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USA to eliminate pre-departure COVID-19 testing from 12 June

General Travel Aaron Wong - Jun 11, 2022 0

Travelling to the USA? You won't need a negative ART or PCR test result from 12 June, as the CDC decides to suspend the test requirement.

Thailand Pass: Entry window tightened to 3 days again

General Travel Aaron Wong - Jun 6, 2022 6

Thailand Passes are now valid for 3 days after the original date of arrival, a reversal of the previous 15 day entry window.

Hong Kong scraps COVID-19 tests for transit passengers

General Travel Aaron Wong - May 30, 2022 4

From 1 June, transit passengers will no longer require a COVID-19 PCR test to transit via HKG, with testing also eased for arrivals.

Philippines scraps pre-departure COVID-19 testing for boosted travellers

General Travel Aaron Wong - May 28, 2022 0

From 30 May, the Philippines will scrap testing for fully vaccinated and boosted travellers, as well as unvaccinated children.

Singapore added to Japan’s blue list; no on-arrival test or quarantine required

General Travel Aaron Wong - May 28, 2022 5

From 1 June, travellers from Singapore will not require on-arrival testing or quarantine in Japan- but leisure travellers must join approved tour groups.

Confirmed: Changi Terminal 2 reopening on 29 May

General Travel Aaron Wong - May 22, 2022 3

Changi Terminal 2 will end its two-year shutdown on 29 May, when it reopens for selected peak-hour arrivals of airlines operating in Terminal 3.

Thailand Pass will offer instant approval from 1 June

General Travel Aaron Wong - May 21, 2022 10

From 1 June, Thai nationals will no longer require a Thailand Pass, while fully vaccinated non-Thais will enjoy instant approval.

Indonesia scraps all COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated arrivals

General Travel Aaron Wong - May 18, 2022 11

From 18 May 2022, fully vaccinated travellers no longer need a pre-departure PCR test, making travel to Indonesia completely test-free.

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