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TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTSBelgians who are abroad and want to return to Belgium are advised to contact their travel agency,?tour operator or airline company to arrange a return to Belgium as soon as possible. There are currently important travel disruptions (flights canceled and closing of airports) It is important to check if all airports on your itinerary are open and if there are any restrictions: quarantine, travel ban, self-isolation.Transit in Australia: non-nationals will generally not be permitted to transit Australia, unless an exemption is granted on compassionate/compelling grounds.Transit in Singapore : all short-term visitors are barred from entering or transiting in Singapore from Monday 23/03/2020, 11.59 pm.Please find herewith the latest travel information (updated 22 March):Information on travelling to and from Australia: As of 15 March 2020, if you’re arriving in or returning to Australia, you'll be required to?self-isolate?for 14 days. This applies to all travelers, including Australian citizens.?As of 20 March 2020, the Government of Australia has announced that from 9pm local time on that day, a travel ban has been placed on all non-residents and non-citizens. Entry to the country will only be permitted to Australian citizens or permanent residents.For details see : .au/news-media/current-alerts/novel-coronavirus Or .auEmirates: has suspended flights to the following destinations :Athens, Barcelona, Bologna, Brussels, Budapest, Düsseldorf, Edinburgh, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hamburg, Lisbon, London, Lyon, Madrid, Milan, München, Newcastle, Nice, Oslo, Paris, Porto, Prague, Rome, Stockholm, Venice, Vienna, Warsaw.Etihad Airways: has announced suspension of flights between Abu Dhabi and the following destinations :Barcelona, Belgrade, Brussels, Geneva, Madrid, Milan, Rome, Zürich.Qatar Airways: Passengers with onward connections through HIA will be accepted for travel and Qatar Airways’ global network will continue its operation for transit passengers as normal, subject to entry restrictions at their final destination. Thai Airways : passengers of all nationalities travelling to the Kingdom of Thailand are required to present the following documents at the time of check-in. This is also for : 1) a health certificate certifying that the passenger pose no risk of being infected by the Covid-19. The health certificate must be issued no more than 72 hours prior to the date of travel, and 2) a health insurance policy that shows minimum medical coverage in Thailand of the Covid-19 in the amount not less than 100.000 USD.Transit in Australia: non-nationals will generally not be permitted to transit Australia, unless an exemption is granted on compassionate/compelling grounds.Transit in Singapore : all short-term visitors are barred from entering or transiting in Singapore from Monday 23/03/2020, 11.59 rmation on travelling to and from New Zealand : As of 19 March 2020, 11.59 pm, only New Zealand residents and citizens (and their children and partners) are permitted to enter New Zealand.? People from the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, Australian citizens and permanent residents in New Zealand are permitted to enter. There will be some exceptions, on a case by case basis, for example for essential health workers, humanitarian reasons, ?and others.If you’re arriving in or returning to New Zealand, you'll be required to?self-isolate?for 14 days. This applies to all travelers, including New Zealand citizens.Emirates : all flights have been suspended from the following airports: Auckland and Christchurch.For details see the?New Zealand Border Force website and on Fiji:With effect from Friday 20 March 2020, travelers from the People’s Republic of China, Italy, Iran, Spain and South Korea are not allowed entry. The same applies to foreign nationals who have been present in the United States of America and all of Europe, including the United Kingdom, within 14 days of their intended travel to Fiji. Any person entering Fiji from any overseas destination will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.As many flight connections to and from Fiji connect in Australia and New Zealand, options to depart Fiji are reduced. The UK will provide for the consular coverage of the EU citizens:- the UK High Commission ?in Suva at +679 322 9100 (First option)- the French Embassy in Suva at +679 331 0526?(Second option)Information on French Polynesia :With effect from Thursday 19 March 2020, the borders are closed. Only residents will be able to return to Tahiti. They will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s):Q : Can Belgian citizens go back to Belgium ?A : Yes, Belgian citizens and residents of Belgium are allowed to go back to Belgium. Q : Can I still continue to travel ?A : The Belgian government strongly discourages all travel at this point in time. Q : Do I need to register on ?A : Yes, this is the only way the Belgian government can contact you if needed.Q : Will there be a repatriation of Belgians, should the borders close ?A : Belgium is currently organizing repatriations for Belgian who are stuck in other countries. The problems are worldwide: thousands of Belgians are stuck in tens of countries. Should a repatriation be conducted for the Pacific region, you will be informed of this in due time. Currently there is no information on a repatriation from the Pacific region.Q : If I go back to Belgium, do I need to go into quarantine ?A : No, at this stage, no quarantine has been imposed. The website of Public Health mentions what to do upon your return in Belgium : -coronavirus.beQ : Is the EU- border closed ? Will it close and when ?A : Yes, the borders are closed for 30 days from 17 March. EU nationals and residents are still allowed to enter. There are also exemptions for certain workers, and other people. Please visit the website of the European Council : Several Schengen countries are currently in lockdown.Q : I need to transit to go to Belgium. Which airports are closed ?A :the situation changes constantly. Find more information via this link from IATA : Restrictions across the Globe : visit : Can visa D holders go to Belgium ?A : It is currently not advised for foreigners to travel to Belgium.Q : Can visa C holders go to Belgium (Schengen-visa) ?A : The borders are closed for 30 days from 17 March. EU nationals and residents are still allowed to enter. There are some exemptions. Please visit the website of the European Council : Q : I have a long-stay visa in Australia. How long can I stay/ due to the corona virus, can I extend my visa?A : Please consult your VEVO details to see the expiry date of your visa. If you wish to extend your visa you may request a ‘no further stay waiver’: ................
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