49 country travel advices
Thailand
🇹🇭
Stay Alert
Bangkok •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Developing •
65.33M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: June 7, 2023
⚠️ If you're visiting Thailand and then travelling to a country that requires COVID-19 testing (RAT or PCR test) for entry, you'll need to purchase medical insurance prior to your arrival in Thailand. The insurance will need to provide cover for COVID-19 treatment. You no longer need permission to enter Thailand, show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result. Thailand continues to experience local transmission of COVID-19. Wear a mask, practice social distancing, and follow government restrictions.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution to Thailand overall due to the possibility of civil unrest and the threat of terrorist attack, including in Bangkok and Phuket.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Syria
🇸🇾
Don't Travel
Damascus •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
18.56M people
⚠️ Do not travel 🕒 Issued date: June 7, 2023
⚠️ We’ve reviewed our travel advice for Syria. We continue to advise, do not travel. The security situation remains extremely volatile. If you're in Syria, you should leave as soon as possible (see 'Safety'). Entry and exit measures for Syria may change without notice. If you're planning to cross a land border from Syria, contact the relevant authorities in your destination country for entry requirements (see 'Travel').
We advise:
Do not travel to Syria due to the extremely dangerous security situation. Armed conflict is ongoing and air strikes, kidnappings and terrorist attacks are common.
Lebanon
🇱🇧
Reconsider
Beirut •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
5.99M people
⚠️ Reconsider your need to travel 🕒 Issued date: June 5, 2023
⚠️ We're reviewed our travel advice for Lebanon. We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel due to the security environment. Higher levels apply. There have been armed clashes in some areas of Lebanon, including Beirut. Protests occur regularly and can turn violent. The ongoing economic crisis and occasional industrial strikes, that also include banks, have affected access to some goods and services. If you're caught in civil unrest, stay inside and follow the advice of local authorities.
We advise:
Reconsider your need to travel to Lebanon overall due to the changed security environment.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Jordan
🇯🇴
Stay Alert
Amman •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
9.53M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: June 5, 2023
⚠️ You'll need a visa to visit Jordan. Multiple visa options are available, depending on the purpose of your travel (see 'Travel').
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Jordan overall due to the threat of terrorist attack.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Macau
🇲🇴
Stay Alert
Macau •
Asia •
Eastern Asia •
Developed •
649.1K people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: June 2, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Macau. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Macau's National Security Law could be interpreted broadly, and you could break the law without intending to. If you're concerned about the law, reconsider your need to remain in Macau (see 'Local laws').
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Macau.
Vietnam
🇻🇳
Normal Safety
Hanoi •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Developing •
92.7M people
⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: June 2, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Vietnam. We've lowered the travel advice level. We now advise exercise normal safety precautions. You no longer need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or tests to enter Vietnam. You'll need to isolate if you contract COVID-19 in Vietnam and closely monitor your health if you're a close contact. Public health measures such as social distancing and mask-wearing are in place. These vary between provinces and could change at short notice. Follow the advice of local authorities.
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Vietnam.
East Timor
🇹🇱
Stay Alert
Dili •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Least Developed •
1.17M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: June 2, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Timor-Leste. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. You can enter Timor-Leste if you're fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You must present proof of full vaccination (2 doses) at check-in and on arrival. You may be granted entry if you provide a medical exemption for COVID-19. Entry requirements can change with little notice. If you don't comply with entry requirements, you may be subject to 5 days of quarantine.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Timor-Leste due to safety and the ongoing impact of public health measures.
China
🇨🇳
Stay Alert
Beijing •
Asia •
Eastern Asia •
Developing •
1.38B people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: June 2, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for China. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. If you're arriving on an international flight into China, you can take a rapid antigen self-test (RAT) within 48 hours before boarding. As previously advised, authorities have detained foreigners on the grounds of ‘endangering national security’. may be at risk of arbitrary detention or harsh enforcement of local laws, including broadly defined National Security Laws.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in China overall.
Other levels apply in some areas.
Hong Kong
🇭🇰
Stay Alert
Hong Kong •
Asia •
Eastern Asia •
Developed •
7.32M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: June 2, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Hong Kong. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise a high degree of caution. Hong Kong's National Security Law could be interpreted broadly, and you could break the law without intending to. If you're concerned about the law, reconsider your need to remain in Hong Kong (see 'Local laws'). Cannabidiol (CBD) is listed as a dangerous drug in Hong Kong. The maximum penalty is life imprisonment (see 'Local laws').
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Hong Kong.
Iraq
🇮🇶
Don't Travel
Baghdad •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
37.88M people
⚠️ Do not travel 🕒 Issued date: June 2, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Iraq. We haven't changed the level of our advice, do not travel. The security situation throughout Iraq remains volatile. Due to the security environment and the ongoing threat of kidnappings, you should leave Iraq immediately by commercial means, if it's safe to do so. If you're staying in Iraq, be alert and check media for updates on new threats see ('Safety').
We continue to advise:
Do not travel to Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, due to the volatile security situation and very high risk of violence, armed conflict, kidnapping and terrorist attack.
Singapore
🇸🇬
Normal Safety
Singapore •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Developed •
5.54M people
⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: June 1, 2023
⚠️ We’ve reviewed our advice for Singapore. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise normal safety precautions. Be aware of scam phone calls, text messages (see 'Safety'), and fake Singapore Arrival Card websites. (see 'Travel').
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Singapore.
Taiwan
🇹🇼
Normal Safety
Taipei •
Asia •
Eastern Asia •
Developed •
23.5M people
⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: June 1, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our advice for Taiwan. We haven't changed the level of our advice, exercise normal safety precautions. If you test positive for COVID-19 and have mild symptoms, you no longer need to quarantine, but you are still advised to observe the 'Self-Health Management' protocols. You no longer have to wear a mask on public transport (see 'Travel').
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Taiwan.
Turkey
🇹🇷
Stay Alert
Ankara •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developing •
78.74M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 26, 2023
⚠️ We've reviewed our travel advice for Turkiye. We now advise exercise a high degree of caution in the provinces of Adana, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Kilis, Malatya, Osmaniye, Şanlıurfa. Higher levels apply in some areas. Earthquakes are a constant risk in Türkiye. There have been major earthquakes in recent years and you should be prepared (see ‘Safety’). There's an ongoing high threat of terrorist attacks in Türkiye. Terrorists could attack with little or no warning (see 'Safety').
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Türkiye overall due to the high threat of terrorist attack.
Higher levels apply.
South Korea
🇰🇷
Normal Safety
Seoul •
Asia •
Eastern Asia •
Developed •
50.8M people
⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: May 26, 2023
⚠️ From 1 June, the 7-day mandatory isolation period for COVID-19 patients will reduce to a recommendation to isolate for 5 days, and masks will only be compulsory in hospitals (see 'Health’).
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in South Korea.
Nepal
🇳🇵
Stay Alert
Kathmandu •
Asia •
Southern Asia •
Least Developed •
28.43M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 25, 2023
⚠️ The Nepal Tourism Board has revised trekking procedures. From 1 April, solo trekkers must have a licenced trekking guide and a Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) card before undertaking treks and climbing in the Himalayan region of Nepal.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Nepal due to the impacts of civil unrest and natural disasters.
Maldives
🇲🇻
Stay Alert
Male •
Asia •
Southern Asia •
Developing •
344.02K people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 22, 2023
⚠️ We've opened a new High Commission in Malé to provide consular services to in the Maldives. (See 'Local contacts').
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Maldives due to civil unrest and increased security risks.
Malaysia
🇲🇾
Normal Safety
Kuala Lumpur •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Developing •
31.41M people
⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: May 17, 2023
⚠️ If you're suspected of using drugs, you may be required to take a urine test on arrival in Malaysia. This includes if you're travelling from a country where possession and use of drugs such as cannabis is legal. Penalties for drug offences are severe. (See 'Local Laws').
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Malaysia.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Brunei
🇧🇳
Normal Safety
Bandar Seri Begawan •
Asia •
South-Eastern Asia •
Developing •
411.9K people
⚠️ Exercise normal safety precautions 🕒 Issued date: May 17, 2023
⚠️ You're required to complete an E-Arrival Card online before arriving in and departing Brunei. Brunei continues to experience local transmission of COVID-19. Wear a mask when in crowded places and follow government health advice when in healthcare settings. (See 'Travel').
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Brunei.
Bangladesh
🇧🇩
Stay Alert
Dhaka •
Asia •
Southern Asia •
Least Developed •
161.01M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 15, 2023
⚠️ We continue to advise you exercise a high degree of caution in Bangladesh overall.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Bangladesh overall due to the high threat of terrorist attack.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Israel
🇮🇱
Stay Alert
Jerusalem •
Asia •
Middle East •
Developed •
8.53M people
⚠️ Exercise a high degree of caution 🕒 Issued date: May 15, 2023
⚠️ A ceasefire was announced on 13 May following days of conflict between Israeli Defense Forces and militant groups in Gaza. The situation remains unpredictable and rocket attacks may continue. Tensions in the West Bank remain high and could escalate with little or no warning. Be alert. Monitor media and public safety information updates through the National Emergency Portal (accessible in Israel only). Check with your travel provider before travelling. See 'Safety'.
We advise:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Israel and the Palestinian Territories overall due to civil unrest and the threat of terrorist attack, rocket fire and military confrontation.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Travel advice for Asian region in 2024
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