As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many countries and regions have introduced entry restrictions in the hope of effectively controlling the epidemic in their territories. As a group that loves traveling the most, Hong Kong people will of course pay attention to the impact of epidemic prevention policies in various places on themselves. This time, Paradise Travel will briefly talk about the latest entry policies of various places so that you can be prepared before you set off.

1. Taiwan Taiwan currently suspends visa applications for Hong Kong and Macau residents. Non-Taiwanese who have visited mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau within 14 days are also not allowed to enter. Hong Kong or Macau residents who have obtained a visa for business fulfillment activities or internal transfers within multinational companies (including accompanying persons) after February 11, spouses and minor children who have obtained residence permits are exempted, but they still need to be quarantined at home for 14 days after entry.
(Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan)

2. Japan The Japanese Minister of Justice announced on social media that Japan will suspend the visa-free arrangement for Hong Kong and Macau. Passengers entering Japan from Hong Kong and Macau will also need to undergo compulsory quarantine for 14 days. The new arrangement will take effect on the 9th until the end of this month (it is not ruled out that it will be extended).
(Source: Japanese Consulate in Hong Kong)

3. South Korea From February 12, travelers entering from Hong Kong and Macau must provide a valid telephone number that can be used in South Korea, their actual residential address in South Korea, and daily health checks during their stay.
(Source: Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea)

4. Singapore Singapore currently does not restrict entry to Hong Kong residents, but anyone who has visited mainland China within 14 days will be denied entry and will not be able to transit in Singapore.
(Source:gov.sg)

5. Nepal Nepal has suspended the visa-on-arrival arrangement for Hong Kong, Macau and other places from the 10th. Hong Kong and Macau residents who need to enter Nepal can apply for a visa in advance and submit a health certificate.
(Source: Nepal Consulate in Hong Kong)

6. The Philippines has temporarily suspended visas for people from Hong Kong and Macau and banned entry of travelers departing from/transiting through Hong Kong and Macau.
(Source: Philippine Consulate in Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific Airways)

7. On March 9, the Tourism Authority of Thailand published an article on social media regarding the entry arrangements for people from Hong Kong and Macau, stating that all inbound travelers from China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Italy and Iran are required to fill out a health declaration and undergo 14-day quarantine. Details of the quarantine have not been announced.
(Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand)

8. Russia refuses entry to people from Hong Kong and Macao for employment, personal, education or tourism purposes, but BNO holders are not subject to this restriction.
(Source: Russian Consulate General in Hong Kong, its Facebook)

9. People entering the UK from Hong Kong and Macau who show symptoms are required to self-isolate for 14 days.
(Source: GOV.UK )

10. United States
The three major airlines have suspended flights between Hong Kong and the United States, and non-U.S. citizens or residents who have visited mainland China within 14 days are not allowed to enter.
(Source: United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines)