За прошедшие полтора года все устали от путаницы, запретов и тревог. Некоторые страны постепенно открывают границы, одновременно с этим смягчая карантинные меры. Однако уверенности это не добавляет. Многих волнует безопасность путешествий после возобновления полноценного международного сообщения.
Открыты ли границы на сегодняшний день? Ответ на этот вопрос зависит от многих факторов, таких как способ путешествия (на поезде, на самолете, на машине и пр.), направления. Также особое значение имеет свежая статистика касательно общего количества зараженных коронавирусом, действующие способы профилактики, карантинные меры.
Безопасно ли сейчас путешествовать?
Досмотр в аэропорту, длинные очереди к стойке регистрации, ожидание вылета вместе с сотнями и даже тысячами незнакомых людей, несколько часов пребывания в самолёте с другими пассажирами заставляет нас задуматься о безопасности таких перелётов.
Вы должны знать общие рекомендации по безопасности и здоровью, отслеживать и соблюдать изменения в местном и государственном уровне.
На входе в здание аэропорта в обязательном порядке измеряют температуру. Речь идёт не только о пассажирах, но и о членах экипажа, встречающих, сотрудниках аэропорта и пр. Непосредственно перед посадкой повторно используют тепловизоры и бесконтактные термометры.
В терминалах аэровокзала, в такси, общественном транспорте, во время перелёта в обязательном порядке следует использовать маски (если есть возможность, защитные экраны для лица).
Салоны самолётов некоторых перевозчиков оборудованы HEPA – специальными воздушными фильтрами. Для сокращения числа личных контактов между пассажирами на аэровокзалах было введено одностороннее движение по терминалам.
Ещё один важный момент: изменился даже подход авиакомпаний к так называемому «бортовому питанию». Лучше всего захватить перекус из дома. Главное, заранее проверьте требования руководства авиакомпаний к продуктам в ручной клади.
Таким образом, путешествия возможны при условии соблюдения всех мер безопасности.
Особенности въезда иностранцев на территорию Кипра
В Кипре бары и рестораны работают с ограничениями, все магазины работают без ограничений. Общественные мероприятия (выставки, концерты, музеи и пр.) разрешены, но с ограничениями.
На момент (Четверг, 30 Декабрь 2021) Кипр доступна для туристов, но с ограничениями. При этом важно соблюдать правила и требования, которые регламентированы внутренними документами. Вот что сообщают официальные источники для туристов, планирующих приехать в Кипр:
Cyprus is following a colour-coded system harmonised with evaluation standards set by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Countries are categorized according to their epidemiological situation into "Green", "Orange" and "Red" categories, with the category "Green" having the most favourable epidemiological status. The categorisation of Countries is updated weekly by the Ministry of Health. The measures applicable depend on the colour code assigned to each country (https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/country-categories).
Cyprus is now open for travel from few countries, while some domestic restrictions are being re-imposed.
It is possible to travel to Cyprus from the following countries, after applying for a Cyprus Flight Pass:
EU and Schengen Member countries
Australia
Israel
New Zealand
Singapore
China
Hong Kong
South Korea
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
United States
United Arab Emirates
Russia
Belarus
Ukraine
Qatar
Egypt
Lebanon
Jordan
Bahrain
Georgia
Armenia
North Macedonia
Albania
SerbiaFully vaccinated travelers are exempt from testing and quarantine requirements, unless arriving from a high-risk country.
The following entry requirements apply:
Travel from countries classified as "GREEN"Persons traveling from “GREEN” countries will not need to demonstrate a negative PCR test for COVID-19 when traveling to Cyprus; they only need to fill out the Cyprus Flight Pass and provide certain information and solemn declarations.
Travel from countries NOT classified as "GREEN"
Travellers arriving from countries NOT classified as "GREEN" can enter Cyprus without being subject to any isolation or test requirement in case they have been fully vaccinated. These passengers, regardless of their nationality, holding a valid vaccination certificate (https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/vaccinated-passengers), will be able to travel from any country to the Republic of Cyprus without being subject to isolation or test requirement.
Full information for vaccinated travellers is available at Cyprus Flight Pass (https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/vaccinated-passengers).
The complete list of vaccines that are accepted in Cyprus is as follows:
BioNTech/Pfizer (Comirnaty)
AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria)
Moderna (Spikevax)
Johnson & Johnson (Janssen)
AstraZeneca – Serum Institute of India (Covishield)
Sinovac (CoronaVac)
Sinopharm BIBPPersons traveling from “ORANGE” countries are required to undergo a molecular test (PCR test) at a certified lab, with the sample taken during the last 72 hours prior to flight departure, and upload a certificate that demonstrates a negative PCR for COVID-19, on the Cyprus Flight Pass Platform. Children who arrive in Cyprus before their 12th birthday, are exempted from testing.
The following persons will be allowed to be exempted from the provision to undergo a molecular test (PCR test) at a certified lab, with the sample taken during the last 72 hours prior to the flight departure, and they will be allowed to enter the Republic of Cyprus,and undergo a lab test (PCR test) at their own expense, upon entry to the Republic of Cyprus. However, they need to self-isolate until they get a negative result:
- Cypriot citizens and members of their families (foreign spouses and children) or Legal residents of the Republic, who meet at least one of the following conditions:
a) have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine approved by the Republic of Cyprus.
b) cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, and are holders of a relevant medical certificate issued by the Cyprus Ministry of Health.
c) are minors between the ages of 12 and 15.Persons traveling from “RED” countries are required to undergo a molecular test (PCR test) at a certified lab, with the sample taken during the last 72 hours prior to flight departure, and upload a certificate that demonstrates a negative PCR for COVID-19, on the Cyprus Flight Pass Platform. They will also need to pay for and undergo a molecular PCR test upon arrival to Cyprus, the cost of which is 15 Euros at Larnaca airport and 19 Euros at Paphos airport; results of the test will be available within 3 hours on the digital platform www.covid-testcyprus.com. Children, who arrive in Cyprus before their 12th birthday, are exempted from testing.
The following categories from "RED" countries may opt to be tested only upon arrival in Cyprus (at their own expense), without the necessity to provide a pre-departure test:
1. Cypriot citizens and their family members (spouses, underage children and parents) who have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine approved by the Republic of Cyprus or cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, and are holders of a relevant medical certificate issued by the Cyprus Ministry of Health or they are minors between the ages of 12 and 15;
2. Persons legally residing in Cyprus;
3. Persons entitled to enter the Republic under the Vienna Convention;These persons may choose to undergo one lab test, namely upon their arrival to Cyprus, but must then remain in a status of obligatory self-isolation for a minimum of 72 hours from the time of their arrival. After the 72 hour self-isolation, they must undergo a second PCR test for Covid-19, again at their own expense. They are released from self-isolation after a negative test result which must be submitted online to the CyprusFlightPass platform.
Note: European Union citizens, citizens of European Economic Area (including Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway), citizens of Switzerland and citizens of third countries, must undergo a molecular test prior to departure, as stipulated above.
The other categories of passengers have the choice of either taking the test prior to their departure or taking it upon entry to the Republic of Cyprus, at their own expense.
Persons traveling from GREY countries are required to undergo a molecular test (PCR test) at a certified lab, with the sample taken during the last 72 hours prior to the flight departure, and upload a certificate that demonstrates a negative PCR for COVID-19, on the Cyprus Flight Pass Platform. In addition, they will remain in a status of obligatory self-isolation/quarantine for fourteen (14) days or a status of obligatory self-isolation/quarantine for seven (7) days, provided they undergo another PCR test for Covid-19 on the 7th day, at their own expense. The result of the lab test must be submitted online to the CyprusFlightPass platform. Children who arrive in Cyprus before their 12th birthday, are exempted from testing.
Mandatory Travel Documentation
The download forms for passengers travelling to Cyprus can be found at https://cyprusflightpass.gov.cy/en/download-forms
All passengers have to submit, within 48 hours before starting their journey, all the information and documents required to obtain the CyprusFlightPass.
If the web electronic platform is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues or scheduled maintenance, travellers need to complete by hand and carry with them the Passenger Locator Form.
Прочитать подробнее про въезд в Кипр можно в официальных источниках: https://www.visitcyprus.com/index.php/en/cyprus-covid19-travel-protocol.
Если при пересечении границы с Кипром появились симптомы коронавируса, а именно: кашель, одышка, повышенная температура тела, усталость, головная и мышечная боль, следует незамедлительно проконсультироваться с врачом.
На сайте covidcrossborders.com мы постоянно обновляем информацию, которая касается особенностей путешествий по миру при covid-19. Также предоставлена другая важная информация о въезде и выезде в другие страны.
