May 28, 2020, 1:05 am
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Find out which countries are welcoming US tourists back (CNN) - Last updated April 22, 2021.
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/us-international-travel-covid-19/index.html
IATA COVID-19 Regulations Map (clickable countries): https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php
Partial List of countries that will admit vaccinated tourists here (last updated Feb 22):
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/count...re-vaccinated/
Africa:
Morocco, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya - all now seem to be open but with a 72/96hr covid cert requirement
Seychelles - previously opened to vaccinated travelers in January, now open to all travelers; Visitors are required to present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure, and visitors will still be required to adhere to other public health measures such as mask wearing, hand washing and social distancing. more info
Egypt - Must present negative COVID test taken within 96 hours prior to arrival - PAPER test results required, no digital copies accepted, 14-day quarantine only required if you test positive during stay. Restaurants at 50% capacity and masks required indoors and in public transportation. more info
Middle East
Jordan - negative test taken within 72 hours; complete passenger declaration form & locator form; second PCR test on arrival in Amman with the payment of JD 28 (children under the age of five are exempt); health insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment for the entire period of visit. more info here here and here
Caribbean:
Almost-daily updated summary of all Caribbean island requirements: GoogleDocs
Aruba - negative test within 72 hours mandatory for 24 states, while the other states can also take a test beforehand or be tested upon arrival. All visitors will be required to purchase Aruba insurance when filling out their arrival ED card. Any personal insurance will act as a supplement. more info
Bahamas - negative rt-pcr test with-in five days of arrival more info
Bermuda - negative test within five days of arrival along with a mandatory $75 online entry travel authorization form. Re-tested upon arrival, as well as on Day 3, 7 & 14. Temperature must be taken twice daily and reported online. more info
Jamaica - negative test within 3 days of the date of travels and travel authorization
Turks & Caicos - negative test within five days, as well as health insurance required more info
Europe:
Belarus - negative COVID-19 test result. The PCR test must be done no later than three days before the border crossing date (this period includes the date of border crossing); 21 October: required to self-isolate for 10 days upon the arrival in Belarus. more info
Croatia - Entry for tourism is permitted only with documentary evidence of an accommodation paid in advance and in full, prior to arrival at the border. Tourists must have a negative PCR test result not older than 48 hours from the time of the swab to crossing the border; or vaccination certificate; or positive test confirming recovery from infection; or testing immediately upon arrival in the Croatia (at their own expense), with the obligation to stay in self-isolation until the arrival of a negative test result. more info
Greece - As of April 19, residents of the United States are now allowed to enter Greece. All travelers entering Greece are required to present a negative molecular test result (PCR test) for COVID-19, performed up to 72 hours before their entry to Greece.Fully vaccinated individuals who are residents of the U.S. may enter Greece without a PCR test if they present a vaccination certificate. The vaccination certificate must be in English, issued by a public authority, and demonstrate that vaccination was completed at least 14 days before arrival to Greece. However, PCR tests may still be required for transit points. more info
Iceland - The Minister of Justice of Iceland has decided that the previously announced decision to exempt from travel restrictions those who can provide proof of vaccination or prior infection will take effect on 6 April. The change in regulation will allow travellers from non-Schengen countries, who meet the criteria, to travel to Iceland for non-essential reasons. Otherwise mandatory 5-6 day quarantine between 2 tests more info
Ireland - 14-day quarantine (self-isolation) on arrival
Malta - ok after 14-day quarantine in safe country (e.g. EU)
Moldova - entry allowed without quarantine etc if you hold vaccination certificate proof
Montenegro - negative PCR test no older than 72 hours US Embassy in Montenegro
Serbia - foreigners seeking to enter Serbia, U.S. citizens included, will need to provide a negative PCR test, not older than 48 hours more info
Slovenia - vaccinated adults or negative test within 48 hours can skip 10-days quarantine (children who accompany adults can also skip quarantine)
Turkey - negative PCR test within 72 hours prior to their flight
United Kingdom - negative test within 72 hours prior to departure plus 10-day self-isolation upon arrival from non-exempt countries (may be shortened after 5 days through Test to Release in England)
Asia:
Armenia - Travelers entering Armenia are asked to present the results of a PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or submit to a PCR test at the airport. Individuals who choose to take a PCR test and receive a negative result may be exempted from self-quarantine requirements.
Dubai - bring 96 hour PCR test and free to enter https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...ling-to-dubai/
Georgia - unconditionally admitted to Georgia if they present a COVID-19 vaccine certificate confirming receipt of two full doses of the vaccine. Unvaccinated: Present a negative PCR test result taken within the past 72 hours; get a follow-up PCR test at their own expense on the third day after arrival in Georgia; complete an application form with contact details and travel history. more info
Kyrgyzstan - United States citizen travelers may now enter the country via international airports in Bishkek, Osh, and Issyk Kul. Requires travelers to have negative PCR test results, with the test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival into Kyrgyzstan. more info
Maldives - required to present a negative PCR certificate upon arrival. Traveler Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted within 24 hours prior to their travel. more info
Pakistan - get the online e-visa, also check if you need pcr test here: http://covid.gov.pk/intl_travellers/current_policies. For exiting pakistan, pcr test is required by almost all airlines done through specific labs (check airline website).
Thailand - Visa free entry good for 45 days. Also other visas. Need COE (Certificate of Entry) from Embassy, PCR test, insurance, 14-night quarantine at hotel/hospital. Details: https://thaiembdc.org/visas/
Uzbekistan - permitted to enter Uzbekistan but usually need a visa; negative PCR COVID-19 test is required for entry within 72 hours of the initiation of travel to Uzbekistan; arriving passengers must complete a health screening form upon arrival; arriving passengers are also subject to a rapid antigen test at the airport upon arrival regardless of PCR test status more info
North America:
Mexico
- Cancun area - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/m...rus/index.html
- Puerto Vallarta - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32454183-post317.html
- Land borders open - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32421620-post171.html
Central America:
Costa Rica: does not request coronavirus screening tests nor does it issue sanitary confinement orders as requirements to enter the country by air. Health Pass can only be completed 48 hours before boarding. Tourists must purchase mandatory travel insurance that covers quarantine accommodation and medical expenses due to COVID-19 disease. more info
Panama: open to US resident with negative test within past 48 hours.
South America:
Brazil - the entry of foreign visitors traveling by air for a short stay of up to 90 days is currently permitted but beginning December 30, all travelers to Brazil by air (Brazilians and foreigners) must present 1) a negative/non reactive COVID-19 test as well as 2) proof of a completed Declaration of Traveler’s Health (DSV) to the airline responsible for the flight, before boarding. Level 4 DO NOT TRAVEL warning in effect
Chile - all travelers, including Chileans, foreign residents, accredited diplomats, and foreign tourists, must complete an obligatory 10-day quarantine upon their arrival to Chile. They will be able to leave quarantine with a negative PCR result based on a test taken on or after the seventh day in quarantine. Travelers must remain in quarantine while they await their result. more info
Colombia - travelers arriving to Colombia must present negative results from a COVID-19 PCR test administered no more than 96 hours prior to departure; travelers are expected to quarantine for 10 days or 7 days with a negative test 3-5 days after arrival. more info
Ecuador - all travelers (including minors) arriving in Ecuador must provide proof of a negative COVID RT-PCR or rapid antigen test taken no more than three (3) days before entering the country or present a vaccination card showing the traveler received a complete series of the COVID vaccine more info
Peru - inbound international passengers 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 and before boarding the plane. As of March 15, 2021, the Government of Peru announced that travelers who take an antigen test and receive a negative result after their first day of arrival may suspend the 14-day quarantine requirement. Travelers may take an antigen test at the airport, a local hospital, or any laboratory authorized by the Ministry of Health. Travelers who test positive must complete the 14-day quarantine.more info
Official government and airline pages for US travelers (in alphabetical order):
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/us-international-travel-covid-19/index.html
IATA COVID-19 Regulations Map (clickable countries): https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php
Partial List of countries that will admit vaccinated tourists here (last updated Feb 22):
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/count...re-vaccinated/
Africa:
Morocco, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya - all now seem to be open but with a 72/96hr covid cert requirement
Seychelles - previously opened to vaccinated travelers in January, now open to all travelers; Visitors are required to present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure, and visitors will still be required to adhere to other public health measures such as mask wearing, hand washing and social distancing. more info
Egypt - Must present negative COVID test taken within 96 hours prior to arrival - PAPER test results required, no digital copies accepted, 14-day quarantine only required if you test positive during stay. Restaurants at 50% capacity and masks required indoors and in public transportation. more info
Middle East
Jordan - negative test taken within 72 hours; complete passenger declaration form & locator form; second PCR test on arrival in Amman with the payment of JD 28 (children under the age of five are exempt); health insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment for the entire period of visit. more info here here and here
Caribbean:
Almost-daily updated summary of all Caribbean island requirements: GoogleDocs
Aruba - negative test within 72 hours mandatory for 24 states, while the other states can also take a test beforehand or be tested upon arrival. All visitors will be required to purchase Aruba insurance when filling out their arrival ED card. Any personal insurance will act as a supplement. more info
Bahamas - negative rt-pcr test with-in five days of arrival more info
Bermuda - negative test within five days of arrival along with a mandatory $75 online entry travel authorization form. Re-tested upon arrival, as well as on Day 3, 7 & 14. Temperature must be taken twice daily and reported online. more info
Jamaica - negative test within 3 days of the date of travels and travel authorization
Turks & Caicos - negative test within five days, as well as health insurance required more info
Europe:
Belarus - negative COVID-19 test result. The PCR test must be done no later than three days before the border crossing date (this period includes the date of border crossing); 21 October: required to self-isolate for 10 days upon the arrival in Belarus. more info
Croatia - Entry for tourism is permitted only with documentary evidence of an accommodation paid in advance and in full, prior to arrival at the border. Tourists must have a negative PCR test result not older than 48 hours from the time of the swab to crossing the border; or vaccination certificate; or positive test confirming recovery from infection; or testing immediately upon arrival in the Croatia (at their own expense), with the obligation to stay in self-isolation until the arrival of a negative test result. more info
Greece - As of April 19, residents of the United States are now allowed to enter Greece. All travelers entering Greece are required to present a negative molecular test result (PCR test) for COVID-19, performed up to 72 hours before their entry to Greece.Fully vaccinated individuals who are residents of the U.S. may enter Greece without a PCR test if they present a vaccination certificate. The vaccination certificate must be in English, issued by a public authority, and demonstrate that vaccination was completed at least 14 days before arrival to Greece. However, PCR tests may still be required for transit points. more info
Iceland - The Minister of Justice of Iceland has decided that the previously announced decision to exempt from travel restrictions those who can provide proof of vaccination or prior infection will take effect on 6 April. The change in regulation will allow travellers from non-Schengen countries, who meet the criteria, to travel to Iceland for non-essential reasons. Otherwise mandatory 5-6 day quarantine between 2 tests more info
Ireland - 14-day quarantine (self-isolation) on arrival
Malta - ok after 14-day quarantine in safe country (e.g. EU)
Moldova - entry allowed without quarantine etc if you hold vaccination certificate proof
Montenegro - negative PCR test no older than 72 hours US Embassy in Montenegro
Serbia - foreigners seeking to enter Serbia, U.S. citizens included, will need to provide a negative PCR test, not older than 48 hours more info
Slovenia - vaccinated adults or negative test within 48 hours can skip 10-days quarantine (children who accompany adults can also skip quarantine)
Turkey - negative PCR test within 72 hours prior to their flight
United Kingdom - negative test within 72 hours prior to departure plus 10-day self-isolation upon arrival from non-exempt countries (may be shortened after 5 days through Test to Release in England)
Asia:
Armenia - Travelers entering Armenia are asked to present the results of a PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or submit to a PCR test at the airport. Individuals who choose to take a PCR test and receive a negative result may be exempted from self-quarantine requirements.
Dubai - bring 96 hour PCR test and free to enter https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/...ling-to-dubai/
Georgia - unconditionally admitted to Georgia if they present a COVID-19 vaccine certificate confirming receipt of two full doses of the vaccine. Unvaccinated: Present a negative PCR test result taken within the past 72 hours; get a follow-up PCR test at their own expense on the third day after arrival in Georgia; complete an application form with contact details and travel history. more info
Kyrgyzstan - United States citizen travelers may now enter the country via international airports in Bishkek, Osh, and Issyk Kul. Requires travelers to have negative PCR test results, with the test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival into Kyrgyzstan. more info
Maldives - required to present a negative PCR certificate upon arrival. Traveler Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted within 24 hours prior to their travel. more info
Pakistan - get the online e-visa, also check if you need pcr test here: http://covid.gov.pk/intl_travellers/current_policies. For exiting pakistan, pcr test is required by almost all airlines done through specific labs (check airline website).
Thailand - Visa free entry good for 45 days. Also other visas. Need COE (Certificate of Entry) from Embassy, PCR test, insurance, 14-night quarantine at hotel/hospital. Details: https://thaiembdc.org/visas/
Uzbekistan - permitted to enter Uzbekistan but usually need a visa; negative PCR COVID-19 test is required for entry within 72 hours of the initiation of travel to Uzbekistan; arriving passengers must complete a health screening form upon arrival; arriving passengers are also subject to a rapid antigen test at the airport upon arrival regardless of PCR test status more info
North America:
Mexico
- Cancun area - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/m...rus/index.html
- Puerto Vallarta - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32454183-post317.html
- Land borders open - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/32421620-post171.html
Central America:
Costa Rica: does not request coronavirus screening tests nor does it issue sanitary confinement orders as requirements to enter the country by air. Health Pass can only be completed 48 hours before boarding. Tourists must purchase mandatory travel insurance that covers quarantine accommodation and medical expenses due to COVID-19 disease. more info
Panama: open to US resident with negative test within past 48 hours.
South America:
Brazil - the entry of foreign visitors traveling by air for a short stay of up to 90 days is currently permitted but beginning December 30, all travelers to Brazil by air (Brazilians and foreigners) must present 1) a negative/non reactive COVID-19 test as well as 2) proof of a completed Declaration of Traveler’s Health (DSV) to the airline responsible for the flight, before boarding. Level 4 DO NOT TRAVEL warning in effect
Chile - all travelers, including Chileans, foreign residents, accredited diplomats, and foreign tourists, must complete an obligatory 10-day quarantine upon their arrival to Chile. They will be able to leave quarantine with a negative PCR result based on a test taken on or after the seventh day in quarantine. Travelers must remain in quarantine while they await their result. more info
Colombia - travelers arriving to Colombia must present negative results from a COVID-19 PCR test administered no more than 96 hours prior to departure; travelers are expected to quarantine for 10 days or 7 days with a negative test 3-5 days after arrival. more info
Ecuador - all travelers (including minors) arriving in Ecuador must provide proof of a negative COVID RT-PCR or rapid antigen test taken no more than three (3) days before entering the country or present a vaccination card showing the traveler received a complete series of the COVID vaccine more info
Peru - inbound international passengers 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 and before boarding the plane. As of March 15, 2021, the Government of Peru announced that travelers who take an antigen test and receive a negative result after their first day of arrival may suspend the 14-day quarantine requirement. Travelers may take an antigen test at the airport, a local hospital, or any laboratory authorized by the Ministry of Health. Travelers who test positive must complete the 14-day quarantine.more info
Official government and airline pages for US travelers (in alphabetical order):
- Croatia
- Germany
- German embassy In US page with rules for US travelers
- German Foreign Office page
- US Embassy in Germany page
- Quarantine requirements for travelers from risky countries (RKI page) (note: actual quarantine rules are state specific)
- Montenegro
- Portugal
- Thailand
Which countries are open for US tourists?
Jun 9, 2020, 1:14 am
#211
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Any confirmation of somebody entering Portugal? The published rules are quite ambiguous
Jun 9, 2020, 2:13 am
#212
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While this is true, it's because there are specific bans on non-essential or non-resident travel between the countries you mention currently in effect. As has recently been discussed, most intra-Europe bans will expire on June 15 or by July 1 at the latest. This likely means:
1. US citizens can currently fly to Portugal on TAP EWR-LIS.
2. They will receive a standard immigration stamp via the Schengen waiver process (how could it be any different??)
3. Post-June 15 (June 22 for land border with Spain), they will be able to fly, train, or drive to most other Schengen countries. They can already fly to Italy (but quarantine if they have been in Schengen for <14 days), Netherlands, etc.
People talking about traffic stops are not making any sense. Once the border is open for non-essential travel between two countries, it likely won't matter what nationality you have. This is already the case for e.g. the Netherlands - only country of departure matters.
1. US citizens can currently fly to Portugal on TAP EWR-LIS.
2. They will receive a standard immigration stamp via the Schengen waiver process (how could it be any different??)
3. Post-June 15 (June 22 for land border with Spain), they will be able to fly, train, or drive to most other Schengen countries. They can already fly to Italy (but quarantine if they have been in Schengen for <14 days), Netherlands, etc.
People talking about traffic stops are not making any sense. Once the border is open for non-essential travel between two countries, it likely won't matter what nationality you have. This is already the case for e.g. the Netherlands - only country of departure matters.
There are a few that are opening up to all of the EU on 15 June, yes. Whether or not a US citizen could get in and avoid an external ban, that's a different story. HOWEVER, purely looking at intra-EU travel, there is NOT any sort of "grand opening" on the 15th or even by 01 July. It is still up to each country.
The Baltic countries' reopening only applies to residents of nearby countries or 'safe' countries. Finland has only opened to the Baltics - not even Norway or Denmark. Denmark and Norway's reopening to each other and a couple others is AS OF 15 June, so it implies everyone else will be waiting for a long time. Denmark has hinted nothing else other than maybe southern Sweden will come before end of August, and Norway said it won't even review 'nearby countries' beyond the Nordics until mid-July.
Malta's safe country list only begins on 01 July, so until then it's totally shut, and after that, it's only a few who will get in.
The Czech Republic's safe country list only begins 15 June. Other nearby countries with safe country lists also only begin applying on 15 June. Some, like Romania and Bulgaria, seem very, very closed indeed, to everyone.
And your last comment is completely incorrect. It only applies to the few doing a full intra-EU reopening. Others, with 'safe lists', are looking at residency, NOT point of departure. Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic have reopened borders to each other, for example, but only to those resident in those countries. If you drive across, are you likely to get caught? Possibly not. But there are spot checks, always have been, and probably far more now. And I imagine any hotels in Prague would also look much more carefully at the passport of someone who is not from Austria, Slovakia, etc. and wonder how they are there. If you drive across with a number plate from a no-go country (to them) like France, even more likely you will get into trouble. I personally would not risk it: you'd be committing a crime. In Denmark, for example, even though the German border will be open, it will be open only to permanent residents of Germany, and you have to prove minimum six nights of accommodation booked in Denmark, so I imagine they will be checking a fair few on the border to confirm both of those facts.
Jun 9, 2020, 4:57 am
#213
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I don't think hotel would care. First of all, they are happy to recieve customer's business in tought times and second, they have absolutely no way to verify whether the person is in country legally. Just because someone is a citizen of "unsafe" country doesn't mean they entered illegaly - every country has a long list of exceptions, not to mention that person could've entered the country before the restrictions were introduced in the first place. Even at a peak of the crisis, I've seen various international licence plates (Dutch, Latvian, even Italian) in Slovakia, despite no foreigners being admitted unless residents. When I was in Czechia recently, there was Luxembourg-registered car parked in front of the hotel.
But your point remains - even when internal controls are abolished, entry restrictions may continue to apply. It's similar to shoplifting: Just because there's no policeman doesn't mean you can do it.
As a side note, Austrian border checks are bizzarely predictable. Anyone who crosses the border on semi-regular basis knows how to avoid them. I'm legally permitted to enter Austria but I carefuly plan my trips to avoid annoying ID checks - and it works 90% of times. Surprisingly, at the same time it seems they have very good control of the "green border" - my friend crosses the green border (essentialy in a field of wheat) far from any civilisation on a semi-regular basis and it almost always triggers a police/army check. Essentialy you can enter via a major road without anyone stopping you, but try using a dust path only accessible to pedestrians and you will get an ID check, sometimes even a few questions such as where you're going.
But your point remains - even when internal controls are abolished, entry restrictions may continue to apply. It's similar to shoplifting: Just because there's no policeman doesn't mean you can do it.
As a side note, Austrian border checks are bizzarely predictable. Anyone who crosses the border on semi-regular basis knows how to avoid them. I'm legally permitted to enter Austria but I carefuly plan my trips to avoid annoying ID checks - and it works 90% of times. Surprisingly, at the same time it seems they have very good control of the "green border" - my friend crosses the green border (essentialy in a field of wheat) far from any civilisation on a semi-regular basis and it almost always triggers a police/army check. Essentialy you can enter via a major road without anyone stopping you, but try using a dust path only accessible to pedestrians and you will get an ID check, sometimes even a few questions such as where you're going.
Jun 9, 2020, 6:58 am
#215
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 59
Well......yes and no.
There are a few that are opening up to all of the EU on 15 June, yes. Whether or not a US citizen could get in and avoid an external ban, that's a different story. HOWEVER, purely looking at intra-EU travel, there is NOT any sort of "grand opening" on the 15th or even by 01 July. It is still up to each country.
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And your last comment is completely incorrect. It only applies to the few doing a full intra-EU reopening. Others, with 'safe lists', are looking at residency, NOT point of departure. Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic have reopened borders to each other, for example, but only to those resident in those countries. If you drive across, are you likely to get caught? Possibly not. But there are spot checks, always have been, and probably far more now. And I imagine any hotels in Prague would also look much more carefully at the passport of someone who is not from Austria, Slovakia, etc. and wonder how they are there. If you drive across with a number plate from a no-go country (to them) like France, even more likely you will get into trouble. I personally would not risk it: you'd be committing a crime. In Denmark, for example, even though the German border will be open, it will be open only to permanent residents of Germany, and you have to prove minimum six nights of accommodation booked in Denmark, so I imagine they will be checking a fair few on the border to confirm both of those facts.
There are a few that are opening up to all of the EU on 15 June, yes. Whether or not a US citizen could get in and avoid an external ban, that's a different story. HOWEVER, purely looking at intra-EU travel, there is NOT any sort of "grand opening" on the 15th or even by 01 July. It is still up to each country.
...
And your last comment is completely incorrect. It only applies to the few doing a full intra-EU reopening. Others, with 'safe lists', are looking at residency, NOT point of departure. Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic have reopened borders to each other, for example, but only to those resident in those countries. If you drive across, are you likely to get caught? Possibly not. But there are spot checks, always have been, and probably far more now. And I imagine any hotels in Prague would also look much more carefully at the passport of someone who is not from Austria, Slovakia, etc. and wonder how they are there. If you drive across with a number plate from a no-go country (to them) like France, even more likely you will get into trouble. I personally would not risk it: you'd be committing a crime. In Denmark, for example, even though the German border will be open, it will be open only to permanent residents of Germany, and you have to prove minimum six nights of accommodation booked in Denmark, so I imagine they will be checking a fair few on the border to confirm both of those facts.
Regarding Portugal, I am not aware of any reports here, but the language is not ambiguous. Check out the Portuguese border control website. It clearly says Americans may visit. IATA also.
Jun 9, 2020, 6:59 am
#216
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There are steady patterns as to where and when they perform checks. At my location, there's one border crossing that never gets any kind of checks, another one which is policed and gets them in a daytime (not on all days though) and finally one which is supervised by an army and has 24/7 checks.
To put it simply, it's very easy to avoid those checks if one has a bit of experience.
To put it simply, it's very easy to avoid those checks if one has a bit of experience.
Jun 9, 2020, 7:48 am
#217
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Iceland - June 15th, restrictions seem to be either a test upon arrival, 14 day quarantine, or proof of a recent negative test
Italy - June 3rd, no specific entry qualifications
Greece - June 15th, no specific entry qualifications
Cyprus - June 9th, may require a test upon arrival
I'm sure we will see many more follow soon. This is an interesting thread though.
Italy - June 3rd, no specific entry qualifications
Greece - June 15th, no specific entry qualifications
Cyprus - June 9th, may require a test upon arrival
I'm sure we will see many more follow soon. This is an interesting thread though.
Jun 9, 2020, 8:11 am
#218
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Iceland previously announced that non-EU citizens will be eligible as well, however, rules are way too complicated and you risk being stuck at the airport if they run out of testing capacity for that day. Accepting recent negative tests performed outside Iceland is no longer an option, according to recent updates. Furthermore, Iceland may change their mind if uniform solution for internal borders is adopted (which may actually happen by mid-June). If they get an option to join the border-free regime with Europe provided they keep the external border closed (or stick to uniform rules), they will most likely opt to accept that deal, effectively closing themselves to US visitors.
Jun 9, 2020, 8:26 am
#220
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Iceland reopens 6/15 with a negative test requirement or quarantine.
Jun 9, 2020, 9:36 am
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I don't know if I'm allowed to post links to facebook private travel groups or non-public figure instagrams, but there is a first-hand account of an american visiting Antigua (american airlines flight from Miami) - there's airport testing on arrival, but after that you can pretty much go out and about the island as you wish (markets and beaches are open during daylight), they'll contact you after 2-3 days with test results.
Edit: UPDATE: while the above was true a few days ago, from other first-hand reports since then it looks like Antigua has formalized the procedures by today due to locals complaining about tourists bringing virus, and now you get escorted to your resort and cannot leave the resort (military guarding the exits, enforcement ymmv). You may be allowed to go to the beach in front of the resort but not explore around the island.
Edit: UPDATE: while the above was true a few days ago, from other first-hand reports since then it looks like Antigua has formalized the procedures by today due to locals complaining about tourists bringing virus, and now you get escorted to your resort and cannot leave the resort (military guarding the exits, enforcement ymmv). You may be allowed to go to the beach in front of the resort but not explore around the island.
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Jun 9, 2020, 11:20 am
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Jun 9, 2020, 11:35 am
#223
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As of today, it seems that may longer be the case. Multiple sources are reporting that Iceland will adhere to any extension of Schengen external border closures, which would keep US citizens out of the country. I have a trip booked arriving KEF on 6/17 and talked to the Icelandic Consulate in NY this morning and they confirmed that is their understanding as well, if the Schengen closure extension is confirmed. It's completely ridiculous, since the official government messaging up to this point has unambiguously stated that all travelers would be welcome on 6/15 if they tested negative upon arrival.
Last edited by thewayofthefuture; Jun 9, 2020 at 11:41 am
Jun 9, 2020, 11:36 am
#224
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 59
I agree - Germany is currently closed to tourist transit, and transiting Germany requires entry as it is the first Schengen port of entry on your trip. It is possible that Germany may loosen its policies by July, but that has not been firmly announced. At the moment, the safest possibility is EWR-LIS direct.
Jun 9, 2020, 12:26 pm
#225
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Silicon wasteland
Programs: UA 1KMM
Posts: 1,381
As of today, it seems that may longer be the case. Multiple sources are reporting that Iceland will adhere to any extension of Schengen external border closures, which would keep US citizens out of the country. I have a trip booked arriving KEF on 6/17 and talked to the Icelandic Consulate in NY this morning and they confirmed that is their understanding as well, if the Schengen closure extension is confirmed. It's completely ridiculous, since the official government messaging up to this point has unambiguously stated that all travelers would be welcome on 6/15 if they tested negative upon arrival.
This should serve as a warning to everybody regarding the rapidly changing requirements.... booking trips soon after proposed openings is fraught with peril. Sorry about your predicament, thewayofthefuture, but thanks for taking one for the team! May your refund be prompt and easy.