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TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTSBelgium advises against all trips abroad. For more information, please consult:?. Belgians who are already 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 is a potential for global travel disruptions (flights canceled and closing of airports) in the coming weeks and your return to Belgium might not be guaranteed. It is important to check if all airports on your itinerary are open and if there are any restrictions: quarantine, travel ban, self-isolation.It is strongly recommended to record your trip on the following website: , so that the Belgian authorities will know which location you are in, should the situation deteriorate in that rmation 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 will be 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 .auTransit in Sydney: see frequently asked questions 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) will be 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.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 likely to reduce. If you are a visitor in Fiji, you are advised to prepare to leave as soon as possible. If you are a resident in Fiji, be aware of the potential impact of the border closures and flight restrictions on future travel plans.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 : Which airports are closed ?A :the situation changes constantly. Find more information via this link from IATA : Restrictions across the Globe : visit : Am I allowed to transit in Australia to go to Belgium?A : Foreign nationals will generally not be permitted to transit through Australia, unless an exemption is granted to them on compassionate/compelling grounds by the Commissioner of Australian Border Force. The mechanism to seek an exemption from the Commissioner is in the following link: …/onlin…/covid19-enquiry-form This online mechanism is valid for all jurisdictions.There is no guarantee however that the exemption will be granted, in any given individual case.Regarding foreign nationals who are currently in New-Zealand, they have been granted a special blanket exemption valid until Tuesday 24th of March, at noon (AEDT), to transit through Australia on their way back to their homeland.Indeed, the Australian government has agreed to a 72 hours window (starting Saturday midday AEDT) to enable foreign nationals departing New-Zealand to transit Australian airports en route to another foreign destination. This is not without condition : Transit must take place within the same day and in airport only. Travellers who have been to mainland China, South Korea, Iran or Italy within the previous 14 days are excluded. At the end of the 72 hours period, General rule will be back into force and transit will only be possible from NZ under the exemptions process. Similarly, for all other countries and territories than NZ, the exemptions process will have to be used exclusively. There are new conditions imposed to flying via Bangkok as the Thai authorities are now requiring foreign travellers, who are planning to transit within the Kingdom of Thailand, to provide before boarding the following documents :(1) a Medical Certificate (NO COVID-19) with ORIGINAL LAB TEST (72 hours prior to departure);(2) an Health Insurance COVID-19 with coverage of 100,000.-USD. while staying in Thailand. To avoid disappointment and additional costs, it is very much recommended to check the applicable regulations of the countries of your stay and of transit and to follow them to avoid being refused the right to board into the plane or to entry into the transit zone on arrival. Q : 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 : Yes, 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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