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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

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Old Jun 22, 2020, 11:48 pm
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Originally Posted by 889
Recall it's not all foreigners. It's only non-citizens/non-residents/non-family who have been in Schengen, the UK, Ireland, Iran, Mainland China or Brazil in the past 14 days, plus the limited closure of land borders.

Even though Americans are basically blocked from a vast number of countries, like Russia and Bulgaria and Japan and Thailand and India and on and on, citizens and travelers from those countries remain able to travel to the US as before, unless they've been in one of the "red" countries within the past 14 days.

For all the talk of Trump's xenophobia, the U.S. entry rules are about the most liberal around. Save the U.K. until it implemented the quarantine.
It's true. The U.S because under the Trump admin. has the most liberal entry policies of any country in the world right now. Any non-citizens can enter the U.S as long as they haven't been in Europe, UK, Ireland, Iran, China, or Brazil within the past two weeks.
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The U.S because under the Trump admin. has the most liberal entry policies of any country in the world right now.
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But aren’t there exceptions to these rules?
I believe I read that foreigners that are married to American citizen can enter the US now?
Yes, and yes — at least as of June 21st and for all of this coronavirus period to-date.
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Some visitors from the US may not be willing to observe some of the measures Italy still imposes.
When in Rome, .....
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I can understand where they're coming from, but absent a bilateral agreement, I think the EU should bite the bullet and open to Americans. I imagine after a huge # of Americans leave for Europe, the U.S. will have to drop the quarantine on arrival/return requirement and TATL travel will more or less return to a lower volume version of normal.
That would definitely be in the best interest of tourist dependent countries likes Greece, Iceland, & Italy, but since they need the German bail outs more than they need the American tourists, it's not their choice to make. Germany is probably more worried about their salesmen and business people entering the US unhindered than a couple of tourists transiting FRA.

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Foreign tourist money would help the US economy.

Even Americans traveling abroad would be spending on US airlines, some airport services, some banking services, etc.
On the balance of it the US economy may be better served by trapping their citizens into domestic travel, but even if you're right, with the exception of Florida, Trump's swing states and voters aren't tourist dependant and would rather see him playing tough.

Originally Posted by LETTERBOY
If the EU wants reciprocity, I don't think it would be very hard for the EU & White House to come up with a statement saying that they'll drop their respective bans (perhaps with something like testing on arrival or proof of a negative test), in a way that lets both sides save face. As you note, Trump has no incentive to open (I would say has incentives to NOT open, if anything), so there's no way he'll make the first move on his own.
There is no doubt talks are being held on this already at every level. But the same logic that prevents Trump to make the first move, prevents him for making the same move even when's not the first.

Originally Posted by MaxVO
Since hospitals are part of the economy, high bed utilization should also help the economy. Every time hospital admin's appear on the news, they look rather smug that their bed utilization is >90%. That segment of economy must be making a killing right now (pun intended).
​​​​​​​That's actually far from the truth. There is not much treatment for Covid so little revenue. Hospitals are on the verge of bankruptcy from canceled & delayed elective procedures, which is where the gravy is at. 5 Colonoscopies are going to pay more than a Covid patient on a ventilator.
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Old Jun 23, 2020, 5:49 am
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" . . but since they need the German bail outs more than they need the American tourists, it's not their choice to make."

Germany agrees to the bailout because Germany decides it's in Germany's economic interest to bailout the southern bloc. It has nothing to do with policy towards American tourists. And Greece and Italy and Spain and Portugal know this very well. What a red herring.
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That would definitely be in the best interest of tourist dependent countries likes Greece, Iceland, & Italy, but since they need the German bail outs more than they need the American tourists, it's not their choice to make. Germany is probably more worried about their salesmen and business people entering the US unhindered than a couple of tourists transiting FRA.
Isn't Iceland already open to Americans? Portugal and Greece are. I don't see how this is really going to work if some EU let Americans in, others don't and there are no intra-Schengen border controls. Are they checking all passports on Athens-Paris for example and denying anyone with American papers?
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Isn't Iceland already open to Americans? Portugal and Greece are. I don't see how this is really going to work if some EU let Americans in, others don't and there are no intra-Schengen border controls. Are they checking all passports on Athens-Paris for example and denying anyone with American papers?
Only from July 1st.
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Old Jun 23, 2020, 8:39 am
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Only from July 1st.
I mean after July 1. Also wondering when EU will let us know who is allowed in from July 1...
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Old Jun 23, 2020, 8:40 am
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"Isn't Iceland already open to Americans? Portugal and Greece are."

Don't send Americans to Greece! It is not open. Maybe or maybe not after July 1. From the U.S. Embassy website:

"Greece, along with other EU member states, is limiting entry to EU citizens and residents until July 1. Non-EU citizens are banned from entering Greece for non-essential travel, which includes tourism. Exceptions include spouses or minor children of EU/Schengen nationals, long-term residents, members of government delegations and passengers in transit. Contact the nearest Greek Embassy or consulate for any clarifications and consult with your airline regarding any documents they may require to board you. The Greek government is expected in the coming weeks to announce restrictions regarding certain countries effective July 1. We will update this page when the information is available. We cannot answer questions regarding travel to Greece by U.S. citizens on or after July 1 at this time."

https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

(Tunisia is apparently now open without quarantine but with the requirement of a very recent test.)
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Old Jun 23, 2020, 8:59 am
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There has been word that nations like Curacao (pretty likely the same across all Dutch islands) aren't allowing US visitors in the near future. In respect to the other Caribbean islands, some have already opened (Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia, USVI), and others are opening by end of July (Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda). Overseas departments like Cayman Islands would be opened closer to the fall. However, islands like Barbados require a mandatory COVID swab test done on arrival and all passengers will be subject to a 14 day quarantine after. Note, all islands have strict but varying rules for tourists, so it's best to do the necessary research before booking flights.
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Old Jun 23, 2020, 9:54 am
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Originally Posted by GetSetJetSet
I mean after July 1. Also wondering when EU will let us know who is allowed in from July 1...
When member states reach an agreement. I believe some conferences are scheduled for this week.

Since the decision will be made based on the epidemiologic situation, there's no point making it weeks in advance as the situation will evolve and plans made in early June probably wouldn't stick until July anyway.

Frankly, I find it extremely unlikely that EU would open the external border to the US. I'm not sure if that's even on the table.
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Old Jun 23, 2020, 9:58 am
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When member states reach an agreement. I believe some conferences are scheduled for this week.

Since the decision will be made based on the epidemiologic situation, there's no point making it weeks in advance as the situation will evolve and plans made in early June probably wouldn't stick until July anyway.

Frankly, I find it extremely unlikely that EU would open the external border to the US. I'm not sure if that's even on the table.
I would be shocked if it's not on the table considering how much $ American tourists bring in.
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Old Jun 23, 2020, 10:27 am
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Originally Posted by GetSetJetSet
I would be shocked if it's not on the table considering how much $ American tourists bring in.
Public health is much more important than a few US tourist dollars.
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I would be shocked if it's not on the table considering how much $ American tourists bring in.
There are many EU states (and especially the rich ones) which find situation in the US to be too bad to open. If holiday destinations in Europe get to choose between losing few American tourists vs losing open access to the European market, they will definitely choose the former. Americans will never compensate for Germans, Swedes, etc.
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