COVID-19: GPH Ports Status Overview
Last Update: 2020-09-20
| Opening of borders: | Antigua & Barbuda has officially reopened to international visitors on June 4th. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | Antigua & Barbuda has not reopened its cruise ports to accept cruise lines. Government announcement. |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Government COVID News no 15 Government COVID News no 16 Government COVID News no 17 Government COVID Guide Guidance for Businesses Guidance for Public Transport Guidance for F&B Establishment Guidance for Bars |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp No ( Draft Protocols developed by ACP and pending approval) |
| Additional information available: | Antigua & Barbuda latest travel advisory |
| Contact us: | info@antiguacruisport.com |
| Opening of borders: | Currently, the borders are closed with no scheduled opening date. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | No, except for those Cruise Lines with special authorization from National Health Authorities and Cuba Goverment. |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Yes: File |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp. Yes, available on a request basis. |
| Additional information available: | Infomed Red de Salud de Cuba |
| Contact us: | josef@lahabanacruiseport.com |
| Opening of borders: | June 15 - Resumption of international travel via sea ports July 1 - Resumption of international travel to The Bahamas via airports. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | TBD |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Yes. Visit site. |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp Development of port health and safety protocols is underway. |
| Additional information available: | https://covid19.gov.bs/ |
| Contact us: | info@nassaucruiseport.com |
| Opening of borders: | Yes to EU countries and Australia, Algeria, Canada, China, South Korea, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Serbia, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and Ruanda citizens. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | No. Exception for Cruise Lines with special authorization from National Health Authorities. |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Yes. Puertos Del Estado website Puertos Del Estado Covid Notifications |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp Yes, available on a request basis. |
| Additional information available: | Barcelona Airport |
| Contact us: | admin@bcncruiseport.com |
| Opening of borders: | * San Marino and Vatican City: allowed without restriction. * EU and Schengen countries (with special restrictions for Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain; Bulgaria and Romania), plus UK, Andorra, Monaco: allowed without restrictions, but there is an obligation to fill in a specific self-declaration. * Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain: those who enter Italy from these countries (after stay or transit) must also present a certificate of negative molecular or antigenic swab test, not older than 72 hours, or must do the test within 48 hours of entering the national territory. Moreover, they must communicate their entry into the Italian territory to the Prevention Department of the competent Health Authority. * Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Romania, Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay: travel allowed for any reason from/to these countries, but when in Italy will be required to fill a specific self-declaration and to observe a 14-day quarantine period in self-isolation. * Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Kuwait, North Macedonia, Moldova, Oman, Panama, Peru, Dominican Republic; Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia; Colombia: entry ban for those who come from these countries or who have stayed/transited there in the 14 days preceding the attempt to enter Italy (with special exceptions). * Rest of the world: allowed for reasons of work, health or study, absolute urgency, return to one's domicile, home, residence, not for tourism. When in Italy will be required to fill a specific declaration and to observe a 14-day quarantine period in self-isolation. * There are special exceptions to the obligation of self-isolation, surveillance and swab. * In Sardinia region, registration on a special online form remains mandatory for all passengers arriving on the island. They must also show the certificate of negativity to Covid-19 as the result of a swab carried out no more than 48 hours before, or take a test within 48 hours from arrival, with self-isolation up to the negative result. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | Cruises allowed (with restrictions) starting from 15 August 2020. |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Yes:
Italian GovernmentItalian Ministry of Health Sardinia Region |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp Yes, available on a request basis. |
| Additional information available: | Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of Tourism of Sardinia region |
| Contact us: | info@cagliaricruiseport.it |
| Opening of borders: | * San Marino and Vatican City: allowed without restriction. * EU and Schengen countries (with special restrictions for Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain; Bulgaria and Romania), plus UK, Andorra, Monaco: allowed without restrictions, but there is an obligation to fill in a specific self-declaration. * Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain: those who enter Italy from these countries (after stay or transit) must also present a certificate of negative molecular or antigenic swab test, not older than 72 hours, or must do the test within 48 hours of entering the national territory. Moreover, they must communicate their entry into the Italian territory to the Prevention Department of the competent Health Authority. * Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Romania, Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay: travel allowed for any reason from/to these countries, but when in Italy will be required to fill a specific self-declaration and to observe a 14-day quarantine period in self-isolation. * Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Kuwait, North Macedonia, Moldova, Oman, Panama, Peru, Dominican Republic; Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia; Colombia: entry ban for those who come from these countries or who have stayed/transited there in the 14 days preceding the attempt to enter Italy (with special exceptions). * Rest of the world: allowed for reasons of work, health or study, absolute urgency, return to one's domicile, home, residence, not for tourism. When in Italy will be required to fill a specific declaration and to observe a 14-day quarantine period in self-isolation. * There are special exceptions to the obligation of self-isolation, surveillance and swab. * In Sicily region, anyone who enters the island not being resident or domiciled, must register on the siciliasicura.com website; in addition, they must download the "SiciliaSiCura" app which allows access to the health services. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | Cruises allowed (with restrictions) starting from 15 August 2020. |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp Yes, available on a request basis. |
| Additional information available: | |
| Contact us: | info@cataniacruiseterminal.it |
| Opening of borders: | Yes - borders are opened with measures by country orange, green and Red Countries are classified into three risk levels according to criteria scientific and epidemiological indicators Green country nationals no need to a negative PCR test, or self-isolate for 14 days. Orange country nationals are required either to show a negative PCR test, not older than 72 hours, and self-isolate for 14 days. Red country nationals are required either to show a negative PCR test, not older than 72 hours, and compulsory isolation in hotels for 14 days. The list of countries by color are updated in the ministry fo health website For most current information kindly check at http://www.onmne.tn/en/ |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | No exception for cruise ships but specific measures will be put in place following a call request |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Observatoire National des Maladies Nouvelles et Emergentes Touristic COVID-19 Protocols by the government |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Yes by application of the recommendations of the health ministry |
| Additional information available: | WTTC Tunisia Safe Travel stamp |
| Contact us: | wissemb@lagoulettecruiseport.com |
| Opening of borders: | Allowed Flights from Lisbon to EU and Schengen countries (subjected to confirmation of reciprocity). Not Allowed flights from: Austria, Cyprus, Dinamark, Slovakia, Finland, Latvian, Lithuania and Romania to Lisbon. Compulsory quarentine from flights starting in Lisbon to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Estonia, Malta, the Netherlands and Hungary. Allowed flights from Lisbon out EU: Algeria, Australia, Canada, South Korea, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and China (subject to confirmation of reciprocity) Exception Allowed flights to/from Lisbon only in a presence of a negative COVID19 test on Lisbon arrival from: flights originating in Portuguese speaking countries, (from Brazil, only flights to and from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro are authorized) flights originating in the United States of America, given the presence of Portuguese communities. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | At the moment only accepted for provisions, bunkerings and layup calls waiting for shipyard entrance. |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | http://www.portodelisboa.pt/portal/pls/portal/docs/1/7550067.PDF |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Under development |
| Additional information available: | ANA Visit Portugal |
| Contact us: | info@lct.pt |
| Opening of borders: | Yes to EU countries and Australia, Algeria, Canada, China, South Korea, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Serbia, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and Ruanda citizens. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | No. Exception for Cruise Lines with special authorization from National Health Authorities. |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Yes. Puertos del Estado website Puertos del Estado Covid Notifications |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp Yes, available on a request basis. |
| Additional information available: | Malaga Airport |
| Contact us: | info@malagacruiseport.com |
| Opening of borders: | Travellers coming to Malta from the ‘Green List' of safe countries will NOT be subjected to a swab test on arrival. At present, the following countries are on the ‘Green List': Australia, China (Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan included), Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Italy (Sicily and Sardegna), New Zealand, Norway, Portugal (Madeira, Azores), Rwanda, South Korea, Spain (Canarias), United Arab Emirates. Passengers arriving from countries on the ‘Amber List' are required to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate before boarding flights or cruises to Malta. The swab test should be carried out within the previous 72 hours. At present, the following countries are on the ‘Amber List': Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy (all airports except Sicily and Sardinia), Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon , Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal (all airports except Madeira, Azores), Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (all airports except Canarias), Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uruguay, Vatican City. These lists are subject to change by the Health Authorities. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | Yes, every call will be accepted subject to acceptance by Port Health / Malta Health Department |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Local authorities have not issued direct protocols in regards to cruise industry / passenger arrivals. Same have accepted protocols presented by VCP |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp Yes, available at request |
| Additional information available: | Malta Tourism Authority |
| Contact us: | info@vallettacruiseport.com |
| Opening of borders: | Member States of the European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Croatia, Ireland, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania , Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden) and Algeria, Andorra, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Brunei, Fiji, Philippines, Georgia, Indonesia, Iceland, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Lebanon , Madagascar, Malaysia, Morocco, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Norway, New Zealand, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Senegal, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Uruguay, Uzbekistan Venezuela, Vietnam and Zambia. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | No limits for cruise ship acceptance ( without passangers ) Number of crew members not limited The agent of the vessel must have written approval from National Coordination Body for the prevention of spreading of contagious diseases ( numbers of crew , whether there are infected... ) Port of Adria“ has approved Plan for cruise ship acceptance by National Maritime Safety and Port Management Administration All preventive measures from the Plan (disinfection of the area around the ship ; all crew members must have masks ... ) must be implemented The berths for cruise ships are restricted areas . |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Document |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp Yes, available upon request. |
| Additional information available: | Montenegro Travel news |
| Contact us: | sales@portofadria.me |
| Opening of borders: | * San Marino and Vatican City: allowed without restriction. * EU and Schengen countries (with special restrictions for Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain; Bulgaria and Romania), plus UK, Andorra, Monaco: allowed without restrictions, but there is an obligation to fill in a specific self-declaration. * Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain: those who enter Italy from these countries (after stay or transit) must also present a certificate of negative molecular or antigenic swab test, not older than 72 hours, or must do the test within 48 hours of entering the national territory. Moreover, they must communicate their entry into the Italian territory to the Prevention Department of the competent Health Authority. * Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Romania, Rwanda, the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay: travel allowed for any reason from/to these countries, but when in Italy will be required to fill a specific self-declaration and to observe a 14-day quarantine period in self-isolation. * Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Chile, Kuwait, North Macedonia, Moldova, Oman, Panama, Peru, Dominican Republic; Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia; Colombia: entry ban for those who come from these countries or who have stayed/transited there in the 14 days preceding the attempt to enter Italy (with special exceptions). * Rest of the world: allowed for reasons of work, health or study, absolute urgency, return to one's domicile, home, residence, not for tourism. When in Italy will be required to fill a specific declaration and to observe a 14-day quarantine period in self-isolation. * There are special exceptions to the obligation of self-isolation, surveillance and swab. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | Cruises allowed (with restrictions) starting from 15 August 2020. |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Yes. Italian Government Italian Ministry of Health Emilia Romagna Region |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp Yes, available on a request basis. |
| Additional information available: | Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bologna airport Ravenna municipality |
| Contact us: | ravennatp@ravennatp.it |
| Opening of borders: | Yes - borders are open without restrictions for all EU and Schengen zone citizens and residents. It is advised to fill out the form at link before arriving at the border for faster border crossing. Third country nationals are required either to show a negative PCR test, not older than 48 hours, or need to self-isolate for 14 days. Further restrictions may apply. For most current information kindly check at link. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | Yes - cruise ships are allowed with up to 200 passengers on board and with cruise itineraries within EU countries. Limitations apply for cruise ships arriving from third countries. Cruise ships are also allowed for lay-up operation. Limitations apply based on country of ship's registry. Information is confirmed by Port Agents on case to case basis. |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Civilna Zastita Croatian Institute of Public Health Croatia COVID-19 webpage Total Croatia News |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp In process, awaiting to align with EU and national decisions on measures and protocols for port, cruise ships and lay-up operations. |
| Additional information available: | Croatia Pre-entry and travel form Total Croatia News Croatia Travel document |
| Contact us: | info@zadarcruiseport.com |
| Opening of borders: | Yes, Land, Sea, Air borders are to all countries except for Iran. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | Yes, with authorization from Turkish Coastal Health Authorities of first priority and other authorities (Immigraiton, Customs and Harbour Master) |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Local health authority website |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp Yes, health and safety protocols applied. |
| Additional information available: | www.antalyacruiseport.com Antalya Airport |
| Contact us: | ticaret@portakdeniz.com |
| Opening of borders: | Yes, Land, Sea, Air borders are to all countries except for Iran. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | Yes, with authorization from Turkish Coastal Health Authorities of first priority and other authorities (Immigraiton, Customs and Harbour Master) |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Local health authority website |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp Yes, health and safety protocols applied. |
| Additional information available: | www.bodrumcruiseport.com |
| Contact us: | info@bodrumcruiseport.com |
| Opening of borders: | Yes, Land, Sea, Air borders are to all countries except for Iran. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | Yes, with authorization from Turkish Coastal Health Authorities of first priority and other authorities (Immigraiton, Customs and Harbour Master) |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Local health authority website |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Certificated by WTTC with "Safe Travels" stamp Yes, health and safety protocols applied. |
| Additional information available: | www.kusadasicruiseport.com |
| Contact us: | info@egeportkusadasi.com |
| Opening of borders: | According to the meeting with the Ministers on July 16, the Prime Minister of Vietnam decide accept for diplomats, experts, investors, skilled labor, students. Reopen commercial flight as plan. - From 15/09: Japan, Korea, China. - From 22/09: Laos, Cambodia, Taiwan. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | For lay-up only (no passengers and crew not allow get on land) |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Read File |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Yes, available on a request basis. |
| Additional information available: | Vietnam Embessay COVID information |
| Contact us: | thaon@cruiseportoperations.com |
| Opening of borders: | No announcement yet. |
| Acceptance of cruise ships: | No announcement yet. |
| Protocols applied by local Health authorities: | Singapore Clean Government website |
| Health protocols applied by port: | Singapore Clean Government website |
| Additional information available: | Contact for further details. |
| Contact us: | enquiries@mbccs.com.sg |
