Countries in Asia are in the stages of reopening their borders for tourism.
Asia has had some of the strictest border restrictions and closures since the Covid-19 pandemic began. While Europe has moved forward with reopening borders, countries in Asia are proceeding with a much more cautious approach to inbound travel.
Here is everything you need to know about travelling to each country in Asia and their current reopening plans. Make sure to bookmark this page as we will keep it updated with the most recent news. If you have questions, comment at the bottom and we will do our best to answer you with more information.
Countries in Asia Reopening Their Borders For Tourism
1. Cambodia
Entry Requirements for the allowed countries:
1. COVID-19 negative medical certificate issued no more than 72 hours prior to the date of travel
2. Proof of medical insurance coverage of at least $50,000.
3. Upon arrival in Cambodia, health authorities require all travellers to undergo a COVID-19 test and wait to receive the laboratory results. Some travellers have reported waiting 24 hours in stark conditions while test results were processed.
4. Travellers will have to self-isolate for 14-days at their home under the supervision of local authorities.
5. Another COVID-19 test will be required on the 13th day of self-isolation
As of May 20th, 2020, six countries are allowed to travel to Cambodia including the United States, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, and Spain.
2. Indonesia (Bali)
Governor of Bali has announced that the island will be reopening its borders for international tourism on September 11th, 2020.
Entry Requirements:
All tourists arriving in Bali will be required to bring a negative Covid-19 test otherwise, they will be tested upon arrival at their own expense.
Countries Allowed:
Has not been announced
The Indonesian government has not announced any other details on reopening the borders at this time.
3. Japan
Since being closed to foreigners since March, Japan is currently in the process of preparing their international reopening plan and have publicized the countries they want to first lift restrictions for.
According to the Japanese government, they are planning to first reopen borders to Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Myanmar, Singapore, Brunei, Laos, Mongolia.
First, Japan intends to reopen to business travellers, investors and other essential visitors from the above countries, then allowing in students, and finally general tourists.
4. South Korea
South Korea has now totally prepared to reopen for international tourists.
Countries Allowed:
All countries are permitted but travellers must follow the below entry requirements.
Requirements:
All foreign short term visitors arriving in South Korea will have to quarantine for 14 days in a state-run facility at a cost of up to USD $150.00 per night.
5. Malaysia
As of July 22nd, 2020 Malaysia is making exceptions for a certain type of tourists to enter the country.
Malaysia had their borders closed to international tourism since March, and the current border closure isn’t set to expire until August 31st, but there are now a few ways that select tourists can enter.
Malaysia is now allowing medical tourists to enter the country, as of July 1st, 2020. It’s a great way to slowly restart a portion of the tourism sector, and at the same time allow tourists in that will be directly investing in the country.
The government has agreed to allow patients from designated green zone countries to enter Malaysia for treatment. As of July 21, the current green zone countries are Brunei, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand.
6. Maldives
The Maldives is reopening its borders for international tourism on July 15th, 2020 and international flights resumed.
The Maldives has opened for all countries without restrictions or COVID-19 entry requirements.
There is no testing or quarantine upon arrival in the Maldives.
7. Nepal
Nepal will be reopening its borders for international tourism on August 17th, 2020 as the blanket ban ends and international flights resume.
The Nepalese government made the surprise announcement that all international and domestic flights would resume on August 17. The move comes just before the start of the autumn trekking season from September to November, which typically draws a third of the 1.2 million overseas tourists who visit Nepal on an annual basis.
From August, travellers arriving in Nepal must carry a health certificate proving they are free of Covid-19, but authorities haven’t yet given details on whether they will only accept PCR tests or the time limit on when the test was performed.
8. Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has decided to delay reopening the country to foreigners for at least two weeks until the middle of August at the earliest.
Originally, Sri Lanka officially set a reopening for tourism date on August 1st, 2020 – allowing all countries and nations to visit.
9. Thailand
Thailand began reopening its borders to select foreign tourists on July 1, 2020.
Tourists Allowed:
Businessmen, Skilled workers, Those with Thai family, Those seeking Thai health services
Happy and safe Travelling!!!
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