countries and Schengen area countries. 

ROMANIA

Passengers allowed to enter Romania:

• Passengers arriving from European Union countries and Schengen Area countries without restriction except countries in this list. 

SLOVAKIA

Passengers allowed to enter Slovakia:

• Travelers from European Union and European Economic Area countries depending on their epidemiological situation. 

SLOVENIA

Passengers allowed to enter Slovenia:

• Travelers from European Union and European Economic Area countries depending on their epidemiological situation.

SPAIN

Passengers llowed to enter Spain:

• Citizens from the EU are allowed to enter in Spain.  Passengers from the following countries must show a negative PCR test result done 72 hours prior to arrival: Austria, Germany, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark (except Greenland and Faroe Islands), Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,  The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
• Citizens from the following countries depending on their epidemiological situation: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belorussia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Cap-Verde, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, UAE, Russia, Georgia, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, North Macedonia, Morocco, Moldavia, Monaco, Montenegro, Palestine, Panama, Porto Rico, United-Kingdom, San Marino, San Martin, Serbia, Switzerland and Ukraine.

SWEDEN

Passengers allowed to enter Sweden:

• Citizens from European Union countries (except Denmark) and Schengen Area countries (except Norway) older than 18 years old must show a negative SARS-COV2 test made at least 48 hours before arrival. 
• Passengers from Denmark and Norway are not allowed to enter in Sweden. 

SWITZERLAND

Passengers allowed to enter Switzerland:

• Mandatory quarantine for all passengers arriving from these countries or regions: Gemany (Land Brandenburg, Land Sachsen-Anhalt, Land Thüringen), Austria (Land Salzburg), France (région, Centre-Val de Loire, région Hauts de France, région Île de France, région Normandie, région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, région Occitanie, région Pays de la Loire, région Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur), Italy (Regione Emialia Romagna, Regione Friuli Venezia Giula, Regione Marche, Regione Puglia, Regione Umbria), South Africa, Albania, Andorra, Barheïn, Brazil, Colombia, UAE, Spain, Estonia, USA, Ireland, Israël, Latvia, Liban, Lithuania, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Panama, Portugal, The Netherlands, UK, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Czechia, Saint Lucia, Saint Marteen, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 
• A negative SARS-COV2 test is mandatory for all passengers arriving in Switzerland except for cross-border commuters.

United Kingdom

Passengers allowed to enter United Kingdom:

• Passengers who traveled in the last 10 days to these countries are not allowed to enter the UK: Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Ecuador, Eswatini, French Guiana, Guyana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, United Arabs Emirates.
• All passengers must be self-isolated for 10 days upon arrival on the country. 
• Additional information here.

 

Sources and country by country information:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm

Our team remains at your disposal to answer your questions regarding future travels and can be reached by phone at +33 1 41 69 88 88 via email at or WhatsApp on our website.

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