For Americans eager to continue their traveling outside of the States, there
are a few countries beginning to open their borders to U.S. citizens.
With the United States being hit the hardest by the corona virus and the
uptick in cases ever growing, many countries are flat out saying 'No' to
American tourists. Many of those that have opened their borders have
done so with restrictions and requirements.
Additionally, the
State Department categorizes most nations as Level 3, or "reconsider
travel.""
Whether travel to "open" destinations is responsible or advisable is up
to individuals to decide.
For those who do choose to travel, it is strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 before departure - as things are continually changing.
For those who do choose to travel, it is strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 before departure - as things are continually changing.
Here is the full list of countries currently open to receiving U.S.
tourists. (We are only covering countries that do NOT require a quarantine
period.)
(Updates October 12)
*Recent Countries Added: Bahamas, Bahrain, Bolivia, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Uganda, Ukraine, U.S. Virgin Islands, Zimbabwe.
*Recent Countries Deleted: Croatia, Honduras, St Lucia.
*Recent Countries Updated: Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Costa Rica, French Polynesia, Kosovo, Lebanon, Maldives, Morocco, Namibia, Panama, Puerto Rico, Senegal, St. Maarten, UAE .
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Photo Courtesy: Boletinpatron |
Albania has reopened its borders and is now allowing American tourist to
enter. However, travelers will have to adhere to social distancing
guidelines, including face masks in public.
There is no pre-testing or quarantine necessary, but there will be
additional medical personnel at all points of entry (for temperature
tests). "Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into
effect with little or no advance notice," says the U.S. Embassy.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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The Verandah in Antigua.
Photo Courtesy: Caribbean Journal
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US travelers to Antigua and Barbuda arriving by air must present a negative
Covid-19 RT-PCR test result for SARS-CoV-2, taken within seven days of their flight. This test
should be nasal.
Travelers are also subject to assessment by Port Health Authorities for signs and symptoms through a series of checks (including temperature checks) and the completion of a health declaration form on arrival. Arriving passengers will be monitored for periods of up to 14 days and may be required to undergo further testing for COVID-19. I further testing is necessary, travelers will need to limit their movements as instructed by the Quarantine Authority (approximately 96 hours).
Visitors must wear a mask in public or face a possible fine of $5,000 or up to 6 months in jail. Social distancing is also in place.
All travelers must stay in certified accommodations and use
certified excursions and restaurants during their stay. A list of
certified accommodations can be found
here.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Residents from all 50 states are now allowed into Aruba under the same
criteria. Americans from the states will need to submit negative test
results from a Molecular COVID-19 tests before departure, however, they also
have the option to be tested at the airport upon arrival in Aruba. If
they choose to do so it will be at the tourist's cost and they will be
quarantined while they await the results (6-24 hours). Additionally, If you
are traveling with JetBlue you will have the option to test prior to travel
with an at-home, saliva-based PCR test.
Before departure, tourists must also complete and submit an
Embarkation/Disembarkation card online within 4 hours of leaving. If you
decide to test at arrival, you will also purchase the test during this time.
All tourist must also purchase a mandatory Visitors Insurance to cover up to
$75,000 in health insurance. For a week it will cost about $100.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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The Bahamas is once again open to American tourist without a mandatory
quarantine.
Visitors must obtain a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken five days prior
to arrival. Once the negative result is acquired, the visitor can
then apply for their Bahama Travel Health Visa online. For visitors
staying four or less days the cost of the visa is $40. For those
staying longer than four days the cost is $60. The cost also
includes insurance. Visitors will also need to fill out a short
health survey each day for their first five days in country.
For visitors staying longer than 4 nights/5 days, they will be required
to take a Rapid COVID Antigen test. Failure to take this test in a
$1,000 fine or one month imprisonment.
Wearing of masks is mandatory while inside, as well as upon
entering/exiting restaurants and beaches. There is a $250 fine, one
month imprisonment, or both for those found without wearing their
masks. Islands also differ in their curfews, building capacity, and
hours, so visitors should check before arrival.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Qal'at al-Bahrain Photos Courtesy: Shutterstock |
Bahrain has opened its borders to Americans without a quarantine or
the need to take a COVID-19 test prior to arriving, but you will be
required to take a test once you arrive at the airport. The test
costs $53 and will be covered by the visitor. A visitor my be
asked to take two test, doubling the cost of the test. Visitors
staying in Bahrain for longer than ten days will be asked to test
again on the tenth day.
Upon arrival, all visitors will also be given a health questionnaire and screened. Face masks are mandatory
and a $53 fine will be taken, on the spot, for those not wearing a
mask in public places. Gatherings of more than five
individuals is prohibited and a a fine of $13,263 and/or three years
in jail will be given to those that break this law. Overall,
there is a fine of
$2,645 - $26,500, minimum of three months in jail, or a combination of both, for
any one
who break public health rules.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Mir Castle, Belarus |
Belarus is allowing U.S. travelers to enter with COVID-19 negative
certification. Travelers arriving in Belarus should be prepared for
temperature checks at airports.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Great Blue Hole Photos Courtesy: Belize Tourism Board |
The beautiful country of Belize is again open to American tourist.
Before departure, all tourist must book their stay in one of the approved
accommodations, register on Belize's Health App, and take a COVID-19 PCR
test within 72 hours of departure.
Once at the airport, tourists must pass through thermal imaging cameras,
and verify their Health app and certified COVID-19 test results.
They must then check-in with the app daily during their stay.
There is currently a nationwide curfew from 10pm to 5am.
There is currently a nationwide curfew from 10pm to 5am.
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Bermuda has reopened its borders to Americans, but with an extensive screening
process in place.
Visitors must take a PCR COVID-19 test and obtain a negative result within 5
days of departure. Once they receive the results, and within 24 hours of
departure, they will need to complete the online Travel Authorization
process. There is a fee of $75 for the Travel Authorization, but it
covers the cost of all in-country COVID-19 testing.
Upon arrival visitors will need to submit their negative test results, travel
authorization paperwork, and take another COVID-19 test at the airport.
After the airport testing, travelers will be quarantined at their
accommodation until the results are ready (about 6-8 hours).
During the stay in Bermuda, visitors will need to take their temperature twice
a day and submit the results online. They will also need to submit to
COVID-19 testing on day 4, 8, and 14 at one of the pop-up testing centers
around the island.
Visitors must also practice physical distancing, hygiene, and mask-wearing in
all public spaces.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Salar de Uyuni (Salt Flat), Bolivia Photos Courtesy: Pixabay |
The south American country of Bolivia has again opened their borders to
American tourists.
Tourist will need to present a negative COVID 19 (PCT-TR) test dated within three days
of departure. Upon arrival, temperatures are taken and those with a
temperature over
100.4°F will be referred to the airport medical unit for a medical
evaluation.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Tourists must have a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) not older than 48 before arrival and are required to wear masks indoors, on public transportation, and in public areas when social distancing is not possible. There is currently a curfew from 11:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Brazil has reopened their borders for tourism. In this surprising move,
they have placed no testing or quarantine restrictions, even though they
remain the second worst country for corona virus cases.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Cabo Verde, an island nation of the north western coast of Africa , is now
open for tourism.
Travelers entering Cabo Verde must present results of a negative COVID-19
PCR-RT test that was administered within 72 hours of departure. Upon
arrival in Cabo Verde, travelers will have their temperature checked and must
submit a completed health questionnaire.
Face masks are mandatory in all public places, including sidewalks and roads,
when around people that are not from your household. Anyone in violation
of the law may be subject to a fine up to $158.
Colombia
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Catedral Primada, Bogota
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Colombia is now accepting visitors once again.
Visitors must have proof of a negative PCR test result no more than
96 hours before arriving.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Cloud Rainforest at La Paz Gardens, Costa Rica |
The lush Central American country of Costa Rica is now open, but not for
everyone.
As of November 1, Costa Rica has been allowing tourist from all countries
around the world. They have also waved their requirement of COVID-19
testing, meaning you will not need to be tested before arrival.
Costa Rica has continued their requirement that all tourist must also fill out
a Health Pass form online and show proof of travel insurance or purchase it
from a Costa Rican insurance company upon arrival. Tourists must request
a certification from their insurance company stating that their policy is
effective in Costa Rica, covers at least $50,000 of COVID-19 medical expenses,
and provides at least $2,000 of lodging expenses due to COVID-19.
Mask are also mandatory in all public areas.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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The Central African country of Democratic Republic of Congo has reopened
their borders once again, but not without the necessity of a series of
COVID-19 test during your stay.
All visitors must arrive with
proof of a negative COVID-19 test from within 7 days of their departure.
Upon arrival, all travelers must submit to another test at their cost ($45)
and quarantine until the results are ready (usually within 24 hours).
Visitors should register and pay for the test before departure. When
leaving the Congo, visitors must present a negative COVID-19 test from the
INRB or a laboratory approved by the Ministry of Health, taken within 3 days
of departure. The cost of this test is $30.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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The Eastern African country of Djibouti is open once again for tourism.
To enter
the country tourists must have a certificate confirming a negative COVID-19
test within 72 hours of boarding their Djibouti bound flight. The certificate must also not be issued more than 120 hours prior to
their arrival in Djibouti. Upon arrival, tourists will be tested again
with a saliva test. The cost of the test is $30.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Santo Domingo, Domincan Republic Photos Courtesy: Dominican Republic Tourism Board |
The Dominican Republic is open for tourism, but has recently changed their
requirements for entry. Americans wishing to visit this island nation no
longer need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test. Instead,
authorities will administer a aleatory breath test to between 3% and 10%
of passengers.
U.S. passengers will have to fill out a Health Affidavit to confirm they
have not had any corona virus symptoms within 72 hours of travel and will
have to submit to a temperature check upon arrival to the airport and their
hotel. Anyone that has a temperature over 100.6 F will have to be
tested and possibly isolated.
To further help stimulate tourism, the government will provide a
temporary, free travel assistance plan that provides COVID-19 coverage to
all tourists arriving on commercial flights and visiting a hotel.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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The Galapagos Green Turtle Photos Courtesy: Pete Oxford |
Americans can now travel to Ecuador without quarantine, as long as they
bring a negative PCR test, no older than 10 days.
For those wanting to visit the Galapagos Islands the requirements are
much more stringent. All visitors must present a negative PCR test
taken withing 96 hours of arrival. This can be the same test used to
enter Ecuador.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Photos Courtesy: ArcGIS StoryMaps |
Travel to Egypt is now fully open. Passengers must provide results of
a negative COVID-19 test taken within 96 hours of departure. They must
also present paper copies of the test results upon arrival.
Before arriving visitors must acquire a visa from Egypt's online portal. All arriving passengers will also be subject to temperature checks, must fill out a Public Health Card, and must show proof of a health insurance policy valid in Egypt.
Visitors must also practice physical distancing, hygiene, and mask-wearing in all public spaces.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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El Tazumal, El Salvador |
The Central American country of El Salvador has finally opened up to
tourists again.
Tourists must have an
an original negative PCR test result issued within 72 hours of
departure. Masks are also mandatory in all public areas.
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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French Polynesia, think Bora Bora and Tahiti, has reopened its borders for
U.S. citizens.
Tourist will need to provide a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken 72 hours
before departure and present a receipt of their health registration form
before arrival. In addition to this, tourists are obligated to carry out
a self-sampling surveillance test four days after arrival.
Before arrival, tourists will also need to fill out an online health form and
present their receipt when they arrive. There are also currently
stronger than normal restrictions in place, including curfews.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Loango National Park, Gabon Photos Courtesy: Oleg Puchkov/Shutterstock |
Gabon has resumed international flights and tourism.
There is very few requirements and restrictions for Gabon. Travelers
will be subject to health screening measures upon arrival. If they have a
temperature over 100.4 they must quarantine until they are able to test
negative two times.
While in Gabon, tourist must wear a mask, practice social distancing, and
practice good hygiene while in public. There is also a curfew from 8pm -
5am.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Larabanga Mosque, Ghana |
The West African country of Ghana is now open for tourism.
Tourist will need to provide a negative PCR test result taken no within 72
hours prior to departure. Upon arrival, each traveler age five and over
must undergo a COVID-19 test conducted at the airport. The test carries
a $150 fee per person and the results take about 30 minutes to
finalize.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Guatemala has now reopened it's borders.
Visitors must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued no earlier
than 72 hours prior to arrival.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Photos Courtesy: Jamaica Tourism Board
Travel to Jamaica is open for U.S citizens, but with differencing
restrictions.
All U.S. citizens are required to upload a negative COVID-19 PCR test result
from a College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited medical
laboratory within 10 days of arrival. They are also required to present
the documentation upon arrival.
All arrivals must complete an online travel authorization documentation within
five days of departure and maybe be subject to testing upon arrival. If
tested, you will be need to quarantine in your accommodation until the results
are ready (usually 48 hours).
Only hotels in the within the "resilient corridor (the coastline from Negril to Port Antonio)" are accepting
guests without a required quarantine. Guest who wish to stay outside
this zone will need to quarantine for 14 days. All guests must wear a
face mask at all times.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Kenya has added the U.S. to the list of countries whose citizens are exempt
from quarantine upon arrival - mostly. U.S. citizens coming from
California, Florida, and Texas will not be exempt and will be required to
quarantine.
All travelers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken withing 96 hours
before departure. They must also not have a body temperature above
99.5°F or any flu-like symptoms.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Kosovo is still allowing Americans to enter its borders but with tighter
requirements. All visitors must present a negative negative RT-PCR test, taken within the last 72 hours of arrival.
There is also currently a curfew in place from 7:00pm - 5:00am. All travelers must wear a
face mask in all public places.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Temple of Bacchus |
Visitors must show negative results for a COVID-19 test taken in the previous
96 hours before and complete an online medical form before departure.
Upon arrival all passengers will be required to take another PCR test ($50 at
the visitors cost) and stay in their hotel until the results are finalized
(could be up to 48 hours).
There is curfew in place from 11 p.m until 5 a.m.every day. Masks are
also mandatory in all public places. Those caught without masks in
public places will be fined $33.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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One of the most desirable island destinations in the world, the Maldives, is
now open for international tourists. All
resorts, live-aboard vessels, hotels located on uninhabited islands and
many hotels on inhabited islands are open.
Visitors are required to show proof of a negative Nucleic PCR COVID-19 test
96 hours prior to departure.
Visitors will also need to complete a health declaration 24 hours before
arrival and have booked their accommodations in advance.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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San Miguel de Allende |
Though the land border between the United States and Mexico remains closed,
US travelers can now fly to Mexico. No testing is required to required
to enter, but travelers should expect temperature checks and other additional screenings upon arrival.
Would be travelers should check info on the locations they wish to visit
before planing their trip. Some tourist states have reopened with
reduced capacity, while others are open only for essential services.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Kotor, Montenegro Photos Courtesy: Getty Images |
Tourist from the United States are now allowed to visit Montenegro
again.
Tourist must have a negative PCR test or a positive coronavirus antibody test result of the IgG class obtained by ELISA serologic test within 72 hours of arrival. While in Montenegro, face masks must be worn at all times both indoors and outside. There are also a number of restrictive measures on group sizes and operating hours.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
This North Africa country is again open to US travelers as long as they have a reservation with a Moroccan hotel or travel
agency.
Travelers must complete a PCR test less than 72 hours before arrival, with printed results to present on arrival. You will also need to submit to health screenings upon arrival.
Travelers must complete a PCR test less than 72 hours before arrival, with printed results to present on arrival. You will also need to submit to health screenings upon arrival.
To travel into Casablanca you must have a letter from the government.
Once in Casablanca, there is a curfew between the hours of 9:00 pm and 6:00
am.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
The desert nation of Namibia is once again accepting tourists.
U.S. tourists will need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours of departure. Tourists should expect health screenings upon arrival and masks are mandatory in public. Non-compliance with Namibian Government regulations on COVID-19 will result in fines of $132.
Nicaragua
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua |
Nicaragua never really closed their borders to the rest of the world,
but their requirements to enter during the pandemic, till recently, were
unclear.
Travelers will need to present a negative COVID-19
test result and undergo health screenings upon arrival.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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St John at Kaneo church in Ohrid, North Macedonia Photos Courtesy: Shutterstock |
There are no requirements for a Covid-19 testing or self-isolation for North
Macedonia.
All passengers will be scanned by thermal cameras upon arrival. Masks
are required in closed public spaces.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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| Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan |
Pakistan has reopened to American tourists and has made it relatively
easy to enter.
American tourists must provide a certificate of negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken within 96 hours of the travel date. Tourists must also download the
PassTrack app and submit the mandatory health screening information within
48 hours of arriving in Pakistan. After arrival, tourists must also
undergo health screening by officials.
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Zapatilla, Panama
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As of October 12, Panama is open to all travelers.
All travelers will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen
test taken no more than 48 hours prior to their arrival. Prior to
check-in, travelers must also complete an Electronic Affidavit stating that
they will comply with all sanitary control measure, provide travel
information, and confirm that they have not been exposed to COVID-19 within
the last fourteen days.
Travelers must also submit to a temperature check upon arrival. They
should also expect to submit to temperature checks at all businesses and
possibly random rapid testing by the Ministry of Health.
Face masks are also mandatory in all public spaces. Panama has a daily
curfew is in effect from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The exception to this
rule is the Panama Oeste province and Aguadulce Municipality whose curfew
starts earlier at 9pm and 8pm.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Misión Trinidad, Paraguay Photos Courtesy: Shutterstock |
The landlocked South American country of Paraguay has opened again to American tourists.
Those entering Paraguay must present a negative COVID-19 test taken no
more than 72 hours prior to entering the country. Antibody tests
will not be accepted. Those that have had COVID-19 in the last 14-90 days may enter with
documentation and without a current test.
Visitors must complete the health card online, at the Ministry of Health's
website, within 24 hours of departure. Once complete, visitors should
print out the receipt to show at departure and arrival. All visitors
must also show proof of travel insurance that covers
COVID-19.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Machu Picchu in Cusco, Peru Photos Courtesy: Getty Images |
Peru has reopened their borders without a quarantine, but their requirements
for entry are changing regularly.
Currently, all tourists must have either a negative real-time COVID-19
molecular (RT-PCR), negative antigen test result, or a medical
certificate of epidemiological discharge that is no more than 72 hours
old after being issued, before boarding the plane. Like all other
airports, there will be health screenings upon arrival.
Face masks in public places is mandatory and social distancing measures must
be respected. There is currently also a national curfew in effect
from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. daily.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Castillo San Felipe del Morro Photos Courtesy: Puerto Rico Tourism Board |
Puerto Rico is open for tourism with capacity restrictions and island wide
curfew from 19pm - 5am (further curfews depending upon activities) and a full
24 hour lock-down on Sundays.
Travelers must have evidence of a negative molecular COVID-19 test taken no
more than 72 hours before arrival and complete an online travel declaration
form. Face masks are mandatory on the island and all businesses are open
at a low capacity.
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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Photos Courtesy: Brent Stirton/Getty Images |
Rwanda has now reopened to all international flights.
All tourist will need to present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR performed within
120 hours of departure. They will then need to take another test upon
arrival await the results in their accommodation (this usually takes 8-24
hours).
Before visiting any of the national parks, tourist will need to complete a
guest registration and indemnity form and submit the form electronically to
the park.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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The island nation of Sao Tome and Principe is again open for
tourism.
All tourist must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken withing 72
hours of arrival. Upon arrival, tourist will be subject to health
screening measures and anyone with a temperature over 100.4 will be subject to
a rapid COVID-19 test and be quarantined until the results are received.
Masks are required in all public spaces and everyone is required wash hands at
the entrance of all buildings.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Grand Magal of Touba |
Senegal is one more African country that has added itself to the list.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Kalemegdan Fortress Photos Courtesy: 4se |
Serbia has lifted all COVID-19 related restrictions and is now allowing
Americans to enter the country. This means no testing or quarantine
needed.
In Serbia, masks are required in all locations and there is a ban on public
gatherings of more than 10 people.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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| Photo Courtesy: Saint Barthelemy Tourism Committee |
Saint Barthelemy (St. Barths) is now open, but with a few caveats.
Tourists will need to prove that they have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours before arrival. If they stay for longer than seven days, they will have to take an additional test on day eight at a cost of $150.
There are also, currently, no direct flights to St. Barths, so tourists
will need to transit through Antigua or Puerto Rico. Both airports
will require proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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St. Maarten has reached Phase 4 of its reopening and is now available for U.S.
citizens.
Tourists must complete a Self Health Declaration Form online and must also
take a Nasal Swab COVID-19 PCR test within 120 hours before arrival.
Tourists can also have the option of taking a Rapid Antigen Test performed
within 48 hours of departure. No other test will be accepted.
There will be mandatory temperature checks upon arrival and all tourist must
have travel insurance. I recommend using
World Nomads
travel insurance.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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False Bay’s great white shark, South Africa Photos Courtesy: Alamy |
South Africa has reopened their borders under Alert Level 1, meaning they
have dropped all quarantine requirements.
To enter South Africa, visitors need to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of departure. Upon
arrival, all travelers will also be screened and those that
present symptoms will be required to quarantine.
All visitors are asked to install the COVID Alert South Africa mobile app for
monitoring. There is also a curfew from midnight until 4:00am
daily. Like most all other countries, there is manditory face masks and
social distancing in public places.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Tanzania is officially open for tourism.
Tourist arriving in Tanzania are required to present a valid COVID-19
certificate within 72 hours before travel. Upon arrival, travelers with
signs and symptoms related to COVID-19 may undergo further testing. All passengers are also required to fill out a "health surveillance
form" upon arrival.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul Photos Courtesy: Shutterstock |
There are currently no restrictions for US citizens traveling to Turkey,
although passengers must complete an information form and will be checked
scanned by a thermal camera upon arrival.
Similar to before travel restrictions, Americans will need to obtain an e-visa before traveling to Turkey.
Masks are required to be worn in public areas as well. There are
also daily curfews in place depending upon the activity.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Photos Courtesy: Turks and Caicos Tourism Board |
Turks and Caicos is now welcoming visitors to its more than 40 small
islands.
In order to visit the islands, visitors need to present a negative COVID-19
test taken within five days of travel, have
insurance
that covers medevac, and complete a health screening questionnaire before
their departure.
Masks are required in all public places.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Burj Al Arab, Dubai Photo Courtesy: Amanda Hall/FotoWare |
The UAE has opened its borders to international travel for Dubai, Abu Dhabi,
and Ras Al Khaimah.
For Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, American's will need to register a ‘health declaration'
online before their trip, bring a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 96
hours of boarding, have
health insurance, and download their DXB app to be able to enter.
Abu Dubai has much more strict requirements. All arrivals must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or negative laser blood test with
results received within 48 hours of arrival. If staying for more
than four days, you will are required to take an additional COVID-19 PCR test
on the fourth day. If staying longer than eight days, then you will have
to take an additional test on day eight. Travelers arriving into Abu
Dhabi are required to wear a GPS bracelet for 14 days.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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| Hippo, Uganda |
Uganda, with its amazing national parks and wildlife refuges, is again
open to American travelers.
All travelers will need to present a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken no more than 120 hours before departure. All arriving travelers will be subject to having their temperature taken and a general health screening. In addition to this, all travelers are required to present a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken no more than 120 hours before departure from Uganda as well. The test can be taken at an accredited facility or through the Ministry of Health. The cost of the test is $95.
Masks are mandatory in all public areas and there is a nationwide
curfew from 9:00pm - 6:00am daily.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Kamianets-Podilskyi fortress, Ukraine Photo Courtesy: Ferad Zyulkyarov/Flickr |
Ukraine is open for to American tourist, but at a limited openings.
Results of a COVID-19 test are not required to enter Ukraine, but you
will have to take it upon arrival and quarantine for 48 hours while you
await the results. To avoid the quarantine you can
present a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before
departure.
There is a requirement for all tourists to have travel insurance that
covers COVID-19 before entering the country. The insurance must
be through
a Ukraine-registered insurance company, a foreign insurance company
with an office in Ukraine, or a contractual partnership with one of
the Ukraine-registered insurance companies.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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| Trunk Bay on St. John |
After closing their borders recently due to a spike in coronavirus, the
U.S. Virgin Islands has reopened to tourism once again.
Tourist must have a negative COVID-19 test (molecular/PCR/RT) received
within five days of departure or a positive COVID-19 antibody test result
received within four months of departure. Upon arrival, all
passengers will be subject to temperature screenings and will need to
either present a Health Screening receipt from the online portal or fill
out the form in-person.
All tourist must cover both their mouth and nose with a mask at all times
and adhere to social distancing guidelines. Those that do not will
be subject to a fine.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Victoria Falls Photo Courtesy: Photo Courtesy: VCG |
Zambia is open for tourism and has very easy requirements to enter.
Upon arrival you will need to submit to a thermal scanner to check your
temperature, as well as, complete a travel health questionnaire.
Tourist will also need to show proof a negative COVID-19 test result taken
within the past 14 days and continue to monitor themselves for 14 days
while in Zambia.
Zimbabwe
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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| Elephants, Zimbabwe |
The South African country of Zimbabwe has re-opened their border to tourists.
All tourist must present a negative COVID-19 test result issued within
48 hours of arrival. While in
Zimbabwe, all tourist must adhere to the 10:00 pm – 6:00 am curfew and wear mask in public areas.
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