Restrictions are used to describe policies imposed by a country, region, airline or airport that prevent certain groups of people to travel.
For example There is a temporary ban of entry to all non-EU/EEA citizens
Provide restrictions based on trip origin
As travel begins to resume, restrictions are often based on a traveller's point of origin instead of their nationality. See our trips page for more information.
Restriction Categories
Category | Sub Category | Example Case |
|---|---|---|
| 'EXIT' | Italian nationals returning to Italy and foreigners in Italy. |
| 'ENTRY' | All foreign nationals who do not meet the travel exemptions are banned from entering Thailand. |
| 'ENTRY' | Entry Restrictions for Foreign Nationals From Non-Schengen Countries. |
List of categories
Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Restriction represents a ban on entry |
| Restriction affects the entry |
| Restriction is in addition to entry |
| Restriction represents restriction no exit |
| Restriction represents allowance to exit |
| Restriction is in addition to exit |
| Restriction applies to the boarding of a flight |
| Restriction affects transit through borders |
Restriction Sub Categories
List of subCategories
Value | Description |
|---|---|
| Restriction applies on arrival to destination |
| Restriction is affective during flight |
| Restriction applies on entry through border |
| Restriction applies on exit through border |
| Restriction applies to boarding of a flight |
| Restriction affects transit through borders |
Directionality
Value | Description |
|---|---|
| The restriction has become less stringent. |
| The restriction has become more stringent |
| The level of restriction has not changed. |
Additional Documents
Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| A list of URLs that link to a document or form that relates to this restriction. |
Accuracy
Each Restriction object in the response includes details about the source of information, when it was last checked and updated.
Retrieving Restrictions
View a sample request and response that checks restrictions for a CountryCountry - A country is a political state, nation, or controlled territory. It is usually represented by an ISO2 or ISO3 Code. (E.g. Canada (CAN)).
{
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"copyright": "Sherpa",
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},
"data": [
{
"id": "249b606e-c3ce-4c35-98cf-f7dea8d4a61c",
"type": "restriction",
"attributes": {
"title": "Entry Restrictions for Foreign Nationals",
"description": "All foreign nationals who do not meet the travel exemptions are banned from entering Canada.",
"more": [
"Entry into Canada is permitted to:\n-Canadian citizen\n-Permanent resident\n-Immediate family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents"
],
"source": {
"sourceType": "GOVERNMENT",
"title": "Canadian Government",
"description": "Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Travel restrictions, exemptions and advice",
"url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice.html#_Canada-U.S._border_restrictions_1"
},
"tags": [],
"stillCurrentAt": "2020-05-12T04:00:00Z",
"lastCheckedAt": "2020-05-12T04:00:00Z",
"lastUpdatedAt": "2020-05-12T04:00:00Z",
"category": "RESTRICTED_ENTRY",
"subCategory": "ENTRY"
},
"links": {
"self": "https://requirements-api.sandbox.joinsherpa.com/v2/restrictions/249b606e-c3ce-4c35-98cf-f7dea8d4a61c"
}
},
{
"id": "8d276e29-9f02-48da-89fc-6413b0efd08e",
"type": "restriction",
"attributes": {
"title": "Travel Through the United States Border is Restricted",
"description": "The Canadian border is temporarily restricted to essential travel across the Canadian-US land border.",
"more": [
"Examples of discretionary/ optional (non-essential) travel include:\n-Tourism\n-Recreation\n-Entertainment"
],
"source": {
"sourceType": "GOVERNMENT",
"title": "Canadian Government",
"description": "Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Travel restrictions, exemptions and advice",
"url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice.html#_Canada-U.S._border_restrictions_1"
},
"tags": [],
"stillCurrentAt": "2020-05-12T04:00:00Z",
"lastCheckedAt": "2020-05-12T04:00:00Z",
"lastUpdatedAt": "2020-05-12T04:00:00Z",
"category": "RESTRICTED_ENTRY",
"subCategory": "ENTRY"
},
"links": {
"self": "https://requirements-api.sandbox.joinsherpa.com/v2/restrictions/8d276e29-9f02-48da-89fc-6413b0efd08e"
}
}
],
"links": {
"self": "https://requirements-api.sandbox.joinsherpa.com/v2/restrictions?filter[country]=CAN"
}
}
curl --request GET \
--url 'https://requirements-api.sandbox.joinsherpa.com/v2/countries/CAN?key=<<requirementsApiKeySandbox>>'
Tip
Using the
sourceTypeandstillCurrentAtproperties, you can limit the restrictions to Government sources that are accurate as of this week.
Updated 6 months ago