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To make sure your travel planning goes as smoothly as possible, we offer a new online service, SAS Travel Ready Center, that makes check-in during Corona an easy and smooth process. Be travel-ready before leaving home!

1. Go online to our digital service SAS Travel Ready Center

2. Check updated entry requirements for your destination 

3. Upload your corona related travel documents

4. Be notified by SAS when your documents have been processed and approved

5. Check-in online and retrieve your boarding card

6. At the airport, all self-service flows will be open. No need for manual check-in

Remember to have all travel documents with you when traveling You are now ready to take off!

SAS Travel Ready Center is available for selected destinations, so click here to see if you can be pre-processed.

Get ready to travel during Corona

Are you planning to travel and need a certificate proving you are fit to travel? Some countries require a negative corona test result (PCR-tests or a rapid antigen tests) and a medical certificate before you can board the aircraft or to enter the country. Some countries require it for transit as well.

SAS PARTNERS FOR COVID19-TESTING

To ensure easy access to testing services at a discounted price we have partnered with the healthcare service companies Vaccina and Expresscare. You can start your journey with peace of mind, as you are provided with a Covid19-test that meets the international quality standards. The test methods used by our partners is the most accepted coronavirus test in the world. Please note, if testing is not available in your city with any of the options presented above, please check your local options. 

• Ensure to plan your testing well in advance of the trip and make sure to read the instructions and terms carefully before booking. 

• Also please consider that opening hours on the clinics may change during week-ends and holidays. 

• The testing providers is fully responsible for the testing, issuance of travel certificates and any support related to this service.

SWEDEN

OFFER FROM VACCINA

Vaccina offers Covid19-testing (PCR-tests and rapid antigen tests) in Sweden. The response time for PCR-tests same day in Stockholm/Arlanda, Malmö and Göteborg and the day after in other cities. Response time for rapid covid/antigen tests is 45 minutes. 

To use this service, please proceed to Vaccina’s website via the link below to get more information about opening hours, test procedures and to book time for testing.

• Book PCR-testing and antigen testing in Sweden 

OFFER FROM EXPRESSCARE

Expresscare offers Covid19-testing (PCR-tests and rapid Antigen tests) in Sweden at 21 sites including Arlanda and Landvetter. The response time for PCR-tests is same day, or the day after depending on when the test is taken. Response time for rapid covid/antigen tests is 1 hour.

To use this service, please proceed to Expresscare’s website via the link below to get more information about opening hours, test procedures and to book time for testing.

• Book PCR-testing and Antigen testing in Sweden
  

Norway

Offer from Oslo Helse

Oslo Helse offers Covid19-testing (PCR-tests and rapid antigen tests) in Norway, Oslo at two sites.

The response time for PCR-tests is 1-2 days and 15 minutes for the antigen test.

To use this service, please proceed to Oslo Helse’s website via the link below to get more information about opening hours, test procedures and to book time for testing.
Book PCR-testing and antigen testing in Norway, Oslo.

DENMARK

COVID19 TESTING DENMARK

At coronaprover.dk you can book an appointment for a Covid19-test.
At sundhet.dk you download your personal Covid19-passport . At Copenhagen airport (Kastrup) passengers can also get a covid-tested both before the security check and in the transit area. 

Here you can find more information about the Covid19-testing at Copenhagen airport  and book you time for testing (See heading ‘Falck offers PCR and antigen Covid19-tests at Copenhagen Airport’).

UNITED KINGDOM

OFFER FROM QURED

Qured offer a number of Covid19-testing solutions to travellers going to and from the United Kingdom. For travellers flying to the UK, Qured is a Government approved provider for the Day 2 & 8 and the Test to Release program. Use the SAS 14% discount code when purchasing your Qured test kits: SASTRAVEL 

To use this service, please proceed to Qured´s website via the link below to get more information about opening hours, test procedures and to book time for testing.

• Book PCR- and antigen testing in United Kingdom with Qured 

OTHER - EUROPE

SPAIN

Las Palmas -  Eurofins Megalab is located between Terminal 1 and 2, provides test prior appointment arranged through their website 

Malaga – Recoletas together with Arquimea test facility is located at departure level and provides test prior appointment arranged through their website 

PORTUGAL

Funchal - At Madeira Airport, Synlab laboratories allow antigen testing. Located at Level 1, next to ANA information desk.

Faro - At Faro Airport there is an increase in capacity on antigen rapid testing and we inform you that:
Passengers with a flight booking on the current day,  who need rapid antigen test, should go to Synlab Customer desk.
Passengers with a flight booking the next day, who need rapid antigen test, should go to Check-in counter no. 27.

Lisbon - At Lisbon Airport, Synlab laboratories allow testing. Located at Level 2 shop area for PCR and antigen test and at P1 parking for rapid antigen test.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1."IS IT SAS THAT CHECKS THE COVID-19 TEST RESULTS AND/OR TRAVEL CERTIFICATE AND AFTERWARDS DECIDES IF I CAN GET ON THE PLANE?"

1. This is difficult to answer directly as it depends on the destination you are flying to. Some countries require the airline to check this prior to departure, in other countries it is checked only upon arrival to the destination and some require both on departure and on arrival.

2. "I DON'T HAVE A TEST BECAUSE MY FINAL DESTINATION SAYS I DON'T NEED IT. HOWEVER, I’M NOT FLYING DIRECTLY, CAN I STILL GO THROUGH MY TRANSIT?"

2. Most often you can go through transit and a confirmed Covid-19 test is not needed when in transit. However, there are exceptions such as when travelling through China. Please make sure to check what requirements are needed for your trip before travelling.

3. "I'VE BEEN DENIED BOARDING, WHAT HAPPENS NOW?"

3. The customer is always responsible for finding out what requirements apply to documents (passport, visa, etc.). You are also responsible for adhering to what entry requirements apply to vaccinations and, which also includes the requirements that apply due to Covid-19. If a customer is denied boarding due to the absence of entry documents, the customer may rebook according to the ticketing rules. If the ticket is not re-bookable, the customer is responsible for purchasing new tickets. The same rules apply if the customer is denied entry to a country i.e ticket rules apply. Please find more information on these regulations in the Conditions of Carriage, in particular in Chapter 15. 

4. "WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION REGARDING ENTRY RESTRICTIONS ? 

4. If you need more information; contact your local authorities or the respective country's embassy and keep yourself updated on the latest entry regulations via IATA Travel Center   or Star Alliance   and Traffic Information | SAS

• Please note, if testing is not available in your city with any of the options presented above, please check your local options. 

• Ensure to plan your testing well in advance of the trip and make sure to read the instructions and terms carefully before booking.

• Also please consider that opening hours on the clinics may change during week-ends and holidays. The testing providers is fully responsible for the testing, issuance of travel certificates and any support related to this service.

Please note, all passengers are responsible for ensuring that they are allowed entry into the country they are travelling from, to or are in transit through. If rejected to travel, refund permitted according to fare rules of the ticket. 

Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.

If you need more information; contact your local authorities or the respective country's embassy and keep yourself updated. If testing is not available in your city with any of the options presented above, please check your local options.

Please note that there may be changes to the traffic program. We advise travelers to keep updated.

As demand for travel increases, SAS continues to open up new destinations and more frequent flights. SAS will fly more than 150 routes to 90 destinations during winter 2021-2022.

Please check SAS traffic program here.

November 10, 2021 - SAS increases flights to USA

(Updated 02DEC21)

FACE MASK ONBOARD SAS FLIGHTS

SAS will reintroduce mandatory use of face mask on all domestic and intra-Scandinavian flights on Monday 6 December. Therefore all SAS’ passengers from 6 years of age are asked to wear medical face masks on flights within Scandinavia.

Regarding all other flights, face masks have been mandatory since May 2020.

SAS removed the requirement for mandatory use of face masks on flights within Scandinavia earlier in October 2021 as a result to the opening of societies and general recommendations from authorities in Scandinavia. Now when Scandinavian authorities are starting to reintroduce recommendations on the use of face masks, SAS will reintroduce these as a precautionary measure.

SAS has continuously been following the recommendations from EASA regarding mandatory use of face masks on all other SAS flights, operating outside Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

All passengers from 6 years of age, must wear facemask on all SAS flights from boarding, during the entire flight until disembarking. Passengers without a face mask will be denied boarding.
SAS recommends that passengers bring masks in order to change the mask after four hours of use, as well as bringing along extra masks. It is important to be aware that you may be required to wear a mask at your destination.

You must bring your own face mask that covers nose and mouth. SAS accepts single-use medical face masks. Homemade face masks or fabric masks / cloth face coverings are not accepted. Wearing a face mask is mandatory for the entire journey, from onboarding until you leave the aircraft. Face masks that are allowed on board include single-use masks of FFP2, KN95, N95 standards or surgical masks such as IIR or similar. Protection made out of cloth, visors or covers with ventilation valves are not permitted on board.

For passengers that states they are exempted to wear a face mask onboard the following applies:

• A document from a  medical doctor must be shown that states the reason for not wearing a face mask and must be written in a Scandinavian language or in English and shall not be older then three months.
  

• Also a proof of a negative SARS Cov-2 test (PCR or Antigen test) not older then 48 hours must be presented (Effective from 15 February 2021.)

Read more about SAS Safe Travel

Face Mask at Airports

SAS strongly recommend all customers to check the requirements of wearing face mask at airports when traveling.

(Updated 10DEC20)

From 01 July 2020 we have increased our flexibility rules so that you can rebook free of charge in all SAS Plus ticket types except for tickets to/from USA and Asia and travel within Norway. The offer is valid on all SAS operated flights except for SAS charter flights. 

The rebooking fee will be removed for bookings made in SAS Plus Smart during this period. You still have to pay the fare difference if the new ticket is more expensive than your original one.

(Published 14MAR20 - Updated 11OCT21)

Please note that this offer is only valid for bookings made October 11, 2021 or earlier.

We allow customers traveling on an international flight with booking date October 11, 2021 or earlier, to cancel their booking and receive a voucher in the value equivalent to their original booking. The offer is not available on domestic flights.

Please note that the voucher must be requested at least 3 days before scheduled outbound departure. To apply for the voucher go to My Bookings.

The voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. It can be used to book a new flight to any of our destinations or to buy travel extras. If you applied and received a voucher before April 22, the old limitation of 30 November will be removed, and your voucher will automatically have the new validity of 12 months.

To be eligible to apply for the voucher, you must have made your booking through SAS' website or SAS Customer Service. Not valid for bookings paid partly or fully with EuroBonus points.

The SAS Travel Voucher:

• can be used by you or another traveler.

• is valid for trips to any SAS destination.

• is valid to use as payment within 1 year after the date of issue. 

• can be used via SAS's website or SAS Customer Service.

• can be used as full or partial payment for a new trip and any remaining value will remain on the voucher until it expires. 

• is non-refundable.

You can read the full terms & conditions.

If you have made your reservation through a travel agent, please contact them for available options.

For corporate bookings made directly with SAS, please contact customer service for assistance.

If you are traveling as a group (more than 9 persons in the same booking), please contact your travel agent for available options. Contact SAS Customer service if you have booked directly with SAS.

You must apply for the voucher at least 3 days before departure.

To apply for the voucher, go to My bookings

If you as a customer cannot use your ticket to a specific country due to a positive COVID19 test within 4 days of departure, you may contact customer service to receive a SAS Travel voucher. 

As a customer you will be asked to provide documentation of your positive COVID-19 testresult and after that be able to choose to cancel the ticket or the entire booking also including other passengers tickets.

The SAS Travel voucher will cover the ticket/bookings value. SAS Travel Voucher is a non-refundable voucher.

If you have made your reservation through a travel agent, please contact them for available options.

If you don't want to travel, and your flight is not canceled, you can apply for cancellation and refund according to your ticket rules. Most of SAS tickets are refundable except for SAS Go Light and SAS Go Smart. If you cancel a SAS Go Light or SAS Go Smart ticket only taxes will be refunded. The ticket price and domestic/international surcharges will not be refunded. Your ticket details can be found in your confirmation e-mail (Electronic Ticket Itinerary and Receipts).

To cancel your trip and request a refund, go to My bookings. 

If you have made your reservation through a travel agent, please contact them to get help to apply for a refund.

If you have booked an International flight ticket on/after 20 October 2020 you can rebook your flight without having to pay a rebooking fee. SAS is offering rebooking free of charge for all International flights until 72 hours before departure. Within 72 hours from departure ordinary ticket rules applies. Please note that Domestic trips within Sweden, Norway or Denmark has ordinary ticket rules and is not part of current offer. Read more about our ticket rules.

Please note, that if you change to a higher fare type, you need to pay the difference. You can only rebook to a new flight 361 days ahead or according to availability on our website. 

If you have booked your ticket through a travel agent please contact them for assistance. 

Rebooking is only possible to and from the same destination as your original booking.

To rebook your trip, go to My bookings. 

Read the full terms & conditions.

If your flight is canceled, we offer you a SAS Travel Voucher of the full value of your booking. You can use the voucher to start making new travel plans and book a flight to any of our destinations, at any time you choose.

If you haven’t used the voucher before it expires, it is refundable.

SAS TRAVEL VOUCHER

• will be sent to you in 7 days once the request is made. 

• is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

• is refundable after 12 months.

• can be used to travel anytime you choose, as long as the booking is made before the voucher expires.

• is valid for travel to any of our destinations.

• can be used by you or another traveler.

• can be used as full or partial payment on our website. Any remaining value will remain on the voucher until it expires.

Read the full terms & conditions.

Not valid for bookings paid partly or fully with EuroBonus points. For corporate bookings made directly with SAS, please contact Customer Service for assistance.

Proceed with voucher request

OTHER OPTIONS

If you don’t want a voucher, you can apply for a refund instead. Proceed with refund request.

If you made your reservation through a Travel Agent, please read more here.

If your flight has been canceled and you need to travel, please call us so we can find a solution for you. You can find the telephone number to SAS for your country here

Read more about EU passenger rights here.

If your flight is canceled, we offer you a SAS Travel Voucher of the full value of your booking. You can use the voucher to start making new travel plans and book a flight to any of our destinations, at any time you choose.

If you haven’t used the voucher before it expires, it is refundable.

SAS TRAVEL VOUCHER

• will be sent to you in 7 days once the request is made. 

• is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.

• is refundable after 12 months.

• can be used to travel anytime you choose, as long as the booking is made before the voucher expires.

• is valid for travel to any of our destinations.

• can be used by you or another traveler.

• can be used as full or partial payment on our website. Any remaining value will remain on the voucher until it expires.

Read the full terms & conditions.

Not valid for bookings paid partly or fully with EuroBonus points. For corporate bookings made directly with SAS, please contact Customer Service for assistance.

Proceed with voucher request

OTHER OPTIONS

If you don’t want a voucher, you can apply for a refund instead. Proceed with refund request.

If you made your reservation through a Travel Agent, please read more here.

If your flight has been canceled and you need to travel, please call us so we can find a solution for you. You can find the telephone number to SAS for your country here

Läs mer om EU-passagerares rättigheter här.

SAS EuroBonus is adjusting to the challenges of the current situation, while still trying to provide flexibility for our highly valued members.

You’ll find more information concerning EuroBonus and COVID-19 here

Short background

All SAS Lounges closed 14MAR20 and we reopened the HUB Gold lounges at Arlanda, Copenhagen and Oslo Domestic Lounge in September 2020. Oslo International Lounge reopened September 13th, 2021. The SAS International Lounge at Newark (EWR) reopened November 1st, 2021.
From February 1st 2022, the SAS Lounge at Landvetter Airport in Gothenburg will be open Monday-Friday.
Food and Beverage offer can vary due to national and/or local Covid-restrictions.

All other SAS Lounges are closed and reopening of additional Lounges is based on SAS Traffic program and volume.

Note: Due to the current Covid situation with temporary local rules regarding social distancing, the SAS Lounges will have limited available seats and may have to temporary close for admittance if lounge is full.

Requirements for entering the lounge in Copenhagen - valid until further notice

In Denmark, people over the age of 15 are required to show a corona passport in many situations in order to prevent the spread of infection. This includes restaurants, cafes and bars.

You can get a corona passport if you have been vaccinated, if you have been infected within the past five months or if you have tested negative for COVID-19 with a PCR test within the last 72 hours or a rapid antigen within the last 48 hours.

When vaccinated, corona passports for people over the age of 18 will be valid for five months after the second vaccine. The corona passport becomes valid without a time limit after the third vaccine.

Due to the current situation SAS has decided to suspend our unaccompanied minor service until 30 April 2022 for all SAS International flights.

Effective 01 June 2021 - Domestic travel:

• SAS will accept Unaccompanied Minors on Domestic flights within Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

• SAS will accept UM on transfer flights on Domestic routes, with a maximum transfer time up to 4 hours. Allowed on transfer flights SAS to SAS and between SAS and Widerøe. UM in Transfer is not accepted on the day’s last flight for the specific destination. Exception: However, on those destinations (Domestic routes) where we only operate once a day, it is accepted even though it is the last flight of the day.

• The Embargo for UM on all International SAS flights is prolonged until 30April 2022.

If you have purchased a ticket for Intrascandinavian or International travel with unaccompanied minor service during this period, you can reschedule the trip to a date after 30 April 2022.

You also have the option to get a full refund. Contact SAS Customer Service and we’ll help you.

If your trip is booked via a travel agent, please contact your agent for assistance. 

The suspension of the unaccompanied minor service is temporary since we cannot guarantee the safety of the child traveling.

(Updated 17MAY21)

Requirements for customers traveling to China:

Please note that entry restrictions may be subject to change on short notice. You are responsible for ensuring that you are allowed entry into the country you are travelling from, to or are in transit through. 

• All Foreign passengers must hold a visa that has been issued after 28MAR2020. 

   

• All passengers (including Chinese nationals) are required to complete an electronic Customs Health Declaration Form prior to travel and show proof of having completed the form before boarding. The proof must also be shown to authorities upon arrival in China. The proof is a print/ or screenshot of the QR code that you receive when you have completed the electronic declaration.
  

• You complete the form via one of the following channels: WeChat, Mobile App (Android/ iOS versions available), or at 
  

• Please complete your Electronic Health Declaration form only after you have checked-in on your flight to China, as you will need to enter your actual seat number in the form. The health declaration is only valid for a limited time, so don’t complete the form to early, especially if you have long transfer time in Copenhagen. Please have the QR code (you receive the QR code when you have completed the Health declaration form) available, as you must present it to the airline at the time of boarding the flight from Copenhagen to China. You can see what documents you need 
  

• Please note that the online form does not accept all email addresses (you need to submit your email address to receive the required QR-code). If you are not able to complete the online declaration successfully, kindly use WeChat or download the Mobile App.
  

  UPDATED REQUIREMENTS FOR CORONAVIRUS TESTING

  
  

• All passengers traveling from Copenhagen to China must hold a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result and a negative IgM anti-body test. Both tests must be issued at most (earliest) 48 hours before departure. 

• All passengers traveling in transfer via Copenhagen to China must hold an additional negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) nucleic acid test and a negative IgM anti-body test issued at most (earliest) 48 hours before departure. This additional test must be taken at a facility in the transit country (CPH, Denmark).

• The COVID-19 nucleic acid test and the negative IgM anti-body test shall be carried out at a facility designated or recognized by the overseas Chinese Embassy/ Consulate in the country where you start your journey (please contact the local Chinese Embassy for details). Link to the 

  
  

• You must send information regarding your negative COVID-19 test and the negative IgM anti-body test together with a scanned copy of your passport and flight details (via email or WeChat), to the local Chinese embassy/consulate in the country where you start your jorney.

• A special Health Code (for Chinese nationals) or an Embassy endorsed Health Declaration Form (for foreign nationals) must be obtained from the local Chinese Embassy/Consulate before travel.

• SAS will check the health codes/forms at time of boarding – failure to obtain a health code/form from the embassy prior to travel or holding a code/form that will expire before the person arrives in China, will result in denied boarding from the flight. You can see description and pictures over the required documents 

   

  
  

• Note: As of 07NOV2020, if you travel to China via Copenhagen, you need to get tested for Coronavirus and get a negative test result, not only in the country of your departure, but also at your transit airport. For test facilities see below. 

• Due to this requirement, plan enough time to obtain and validate the two Covid-19 tests by the Embassy in the transit country (including waiting time).

• Customer from domestic flights in Denmark transferring to flights from Copenhagen to China are not required to be tested at Copenhagen airport if you already have a test not older than 48 hours from your origin destination in Denmark.

• A temperature check will be performed at the departure gate in Copenhagen. 

  
  

• Those not fulfilling the health requirements set by the Chinese authorities and those showing symptoms of COVID-19 will be denied boarding.

  
  

• Upon arrival in China you will be tested for COVID-19 and you will be quarantined for 14 days at your own cost in designated places. 

  
  

• Designated Testing Service Copenhagen Airport authorized by Chinese Authorities: 

Note: Due to the requirements from the Chinese authorities there will be an embargo for Animal in luggage compartment (AVIH), Pet in cabin (PETC) and wheelchair, when unescorted (WCHC - Passenger is completely immobile), for travel to Shanghai (PVG). The embargo is valid until further (upd 06OCT20).

Any costs in connection with refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.

(Updated 13JAN22)
Valid until further notice

Entry Restrictions

Please note that entry restrictions may be subject to change on short notice.
You are responsible for ensuring that you are allowed entry into the country you are travelling to or are in transit through.

For country specific information see: here 

COVID-19 Test Requirements
All Passengers (including UK Nationals and Residents) entering or transiting the UK from
the age of 18 years must present:
A Medical Certificate of a negative COVID-19 (PCR, Antigen, LAMP, NAAT, LFD) test
result. The test must be taken at the earliest 2 days before departure. The Medical
Certificate must be issued in English, French or Spanish.
OR,
A Vaccination Certificate showing that you are fully vaccinated with Astra Xeneca
(Covishield), Astra Zeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna or Pfizer-BioNtech
(Commirnaty) at least 14 days before arrival. A combination of vaccines is accepted. The
vaccine certificate must be issued in EEA member states, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda,
Australia, Bahrein, Barbados, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Dominica,
Israel Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zeeland, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi
Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United kingdom, USA, and Vatican
City.

Failure to present a Medical Certificate of a negative COVID-19 test, or a valid Vaccination
Certificate will result in denied boarding. Passengers arriving in England without a proof of
a negative test result could be fined £500.

Before departure, all passengers are required to prebook COVID-19 testing for during their
stay in UK. Confirmation of the booking and payment of these must be provided prior to
departure.

• Passengers who can provide proof of fully vaccinated (UK approved) –
  Mandatory PCR test within the first two (2) days after arriving, (this can be on
  arrival or anytime until the end of day 2 and must self-isolate until the test result
  is known. Passengers may only leave self-isolation if the PCR test is negative.

• Passengers not fully vaccinated – Mandatory day 2 PCR test and day 8 PCR
  test (not for passengers younger than 18 years).
  

For more information see: here 

Document Requirements

To protect your health and others’, all passengers must complete an online passenger locator form  before departure to the United Kingdom. It is important that the form is completed correctly as soon as possible after check-in and in good time before arriving at the departure gate. On completion of the form, a QR code will be automatically generated and must be presented before boarding. Passengers must present the QR code with date of submission not older than 48 hours before travel date at the airport. The correct entry of the reference number for your pre-booked mandatory test/tests and well as invoice number of any
necessary managed hotel-quarantine is vital to be allowed boarding.

Passengers transiting onto a connecting flight without leaving the transit area in the airport do not have to complete a Passenger Locator Form.

The test reference number is to be entered in the “Booking Reference” section of the PLF and is only accepted in 2 forms and is NOT to be left blank. A test number provided by a private testing provider consists of five letters followed by a series of letters or numbers OR a test number provided by CTM consists of 7 (seven) numerical digits.

Failure to comply with this obligation will result in denied boarding.

Quarantine Requirements

Passengers may be subject to a self-quarantine or a prepaid managed hotel-quarantine depending on the country/countries they have been in the last 10 days before arrival in UK. The booking and payment of the managed hotel-quarantine is to be made here.
Quarantine may also apply to transit passengers with a connecting flight to a third country.

For passengers travelling to Scotland:

All passengers (including British citizens) arriving directly into Scotland from outside Common Travel Area CTA (England, Wales, Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands) must book and prepay for 10 days managed isolation in a quarantine hotel and book 2 COVID-19 tests to be taken during isolation. The booking is to be made here. This must be done before departure and the booking reference is to be entered in the Online Passenger Locator Form in order to receive the QR code. There are exceptions to this for passengers arriving from non-acute countries (all Scandinavian countries). Examples of sectors are aerospace engineers, aircraft pilots and crew, bus and coach drivers, civil aviation inspectors, drivers of goods vehicles, postal workers, seamen and masters, inspectors and surveyors of ships, transit passengers and transplant transporters. See this link  for more details.

It is a legal requirement that you wear a face covering on public transport in the UK.

Failure to comply with the above measures is a criminal offence and you could be fined.

Please visit www.gov.uk/uk-border-control for detailed public health advice and requirements for entering the UK.

For more information about UK passenger rights you may visit https://www.caa.co.uk/home/ 

Any costs in connection with denied boarding or refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.

(Updated 06DEC2021)
Valid until further notice

Please note that entry restrictions may be subject to change on short notice. You are responsible for ensuring that you are allowed entry into the country you are travelling to or are in transit through. 

General requirement

Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in, or transited through: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa or Zimbabwe are not allowed to enter.

This does not apply to:
- nationals of USA
- passengers with a Permanent Resident/ Resident Aller Card (Form I-551)
- passenger with an authorization for Parole of an alien into the United States (Form I-512)
- spouses of nationals and of residents of the USA
- children of nationals and of residents of the USA, or passenger with an IR-4 or IH-4 visa,
- parents/guardians of a national or a residents of the USA, who is unmarried and younger than 21 years,
- brothers/sisters, younger than 21 years of a national or a resident of the USA, who is younger than 21 years,
- members of the U.S. armed forces, their spouses and children

For more exceptions see: IATA Travel Center

Face mask requirement:

• All persons from 2 years of age, onboard a flight to the US must wear a Face mask during embarking, the entire flight and during deplaning. You must also wear Face mask on all Airports in the USA. Refusing to wear a mask is a violation of federal law and may result in denial of boarding, removal from the aircraft and/ or penalties under federal law.  Exemptions: Passengers under 2 years of age, people with disabilities who cannot wear mask, or cannot safely wear mask. 

• The requirement to wear a mask does not apply under the following circumstances: Temporarily remove the mask for identity verification purposes, while eating, drinking, or taking oral medicine, when communicating with a person that is deaf or hard of hearing, if wearing oxygen masks is needed  or if unconscious. 

Approved face masks:

• You must bring your own face mask that covers nose and mouth. SAS accepts single-use medical face masks. Homemade face masks or fabric masks / cloth face coverings are not accepted. Wearing a face mask is mandatory for the entire journey, from onboarding until you leave the aircraft. Face masks that are allowed on board include single-use masks of FFP2, KN95, N95 standards or surgical masks such as IIR or similar. Protection made out of cloth, visors or covers with ventilation valves are not permitted on board. 

• The requirement to wear a mask does not apply under the following circumstances: Temporarily remove the mask for identity verification purposes, while eating, drinking, or taking oral medicine, when communicating with a person that is deaf or hard of hearing, if wearing oxygen masks is needed or if unconscious

COVID-19 Vaccine and Test Requirements

All NON-US citizens

All passengers from the age of 18 must present the following: 
1. A Vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated with FDA approved vaccines or authorized and World Health organization (WHO) emergency use listed EUL vaccines: (Astra Zeneca (Vaxzevria), Pfizer-BioNtech (Commirnaty), Moderna, Covishield, Covaxin, BIBP/ Sinopharm, Sinovac, Jansen/ J&J (single dose).

• Passenger Details (e.g. name and date of birth) in the certificate must match those stated in the passport or other travel document. 

• Documentation must be verifiable (digital or paper) OR non-verifiable digital or paper). 

  -  Verifiable record, typically includes a QR code

  - Non-verifiable record is an official record not linked to an official database.  

• Fully vaccinated mean one of the following: 

  - 2 weeks (14 days) since a person’s second dose in a 2-dose series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine.

  - 2 weeks (14 days) since the person received 2 doses of any “mix-and-match” combination of accepted COVID-19 vaccines listed in table above.

  - 2 weeks (14 days) since a person received one dose of an accepted single-dose-series COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Janssen/J&J);

AND

• A proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or Antigen). 

  - The test must be performed no earlier than 1 day before departure of the last direct flight to the USA. The documentation must also include sufficient verification information such as name and contact information for the laboratory or healthcare personnel who performed the test. 

OR

a positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result, issued at most 90 days before
departure from the first embarkation point;

AND

a letter issued by a health authority stating that the passenger has been cleared for
travel.

• Children 2-17 years:  Children under 18 years are exempted from vaccination requirement. Children between 2 and 17 are required to take pre departure test. Unvaccinated Children 2-17, traveling with a fully vaccinated adult, must have a proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or Antigen) taken no earlier than 1 day before departure. Unvaccinated children traveling alone or together with unvaccinated adults (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR), or included in the group Exemptions below, must have a proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or Antigen) taken no earlier than 1 day before departure.  Vaccinated children must have a proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or Antigen) taken no earlier than 1 day before departure.      

• Passenger Details (e.g. name and date of birth) in the certificate must match those stated in the passport or other travel document. 

Note: The Medical Certificate confirming Vaccine and negative test results must be presented before boarding, and failure to do so shall result in denied boarding.

Exceptions from the vaccination requirement:

• Diplomatic or official foreign government travel

  iii.  Applies to foreign government official or immediate family member or noncitizen falling within UN HQ agreement

  iv.  Confirm that you travel on government visa and has an official letter from US or foreign government or invitation from the UN

• Under 18 years of age

  i.   Confirm passenger is younger 18 years of age by reviewing passport 

• Medical Contraindication to COVID-19 Vaccination

  i.   Confirm that you have a signed letter from a licensed physician documenting a medical contraindication to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.  The name of the vaccine product and the medical condition must be listed.  Religious or moral convictions do not apply.

• Participants in Certain COVID-19 Vaccine Trials

  i.   Confirm that you have official documentation that provides evidence participating in a Phase 3 COVID-19 trial and received the full series of an active COVID-19 qualifying vaccine candidate or an EUL vaccine at least 2 weeks before flight

• Humanitarian or Emergency Exception

  i.   Confirm that you have an official US Government letter documenting approval of the exception

• Citizens of Countries with Limited COVID-19 Vaccine Availability with Non-B-1 or B-2 Non-immigrant Visa

  i.   Confirm that you have a passport issued by a foreign government with limited COVID-19 vaccine availability and a valid non-immigrant visa that is not B-1 or B-2 visa

• Members of US Armed Forces and their Spouses and Children

  i.   Confirm that you have a US military identification document 

• Sea crew members traveling pursuant to a C-1 and D non-immigrant visa

  i.   Confirm that you are traveling under appropriate non-immigrant visa and have an official letter from your employer, indicating your entry is for the purpose of operating a vessel that will depart form a US seaport.   

• Entry is in the US national interest

  i.   Confirm that you have an official US Government letter documenting approval of this exception

For more information visit CDC’s webpage : Find out if you can board a flight to the United States | CDC

All Vaccinated US citizens

All US Citizen passengers from the age of 18 must present the following: 

1. A Vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated with FDA approved vaccines or authorized and World Health organization (WHO) emergency use listed EUL vaccines: (Astra Zeneca (Vaxzevria), Pfizer-BioNtech (Commirnaty), Moderna, Covishield, Covaxin, BIBP/ Sinopharm, Sinovac, Jansen/ J&J (single dose).

• Passenger Details (e.g. name and date of birth) in the certificate must match those stated in the passport or other travel document. 

• Documentation must be verifiable (digital or paper) OR non-verifiable digital or paper). 

  -  Verifiable record, typically includes a QR code

  - Non-verifiable record is an official record not linked to an official database.  

• Fully vaccinated mean one of the following: 

  - 2 weeks (14 days) since a person’s second dose in a 2-dose series of an accepted COVID-19 vaccine.

  - 2 weeks (14 days) since the person received 2 doses of any “mix-and-match” combination of accepted COVID-19 vaccines listed in table above.

  - 2 weeks (14 days) since a person received one dose of an accepted single-dose-series COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Janssen/J&J);

AND

2. A proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or Antigen). 
- The test must be performed no earlier than 1 day before departure of the last direct flight to the USA. The documentation must also include sufficient verification information such as name and contact information for the laboratory or healthcare personnel who performed the test. OR, a Medical certificate with a positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued at most 90 days before departure from the first embarkation point; and a letter issued by a health authority stating that the passenger has been cleared for travel. 

• Children 2-17 years:  Children under 18 years are exempted from vaccination requirement. Children between 2 and 17 are required to take pre departure test. Unvaccinated Children 2-17, traveling with a fully vaccinated adult, must have a proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or Antigen) taken no earlier than 1 day before departure. Unvaccinated children traveling alone or together with unvaccinated adults (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR), or included in the group Exemptions below, must have a proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or Antigen) taken no earlier than 1 day before departure.  Vaccinated children must have a proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or Antigen).      

• Passenger Details (e.g. name and date of birth) in the certificate must match those stated in the passport or other travel document. 

  
  
  All NON-vaccinated US Citizens 

All Non-vaccinated US citizens from 18 years of age must have one of the following: 

• A proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or Antigen). 

  - The test must be performed no earlier than 1 day before departure of the last direct flight to the USA. The documentation must also include sufficient verification information such as name and contact information for the laboratory or healthcare personnel who performed the test. 

  OR

• A positive viral test on a sample collected during the past 90 days, and you met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with you positive viral test result and a signed letter form a healthcare provider or a public health official that states you have been cleared for travel. The positive test result and letter together are referred to as “documentation of recovery”. 

• Children 2-17 years:  Children between 2 and 17 are required to take pre departure test. Unvaccinated Children 2-17, traveling with a fully vaccinated adult, must have a proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or Antigen) taken no earlier than 1 day before departure. Unvaccinated children traveling alone or together with unvaccinated adults (US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR), or included in the group Exemptions below, must have a proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or Antigen) taken no earlier than 1 day before departure.  

  
  

Note: These requirements do not apply to children under 2 years.  

Note: The Medical Certificate confirming Vaccine and/ or negative test results must be presented before boarding, and failure to do so shall result in denied boarding

• For more information visit CDC’s webpage Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19.  
  

  Find out if you can board a flight to the United States | CDC

  
  

Document Requirement:

Passenger Attestation Form 

• All passengers 2 years of age or older must provide a separate attestation. Unless otherwise permitted by law, a parent or other authorized individual should attest on behalf of a passenger aged 2 to 17 years.

• You can find the Passenger Attestation form here (We recommend that you use the latest version of Google Chrome to view this pdf-file. Microsoft Edge, doesn't support this file.)

• Print the Form, fill it in, and bring it with you to the airport at departure. 

• The personal identifiers (e.g., name and date of birth) must match the personal identifiers on the passenger's passport or other travel documents.

• The Passenger Attestation Form will be collected before boarding of your flight to the US

For more information on entry restrictions see: TIMATIC
Find out if you can board a flight to the United States | CDC

Any costs in connection with denied boarding or refused entrance will be imposed on the passenger.

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