Is South-East Asia open to tourists? A complete list of 2022 travel restrictions for every country
If you’ve been dreaming of a trip to southeast Asia, this could be the summer it finally happens. More than half of the subregion’s countries - all blessed by a balmy climate and dreamy coastlines - have relaxed their Covid travel restrictions in recent months.
Whether relaxing on a Thai beach, diving in the Philippines or getting up close with Borneo’s magnificent wildlife is top of your list, these are the rules you still need to know.
And for those still looking for inspiration (perhaps deprived of friends’ well-documented journeys to this part of the world since the pandemic began) we’ve included some of the most celebrated experiences on offer to jog your memory.
Known for: Angkor Wat, the ‘city of temples’ in Cambodia’s north, is one of the great cultural wonders of the world. Though it’s been in near continuous use since the twelfth century, the most striking views are of the huge trees - strangler figs and banyans - that have overgrown the monumental buildings.
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Best time of year to go: November to April to ensure clear blue skies.
Travel restrictions: European visitors need a visa to enter Cambodia - which can be obtained before arrival here. The country’s visa-on-arrival programme has now been reinstated.
Fully-vaccinated travellers only need to present proof of vaccination. An NHS Covid pass is accepted from UK tourists, but you must have it printed out. Unvaccinated tourists must present a negative PCR test on arrival, taken no less than 72 hours before, and quarantine for up to 14 days.
Known for: Bali’s beaches are the stuff of lockdown dreams, but with over 17,000 islands there’s plenty more secluded spots if you still want to avoid crowds. The jungled town of Ubud