Travel Advisory

New Government Circular (23/07/21)

According to the decisions by the Government, to maintain the current pandemic situation of our country, there is a strict lockdown from 23^rd July, 2021 to 5^th August,2021. All Domestic flights are currently suspended. However, passengers who have connecting International flights can avail Domestic flights.

 

New Air Transportation Circular (13/07/21)

All Domestic flights will resume from 15^th July, 2021 to 23^rd July, 2021  according to the Government Circular provided by the Ministry of Bangladesh.

 

Government Circular from the Ministry (08/07/21)

According to the circular provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stated that from 16/07/21 due to the current situation of Covid-19, International passengers will not be provided with VOA (visa on arrival) until further notice.

 

New Air Transportation Circular (CAAB) 06/07/21

INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER FLIGHT OPERATION TO/FROM BANGLADESH.

1. Following the government guidance and instruction, with immediate effect until further notice, schedule passenger flights to/from Dhaka shall continue as per their approved time slots under Summer-2021 Mentionable that Air Bubble flights will remain suspended until further notice.
2. Transportation of passengers (please see the attachment for the Group of countries):

• For the Countries under Group-A; (Botswana, India, Mongolia, Namibia, Nepal, Panama, South Africa, Tunisia)

No entry into Bangladesh (for the residents as point of origin) from this group of countries. Bangladeshi expatriate/ citizens visited (not residing) in the countries of this Group in previous 15 days of travel to Bangladesh, are allowed to travel to Bangladesh provided that they have the special approval/ authorization from the Ministry of Foreigji Affairs Bangladesh. Bangladeshi Seafarers/Engineers of ships, has signed-off from the ships from the countries of this Group-A within previous 15 days of travel to Bangladesh, can return provided they possess proper & valid documentary evidences about their profession and signing-off. On arrival in Bangladesh, in both the cases above, they have to complete a mandatory 14 (fourteen) days institutional quarantine at government nominated hotels on passenger’s own expenses. Proof of Hotel Booking shall be produced during check-in and the Airlines representative shall verify it before issuing the Boarding pass.

• For the Countries under Group-B: (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Georgia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Oman, UAE, UK, Uruguay)

Passengers from this Group (as point of origin) are permitted to travel to/from Bangladesh. Incoming passengers already have completed dose (Double/Single dose as appropriate) of COVID-19 vaccination will have to complete 14 (fourteen) days strict home quarantine. However, if any COVID-19 symptoms are detected/observed on arrival, he/she shall be sent to Government Authorized Hospital for further checkup or depending on the nature/intensity of the symptoms he/she will be sent to isolation at government nominated facilities or Hotel at passenger’s own expenses.

Incoming passengers, who have not completed their COYID-19 vaccination doses, shall have to complete a mandatory 14 (fourteen) days institutional quarantine at government nominated hotels on passenger’s own expenses. Proof of Hotel Booking shall be produced during check-in and the Airlines representative shall verify it before issuing the Boarding pass.

Passengers originating from this group of countries can have transit via the countries of Group A, provided that they are kept confined within the transit airport under the close supervision of the airlines.

• For the Countries under Group-C fall other Countries except Group- A & B):

Incoming/outgoing passengers are allowed to/from these countries. Incoming Passengers will have to complete 14 (fourteen) days strict home quarantine. However, if any COVID-19 symptoms are detected/observed on arrival, he/she shall be sent to Government Authorized Hospital for further checkup or depending on the nature/intensity of the symptoms, will be sent to isolation at government nominated facilities or Hotel at passenger’s own expenses.

Passengers originating from this group of countries can have transit via the countries of Group A and/or B, provided that they are kept confined within the transit airport under the close supervision of the airlines.

 

3. There is no restriction on the outgoing passengers to the countries of any However, passengers shall also follow the latest restrictions or requirements imposed by the transit/destination country(s). Airlines concerned shall keep all the passengers well informed about the requirements and formalities of origin / transit / destination countries well before of their travel.

 

Maldives Travel Restriction update for South Asian Countries

As per Ministry of Tourism Republic of Maldives announcement by Health Protection Agency (HPA), it has been decided to implement below eases in restriction.

1. Tourists travelling from South Asia will be issued on-arrival tourist visa from 15^th July,2021 subject to review Covid-19 condition of the respective South Asian Country at that time.
2. From 7^th July,2021, work permit holders travelling from South Asian Countries can enter Maldives by given condition below.

• Should have a negative test result for nucleic acid test (PCR Test) for Covid-19 before entering Maldives, including those who took vaccine. PCR Test must be taken at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
• To undergo mandatory travel quarantine of 14 days as per the guidelines set forth by HPA at a designated facility.
• Must take a PCR Test for Covid-19 within 48-72 hours of arrival to Maldives.
• Undertake a PCR Test for Covid-19 upon completion of 14 days of travel quarantine and will be released on recovering a negative result.

Please note that further details regarding the designated quarantine facility and quarantine guidelines pursuant to 2(a) of this circular will be communicated with all tourist facilities as soon as these details are obtained from HPA.

Please be informed that “Quarantine Exemption” will now be eligible for locals who were tested positive and recovered within 60 days of travel to the destinations.

Air Transportation Circular (CAAB)

All Domestic flight operations by all air operators will remain suspended from 1^st July 2021 until 7^th July 2021 according to the guidance and instruction given by the government. However International flights remains open as per Govt. declaration.

 

UAE extends ban on travellers from Bangladesh and 13 other countries til July,21

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended a ban on inbound flights for 14 countries including Bangladesh till July 21, 2021 reported by Gulf News referring to a notice issued by the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

GCAA notified to Airmen (NOMAT) on Sunday with the list of the countries which includes Pakistan, India, Liberia, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Uganda, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Nigeria and South Africa due Coronavirus pandemic.

However, mentioned that cargo flights as well as business and charter flights are exempted from the suspension.

Earlier on June 19, Dubai mentioned that entry ban on those who in the past 14 days had visited India, Nigeria and South Africa would ease from June 23.

Dubai, a business and tourism hub, is the most populous of the UAE's seven emirates. Throughout the pandemic, the UAE's seven emirates have set their own Covid-19 policies.

According to Reuters, on Sunday a GCAA representative said that those who are travelling from India were still banned from entering the UAE but deferred further comment to the Dubai government. Dubai's media office did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

Dubai reopened its borders for foreign travellers in July, while Abu Dhabi requires arrivals from most countries to quarantine.

 

 

Travel Advisory for Muscat, Oman

Arriving Passengers to Muscat:

• All types of visa holders are not allowed to enter Oman, except Omani Citizen, Diplomats & Healthcare workers including their family members with effect form 12 PM, 24 April, 2021 till further notice as per CAAO circular 11/2021-Covid & ROP.
• Mandatory RT-PCR test for COVID-19: Passengers should carry 6 copies of RT-PCR Negative certificate from any Govt. Approved Laboratory with validity of 72 hours from the sample collection to Arrival time. (Children aged below 10 years are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test).
• Mandatory Quarantine/Isolation at own cost Effective from 29^th March 2021-02 PM & onward:
• All passengers arriving Oman shall undergo mandatory institutional health isolation at their own expense & must have hotels or institutional isolation booking via the Sahala platform followed from 02pm on Monday, 29^th Mar21.
• Only bookings made after the 29^th MAR’21 at 2:00PM will need to go through the Sahala
• **Omani citizens, Diplomats & Healthcare workers including their family members are exempted from the mandatory institutional quarantine, but should undergo a home-based isolation, together with other procedures applicable to all arrivals in the Sultanate.
• International Health Insurance: Non-Omani citizens or Residence Visa holders travelling to Oman are required to have an ‘International Health Insurance’ covering the cost of treatment for Covid- 19 for period of one month at least.
• On Arrival COVID-19 PCR test: All the passengers coming to Oman subject to COVID-19 PCR test on Arrival and must register themselves before boarding and pay OMR 25 (Twenty Five) through online using bank card on covid19.emushrif: for the COVID-19 PCR Provided that, this amount may be paid upon arrival. (Airlines must not check in any passengers who did not complete this procedures accordingly)
  • Children aged 10 years & below, Diplomats working at foreigner embassies accredited to Oman and diplomats visiting Oman are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test & from the tracking wristband. However, Diplomats working at foreigner embassies are subject to seven-day quarantine.
  • While traveling each passenger must carry an Android (Smartphone) Mobile Phone to Download Tarassud+ App 
  • Before departure (Ex-BD) all passengers must download the Tarassud+ Apps in his/her own smart phone Passengers must have a Smartphone and Omani Mobile active SIM upon arrival

 

New regulation for travelling passengers from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka:

Only the following categories of passengers will be allowed entry to Dubai: members of diplomatic missions, holders of UAE golden visa, UAE nationals, passengers exempted and/or granted permission to enter the UAE by the appropriate authorities as well as passengers travelling on a business flight who have a valid COVID 19 PCR test certificate.

Passengers exempted from the travel restriction must comply with the following:

Passengers must have a valid COVID?19 test certificate issued within 48 hours of the time of sample collection and scheduled flight departure.
Only COVID?19 PCR test reports from certified labs that issue a QR code linked to the original report will be accepted.
Passengers must undergo COVID?19 PCR testing on arrival in Dubai, followed by two other PCR tests on the 4th day and 8th day of their quarantine period.
Passengers must sign an indemnity document for a 10?day home or hotel quarantine, starting from the day of arrival.
Passengers must download the DXB COVID?19 app upon arrival at Dubai airports and provide all the required information.
All passengers who have travelled from or transited through India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the last 14 days will not be accepted for travel to or transfer through Dubai from any other point except for returning UAE nationals.

 

Resuming flights to Cox's Bazar 

NOVOAIR and US-Bangla airlines will be resuming their flight operations on Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar-Dhaka route from 1^st June,2021 after nearly two months of suspension.

Please find the flights schedule below:

NOVOAIR flight schedule :
Dhaka - Cox's Bazar
9:30 pm -10:35 am
3:00 pm - 04:05 pm
Cox's Bazar - Dhaka
11:05 am - 12:10 pm
4:35 pm - 05:40 pm

US-Bangla Airlines flight schedule :
Dhaka - Cox’s Bazar
9:30 am - 10:35 am
3:30 pm - 04:35 pm
Cox’s Bazar - Dhaka
11:05 am - 12:05 pm
5:05 pm - 06:05 pm

 

New regulations for immune passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia

Immune passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia must fill out “The registration immunization information form” before travelling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from the following approved website: https://muqeem.sa/#/vaccine-registration/home

This will allow them to register and input their immunization data in details which will enable them to use the dedicated application: TAWAKKALNA APP which is required for travelling to Saudi Arabia and in addition travellers must be informed at the boarding counters that this is not applicable to Saudi citizens and exempted groups.

Travellers should note that failure to follow the circular issued by General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is an act of violation of government’s order. Legal action will be applied on the violator and he/she will be held responsible for the act.

Passengers with two doses of vaccine taken before 14 days will be treated as immune.

 

Current travel regulation of Singapore 

Passengers arriving from Bangladesh are required to take an additional COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test (ART) upon arrival at Changi Airport. This is a newly added mandatory test for all Bangladeshi passengers according to Civil Aviation Authority, Singapore.

All the passengers must register and pay their respective fees for both the COVID-19 PCR Test and Antigen Rapid Test (ART) Test before arrival through online.

 

 

New travel regulation for Bangladeshi passengers travelling to Bahrain 

Kingdom of Bahrain has carried out new guideline for acceptance traveller to Bahrain travelling from Bangladesh. The visa on arrival (VOA) is currently suspended temporarily. Only Bahrain residents and citizens (with valid resident permits) can have the access to enter the country.

Travellers with Family joining Visa, Work Visa, Visit Visa, and Pre-approved e-Visa are not permitted to enter the country.

Please be informed that the Kingdom of Bahrain has implemented new regulation for acceptance passenger to Bahrain travelling from Bangladesh. Please find the details below:

• All passengers must have a negative PCR test certificate conducted 48 hours prior to departure with QR code as without the QR code test reports won’t be accepted. Children below 6 years are exempted from the mandatory PCR test.
• Passengers need to download the Be Aware Bahrain application and where conceivable, pay for the PCR test prior to boarding to BAH to keep away from any postponements on arrival.
• Travellers are restricted to enter Bahrain if they have travelled to Bangladesh at any point within 14 days of their intended arrival.
• Accepted passenger must provide a proof of 10-day quarantine and show documents by the traveller’s name or immediate family member's name at a residence. Provide evidence showing electricity bill or lease/rental agreement or municipality bill of the property.
• Vaccinated passengers must carry a valid vaccine certificate with QR code and take the PCR test on arrival with an additional test on the fifth or tenth day.

 

 

Bangladesh extends border lockdown with India until 31^st May,2021

This Saturday Bangladesh has expanded the suspension of traveller movement through land borders with our neighboring country India for eight additional days until May 31 due to the rapid spread of the infectious disease in the South Asian country.

The new variant figured in India, has a double mutation, reported to be fuelling India's second wave of coronavirus cases that has made it the world's second worst COVID-hit country, surpassing Brazil, after the US.

The border closure came as the COVID-19 situation kept suspended flight operations between the two countries and has suspended land joins from April 26^th with India to contain the escalation and spread of the Indian variant of COVID-19, as per an authority statement.

Products and goods transports have been permitted with reinforced wellbeing measures, as indicated by an authority warning of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in the Indian province of Tripura.

"Bangladesh residents currently stuck in India [and] who need to get back to the nation should present a COVID-19 negative authentication with QR code to acquire a no-complaint endorsement from Bangladesh missions in New Delhi, Kolkata, and Agartala," according to the notice. The returnees will be permitted to go to their homes solely after a 14-day isolation and subsequent to testing negative for the COVID, as per the public authority guidelines.

 

 

Saudi Arabia introduces new travel requirements for unvaccinated travellers

The civil aviation authority of Saudi Arabia stated that from 20th May 2021, anyone over the age of eight years old who is not vaccinated must quarantine on arrival in Saudi Arabia for seven days at their own expense. Passengers will require a valid health insurance policy to cover medical charges due to COVID-19 and a negative PCR test taken no later than 72 hours before boarding their flight to Saudi Arabia.

Immune passengers, Saudi citizens, citizen’s spouses, citizen’s children and non-immune domestic workers accompanying them, diplomats and their residing families, official delegates, cabin crew, individuals involved in health supply chains are exempted from institutional quarantine.
These individuals will be allowed to complete a 7 day home quarantine and will undergo a COVID-19 test on the sixth day of their home quarantine.

Book your quarantine package before travelling to Saudi Arabia by emailing us at vacation@sharetrip.net  

The new procedure will take effect from 20th May 2021.
Anyone found in violation of these rules will be deported and banned from entry in Saudi Arabia.

Check out our blog covering the latest news and travel advisory for Saudi Arabia here.

 

UAE adds Bangladesh and 3 other countries to travel ban list

The United Arab Emirates will bar entry to all non-UAE resident travellers from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka from Wednesday night, 12th May 2021.

The ban excludes cargo and transit flights.

UAE citizens, long-term residency holders and diplomats are exempted from the ban but will have to be subject to precautionary measures that include a 10-day quarantine and PCR testing at the airport and on the fourth and eighth days of entering the country. PCR testing period before travel has been reduced from 72 to 48 hours

Passengers from these four countries will only be allowed into UAE if they are transiting through other countries with at least 14 days proof of stay.

All 4 countries have seen a surge in COVID-19 cases recently with Bangladesh officials confirming the first case of an Indian variant of the virus last Saturday. 

Maldives imposes travel ban on Bangladesh and 6 other countries

Maldives tightens restriction on travellers from South Asia following a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. The restrictions will be taking effect on Sunday, 9th May 2021.

In addition to tourists from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh being banned from travelling to residential islands in Maldives, work permit holders from these South Asian countries are also banned from entering the country.

The Restrictions were announced by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) of Maldives due to a surge in cases both in the capital and in residential islands outside the capital prompting a stricter response. Quarantine for inbound travellers has been increased from 10 to 14 days. 

Maldives has 34,724 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 590 new cases on Saturday, 8th May 2021. 25,992 people have since recovered, while 83 have died from complications. Follow our blog for updated news about travel restrictions. 

Malaysia bans Bangladeshi travellers

The decision came due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in several states in Malaysia and new Movement Control Orders(MCO)
Long-term social visit passes, business travellers and all other travellers will be barred from entering Malaysia except Malaysian Citizens and Government Passport Holders.

Foreigners from India and 11 other countries will not be allowed to enter Bangladesh

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh has decided to resume scheduled international flights between Dhaka and few selected countries from 1st May 2021

No incoming or outgoing passengers are allowed in and out of 13 countries. Only Bangladeshi citizens and expatriates who were visiting – not residing – in these 13 countries in the previous 15 days are allowed to travel to Dhaka with the condition that they have special approval/authorization from the competent authority of Bangladesh.

The 13 countries in this group are Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Georgia, India, Iran, Mongolia, Oman, South Africa,Tunisia and Nepal.

Passengers from 26 countries will be allowed to travel to Bangladesh and will have to complete a mandatory 14-day institutional quarantine at government nominated hotels at passengers’ own expense. 
Passengers from Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar will only be required to complete a 3-day institutional quarantine at a government nominated facility or hotel and can continue 11-day home quarantine if they test negative for a COVID-19 test.

There are no restrictions on outgoing passengers to these countries.

The 26 countries are Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Chile, Croatia, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Kuwait, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Paraguay, Peru, Qatar, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Uruguay.

Incoming and outgoing passengers from all other countries are allowed to travel to Dhaka and will have to complete a 14-day strict home quarantine upon arrival. However, if Covid-19 symptoms are detected they will be sent to a government-authorised hospital for a further checkup, depending on the intensity of the symptoms or into isolation at a government-nominated facility or hotel at the passengers’ expense.

Outgoing passengers will also have to follow the latest restrictions imposed by their countries of destination and transit.

All incoming/outgoing passengers, except children below 10 years old, shall mandatorily possess PCR based COVID-19 negative certificate. The PCR test shall be done within 72 hours of the flight departure time.

SriLankan Airlines suspend flights till 5^th May 

Following the international flight suspension in Bangladesh from the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh SriLankan Airlines has suspended Dhaka to Colombo flights till 5th May 2021.

Flight resumption will be dependant on guidance from the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh.

Flights under special consideration will continue as regular flights remain suspended

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh has decided to extend the suspension of International flights for another week following the Government's instruction to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
However, special flights by airlines from Bangladesh, Bahrain, China, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Singapore, Qatar, and the UAE will continue to do so in following the safety measures and guidelines from Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines, US Bangla Airlines, and Novoair will also continue their flight operations following the same guidelines.

Passengers will be allowed to board only if they possess PCR-based Covid-19 negative certificates done within 72 hours of the flight departure time, Proof of vaccination(when applicable) and whether seats are available at the government quarantine facilities or the passengers must have proof of hotel reservation for institutional quarantine.

Incoming passengers with 2 doses of the vaccination will be exempted from the 3-day institutional quarantine. After showing proper proof of vaccination, they will be allowed to complete 14-day home quarantine under the supervision of the local administration.

Unvaccinated passengers and those who have received their first dose of vaccination will have to complete a mandatory three days' institutional quarantine at government facilities or designated hotels at their own expense. Samples will be collected for a PCR based COVID-19 test at the end of their institutional quarantine.
Negative test results will be released to complete a total of 11 days’ home quarantine which will be supervised by the local administration.
Positive test results will have to go into isolation at the government nominated facilities at their own expense

Passengers will be allowed to board only if they possess PCR-based Covid-19 negative certificates done within 72 hours of the flight departure time, Proof of vaccination(when applicable) and whether seats are available at the government quarantine facilities or the passengers must have proof of hotel reservation for institutional quarantine.

Bangladesh closes land borders with India

India is going through a dangerous second wave of COVID-19. So, to limit transmission from the neighbouring country Bangladesh has decided to close off the land borders, that was open on a limited scale till now.

The land borders will remain closed from 26th April till 9th May 2021.  
The air travel between the two countries was suspended from April 14 following a steep rise in COVID-19 infections in India.

Bangladeshi Nationals who need to return to Bangladesh because of visa expiry will need to acquire a No Objection Certificate from Bangladesh Missions in New Delhi, Kolkata, and Agartala. They must possess a COVID-19 negative certificate with the sample taken within 72 hours of entry through only Benapole, Akhaura and Burimari.

People entering Bangladesh during this period will officially be quarantined for two weeks. 

3-Day Institutional Quarantine for inbound passengers

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh has decided to shorted the earlier 14-day mandatory institutional quarantine down to 3 days. This rule will be valid till midnight on April 28 2021.

Incoming passengers with 2 doses of the vaccination will be exempted from the 3-day institutional quarantine. After showing proper proof of vaccination, they will be allowed to complete 14-day home quarantine under the supervision of the local administration.

Unvaccinated passengers and those who have received their first dose of vaccination will have to complete a mandatory three days' institutional quarantine at government facilities or designated hotels at their own expense. Samples will be collected for a PCR based COVID-19 test at the end of their institutional quarantine.
Negative test results will be released to complete a total of 11 days’ home quarantine which will be supervised by the local administration.
Positive test results will have to go into isolation at the government nominated facilities at their own expense

Passengers will be allowed to board only if they possess PCR-based Covid-19 negative certificates done within 72 hours of the flight departure time, Proof of vaccination(when applicable) and whether seats are available at the government quarantine facilities or the passengers must have proof of hotel reservation for institutional quarantine.

Oman suspends flights from Bangladesh

The Sultanate of Oman decided to restrict flights from Bangladesh starting from 6 pm, 24th April 2021. The decision was announced by the Supreme Committee to stop the spread of Covid-19 in the Sultanate of Oman.

Omani citizens, diplomats, health workers, and their families have been kept out of the flight restrictions. Groups excluded from the travel ban however would need to follow the necessary Covid-19 procedures on arrival into the country.

Emirates now can carry onward passengers to all destinations

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh in its latest circular has allowed Emirates airlines to carry onward passengers to all of their destinations. Passengers will be able to bring their family members along with them. However, expatriate workers will get priority to travel over family members. Passengers are urged to maintain social distancing protocols while travel to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

Read our blog to know more about maintaining safety while travelling during a pandemic

International flights suspension extended

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh released a circular on 19th April 2021 to extend the restriction on international passenger flights till 28th April 2021. The circular also stated all other condition of the circular will remain unchanged as per the previous circular from 11th April 2021.
Domestic flight suspension will also continue.

However, the ongoing special flights to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and UAE, will continue for the benefit of the expatriate workers who are stranded in the country to return to their workplaces as well as charter or cargo flights.

 

International flights suspended a week from 14th April 

As the spread of novel coronavirus has sparked alarm across the country, the government is set to enforce a fresh nationwide lockdown from 14 April 

Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has suspended all international passenger flights to and from Bangladesh from 14th April till 20th April 2021 following the government's guidance and instruction.

No restriction is imposed on the movement of chartered flights, cargo flights, medevac, humanitarian, relief, cargo, technical landing (for refuelling only)

All passengers coming or leaving Bangladesh by the flight mentioned above shall mandatorily possess PCR based Covid-19 negative certificate irrespective of Covid-19 vaccination and unless otherwise relaxed by the competent authority The PCR test shall be done within 72 hours of the flight departure time. Passengers coming by the flights cleared under special consideration shall strictly have to complete a 14-day institutional quarantine at government nominated facilities or at hotels at their own expense.

As the transmission increased in the second phase, CAAB suspended air travel between European countries except the United Kingdom from 3rd April.

Apart from European countries, flights to Bangladesh from Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Chile, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Peru, Qatar, South Africa, Turkey and Uruguay are also closed.

When the coronavirus outbreak started in the country in March last year, all types of flights were suspended from Dhaka.

Later, when the situation came under control, domestic flights were resumed from July. International flights were resumed gradually soon after.

Domestic Flights suspension

The flight operations on domestic routes remain suspended since the enforcement of the seven-day lockdown in the country from 5th April.

Source: Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh (CAAB)

Sri Lanka opens without restrictive Quarantine

Sri Lanka has opened its borders for tourist without any restrictive or mandatory quarantine. This makes Sri Lanka one of the better choices for tourists right now.

This was made possible by creating a bio-bubble for tourists to enjoy their stay without any hindrance. 

Pre-Departure to Sri Lanka

Apply for Electronic Travel Authorization, ETA by emailing us at visa@sharetrip.net. 
Travel Insurance 12 USD for 1 month cover of 50,000 USD
Confirmed booking of a Level 1 hotel
Pay 40 USD per RT- PCR COVID-19 test. The number of tests depends on the duration of your stay 
Fill up and submit Health and Declaration form
RT- PCR COVID-19 test certificate with a sample taken 96 hours before departure

Arrival in Sri Lanka 

Take the first COVID-19 test and await results
Use Private transport to reach your Level 1 hotel
A day's wait and after a negative test result, you are free to continue sightseeing at approved Bio-Bubble tourist spots 
There are no required minimum days of stay so you're free to make your travel plans according to your needs
No restrictive quarantine is in place so you can enjoy your stay at ease

Post-Arrival

Enjoy all the amenities available at your Level 1 hotel during your stay
Take RT- PCR COVID-19 tests which depend on the number of days you'll be staying in Sri Lanka.  If you stay 4/5 days, you'll need to take 1 COVID-19 test and if your stay is less than 14 days then you'll have to take 2 COVID-19 tests. Payment for these tests need to be done before you travel to Sri Lanka
You're free to visit the tourist spots under Sri Lanka's bio-bubble. The list of Tourist attractions available are given below:
Sinharaja Forest Reserve
Yala National Park
Udawalawe National Park Safari
Eth Athurusevana
Kaudulla National Park
Wilpaththu National Park
Mirissa Whale Watching
Pinnawala Open Zoo
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
Ridiyagama Safari Park
Sigiriya Fortress
Anuradhapura (excluding Sri Maha Bodhi)
Polonnaruwa
Royal Botanic Garden-Peradeniya
Laksala- Kandy
Laksala-Pinnawala
Temple Of Tooth Relic

Are you ready for a Sri Lankan vacation? Find perfectly catered vacations packages right here

SriLankan Airlines is operating 5 weekly flights to Colombo right now. 

The flight schedule is given below:
Dhaka - Colombo 
10:15 am (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri)
8:30 am (Sun)
Colombo - Dhaka 
5:00 am (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri)
3:35 am (Sun)

Singapore Travel Advisory

Singapore has opened its borders for Permanent Residency Holders and Singapore Citizens. PR Holders can return to Singapore without prior approval.
Long Term Visit Pass, Work/Employment Visa, Work/Employment Visa, Short Term Visit Pass holders need to apply for approval from respective agencies before entering Singapore.

There are a few rules and guidelines in place to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Please read them carefully.

Passengers with recent travel history to the United Kingdom and South Africa
All long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with recent travel history to South Africa within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore or transit through Singapore. This restriction will apply to those who have obtained prior approval for entry into Singapore.
Effective from 24 April 2021, all travellers who have had a travel history to India within the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter/transit through Singapore.

Short-term visitors are not allowed to enter Singapore unless they hold a valid approval entry pass (SafeTravel Pass or Air Travel Pass) or a valid approval letter of entry from ICA.
 
Pre-Departure to Singapore

Before departing for Singapore make sure you have filled up your SG Arrival Card (SGAC). Through the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) website or app, travellers can submit personal information, trip details and Health Declaration online.

Register and pre-pay for your on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test here.

Install and activate the TraceTogether, Homer and WhatsApp mobile applications on your mobile phones.

PCR test from any Bangladesh Govt. Approved Laboratory with 72 hours validity from sample collection before travelling to Singapore

Passengers must provide a Security Bond (SGD 220R0.00 or approx. USD 1,660 for quarantine accommodation) before the flight date. Failure to provide Security Bond will result in deportation from Changi Airport, Singapore.

Post-Arrival

Travel from the immigration checkpoint to the place of Quarantine. The use of public transport is not allowed.

Travellers are not allowed to be received by anyone at the airport

Mandatory Quarantine for 14 days at self-cost of SGD 2200 (approx. 1,660 USD) per person.

Travellers will need to take another PCR test at self-cost during the mandatory quarantine period according to their travel history prior to arrival in Singapore. 

Post-Arrival

All travellers are encouraged to use TraceTogether and SafeEntry so that the authorities can identify close contacts to be quarantined if a positive COVID-19 case arises.

Travellers above the age of 6 must pay for and take a Covid-19 test before the end of their SHN, Stay-Home Notice. They will be notified of their scheduled appointment slot via SMS.

All travellers entering Singapore will need to wear an electronic monitoring device while serving their Stay-Home Notice outside of government-designated facilities. This includes Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, Long-Term Pass Holders, Work Pass Holders and their dependants. Travellers under the age of 12 will be exempted from wearing the device.

Transit Passengers

Singapore Airlines is carrying transit passengers across Scoot and SilkAir destinations. Passengers must fulfil the minimum and maximum connecting time in Singapore. The connecting flight in Singapore must be operated by approved airlines.

Effective from 24 April 2021, all travellers who have had a travel history to India within the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter/transit through Singapore.

Travellers with a travel history to Indonesia and the Philippines within the last 14 days prior to departure are required to present a valid negative Covid-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test result, taken within 72 hours before the flight. This is required upon departure in order to transit through Singapore. This requirement does not apply to Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents or children aged 6 and below.

All transit passengers will be provided with a wristband, which will give them access to the designated transit holding area at Singapore Changi Airport. The wristband will be handed out by ushers after disembarkation.

All passengers must bring required documents for check-in/acceptance at their final destination including the PCR departure certificate, which must include the following information:
a negative test result;
test date;
the name of the traveller as indicated in his/her passport; and
at least one other detail of the traveller such as:
date of birth
nationality/citizenship
passport number
national identity number

Transit passengers from other destinations are not required to undergo a Covid-19 PCR test in Singapore.

Singapore Airlines is operating four times weekly from Dhaka on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The flight schedule is given below:
Dhaka - Singapore
The flight departs at 11:55 pm 
lands in Singapore at 6:05 am+1

Singapore - Dhaka
The flight departs at 8:35 pm
Lands in Dhaka at 10:40 pm

US-Bangla Airlines is operating one weekly flight to Singapore according to the schedule below

Dhaka — Singapore
The flight departs at 10:10 pm (Sat)    
lands in Singapore at 4:25 am+1 (Sat)

Singapore — Dhaka
the flight departs at 5:30 am  (Sun)
Lands in Dhaka at 7:45 am   (Sun)

Travel Advisory for Nepal

Nepal has reopened

Department of Nepal Immigration announced that now they will allow foreigners to enter Nepal only if they ensure compliance. The details required for compliance are mentioned below.

 

Mandatory requirements:

It is mandatory for all the passengers to take a RT-PCR test for COVID-19. They are required to take the test which is certified from any Govt. Approved Laboratory with a validity of 72 hours from sample collection to departure time. This children aged 05 (five) years and below are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test.

 

Visa on arrival applies for:

• Foreigners holding Diplomatic/Official passport or UN Laissez-Passer, Foreign employees working in UN agencies & other International Organizations in Nepal and their family members, Non- residential Nepali (NRN’s) or foreign passport holders with Nepali origin (Birthplace as Nepal stated in the passport) including their family members are allowed to enter Nepal without any prior approval or  They are allowed to get Visa on arrival.

 

• Except the above mentioned, all foreigners are required a tourist entry visa from the Nepali diplomatic missions abroad, others are required to have a pre-approval/recommendation letter from the concerned ministries for ensuring the visa on-arrival.
• Issuance of Tourist Entry Visa from Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad is resumed as usual.
• TD & Emergency passport holders are not eligible to get Visa on Arrival at the Entry Points.

Health and Quarantine protocols: As stated by the Govt. of Nepal on 24^th January’2021, all the passengers from the countries with new variants of Covid-19 are required to follow the enlisted health and quarantine protocols to face the first port of embarkation or during transits.

• All the foreigners should follow the health & security related protocols of the govt. of the Nepal (GoN). Such as wearing of Face Musk & Hand Gloves, maintaining social distance & cough etiquette during the entire journey are mandatory.

 

• Should obtain a prior tourist entry visa from the Nepali missions abroad.

 

• Are subjected to hotel quarantine for 10 days in the hotels (listed by Ministry of culture, tourism & civil aviation) at their own cost. After 5 days of Hotel quarantine, the person with Covid-19 Negative reports will be allowed to spend their remaining 5 days of quarantine at home.

 

• Nepali Nationals, NRN’s and their children who needs to visit Nepal for attending a funeral or a severe medical treated relative, they are required to apply for a recommendation letter from the Nepali Missions abroad to ensure arrival permission at the airport. They can also manage an alternative way of quarantine in coordination with CCMC secretariat.

 

• Professionals travelling to Nepal for any official program and if their return is within 5 (five) days of their departure, are allowed to enter Nepal with Covid-19 Negative report, at the time of departure from abroad.

 

 

Travel Advisory of (Kolkata) India

India has reopened

All International passengers arriving at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, India must comply with the following procedures in order to avail smooth entry or transit through the country.

Mandatory requirements:

• Passengers are required to take RT-PCR (Covid-19) Negative certificate from any of Bangladesh Govt. Approved Laboratories with 72 hours validity from sample delivery before departure to INDIA.

(Provided that, International Arriving Passengers having RT-PCR Negative certificate with         72 hours validity from Origin would be exempted from Institutional Quarantine & will be allowed for entering into India or onward Domestic journey.)

• Thermal Screening shall be done for all passengers.
• All passengers must report 05 hours prior to departure along with smartphone.
• NO international transit passengers are allowed to travel to/from India.
• All International Arriving passengers must fill up & submit the Self-Declaration from using “Sandhane” apps at least 72 hours before the scheduled travel or physically after arrival at the respective health counters.

Link: http://74.50.58.66/systems/Sandhane/1.2/Sandhane_Gen.apk

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wbhealth.general.data.ui&hl=en&gl=US

**Passengers should keep 4 copies of the “Self-Declaration from” with themselves to produce to state health officials upon arrival.

• International Arriving Asymptomatic Passengers must be adherent to 14 days of self-quarantine/monitoring.
• In case of a positive result, the passenger will be processed in line with applicable ICMR & NABL protocols by the state authorities.