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Global Mobility Restriction Overview 15 June 2020

As of 15th June 2020, a total of 221 countries, territories or areas have issued 66,473 travel restrictions, indicating an overall increase of close to one per cent from 66,009 restrictions recorded on 11th June 2020. More specifically, there has been an increase of four per cent for restrictions such as new travel documents and requirements. In parallel to existing travel restrictions, a total of 176 countries, territories or areas have issued 702 exceptions enabling mobility despite blanket travel restrictions. Between 11th and 15th June 2020, 5 countries, territories or areas have issued 9 new exceptions whilst 4 countries, territories or areas have removed 8 exceptions.


This update includes an overview, key highlights on restrictions and exceptions.

The current outbreak of COVID-19 has affected global mobility in the form of various travel disruptions and restrictions.

Data collected includes:

  1. Date of restriction
  2. Country of Restriction
  3. Countries on which restrictions were imposed
  4. Type of restriction- total restriction, or conditional restriction – such as medical/ and or visa restriction

This DTM-Covid19 Travel Restrictions Output presents an analysis based on country imposing, country being imposed upon, and the aggregation of the restriction type. The aim of the data analysis is to provide an overview of the COVID-19 outbreak on global mobility and to help identify and develop response.


Data Source: IATA and official government websites.
Please find the full report below for more details.