Thailand canceled all tests, Singapore suddenly “played big” when making a decision to attract tourists
The Covid-19 pandemic has severely affected all aspects of people’s lives around the world. Most industries have to “taste” the failure, but perhaps no industry is “suffering” as tourism when countries are completely closed, not welcoming “outsiders”. But after 2 years of fighting, with the advent of the vaccine and the government’s efforts, Covid-19 was somewhat under control.
After a long time staying in one place, what most people want is… to explore travel. Where to go? Play where? Eat what? These are the questions that many people are pinning in their heads to prepare to “discharge”.
Countries around the world have begun to take measures to open their doors to tourists again to stimulate tourism demand and bring life back to normal as possible. This information will make many people happy like opening a flag in their stomach because they can freely explore tourism without having to bother with Covid-19 testing or isolation procedures anymore.
Singapore
Starting from April 26, entry into Singapore will be much easier if visitors have had enough Covid-19 vaccinations. Previously, Singapore required PCR or rapid testing for all incoming travelers.
But recently, the country’s authorities have announced that tourists who have had enough vaccinations do not need to be tested for Covid-19 before departing for Singapore, whether by air or by sea.
Besides entry, Singapore also creates favorable conditions for tourists to visit and have fun by easing social distancing orders. This is indeed a “big play” step of the lion island nation to regain the development momentum for tourism.
Thailand
Like many Southeast Asian countries trying to stimulate tourism, Thailand on April 22 announced major changes in epidemic prevention regulations for entry.
Specifically, Thailand’s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on April 22 that from May 1, the requirement to test by RT-PCR method on arrival for tourists will be abolished. have been fully vaccinated. At the same time, travelers with negative test results before departure will be allowed to enter Thailand without further testing and isolation.
With the new regulation, PCR testing will be replaced by voluntary antigen tests for people entering Thailand by air and land. Thailand’s tourism industry has been working hard to push the government to fully reopen, increasing revenue and foreign tourists to boost the country’s economy.
Philippines
The Philippines was one of the first countries in Southeast Asia to reopen its borders to tourists. Starting February 10, those who have been fully vaccinated and have a negative RT-PCR test result within 48 hours before departure will not be quarantined upon entry.
The Philippine authorities have made great efforts to make good preparations to ensure all tourism products and services are safe for visitors. The health and safety of international travelers and citizens is a top priority for the Philippines.
Statistics show that the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) has trained more than 30,000 tourism professionals amid the pandemic to ensure the safety of tourism agents, frontline service staff and visitors. .
Korea
Also since the beginning of April, South Korea has introduced a policy of opening up to international tourism by removing the quarantine requirement for imported people who have received a full dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Those who have received two doses of the vaccine and have registered in the Korean Immunization Management System (Q-Code) are exempt from isolation from March 21. For those who have fully vaccinated in another country but have not yet registered in the vaccination system in Korea, they will also be exempt from isolation from April 1.
Europe
Since the end of February, the countries of the European Union have announced the lifting of the travel ban, allowing visitors from countries outside the bloc to enter, provided that they have received two vaccinations. Accordingly, from March 1, tourists who have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine can enter Europe to travel.
In case of under-vaccination or non-EU-recognized vaccines, travelers need to present a negative PCR test report 72 hours before departure (applicable to children aged six to 18), or additional quarantine measures, isolation… Children under 6 years old are exempt from all restrictions.
Source: Compilation
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