What Countries Are Currently Open for Travel?

With COVID-19 vaccines becoming more widespread, many countries are re-opening their borders for foreign travelers. However, there are still restrictions in place which vary depending on the country.

 

Countries Open for Travel and Their Travel Restrictions

Albania

Travelers will be subjected to health screenings upon arrival, otherwise there is no pre-departure testing or quarantine periods required.

Anguilla

Fully vaccinated travelers can enter but they will still need to present a negative COVID-19 test 3-5 days prior to arrival. Pre-approved visitors must also complete an application to visit Anguilla.

Antigua and Barbuda

Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 test within 7 days of departure. Upon arrival, medical screening will be conducted and a health declaration form will need to be completed. Travelers will also be monitored for COVID-19 for a 14-day period upon their arrival.

Argentina

All travelers must fill out a “sworn statement” form online 2 days prior to departure and present a negative PCR test 3 days prior to arrival. They must also acquire medical insurance that covers any COVID-19 treatment costs. Travelers will be subjected to additional testing and isolation periods, and must follow COVID-19 protocols throughout the country (i.e. wearing face coverings).

Aruba

Eligible travelers need to obtain online travel authorization and will be sent a health questionnaire 3 days prior to departure of their home country and a negative COVID-19 test must be presented within this time as well. Travelers visiting Aruba must also purchase the country’s COVID-19 insurance and agree to health screenings upon arrival.

The Bahamas

Approved travelers must apply for a Health Visa online and present a negative PCR test that was taken no more than 5 days prior to departure. Travelers staying longer than 5 days will be tested again on day 5.

Bangladesh

Travelers need to present a negative PCR test taken at least 3 days prior to departure. A 14-day quarantine period is also required, and the traveler will need to cover those costs.

Barbados

Vaccinated travelers must present a negative COVID-19 test 3 days prior to departure, proof of vaccination, complete a PCR test at the airport, and quarantine for 1-2 days.

Belize

Travelers who are fully vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination, will not be subjected to COVID-19 testing. All travelers must download the Belize health app and present a negative PCR test 2 days prior to departure.

Bermuda

Travelers to Bermuda must obtain “Travel Authorisation” which will require a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 7 days of departure. They must also complete a screening form, demonstrate proof of health insurance, and undergo additional COVID-19 testing and quarantine periods as required.

Bolivia

Travelers must present a PCR test taken no more than 3 days prior to departure and quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. Another PCR test must be taken on the 7th day of quarantine and costs will be covered by the travelers who must also show proof of medical insurance to cover treatment costs.

Botswana

Vaccinated travelers must present proof of a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to departure and will be subjected to additional health screening upon arrival.

Brazil

Travelers will need to present a medical declaration showing that they do not have COVID-19 and proof of valid health insurance.

British Virgin Islands

All fully vaccinated travelers will need to show a negative PCR test taken within 5 days of departure and provide evidence of vaccination. They will need to register on the BVI Gateway App and submit their test results on the app to receive their Travel Certificate (valid for 5 days).

Bulgaria

Fully vaccinated travelers can enter Bulgaria with proof of a complete COVID-19 vaccination series.

Canada

All passengers who are five years or older are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test 3 days prior to departure. Once landing, they are required to complete a 14-day quarantine period unless they are fully vaccinated.

Chad

Travelers must show proof of a negative PCR test taken 7 days prior to departure and they must adhere to the curfew from 8pm to 5am.

Chile

All travelers must follow a mandatory 10-day quarantine regardless of vaccination status. On the 7th day, they can take a PCR test and, if the result is negative, the quarantine will be lifted.

Colombia

All travelers must fill out an online immigration form 1 day prior to departure.

Costa Rica

Travelers must fill out an epidemiological form prior to departure, meet the visa requirements, and have a travel insurance policy that covers COVID-19 treatment costs.

Croatia

Vaccinated travelers can enter Croatia with proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination series (administered at least 14 days prior to departure).

Cuba

Travelers must complete a Health Declaration, confirm where they are staying, and take a PCR test. Upon taking the test, they must quarantine for 1 day while waiting for the results.

Cyprus

Vaccinated travelers from eligible countries can enter Cyprus with a negative PCR test or quarantine period, however the second dose must have been administered at least 7 days prior to departure. Travelers need to complete the Cyprus Flight Pass online 1 day prior to travel.

The Democratic Republic of Congo

Travelers must present a negative PCR test taken no more than 3 days prior to arrival and pay for an additional COVID-19 test upon arrival.

Denmark

Denmark is accepting a Digital Health Certificate from approved countries. Most travelers will still need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test 3 days prior to arrival and some will need to isolate for up to 10 days. A corona passport is also needed to visit many establishments in Denmark including restaurants and museums.

Dominica

All travelers must complete an online questionnaire 1 day prior to departure and provide results of a negative PCR test 3 days prior to their flight. Travelers are subjected to a Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) upon arrival.

Dominican Republic

A negative COVID-19 test must be presented 3 days prior to departure and all travelers must complete a Traveler’s Health Affidavit. Travelers will be subjected to additional health and COVID-19 screenings.

Ecuador

Travelers must present proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination (completed at least 14 days prior to departure).

Egypt

Travelers must present a negative PCR test taken no more than 3 days prior to arrival. They must also fill out a Public Health Card and show proof of health insurance.

El Salvador

All travelers must have a printed certificate of negative PCR test results issued 3 days prior to departure.

Estonia

All travelers must present a valid vaccine certificate or vaccine passport. It needs to include details like vaccine origin and where/when it was issued.

Ethiopia

Travelers must show proof of a negative PCR test taken 5 days prior to departure. All travelers will be required to self-isolate for 7 days.

Finland

Fully vaccinated travelers from eligible countries can enter Finland for leisure travel.

France

Travelers from “green” countries are able to enter the country if they’re fully vaccinated. All travelers must complete a “sworn statement” confirming that they have no COVID-19 symptoms and have not been in contact with any positive cases in the past 14 day.

French Polynesia

Fully vaccinated travelers need to show a receipt of registration from the ETIS platform, travel authorization for French Polynesia, a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to departure, and a sworn statement to follow all COVID-19 protocols.

Georgia

Fully vaccinated travelers can enter Georgia with proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination series.

Germany

Travel without restriction is permitted from countries that are not deemed as “high-risk”. Travelers from high-risk countries will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test and potentially face a self-isolation period.

Greece

Fully vaccinated travelers can visit Greece with a vaccine certificate, as long as vaccination was completed 14 days prior to departure.

Grenada

Travelers need to provide a negative PCR test 3 days prior to departure even if they’re fully vaccinated. They will also need to pay online for a PCR test once they arrive at the island and a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate is necessary. Travelers can register for this authorization online.

Guatemala

Travelers must present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate and complete a Health Pass online.

Guyana

All travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 7 days prior to departure. If the test was taken within 3 days of arrival, the traveler will be granted immediate entry with no restrictions. If taken between 7-4 days prior to arrival, they will be subjected to additional testing and self-isolation periods.

Honduras

Travelers must present a negative PCR test 3 days prior to departure and fill out a form online. No quarantine is required with proof of a negative PCR test.

Iceland

Fully vaccinated travelers may enter Iceland without additional testing or quarantine restrictions, provided the second vaccination was administered at least 14 days prior to departure to Iceland.

Ireland

Travelers must fill out a health passenger locator form and present a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to departure. They will be subjected to additional quarantine periods.

Iran

Travelers from eligible countries can enter Iran with a negative PCR test taken at least 4 days prior to departure.

Israel

Vaccinated travelers have to present a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to departure and adhere to additional isolation periods. All travelers have to submit an entry statement.

Italy

Fully vaccinated travelers from eligible countries can enter Italy with proof of vaccination. All travelers need to submit an online form which will give them a QR code.

Jamaica

All travelers must get authorization to visit from the Visit Jamaica website. Upon arrival, they have to follow COVID-19 protocols the island has set forth including an island-wide curfew from 8pm-5am. They will also need to present a negative COVID-19 test to check-in to their Jamaica flight.

Jordan

All travelers need to present a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to departure. They will also need to register on the Visit Jordan platform.

Kuwait

Travelers from eligible countries must present a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to departure and are subjected to medical screenings, and additional testing and quarantine periods.

Lebanon

Vaccinated travelers can enter Lebanon with a negative PCR test taken 4 days prior to departure and a second test on arrival. Travelers will also be subjected to additional quarantine periods.

Lithuania

Fully vaccinated travelers can enter Lithuania without restriction if they show proof of vaccination. This form needs to be filled out upon arrival.

Madeira

Fully vaccinated travelers can enter Madeira with proof of vaccination. Documents must be submitted here before arrival.

Maldives

Travelers need to present a negative PCR test taken 4 days prior to departure, and fill out a health declaration form and immigrant arrival card.

Malta

Vaccinated travelers must have proof of vaccination. Travelers are still required to show results of a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to arrival.

Mauritius

Fully vaccinated travelers can enter Mauritius with proof of COVID-19 vaccination. There will be a required 14-day quarantine period and a negative PCR test from 3 days prior to departure must be presented.

Mexico

While travel along the US-Mexico land border is still restricted to essential travel, international air travel is allowed. All travelers have to complete a questionnaire upon arrival.

Moldova

Eligible travelers may enter Moldova with proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Montenegro

Fully vaccinated travelers from eligible countries can enter Montenegro with no restrictions upon showing proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The second dose of the vaccine must have been administered 7 days prior to departure.

Morocco

Fully vaccinated travelers from eligible countries can enter Morocco with proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Mozambique

Travelers must present a negative PCR test 3 days prior to departure.

Nigeria

Travelers must present a negative PCR test 4 days prior to arrival and register on the Nigerian International Travel Portal. A Health Declaration Form must be filled out prior to arrival.

Norway

All travelers must fill out a self-declaration form and will be required to spend 10 days in quarantine upon arrival.

Nicaragua

All travelers are required to present a negative COVID-19 test taken 3 days prior to departure.

The Netherlands

All travelers must present a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to departure.

Palau

Travelers will need to present a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to arrival, and they are subjected to additional testing and quarantine periods.

Panama

Travelers need to present a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to departure and sign a health declaration form.

Paraguay

All travelers must present a negative PCR test taken no more than 3 days prior to departure. They must also have international medical insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment costs. A Traveler’s Health information form must be filled out online 1 day prior to departure.

Portugal

Fully vaccinated travelers from eligible countries can enter Portugal without completing the quarantine period. All travelers must show a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to departure.

Romania

Travelers who are fully vaccinated can enter Romania with proof of COVID-19 vaccination, given the second dose was administered over 10 days prior to departure.

Russia

Travelers from eligible countries can visit Russia with a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to departure.

Senegal

Travelers from eligible countries will need to present a negative PCR test 3 days prior to departure.

Serbia

Travelers are required to have a negative COVID-19 PCR test unless they are from approved countries.

Sierra Leone

Travelers have to obtain authorization from the Government of Sierra Leone and present a negative PCR test taken 3 days prior to departure. A public health passenger locator form will have to be filled out prior to departure as well, and proof of payment for COVID-19 tests that will be taken on arrival.

Slovenia

Vaccinated travelers from eligible countries may enter with proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Travelers must adhere to all COVID-19 protocols set forth by the country like face coverings and a curfew.<

Somaliland

Travelers need to present a negative PCR test taken 4 days prior to departure.

South Africa

Travelers will need to show a paper copy of their negative COVID-19 test and download a government contact tracing application.

Spain

Fully vaccinated travelers can enter Spain with proof of COVID-19 vaccination. All travelers must complete the FCS form online and show the QR code upon arrival.

St Lucia

All travelers must present a negative PCR test taken no more than 7 days prior to departure, and they need to fill out a Pre-Arrival registration form. All travelers will be subjected to additional health screenings and quarantine periods

St Kitts and Nevis

All travelers need to fill out a Travel Authorization Form online and upload a negative PCR test taken no more than 3 days prior to departure.

St Vincent and the Grenadines

Travelers must complete a Pre-Arrival Travel Form online and present a negative PCR test result taken no more than 5 days prior to departure. They will also be subjected to additional testing and quarantine periods.

Sudan

All travelers will be required to present a negative PCR test taken 4 days prior to arrival. They will also be subjected to additional health screening measures.

Switzerland

Fully vaccinated travelers can enter Switzerland with proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Additional quarantine periods may be required depending on country of origin.

Tanzania

Travelers must fill out a “Health Form” prior to arrival.

Thailand

Travelers can enter Thailand under a Special Tourist Visa but they will need to adhere to the 14-day mandatory quarantine period. A negative PCR test will also be required.

Trinidad and Tobago

Fully vaccinated travelers must present a negative PCR test 3 days prior to departure, but they will not be required to follow through the additional 14-day quarantine period.

Turkey

All travelers from eligible countries need to fill out an online form 3 days prior to departure. They must also adhere to curfew restrictions set by the country.

Turks and Caicos

All travelers need to obtain travel authorization with the TCI Assured portal 3 days prior to departure. They must also present a negative COVID test 5 days prior to departure, show proof of health and travel insurance, and complete a health screening questionnaire.

Ukraine

Vaccinated travelers can enter Ukraine with proof of COVID-19 vaccination and health insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment.

United Arab Emirates

Travelers need to present proof of a negative PCR test taken 4 days prior to departure and international health insurance. They also need to fill out a health declaration form and quarantine form.

United Kingdom

Fully vaccinated travelers from eligible countries can enter the UK with proof of COVID-19 vaccination. All travelers must fill out this online form and may also be subjected to self-isolation periods.

United States

Travelers are required to show a negative COVID-19 test taken 3 days prior to departure. These passengers are required to self-isolate for at least 7 days and take another COVID-19 test within 3-5 days after arrival.

Zambia

Travelers must present a negative PCR test result taken 3 days prior to arrival. They will also need to monitor their health conditions for a 14-day period.

This may not be a complete list of all countries open for travel, as the list is ever-changing as we learn more about COVID-19 and the vaccines. Please keep in mind that the travel restrictions are ever-changing as well, and they vary depending on your country of origin. Be sure to check what travel restrictions are in place for your home country!

 

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