YANGON, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar issued guidelines for incoming international travelers ahead of the resumption of international flights, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) on Monday.
All incoming travelers must present proof of vaccination with an MoH-approved vaccine and a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report of a test conducted within 72 hours prior to undertaking the journey, the ministry said.
Meanwhile, children below the age of 6 who are traveling with fully vaccinated parents or guardians are exempted from these requirements, it said.
The ministry said in the guidelines that foreigners shall present COVID-19 medical insurance purchased from Myanmar Insurance before entering Myanmar.
As per the guidelines, each passenger shall also submit a health declaration with respect to the authenticity of the report and will be liable for criminal prosecution if found otherwise.
All incoming travelers shall stay at designated hotels to wait for the RT-PCR test result sent by the health ministry within 24 hours, it said.
If the symptoms of COVID-19 are found during their stay in Myanmar, the travelers shall be immediately isolated and taken to medical facilities as per health protocol.
Arrivals in Myanmar without proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report shall only be allowed by relief flights and shall fulfill the quarantine and testing requirements of international travelers to Myanmar, it said.
The ministry further said foreigners shall not be allowed to take relief flights starting from Sunday.
It said international travelers shall enter Myanmar only through Yangon International Airport, and foreigners will not be allowed to transit through the country.
State guests or foreign delegates may seek exemptions from the requirements by submitting a request letter to the related ministries at least five working days before the arrival date, it said.
The ministry added that foreign aircrew who need a layover in Myanmar are subjected to self-isolation at designated hotels as per respective health protocols.
The requirements will come into effect from Sunday when the country is set to reopen international commercial flights operations. ■