Ho Chi Minh City – We bring you the latest updates on the daily developments on visa requirements and temporary closures in six ASEAN destinations. Make sure you are well informed, because the situation changes rapidly. The latest updates on temporary closures for the 30th of March, published by FOCUS ASIA:
CAMBODIA
Visa Requirements
The government of Cambodia has announced the following measures effective from 23h59, 30th of March:
Suspension of visa exemption policy and issuance of tourist visa, e-visa and visa on arrival to any foreigner for a period of one month.
Any foreigner wishing to travel to the Kingdom of Cambodia must obtain a prior visa from Cambodian missions abroad. He/She must provide a medical certificate, issued by the competent health authorities of his/her country no more than 72 hours prior to the date of travel, certifying that he/she is not tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus (covid-19). In addition, he/she must provide proof of his/her insurance policy that shows minimum medical coverage during his/her intended stay in Cambodia in the amount of not less than fifty thousand US Dollars.
The requirements for a medical certificate and insurance do not apply to any foreigner holding diplomatic visa (Visa A) or official visa (Visa B) of Cambodia.
Upon entry into the Kingdom of Cambodia, any foreigner will be subject to health risk assessment and screened by competent government officers before he/she is allowed to enter into the country. He/She will be subject to a mandatory isolation, quarantine or any other measures for the prevention and containment of this virus as prescribed by the Ministry of Health of Cambodia.
All the above-mentioned travel restrictions are temporary and will be reviewed regularly by the Royal Government of Cambodia based on the evolution of the global situation as related to this virus.
Hotel Updates
Siem Reap
Le Meridien Angkor is closed until further notice.
Khmer Cooking Empire is closed until
Khmer Wooden House
Kolab Restaurant
Khmer Village
Phnom Penh
Double Leaf Boutique is closed until the 17th of April.
Koh Krabey
The Royal Sands is closed until further notice.
INDONESIA
Hotel Updates
Bali
Sudamala Resort Sanur is closed until the 1st of July
Amed Lodge by Sudamala is closed until the 1st of July.
Tijili Seminyak is closed until the 15th of May.
Tijili Benoa is closed until the 15th of May.
Lakeview Hotel Kintamani is closed until further notice.
Mimpi Resort Tulamben is closed until the 30th of April.
Mimpi Resort Menjangan is closed until the 30th of April.
The Pavilions Sanur is closed until the 30th of April.
Kunti Villa Seminyak is closed until the 31st of May.
Dampati Villas Seminyak is closed until the 31st of May.
Lembongan Beach Club is closed until the 31st of May.
Garden Bay View is closed until the 31st of May.
Lovina Beach Club is closed until the 31st of May.
Nirwana Beach Club Candidasa is closed until the 31st of May.
Lombok
Sudamala Resort Senggigi is closed until the 1st of July.
Labuan Bajo
Sudamala Resort Seraya is closed until the 1st of July.
Gilli Islands
All accommodation on all three of the Gilli Islands are closed until the 13th of April.
Travel News
Bali
West Bali National Park is closed until further notice.
Gilli Islands
All accommodation on all three of the Gilli Islands are closed until the 13th of April.
LAOS
The Government of Laos has announced that the country will be on lockdown from the 1st until the 19th of April.
All people are confined to their houses. You are only allowed to go outside to buy food and essentials, visit hospitals or clinics. An exception is made for the staff of organizations that are allowed to continue to work from their office.
The festivities for the traditional Lao New Year have been cancelled.
Hotel Updates
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang View is closed until the 31st of October.
Belmond La Residence is closed until the 1st of May.
Sada Hotel is closed until further notice.
Villa Chitdara is closed until further notice.
Maison Dalabua is closed until further notice.
THAILAND
Hotel Updates
Bangkok
Modena by Fraser Bangkok is closed until the 30th of April.
Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 is closed until the 31st of May.
COMO Metropolitan is closed until the 30th of April.
Century Park Hotel is closed until the 30th of April.
Chiang Rai
Anantara Golden Triangle is closed until the 30th of June.
Khao Lak
Moracea Khao Lak Resort is closed until the 30th of June.
Koh Samui
First Residence Hotel is closed until the 31st of May.
Impiana Resort Chaweng Noi is closed until the 31st of May.
Phuket
Amata Wellness Resort is closed until the 30th of April.
U Zenmaya Phuket is closed until the 30th of April.
Sea Sun Sand Resort & Spa is closed until the 31st of May.
Dream Phuket Resort & Spa is closed until further notice.
The Nai Harn Phuket is closed until the 30th of June.
Mandarava Resort and Spa is closed until the 31st of July.
Impiana Phuket Patong is closed until the 31st of May.
Impiana Private Villas Kata Noi is closed until the 31st of May.
Bangsak Village is closed until the 30th of June.
Chanalai Group is closed until the 30th of April.
Koh Samui
First Residence Hotel is closed until the 31st of May.
Travel News
Bangkok
All markets and malls will remain closed until the 30th of April.
Lampang
Wat Phra That Lampang Luang is closed until further notice.
Phuket
The government of Thailand has announced that Phuket City will be on lockdown until the 30th of April.
Phuket Aquarium is closed until further notice.
MYANMAR
Visa Requirements
The government of Myanmar has announced the following measures which will be effective immediately until the 30th of April:
Suspension of the issuance of all types of visa (including social visit visa) to all foreign nationals, except diplomats accredited to Myanmar, United Nations officials resident in Myanmar and crew of ships and aircraft operating to and from Myanmar.
Suspension of visa exemption granted to all foreign nationals on the basis of bilateral arrangements, including those from ASEAN member countries, except those holding diplomatic and official passport.
All diplomats accredited to Myanmar and United Nations officials resident in Myanmar may obtain entry visas through respective Myanmar Missions abroad. They shall be required to provide certification of the absence of COVID-19 infection issued by a recognized laboratory no more than 72 hours prior to the date of travel and before boarding any aircraft destined for Myanmar. They shall be subject to home quarantine for 14 days on their arrival in Myanmar.
Crew of ships or aircraft operating to and from Myanmar may also obtain entry visa through respective Myanmar Missions abroad. They shall be required to follow the latest guidelines and directives issued by the Ministry of Transport and Communication of the Republic of Union of Myanmar.
Travel Updates
The Department of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Health and Sports has announced that the landing of all international commercial passenger flights will not be allowed at Yangon International Airport (“YIA”) and any other airports in Myanmar,
This measure is effective from the 30th of March until the 14th of April.
VIETNAM
Hotel Updates
Hoi An
Hoi An Central Boutique is closed until the 1st of May
Ho Chi Minh
Hotel Equatorial is closed until the 15th of May.
Mui Ne
Cham Villas is closed until further notice.
Blue Ocean is closed until further notice.
Saigon
Equatorial Hotel is closed until the 13th of April.
NOTE: For other ASEAN countries and hotel resort destinations, please check on individual and local websites.