Holiday plans for scores of Britons have been flung into chaos as countries shut their borders to seal themselves off from the coronavirus pandemic.
Europe has been branded the epicentre of the global outbreak, and many nations have responded to a jump in infections by imposing flight freezes.
After a string of countries closed their doors to Britons this week, Donald Trump today followed suit and announced a travel ban from the UK and Ireland to kick in at midnight on Monday.
Here, MailOnline provides a round-up of the states which have imposed fully-fledged bans, restricted travel and tough conditions on British holidaymakers landing on their soil.
Bans
Italy
Authorities in Italy have banned all tourist arrivals until April 4 and said tourists already on holiday in Italy should limit their movements to those necessary to return to the place where they live. Visitors on business and emergency matters will still be permitted. The Foreign Office have advised against travelling to Europe’s most infected country.
Authorities in Italy have advised against travel for tourism purposes and said tourists already on holiday in Italy should limit their movements
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, which has an infection tally of 189, announced it will close its borders to 15 nations including the UK. New measures will be implemented on Monday when it is likely the European nation will increase its bans. Certain exemptions apply such as UK citizens with permanent residency in the country.
The Czech Republic, which has an infection tally of 189, announced it will close its borders to 15 nations including the UK
Denmark
The Danish government announced a ban on all foreign nationals who do not have a recognised purpose for entering Denmark. Foreigners normally living and working in Denmark will still be able to enter the country.
Slovakia
Slovakia has declared a State of Emergency and imposed strict restrictions on all public, social, sporting and cultural activity. Entry to the country is allowed only for Slovak citizens and foreign residents and even they will have to self-isolate for 14 days.
The Danish government announced a ban on all foreign nationals who do not have a recognised purpose for entering the country. Pictured: Police officers check passengers disembarking a ferry from Sweden
Norway
A man protecting himself with a mask carries shopping bags on a street of Oslo, Norway
Norwegian authorities said all non-resident visitors arriving from countries other than Finland and Sweden would be asked to leave Norway on arrival.
British nationals legally resident in Norway will be allowed to enter the country but must enter self-quarantine for 14 days.
Guatemala
Specific countries have been banned from entering Guatemala. These are Korea, Japan, China, Italy, France, Spain, Iran and the UK. US and Canadian citizens will not be allowed entry from Monday.
Argentina
People in search of food and cleaning supplies in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, after the second death in Argentina from coronavirus was confirmed March 14
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to all of Argentina due to travel restrictions as the country bans all arrivals from the UK as well as the whole of Europe, the US, China, Japan, South Korea and Iran.
FCO state: ‘The last direct flight from Argentina to the UK is due to depart on Monday 16 March.’
Adding: ‘The FCO strongly encourage non-resident British nationals in Argentina to consider leaving to avoid difficulties they will face if flights out of the country and the region are further restricted and they are unable to get home.’
El Salvador
Passengers help a woman who fainted at a facility where travellers are to be quarantined as El Salvador’s government has taken steadily stricter measures in Mejicanos, El Salvador March 14
The Government of El Salvador have banned entry to all foreigners with only Salvadorans and accredited diplomats permitted to enter the country, and even then under strict conditions.
The FCO advise non-resident British nationals in El Salvador to consider leaving and warn that ‘many international flights are being cancelled.’
Jamaica
Women arriving from Jamaica wear protective face masks outside the International terminal at Kennedy Airport in Queens, New York, USA, 12 March
The FCO advise against all but essential travel to the country due to restrictions on entry. Only Jamaican citizens, spouses and children of Jamaican citizens and foreign residents of Jamaica travelling from the UK will be allowed to enter.
The FCO said: ‘British nationals who wish to leave Jamaica are encouraged to make travel arrangements urgently before airlines reduce direct and indirect flight options.’
Poland
A paramedic, wearing a protective outfit, sits in an ambulance at an infectious hospital in Warsaw, Poland, on March 14, 2020
Non-Polish nationals will only be able to enter the country if they are a spouse or child of a Polish national, hold a Pole’s Card, or otherwise have the right to stay or work in the country.
Equatorial Guinea
The FCO advises against all travel to Equatorial Guinea after authorities announced border closures and the suspension of international flights for 30 days.
A border guard stands in front of a passenger car during the border restrictions taking effect on the Polish-Czech border
Peru
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to the whole of Peru due to conditions including a ban on flights to and from Europe from March 16 for at least 30 days.
Mongolia
Staff members check the body temperature of passengers on an airplane from Ulaanbaatar to Altai in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, March 6
All flights have been suspended to Mongolia until at least March 28, and the Foreign Office recommended British nationals use charter flights scheduled for March 15 and 16.
USA
The US government has extended an existing European travel ban to the UK and Ireland amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the exception of returning US citizens and legal residents.
The US government has extended an existing European travel ban to the UK and Ireland
Bolivia
The FCO has not advised against travel however all flights to and from Europe have been suspended due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
Latvia
The FCO advise not to travel to Latvia as the country shuts its borders to the UK.
FCO state: ‘From midnight on 16 March it will not be possible for most British nationals to enter or exit Latvia owing to Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel restrictions announced by the Latvian Government on 14 March. Organised international passenger transport by air, sea, and land will be suspended. British Nationals who wish to leave Latvia should make arrangements to do so as soon as possible.’
Honduras
Passengers wear protective face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, outside the Toncontin International Airport, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras on March 14
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all but essential travel to Honduras with immediate effect.
FCO state: ‘Honduran authorities have announced that from 13th March 2020 entry into Honduras will not be permitted to people travelling from Europe, China, Iran, and South Korea via air or land transportation.’
Panama
Health workers check the temperature of passengers at Tocumen International Airport, in Panma City on March 13
A ban is in place on all flights arriving from and departing to Europe.
FCO state: ‘On 13 March Panama announced a ban on all flights arriving from and departing to Europe.’
Colombia
Venezuelans cross illegally into Colombia after Colombian President Ivan Duque ordered nation’s border with Venezuela to close as a coronavirus containment measure. March 14
Various controls and restrictions have been put in place with the FCO warning against travel to the country and advising non-resident British nationals to leave Colombia while they still can.
FCO state: ‘The FCO strongly encourages non-resident British nationals in Colombia to consider leaving to avoid difficulties they will face if flights out of the country and the region are further restricted and they are unable to get home.’
Ukraine
Non-Ukrainian residents will not be able to enter the country from March 15.
FCO state: ‘With effect from 15 March, the Ukrainian authorities have announced that foreign citizens who are not residents of Ukraine will not be allowed to enter the country. Those already in Ukraine will be able to leave. For two weeks from 17 March, all flights to and from Ukraine will be suspended.’
Travel warnings
China
The FCO advises against all travel to Hubei province due to the outbreak, and advise against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China. If you are in China and able to leave, the FCO says you should do so. Anyone arriving from overseas into Beijing and Guangdong province must undertake 14 days of self-isolation.
Australia
A woman wearing a face mask as a preventative measure against coronavirus COVID-19 walks in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Sunday, March 15
While travel from the UK is permitted visitors must self isolate for two weeks on arrival making some trips unfeasible.
The FCO state: ‘From midnight on 15 March, all passengers arriving in Australia from all countries – with the exception of the Pacific Islands – are required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival.’
Germany
The country is to close its borders with Austria, France and Switzerland from Monday, but have not yet limited access from UK.
Iran
The FCO advise against all but essential travel to Iran (and all travel to some areas), and have withdrawn some of the British Embassy staff from the country – leaving limited assistance available to British Nationals.
Albania
The empty main Boulevard of Tirana, Albania, amid the outbreak of COVID-19, March 14
Following the Government of Albania’s decision to introduce ‘stringent measures’ to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the FCO advises against all but essential travel.
All borders are closed, with the exception of freight, to all nationals. Schools are also closed as are all shops except food shops and pharmacies.
Vietnam
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to Vietnam due to the high risk of British nationals being placed into a 14-day quarantine.
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to all of Argentina due to travel restrictions
Malta
The department advises against all but essential travel to Malta due to a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for all arrivals including returning residents.
Kosovo
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to Kosovo as all flights into the country have been cancelled, and land borders are closed to non-citizens.
Estonia
The FCO has advised against all but essential travel as the Estonian authorities are themselves advising against all travel in and out of Estonia, and passengers from several European countries must self-quarantine for 14 days upon entry.
San Marino
In conjunction with their travel advice for Italy, the FCO advises against all but essential travel to San Marino. ‘British nationals remain able to depart San Marino without restriction with a valid passport and onward ticket,’ the department said.
Liberia
The department advises against all but essential travel to Liberia due to the high risk of quarantine for British nationals, as well as travel restrictions.
An Estonian police officer gives a coronavirus leaflet to a driver at the Latvia and Estonia border checkpoint
Lithuania
British nationals are advised against all but essential travel due to border controls effective from March 15, lasting ten days.
Philippines
Filipino soldiers wait to be deployed at checkpoints amid a coronavirus emergency lockdown, in Valenzuela, south of Manila, Philippines, March 15
Due to the impact of domestic travel restrictions, possible curfews and plans to impose conditions on entry from the UK, the FCO has recommended against all but essential travel to the whole country from March 15.
Sierra Leone
The FCO advises against all but essential travel due to mandatory quarantine measures for British nationals arriving from March 16.
Cruise ships
British nationals aged 70 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions are advised against cruise ship travel.
Passengers queue at the Overseas Passenger Terminal as the Norwegian Jewel cruise ship is in lock down while health authorities test a man for Coronavirus in Sydney
South Korea
The department advises against all travel to the cities of Daegu, Cheongdo and Gyeongsan which have been designated as ‘special care zones’ by South Korean authorities due to outbreaks.
From Sunday, travellers arriving from the UK will be subject to additional screening. People travelling from the UK will also be asked to report their condition to the authorities for 14 days.
Spain
Spain has declared a State of Emergency, which introduces a series of measures including significant restrictions on movement throughout the country in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Anybody planning to travel to Spain should consult their airline or tour operator.
Spain has declared a State of Emergency, which introduces a series of measures including significant restrictions on movement
India
Although the FCO has not advised against travel, the department said the government of India previously announced it will suspend all existing visas due to the virus outbreak.
France
France has taken several steps to delay the spread of Covid-19 including the closure of restaurants, schools, universities, cafes, theatres and nonessential shops, the FCO said. Gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned and tourist attractions have been shuttered.
The FCO has not currently advised British nationals not to travel to France.
New Zealand
Arrivals from countries other than China and Iran will have to self isolate for 14 days on arrival, the department said. Foreign nationals arriving from China or Iran will not be allowed to enter the country as part of strict new controls.
Bahrain
The department said all arrivals from the UK will be required to self-isolate for 14 days including those without symptoms, but has not warned against travel.
Singapore
A tourist wearing a medical face mask takes pictures of the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay, a popular tourist spot, in Singapore, March 6
British nationals will not be granted permission to enter Singapore if they have travelled to mainland China, Iran, northern Italy or South Korea within the last 14 days, the FCO said.
Malaysia
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to all islands off the coast of eastern Sabah from Kudat to Tawau, including (but not limited to) Lankayan, Mabul, Pom Pom, Kapalai, Litigan, Sipadan and Mataking.
Portugal
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to the archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores.
Bangladesh
A woman wearing a facemask amid concerns of the spread of the COVID-19 walks through a street, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on March 12
Bangladesh will deny entry to some passengers travelling from Europe, but passengers arriving from the UK are not yet affected.
FCO state: ‘The Bangladesh authorities have said that they will introduce new measures in relation to coronavirus (COVID-19), which include denying entry to passengers travelling from Europe, whether directly or indirectly via a third country, effective from 16 to 31 March. At this stage, passengers arriving from the UK will not be affected, but this could change at short notice. Bangladesh authorities have also said that they will suspend issuing visas on arrival from 16 to 31 March. ‘