COVID-19 Travel Requirements

In connection with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the following conditions have been put in place by the following countries to where Drukair operates:

• BHUTAN (Updated on September 19, 2022)

  Effective 23rd September, NO COVID-19 testing is required for inbound travelers. However, all individuals (12 years and above) entering Bhutan are subjected to random RT-PCR testing at the formal points of entry or at the worksite to maintain COVID – 19 surveillance for new variants. No fee shall be charged for the RT-PCR testing for surveillance.
  Note: No actions will be taken for the positive individual and they will be allowed to move on as long as they are asymptomatic or mild
  

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• BANGLADESH (Updated on 26th May 2023)

  With immediat(e effect until further notice, below are the new guidelines for all international flights’ passengers:

  i) You're no longer required to fill up online Health Declaration Form (HDF), show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative pre-departure test when entering Bangladesh.

  ii) Passengers travelling from Bangladesh to other countries should take necessary actions as per the conditions set by the destination countries.

  ii) Non-vaccinated passengers with Covid-19 vaccine:

  iii) Restrictions related to wearing masks, keeping social distance and other preventive measures related to Covid-19 spread is hereby made relaxed. However, travelers working in high risk places/zone (i.e. Hospital, Clinic etc.) and the travelers highly susceptible with low immunity have to wear mask as precaution.

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  On-Arrival visa

  Issuance of on-arrival visa is restricted to select few as categorised below:

  1. 1. Foreign nationals of Bangladeshi- descendant and their spouse & children;

     2. Foreign citizen holding Diplomatic & Official passport.

     3. Foreign Businessmen and Investors.

     4. Foreign citizens joining in meetings/seminars/conferences/any other event invited by the Government of Bangladesh.

     5. Moreover, when deemed necessary, with the prior approval of the Ministry of Homes, the Security Services Division may issue a Visa on Arrival to the specific travellers under special consideration.

  Directions for Visa on Arrival (VOA)

  • 1.Passengers need to collect the “VOA” Application form & fill it our properly mentioning the local address and local contact number.
  • 2. The hard copies of the following Documents are required to be submitted to the Immigration Office:
    1. a) Invitation Letter
    2. b) Hotel Reservation
    3. c) Return Ticket
    4. d) Payment Slip for “VOA” fee to Sonali Bank.

  Transit is currently not permitted.

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• INDIA (Published on 10th February 2023)
  1. 1. All travellers should preferably be fully vaccinated as per the approved primary schedule of vaccination against COVID-19 in their Country.
  2. 2. De-boarding should be done ensuring physical distancing.
  3. 3. Thermal screening should be done in respect of all the passengers by the health officials present at the point of entry.
  4. 4. Any passenger having symptoms of COVID-19 during travel shall be isolated as per standard protocol i.e. the said passenger should be wearing mask, isolated and segregated from other passengers in flight/travel and shifted to an isolation facility subsequently for follow up treatment.
  5. 5. The passengers found to be symptomatic during screening shall be immediately isolated, taken to a designated facility as per health protocol (as above).
  6. 6. All travellers should self-monitor their health post arrival also shall report to their nearest health facility or call National helpline number (1075)/ State Helpline Number in case they have any symptoms suggestive of COVID-19.
  7. 7. A sub-section (2% of the total passengers in the flight) shall undergo random post arrival testing at the airport on arrival.

  NOTE: Children under 12 years of age are exempted from post-arrival random testing. However, if found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during the period of self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and treated as per laid down protocol.

  • AV-29017/5/2020-DT dated 10.2.2023 – View!
  • Revised guidelines issued on 10th February 2023 – Read more!

  Transit

  Transit is currently not permitted.

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• NEPAL
  All the passengers travelling to/from Nepal are required to confirm the following health protocols with immediate effect:
  • 1) The mandatory COVID-19 health requirements for disembarking passenger are removed until furthur notice.
  • 2) For departing passengers, COVID-19 health procedures to be followed as per the requirement of destination country.

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• SINGAPORE

  All travellers are required to submit their SG Arrival Card before arriving in Singapore. Follow the link to fill & submit the online arrival card https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/ . This will have to be submitted 3 days prior to the departure date of your flight.

  Entry approval: Fully-vaccinated travellers do not require any entry approvals to enter Singapore however short-term visitors coming from visa-required countries/regions need to apply for an entry visa.

  All short-term visitors will need to produce a minimum coverage of S$30,000 for any COVID-19 related medical charges.

  Testing: Fully-vaccinated travellers will no longer need to take any COVID-19 tests in Singapore. Pre-departure test no longer required for fully vaccinated travellers and children aged 12 and below to enter Singapore.

  Read more: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/arriving/general-travel/fully-vaccinated

  Transit

  Singapore does not require COVID-19 tests, travel visas or entry approvals for transit travellers. However, travellers who transit in Changi must have their checked-in luggage tagged-through from the origin airport to their final destination.

  Since Drukair can not facilitate through check-in, transit is currently not possible.

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• THAILAND
  1. 1. Proof of vaccination is NO longer required.
  2. 2. Travelers from the listed countries requiring negative RP-PCR test result before departure from Thailand should have health insurance covering at least USD 10,000 for COVID-19 treatment that covers the duration of stay in Thailand plus 7 additional days.
     • Those with business arrangements, including flight crews and students, may have an official letter from the host or other form of insurance to cover such need.
     • The quarantine officer will randomly check the proof of insurance of travelers from the listed countries. If that travelers do not have proof of insurance, the traveler will have to purchase health insurance before immigration.
  3. 3. Holders of Thai passport and transit/transfer passengers are exempted from the health insurance checks.
  4. 4. The airlines must adhere to related regulation and comply with the guidance as appropriate such as asking passengers to wear mask at all times except during meal or emergency situations.
  5. 5. Any passenger having symptoms of COVID-19 on arrival shall be recommended to get a COVID-19 test at arrival.

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  With travel requirements changing now and then, we advise you to confirm ahead with the country/destination you are traveling to.

  Quick overview of the current transit processes at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok.

  In the interest of our valued passengers transiting through Bangkok, Drukair brings to you a quick overview of the current transit processes at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok.

  Step 1: Passengers can follow the signage and proceed to transit area on the 3rd floor. After passing through the security X-ray check, passenger will arrive at the international airlines’ transfer counters on the 3rd floor (opening time of transfer counters vary depending on individual airlines).

  Step 2: At the transfer counter, the passengers have to produce their baggage tags received from the first carrier and specifically inform the transit counter staff to confirm the transfer of the baggage on the onward flight. Travel documents are also checked at the transfer counter (and if all requirements are met, boarding passes will be issued accordingly).

  Notices:

  1. For some cases, check-in at transfer counter happens very early even though the flight is only on the next day. In such cases, the boarding pass you're issued with will not have the boarding gate number mentioned as it would not have been assigned by the airport authority yet. But the boarding pass will have the boarding time reflected and the passengers will have to keep checking on the Flight Information Display System for their boarding gate number.

  2. For passengers that have already web checked-in, document check will take place at the boarding gate (but it is advisable to produce your baggage tags for checked-in baggage, if any, at the transfer counter to avoid any last minute unpleasantries).

  3. Transit time at Bangkok must NOT exceed 24 Hours, failing to comply with which may result in denial of acceptance by the onward carrier and may also lead to imposition of penalties.

  4. Transit cannot be facilitated to/from low cost carriers due to issues with airport tax.

  We hope that this information will be helpful in easing your journey during this trying times.

  We wish you all a safe flight.

  Thank you.