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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 Jul 12, 2020, 3:46 pm
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I'll just caution heading to Hungary as an American until there's clarification of the new rules. Problem is, that story and other reports present the latest Hungarian action as a tightening, not a loosening, of the rules, and the rules currently bar Americans. As well, if Hungary is to admit Americans with a test, that would break the Schengen wall. So there are some good grounds for initial scepticism.
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I'll just caution heading to Hungary as an American until there's clarification of the new rules. Problem is, that story and other reports present the latest Hungarian action as a tightening, not a loosening, of the rules, and the rules currently bar Americans. As well, if Hungary is to admit Americans with a test, that would break the Schengen wall. So there are some good grounds for initial scepticism.
I was reluctant to post a link from the Hungarian Gazette, which is the official text of any newly issued piece or amendment to Hungarian legislation.....since it's in the Hungarian language. But, here it is:

https://magyarkozlony.hu/dokumentumo...aqFzQ3wJsh3vlI

You're correct in how all this plays out on the ground is yet to be seen....but I suspect the new regulations will be tested quickly.
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Old Jul 12, 2020, 4:50 pm
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That's the order which simply defines which countries are red, yellow and green.

You want the order saying who can enter from Wednesday and on what terms, which is here (in Hungarian).

https://magyarkozlony.hu/dokumentumo...f3/megtekintes

In fact, it does seem to say Americans can enter without quarantine from Wednesday if they've had two negative tests within the past five days at least 48 hours apart. If this is true, it's quite a significant step, making Hungary the only Schengen country accesible to American tourists.

It's just odd that Orbán is presenting this as a new restriction to safeguard the country when infection rates are increasing if in fact it's a significant loosening of the current rules.

EDIT: I'll add that my initial interpretation of the rules is that the country you're arriving from is what counts, not your citizenship. But perhaps someone else can confirm this reading. Here's the exemption for those arriving to Hungary from the territory of "green" countries: "Külföldről érkező nem magyar állampolgár személyforgalomban zöld jelzéssel besorolt ország területéről Magyarország területére korlátozás nélkül beléphet."

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Old Jul 12, 2020, 5:19 pm
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Originally Posted by 889
That's the order which simply defines which countries are red, yellow and green.

You want the order saying who can enter from Wednesday and on what terms, which is here (in Hungarian).

https://magyarkozlony.hu/dokumentumo...f3/megtekintes

In fact, it does seem to say Americans can enter without quarantine from Wednesday if they've had two negative tests within the past five days at least 48 hours apart. If this is true, it's quite a significant step, making Hungary the only Schengen country accesible to American tourists.

It's just odd that Orbán is presenting this as a new restriction to safeguard the country when infection rates are increasing if in fact it's a significant loosening of the current rules.
The US is yellow but Canada is red? OK there LOL.
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Old Jul 12, 2020, 5:26 pm
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If you look at the countries placed in red and yellow, it's hard not to conclude that politics played a role in the yellowing of America.
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The US is yellow but Canada is red? OK there LOL.
Maybe the US is yellow because they are willing to reciprocate and Canada is not.
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Old Jul 12, 2020, 5:40 pm
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Except at the moment travellers from Hungary are still banned from the U.S., along with other Schengenites. But Romanians, Bulgarians, Ukrainians, Serbians, Croatians, etc are not.

Maybe Canadian tourists aren't big enough spenders in Hungary.
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Old Jul 12, 2020, 6:46 pm
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Rmember that Americans can return back to America from Hungary without quarantine, at least at the Federal level. NZ'ers and Canadians can't, so making them green or yellow wouldn't have much practical effect on travel numbers.

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Well I guess this answers my earlier post about travel to BUD I have booked in November. So two tests within 48 hours? It takes 8 days to get results now. How is that going to work let alone I can’t get a test period here in Dallas ( I don’t qualify as I don’t have any symptoms).
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It's two tests taken at least 48 hours apart, with the first test taken no more than five days before arrival. If you're cutting it close, how this will work with time zone changes, delayed transits, etc who knows. Also not clear how transits will affect where you're coming from under the rule. But let's give it a couple of weeks: it's not even in effect yet.

(Since the classification of countries as red, green and yellow can change, it really doesn't answer whether you can travel in November. But see the comments above about the presumed political aspect of the classification.)
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I understand the desire to go to Europe this summer, but honestly, let it go. Serbia and Croatia both "tried it" (i.e., loosening entry restrictions beyond EU recommendations), and both countries are now experiencing spikes and seeking to backtrack from their openness in face-saving ways. Hungary will prove no different if it moves forward with this harebrained proposal.
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Transit through WAW

Can anyone confirm that transit through WAW is permitted as a U.S. citizen from a non Schengen country to the U.S.?
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Old Jul 12, 2020, 7:46 pm
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What's harebrained? Two tests within five days before departure?

There's been a general increase in infections just about everywhere in July, even with almost the whole world still banning international travel. Serbia had some large sport and other gatherings that probably helped with the increase. No sign whatever it's related to relaxed border rules, Serbia not being a prime tourist destination.
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Here’s a map to quickly peruse what may be open and how now:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/int...1580226297.htm

Egypt seems to be willing to take the risk with foreign tourists more than most countries.

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Old Jul 13, 2020, 9:55 am
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Originally Posted by nerdbirdsjc
I understand the desire to go to Europe this summer, but honestly, let it go. Serbia and Croatia both "tried it" (i.e., loosening entry restrictions beyond EU recommendations), and both countries are now experiencing spikes and seeking to backtrack from their openness in face-saving ways. Hungary will prove no different if it moves forward with this harebrained proposal.
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I concur. Hungary has so far behaved very restrictively and conservatively. Friends and family living there have, upon returning to the country from abroad earlier in the year (Greece and Finland, so not exactly hotspots) been escorted to their accommodation with the police providing food and drinks for 14 days. It feels like a very political act not in line with the behaviour of the government so far. Opening up to the US, as things considered, is risky. And as much as I love Hungary - it's a third home to me - its healthcare system is not exactly the sturdiest of the lot. And for what? There are normally about 300,000 Americans visiting Hungary each year: how many are likely to come this summer? Is the risk proportional to the potential economic benefit?
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