Many countries have dropped their Covid-19 certification when entering

Thailand, Cambodia, and the Maldives, giving up their Covid-19 negative certification; UK, Norway, Iceland... no longer have any restrictions on entry.

The Cambodian Ministry of Health announced that it was exempted from presenting negative Covid-19 test results, whether PCR or rapid test. But the ministry still encourages people to enter the country to test themselves. Regulations apply to guests who have received two doses of vaccine. Those who have not been vaccinated or have not had enough shots are still required to isolate for 14 days at a government-designated facility.

Kiattiphum Wongrajit, Permanent Secretary of the Thai Ministry of Public Health, said there will be an easing of regulations for tourists coming to Thailand from April 1. One of them is to remove the requirement to present negative PCR test results within 72 hours before entry for visitors arriving under the Test & Go. Guests only need to do a test on entry and a quick test on Thursday. The value of compulsory insurance that visitors need to buy is reduced from $50,000 to $10,000.

Travelers with two injections to Abu Dhabi, UAE do not need to be tested before departure, and receive a free PCR test upon arrival. Visitors need to update their vaccination certificate on the Alhosn app to enter shopping centers, restaurants...

Maldives is recovering strongly in tourism, reaching more than 80% compared to before the epidemic. Photo: Joali Maldives/Daily Sabah

Currently, visitors who have been vaccinated or not when entering the Maldives do not need to present a negative Covid-19 result. However, travelers are still required to complete a travel health declaration 48 hours prior to departure. The government also encourages visitors to have a PCR test on the third or fifth day after entry.

Visitors to Jordan since March also do not need PCR testing before arrival and upon entry. However, they still have to wear masks and practice social distance when sitting on public transport and in outdoor spaces.

In Europe, many countries have re-established entry conditions as before the epidemic. From 4 a.m. on March 18 (local time), the UK does not require a Covid-19 test before and after entry, does not need to fill out an entry declaration and does not need to be isolated. This new rule applies to everyone, regardless of who has injected or not.

All requirements on epidemic prevention when entering Norway have been removed. People do not need to wear masks, social distancing rules have also been lifted. Bars, restaurants and museums are all open and you can attend all kinds of events, such as concerts and conferences.

Iceland also no longer requires epidemic prevention from February 25. The country does not require the presentation of a PCR test paper before boarding, at the airport or in quarantine, nor a certificate of vaccination.

The Government of Canada will drop the requirement for Covid-19 testing for fully vaccinated travelers. This policy is effective before April 1.