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COVID-19 Travel Requirements

NOTE:  The information is correct to the best of Drukair’s knowledge at the time of publication and is being reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis, given the rapidly evolving government policies of different countries in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. All passengers are requested to make your own independent inquiries before relying on any information or materials contained on this page.

Destination Country Nationality Required Travel Documents

Bhutan

 Bhutanese
  1. No requirement apart from a valid travel document.
  2. RT-PCR negative certificate “NOT REQUIRED”.
Foreigners
  1. Valid passport (6 months minimum)/ Valid voter ID for Indian nationals.
  2. The requirement of entry clearance depends on the category. Currently it is as follows:
    • A. Foreign workers (Fresh):
    • i. Nationals of India, Bangladesh and Maldives require approval from Department of Labour.
    • ii. Other nationals excluding above require:

      - Valid e-visa clearance from Department of Immigration

      Visit www.doi.gov.bt to check on nationals who are eligible for visa on arrival/Entry Permit.

    • B. Foreign workers (Re-entry):
    • - Re-entry by air for all foreigners holding a valid immigration permit issued by DOI may be facilitated. Such individuals are no longer to seek approval for re-entry as long as their immigration permit is valid.
    • C. Other categories:
    • - Approval from Department of Immigration.
  3. RT-PCR negative test certificate is “NOT REQUIRED”
  4. Test & Go instituted effective from 4th July 2022
  5. No Quarantine confirmation approval required from Quarantine Management Team.
Bangkok Bhutanese and Foreigners

(Effective 1st July,2022)
  1. Thailand Pass registration for all travelers, both Thais & foreigners will be lifted.
  2. The current USD 10,000 insurance requirements for COVID treatment for foreign travelers will no longer be mandatory.
  3. Travelers need to show a proof of either a vaccine certificate or COVID-Free test results. Vaccine certificate or Pro-ATK/RT-PCR results (within 72 hours) will be checked by airline staff at check-in & once again when travelers arrive in Thailand.
Transit Passengers
  1. Valid Passport.
  2. Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate issued no more than 72 hours (not mandatorily required but to check with your connecting airline on the pre-departure RT-PCR test requirement prior to embarking on your journey)
    OR Certificate of Vaccination certifying that the holder received manufacturer’s recommended dose(s) of vaccine approved by World Health Organization (WHO) or the Ministry of Public Health of Thailand, no less than 14 days before departure.
  3. The current USD 10,000 insurance requirements (The amount of health insurance depends on the final destination's requirement if the amount is more than USD 10,000 but if it's less than USD 10,000 then the same requirement should be met with coverage in Thailand) for international transit/transfer passenger will be not mandatory effective 1st July 2022. However, please check for the latest travel requirements with the airline and the country of your further destination.

Transit time at Bangkok must NOT exceed 24 Hours.
Dhaka Bhutanese
  1. Valid Passport (Minimum validity of 6 months)
  2. RT-PCR negative certificate done within 72 Hours of departure time for non-vaccinated passengers (only).
  3. Print copy of filled Health Declaration form with QR code: http://healthdeclaration.dghs.gov.bd/
  4. Vaccination certificate certifying that the traveller has been vaccinated with WHO approved Covid-19 vaccine.
  5. Entry approval or Valid Visa.
Foreigners
  1. Valid Passport (Minimum validity of 6 months).
  2. RT-PCR negative certificate done within 72 Hours of departure time for non-vaccinated passengers (only).
  3. Print copy of filled Health Declaration form with QR code:http://healthdeclaration.dghs.gov.bd/.
  4. Vaccination certificate certifying that the traveller has been vaccinated with WHO approved Covid-19 vaccine.
  5. Entry approval or Valid Visa.
  6. Confirm return air ticket and hotel bookings.
India Bhutanese
  1. Passengers need to fill online Self Declaration Form (https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration).
  2. Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report 72 hours before undertaking the journey OR Certificate of completing full primary vaccination schedule of COVID-19 vaccination.
  3. For passengers travelling beyond India (Delhi), RT-PCR Negative certificate valid for 72 hours until final destination with QR code is required. However, if QR code is unavailable on the RT-PCR certificate issued from Bhutan, passenger can do another test in Delhi but they must ensure to have at least 10 hours before the next flight as the result would be available only after 6 hours from the test.
  4. Valid passport (6 months minimum)/ CID.
Foreigners
  1. Passengers need to fill online Self Declaration Form (https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration).
  2. Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report 72 hours before undertaking the journeyORCertificate of completing full primary vaccination schedule of COVID-19 vaccination.
  3. For passengers travelling beyond India (Delhi), RT-PCR Negative certificate valid for 72 hours until final destination with QR code is required. However, if QR code is unavailable on the RT-PCR certificate issued from Bhutan, passenger can do another test in Delhi but they must ensure to have at least 10 hours before the next flight as the result would be available only after 6 hours form the test.
  4. Valid passport (6 months minimum)/ CID
  5. Indian Visa required for non-Indians.
Kathmandu Bhutanese
  1. Vaccination certificate stating the completion of full dose against COVID-19 OR RT-PCR negative certificate valid for 72Hours.
  2. Printed copy of ARMS form after filing online at CCMC website (www.ccmc.gov.np)
  3. Valid passport (6 months minimum).
Foreigners
  1. Vaccination certificate stating the completion of full dose against COVID-19 OR RT-PCR negative certificate valid for 72Hours.
  2. Printed copy of ARMS form after filing online at CCMC website (www.ccmc.gov.np)
  3. Valid passport (6 months minimum).
Singapore Bhutanese
  1. Pre-departure test no longer required for fully vaccinated travellers and children aged 12 and below to enter Singapore.
  2. Valid passport (6 months minimum).
  3. Health insurance of S$30,000 for any COVID-19 related medical charges.
  4. Fill up SG arrival card 3 days prior to the departure date of your flight:
    https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard
Foreigners
  1. Pre-departure test no longer required for fully vaccinated travellers and children aged 12 and below to enter Singapore.
  2. Valid passport (6 months minimum).
  3. A valid visa.
  4. Health insurance of S$30,000 for any COVID-19 related medical charges.
  5. Fill up SG arrival card 3 days prior to the departure date of your flight:
    https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard

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 July 3, 2022)

    Under the new arrangement of 'Test-and-Go' (mandatory stay home/hotel quarantine for 24 hours or until negative RT-PCR result is declared instituted with effect from July 4, 2022), upon arrival at the point of entry, RT-PCR test sample will be collected, a proof of vaccination certificate or evidence of COVID-19 infection in the six months prior to the visit will have to be produced. Anyone testing positive will be required to self-isolate for five days at home/hotel.


  • BANGLADESH (Updated on 21st April 2022)

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

    i) Vaccinated passengers with Covid-19 vaccine:

    Travelers completed full dose (single/double dose as applicable for a full dose) of WHO approved Covid-19 vaccine can enter Bangladesh with the official proof of certification of vaccination and RT-PCR based COVID-19 negative certificate is not required.

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

    Travelers without having full dose (single/double dose as applicable for a full dose) of Covid-19 vaccine can enter Bangladesh if they possess RT-PCR based COVID-19 negative certificate done within 72 hours of departure time.

    Incoming passengers below 12 years old, do not require RT-PCR negative certificate however, they will have to observe the same health formalities that will apply to their family members on arrival.

    All incoming passengers to Bangladesh shall carry a filled Health Declaration Form (HDF) with QR code. The form should be filled within 3 days from the date of departure to Bangladesh. The form can be found at http://healthdeclaration.dghs.gov.bd/

    For more information - Click Here!

    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.

    Covid-19 protocol specified by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Health Directorate shall be followed for the arriving passengers.

    Transit

    Except bubble agreement flights other passengers are allowed to transit given that the layover time is within 8 hrs.

    Passengers must note that it’s the responsibility of the individual to keep all the necessary documents required by the destination carrier ready and intact.


  • INDIA (Published on 10th February 2022)

    India issues revised guidelines for international arrivals that will come in effect from 14th February 2022 (00.01 Hrs IST) until further notice, with major change in the guidelines being removal of 7 days home quarantine to now recommending 14 days of self-health monitoring post-arrival.

    Arrival passengers in India may kindly note of the following travel documents:

    1. Submit a complete self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal (https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration) before the scheduled travel, including last 14 days travel details.

    2. Upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report 72 hours before undertaking the journey OR Certificate of completing full primary vaccination schedule of COVID-19 vaccination.

    Random COVID-19 testing on arrival- A 2% of the passengers on each flight will undergo a mandatory random self-paid COVID-19 test on arrival at the airport.

    Children under age of 5 are exempted from both pre- and post-arrival testing.

    Revised guidelines issued on 10th February 2022 – Read more!

    List of ‘at risk’ Countries- View!

    Transit

    Transit facilitation has resumed at Delhi Airport subject to through check-in. However, at the moment since Drukair cannot facilitate through check-in, passengers are requested to reconfirm with respective onward carriers on the acceptance. It is also advised that foreign nationals may apply for Indian visa in case of any unforeseen issues while transiting.


  • NEPAL (Published on 10th March 2022)

    International passengers entering Nepal must submit a certificate of full dose of vaccination received against COVID-19. Passengers who fail to submit such certificate will have to submit the negative test report of Covid-19 test (RTPCR, True NAAT, Gene Xpert) within 72 hours of starting the journey.

    Regarding the travel documents for departing passengers from Nepal, the concerned airlines should inform passengers about the health protocol related to COVID-19 of the destination country. The health-related documents to be submitted by the passengers departing from Nepal will be as per the health-related criteria of the destination country as prescribed by the concerned airlines.

    For more information - Click Here!

    Transit is currently not permitted.


  • SINGAPORE (Updated on 25th March 2022)

    Singapore to reopen its border to ALL Fully Vaccinated Travellers effective 1st April 2022.

    Starting 1st April, travellers from all parts of the world can now enter Singapore quarantine-free. All Travel Pass and Vaccinated Travel Lane schemes will be withdrawn. Travellers will now have to just fill in their details on the Singapore Arrival Card which will be simplified with fewer details such as personal information, vaccination status and health declaration. 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.


  • THAILAND (Updated on 12th July 2022)

    Effective 1st July 2022, the following travel requirements, have been put in place for international passengers entering Thailand:

    1. 1. Thailand Pass is no longer required.
    2. 2. Travellers need to show proof of either a vaccine certificate OR COVID-Free test result. Vaccine certificate or Pro-ATK/RT-PCR results (within 72 hours) will be checked by airline staff at check-in and once again when travellers arrive in Thailand.
    3. 3. Travel Insurance will not be mandatory.

    (COVID-19 test, both prior to and after arriving in Thailand, is no longer required)

    PLEASE NOTE

    - Thai Pass is not required if the passenger is on transit.

    - Health insurance with minimum coverage of 10,000 USD requirement for international transit/transfer passengers has been lifted effective 1st July 2022. However, please check for the latest travel requirements with the airline and the country of your further destination.

    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.