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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 19, 2020, 1:47 am
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The German foreign ministry's travel advisory warning against travel outside EU++ until at least 31 August might be read equally in reverse.
Jun 19, 2020, 6:11 am
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You're also being misleading. Nationwide, sure. But look at specific states. Alabama positivity rate 14%. Arizona 16-17%. Florida up to 7%. Texas 8%. North Carolina 7%. South Carolina has some weird data bugs, but also way, way up.
Overall it's been stuck just under 5% for a while, but is now trending back upwards, just barely. This all indicates that the number of new cases isn't because of increased testing, it's because of new infections.
Overall it's been stuck just under 5% for a while, but is now trending back upwards, just barely. This all indicates that the number of new cases isn't because of increased testing, it's because of new infections.
Same with overall cases and deaths as New York was really skewing the results. Exclude New York and we didn’t really flatten a curve
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Jun 19, 2020, 6:18 am
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Any firsthand experiences with a U.S citizen visiting Turkey yet? I'm still curious about that option. Haven't found any firsthand experiences yet of a U.S citizen visiting Turkey since they supposedly allowed entry again for visits. I sent a message to Turkey's tourism on Twitter, and Turkish Airlines, but never got a reply back from either one. Just curious.. I'm a U.S citizen in Singapore with an expiring visa.. most likely I need to return to the U.S next month.. which feels extremely dangerous.. but was also keeping Turkey as an option in my back pocket since I always wanted to go there. Just curious if Turkey is really open or not.
I really wish there were some other safer options.. I'd take Japan, Malaysia, or Taiwan over going back to the U.S or Turkey. But none of those are options.
I really wish there were some other safer options.. I'd take Japan, Malaysia, or Taiwan over going back to the U.S or Turkey. But none of those are options.
Jun 19, 2020, 6:22 am
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You're also being misleading. Nationwide, sure. But look at specific states. Alabama positivity rate 14%. Arizona 16-17%. Florida up to 7%. Texas 8%. North Carolina 7%. South Carolina has some weird data bugs, but also way, way up.
Overall it's been stuck just under 5% for a while, but is now trending back upwards, just barely. This all indicates that the number of new cases isn't because of increased testing, it's because of new infections.
Overall it's been stuck just under 5% for a while, but is now trending back upwards, just barely. This all indicates that the number of new cases isn't because of increased testing, it's because of new infections.
As to positivity rate, 35 states and D.C. are below or well below the guideline 5% which indicates adequate testing. 16 states including Puerto Rico are above, though a handful of those are only a bit above.
https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/testing/testing-positivity
I didn't posit that the new cases are just because of testing, merely that testing increases impact the case numbers, which it does. Obviously there will be new infections as well, to one degree or another. Hospitalization and ICU rates are also of importance in the overall picture.
Jun 19, 2020, 7:28 pm
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Jun 19, 2020, 9:46 pm
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Getting to Japan back in March would have been the ideal situation. I love Japan. Japan auto-renewed all tourist passes for an additional three months. So I would have gotten an autoextension until October if I could have made it in time before they closed the border. Now Japan is completely not an option at all. I would do anything to be able to go to Japan right now.
In Singapore, I've extended my tourist pass (30 days each time). I've extended it three times already, and that's good. I appreciate ICA doing that. But don't know how many times I should keep extending it. I like Singapore, and my girlfriend is here. But this is a lot of months being a tourist here. Also, the lease on our apartment ends soon. With Phase 2 reopening, I would likely need to stay with my girlfriend and her family in their flat. It would be very crowded. I worry about crowding them too if I were to extend again and keep staying. The situation in the U.S is so dangerous though with so many things going on. It's confusing what to do.. but I'm leaning toward leaving Singapore, either back to the U.S or to another country if a viable option were to become available. Malaysia would be ideal for me. I need a relatively inexpensive and relatively safe country to stay. Malaysia looks unlikely though. I'm trying to prepare mentally for returning to the U.S, but also keeping an eye open just in case some other viable country becomes an option. I was even considering Turkey, which I've never even been to before, but I cannot even get a straight answer from Turkish officials and Turkish Airlines whether the border is really even open or not for foreigners to visit. This is definitely the most uncertain I've ever felt in my life about what to do.
In Singapore, I've extended my tourist pass (30 days each time). I've extended it three times already, and that's good. I appreciate ICA doing that. But don't know how many times I should keep extending it. I like Singapore, and my girlfriend is here. But this is a lot of months being a tourist here. Also, the lease on our apartment ends soon. With Phase 2 reopening, I would likely need to stay with my girlfriend and her family in their flat. It would be very crowded. I worry about crowding them too if I were to extend again and keep staying. The situation in the U.S is so dangerous though with so many things going on. It's confusing what to do.. but I'm leaning toward leaving Singapore, either back to the U.S or to another country if a viable option were to become available. Malaysia would be ideal for me. I need a relatively inexpensive and relatively safe country to stay. Malaysia looks unlikely though. I'm trying to prepare mentally for returning to the U.S, but also keeping an eye open just in case some other viable country becomes an option. I was even considering Turkey, which I've never even been to before, but I cannot even get a straight answer from Turkish officials and Turkish Airlines whether the border is really even open or not for foreigners to visit. This is definitely the most uncertain I've ever felt in my life about what to do.
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Jun 19, 2020, 10:46 pm
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The UK is open. For now, there's a two-week stay-home quarantine, but that may or may not be relaxed in July.
The problem till now was that hotels were closed, but news reports today say hotels are being permitted to re-open.
So far as I can gather, Turkey is open if you can get there, bearing in mind that transit through the EU may be problematical, even if the airlines are happy to sell you a ticket. While quarantine doesn't seem to be generally imposed on arriving passengers, I assume there's a risk it could be in any particular case, the risk perhaps rising if you're coming from a high-infection area.
Turkey also seems to sporadically impose local stay-home orders and travel seems to require some sort of code on your phone.
Note that airlines seem to be selling tickets on flights that they may not actually operate, so I wouldn't buy a ticket more than a few days before departure.
EDIT: This is the sort of thing I was referring to. On Thursday Turkey suddenly announced a limited curfew for this Saturday and the following weekend. These abrupt curfew announcements seem common.
https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/tu...rs-exempt/news
The problem till now was that hotels were closed, but news reports today say hotels are being permitted to re-open.
So far as I can gather, Turkey is open if you can get there, bearing in mind that transit through the EU may be problematical, even if the airlines are happy to sell you a ticket. While quarantine doesn't seem to be generally imposed on arriving passengers, I assume there's a risk it could be in any particular case, the risk perhaps rising if you're coming from a high-infection area.
Turkey also seems to sporadically impose local stay-home orders and travel seems to require some sort of code on your phone.
Note that airlines seem to be selling tickets on flights that they may not actually operate, so I wouldn't buy a ticket more than a few days before departure.
EDIT: This is the sort of thing I was referring to. On Thursday Turkey suddenly announced a limited curfew for this Saturday and the following weekend. These abrupt curfew announcements seem common.
https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/tu...rs-exempt/news
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Jun 20, 2020, 8:57 am
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Is there a link to confirm that non-essential US-UK travel is OK? Also would it be possible to fly to the UK then continue to France and quarantine there?
Jun 20, 2020, 10:01 am
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So maybe this coming week we'll get more news about whether some of the European countries opening up for US tourists is going to happen at the beginning of July?
Would also be interesting to hear if there are new cases detected from travel within the EU, since that opened up at the beginning of the month in some cases.
Would also be interesting to hear if there are new cases detected from travel within the EU, since that opened up at the beginning of the month in some cases.
Jun 20, 2020, 10:36 am
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So maybe this coming week we'll get more news about whether some of the European countries opening up for US tourists is going to happen at the beginning of July?
Would also be interesting to hear if there are new cases detected from travel within the EU, since that opened up at the beginning of the month in some cases.
Would also be interesting to hear if there are new cases detected from travel within the EU, since that opened up at the beginning of the month in some cases.
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Posting here because I'm not getting any responses in the Caribbean forum.
Does anyone know the state of affairs in Puerto Rico? I see that it's formally reopening on July 15th, but I am flying in on July 9th at around 4pm. Just need to spend the night at a hotel then catch a plane to St Thomas the next morning at 8am. I'm reading vague things about health screening, testing, and quarantining. I'm assuming that if I go straight to the hotel, stay there without leaving, and then fly out the next morning that there will not be an issue. Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
Does anyone know the state of affairs in Puerto Rico? I see that it's formally reopening on July 15th, but I am flying in on July 9th at around 4pm. Just need to spend the night at a hotel then catch a plane to St Thomas the next morning at 8am. I'm reading vague things about health screening, testing, and quarantining. I'm assuming that if I go straight to the hotel, stay there without leaving, and then fly out the next morning that there will not be an issue. Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
Jun 21, 2020, 4:53 pm
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Dubai opening up to Americans on July 7th.
Jun 21, 2020, 4:58 pm
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They are but I think with these conditions not many will risk paying hundreds of dollars for an airplane ticket, maybe even hotels, just to end up for 14 days in an institutional facility provided by the government which you are responsible for paying.
It's not as strict as other countries like Sri Lanka but at this point I would not want to take a chance and loose the airline ticket plus an entire 14 days in a government facility for quarantine.
But they are trying and that is better than not allowing any entry at all. Hopefully this will be relaxed at some point.
From the article:
https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-to-we...-and-citizens/
Guidelines for international tourists
International tourists travelling by air to Dubai must ensure they meet all requirements for entry to the UAE.
They will need to download the Covid-19 DXB app and register their details on it to facilitate communication with health authorities if they experience Covid-19 symptoms.
In addition to filling the ‘Health Declaration Form’ before embarking, they should ensure they have a valid health insurance before they enter the UAE.
The airline has the right to refuse boarding at the airport of departure if these tourists display any Covid-19 symptoms.
Tourists must undergo a PCR test with a maximum validity of four days (96 hours) ahead of the date of departure.
They will be required to show proof of not being infected with the virus on arrival at Dubai airports.
If they cannot provide this proof, they will undergo a PCR test at the airport.
All arrivals will be subject to thermal screenings.
If a traveller is suspected to have Covid-19 symptoms, Dubai airports have the right to re-test to ensure the tourist is free of the virus.
It is mandatory for tourists who test positive for Covid-19 to register their details on the Covid-19 DXB app and isolate themselves at an institutional facility provided by the government for 14 days at their own expense.
Furthermore, the committee added that all positive Covid-19 cases should strictly adhere to the measures outlined by the Covid-19 Command and Control Centre.
It's not as strict as other countries like Sri Lanka but at this point I would not want to take a chance and loose the airline ticket plus an entire 14 days in a government facility for quarantine.
But they are trying and that is better than not allowing any entry at all. Hopefully this will be relaxed at some point.
From the article:
https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-to-we...-and-citizens/
Guidelines for international tourists
International tourists travelling by air to Dubai must ensure they meet all requirements for entry to the UAE.
They will need to download the Covid-19 DXB app and register their details on it to facilitate communication with health authorities if they experience Covid-19 symptoms.
In addition to filling the ‘Health Declaration Form’ before embarking, they should ensure they have a valid health insurance before they enter the UAE.
The airline has the right to refuse boarding at the airport of departure if these tourists display any Covid-19 symptoms.
Tourists must undergo a PCR test with a maximum validity of four days (96 hours) ahead of the date of departure.
They will be required to show proof of not being infected with the virus on arrival at Dubai airports.
If they cannot provide this proof, they will undergo a PCR test at the airport.
All arrivals will be subject to thermal screenings.
If a traveller is suspected to have Covid-19 symptoms, Dubai airports have the right to re-test to ensure the tourist is free of the virus.
It is mandatory for tourists who test positive for Covid-19 to register their details on the Covid-19 DXB app and isolate themselves at an institutional facility provided by the government for 14 days at their own expense.
Furthermore, the committee added that all positive Covid-19 cases should strictly adhere to the measures outlined by the Covid-19 Command and Control Centre.
Jun 21, 2020, 5:02 pm
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They are but I think with these conditions not many will risk paying hundreds of dollars for an airplane ticket, maybe even hotels, just to end up for 14 days in an institutional facility provided by the government which you are responsible for paying.
It's not as strict as other countries like Sri Lanka but at this point I would not want to take a chance and loose the airline ticket plus an entire 14 days in a government facility for quarantine.
But they are trying and that is better than not allowing any entry at all. Hopefully this will be relaxed at some point.
From the article:
https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-to-we...-and-citizens/
Guidelines for international tourists
International tourists travelling by air to Dubai must ensure they meet all requirements for entry to the UAE.
They will need to download the Covid-19 DXB app and register their details on it to facilitate communication with health authorities if they experience Covid-19 symptoms.
In addition to filling the ‘Health Declaration Form’ before embarking, they should ensure they have a valid health insurance before they enter the UAE.
The airline has the right to refuse boarding at the airport of departure if these tourists display any Covid-19 symptoms.
Tourists must undergo a PCR test with a maximum validity of four days (96 hours) ahead of the date of departure.
They will be required to show proof of not being infected with the virus on arrival at Dubai airports.
If they cannot provide this proof, they will undergo a PCR test at the airport.
All arrivals will be subject to thermal screenings.
If a traveller is suspected to have Covid-19 symptoms, Dubai airports have the right to re-test to ensure the tourist is free of the virus.
It is mandatory for tourists who test positive for Covid-19 to register their details on the Covid-19 DXB app and isolate themselves at an institutional facility provided by the government for 14 days at their own expense.
Furthermore, the committee added that all positive Covid-19 cases should strictly adhere to the measures outlined by the Covid-19 Command and Control Centre.
It's not as strict as other countries like Sri Lanka but at this point I would not want to take a chance and loose the airline ticket plus an entire 14 days in a government facility for quarantine.
But they are trying and that is better than not allowing any entry at all. Hopefully this will be relaxed at some point.
From the article:
https://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-to-we...-and-citizens/
Guidelines for international tourists
International tourists travelling by air to Dubai must ensure they meet all requirements for entry to the UAE.
They will need to download the Covid-19 DXB app and register their details on it to facilitate communication with health authorities if they experience Covid-19 symptoms.
In addition to filling the ‘Health Declaration Form’ before embarking, they should ensure they have a valid health insurance before they enter the UAE.
The airline has the right to refuse boarding at the airport of departure if these tourists display any Covid-19 symptoms.
Tourists must undergo a PCR test with a maximum validity of four days (96 hours) ahead of the date of departure.
They will be required to show proof of not being infected with the virus on arrival at Dubai airports.
If they cannot provide this proof, they will undergo a PCR test at the airport.
All arrivals will be subject to thermal screenings.
If a traveller is suspected to have Covid-19 symptoms, Dubai airports have the right to re-test to ensure the tourist is free of the virus.
It is mandatory for tourists who test positive for Covid-19 to register their details on the Covid-19 DXB app and isolate themselves at an institutional facility provided by the government for 14 days at their own expense.
Furthermore, the committee added that all positive Covid-19 cases should strictly adhere to the measures outlined by the Covid-19 Command and Control Centre.