International Travel

Due to the record rise in COVID-19 cases in India, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to stop all flights between India and the middle-eastern nation from April 25. Reportedly, the travel ban will be re-evaluated after a period of 10 days. However, people travelling from India through other countries must stay for at least 14 days in that third destination.

After establishing a bio-bubble for New Zealand travellers, the Australian government is keen on implementing the same for Asian nations. Reportedly, North Asian nations such as Taiwan, Singapore, and few provinces of China are being considered for the exercise. Australia's PM Scott Morrison stated that the government had been arranging alternative plans for visitors from the low-risk countries. However, he added that the country would "… read-more

To resume overseas travel and remove quarantine for the visitors, Hong Kong and Singapore on October 15 agreed to set up a bi-lateral air travel bubble. The representatives of the countries announced that it is mandatory for passengers to hold a COVID negative certificate and special flights will be allotted under the agreement. Singapore’s representative said, "It will provide a model for future collaboration with other parts of the world… read-more

Leaving Japan behind, New Zealand has bagged the top position in issuing most powerful passport in the world. With the passport of New Zealand, one can travel to more than 120 countries without a visa requirement. Reportedly, New Zealand's effort to contain the COVID-19 pandemic played an important role in this achievement. Japan, along with few other countries, is second in this global rankings while India stood at 58th.

Canada has decided to ban the entry of international tourists till October 31, closing all means of travel (land, sea, or air) to the country. However, Canadian citizens can enter the country but will have to undergo 14 days self-quarantine. Additionally, the Government has also allowed international students with valid permits and the ones having a work permit to enter the country.