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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?
Jul 31, 2020, 2:14 am
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The US dollar has in ways been tanking for quite some time already this summer. The USD decline against European currencies isn’t new to this week or even last week. That makes travel to Europe less affordable for Americans. A US stock market collapse again won’t do wonders for affordability of travel to the Schengen area, but it may be associated with a rally in the USD value against foreign currencies.
Don’t count on that. Even within the past ten days, I have repeatedly seen border control checks being done when crossing some national boundaries within the Schengen area; and I’ve had to show the border control police documentation allowing me entry even as I’m legally admissible into (and present in) the Schengen zone — even when coming off a non-stop US-EU/Schengen flight.
Have I seen border control police in the Schengen area turn away people this month who were attempting to travel between Schengen countries for a visit? Yes, multiple.
Don’t count on that. Even within the past ten days, I have repeatedly seen border control checks being done when crossing some national boundaries within the Schengen area; and I’ve had to show the border control police documentation allowing me entry even as I’m legally admissible into (and present in) the Schengen zone — even when coming off a non-stop US-EU/Schengen flight.
Have I seen border control police in the Schengen area turn away people this month who were attempting to travel between Schengen countries for a visit? Yes, multiple.
the rest of your post is all over the place, “even when coming off a non-stop US-EU/Schengen flight.” How is it surprising you had to show documents when flying from the US to the EU?
You say that you’ve seen people denied intra-Schengen travel with no examples cited then state “Even if some EU countries are open to US tourists, some others may not be open in the same way to US tourists.” ZERO Schengen countries are open to US tourists. If you saw someone legally enter Croatia or the UK then get denied when trying to enter Schengen this is not the same as someone legally in Schengen being denied entry from say France to Italy.
Jul 31, 2020, 2:27 am
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It's funny reading the stories of people who have so many things on their checklist to do in 2020, well because most of us are not aware of the fact that 2020 has different plans for us. well, let's skip my bluff and straight into the actual point Belize is going to reopen for Tourists from August 15, Bali (Indonesia) from September 1, Austria from June 16, and Antigua and Barbuda from June 4 by taking the utmost measures.
Jul 31, 2020, 2:49 am
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Jul 31, 2020, 3:16 am
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Border guards are not given discretion: they have very clear laws, rules and regulations to enforce. And it's certainly not true at the moment that being "stamped into" Schengen means that you can travel freely within Schengen. You can't.As I posted above, I have seen travellers being denied immediate entry into Germany from France. These are extraordinary times.
Jul 31, 2020, 3:17 am
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Originally Posted by GetSetJetSer
the rest of your post is all over the place, “even when coming off a non-stop US-EU/Schengen flight.” How is it surprising you had to show documents when flying from the US to the EU?
You say that you’ve seen people denied intra-Schengen travel with no examples cited then state “Even if some EU countries are open to US tourists, some others may not be open in the same way to US tourists.” ZERO Schengen countries are open to US tourists. If you saw someone legally enter Croatia or the UK then get denied when trying to enter Schengen this is not the same as someone legally in Schengen being denied entry from say France to Italy.
You say that you’ve seen people denied intra-Schengen travel with no examples cited then state “Even if some EU countries are open to US tourists, some others may not be open in the same way to US tourists.” ZERO Schengen countries are open to US tourists. If you saw someone legally enter Croatia or the UK then get denied when trying to enter Schengen this is not the same as someone legally in Schengen being denied entry from say France to Italy.
“Don’t count on that. Even within the past ten days, I have repeatedly seen border control checks being done when crossing some national boundaries within the Schengen area; and I’ve had to show the border control police documentation allowing me entry even as I’m legally admissible into (and present in) the Schengen zone — even when coming off a non-stop US-EU/Schengen flight.
“Have I seen border control police in the Schengen area turn away people this month who were attempting to travel between Schengen countries for a visit? Yes, multiple.”
I am saying that I am seeing border control checks repeatedly on intra-Schengen trips and am asked to show documentation on intra-Schengen cross-border travel even as a person who is legally admissible into — and already present in — the Schengen zone and who is also legally admissible into the Schengen zone even when coming off non-stop US-EU Schengen flights.
“Random” US tourists in Sweden this month have been denied entry into Denmark and Norway by border control authorities when attempting to enter those countries from Sweden in July too.
I have observed plenty of examples, but I don’t put up PII for those US tourists in Sweden who have been denied entry to Denmark and Norway in March, April, May, June and July.
Even this month of July, most Swedish citizens weren’t admissible into Denmark for tourism purposes, and Danish border control did some enforcement of that this week too for Sweden-Denmark traffic — which is intra-Schengen. Only from August, are all Swedes again being welcomed as tourists to Denmark. US tourists aren’t in as advantageous position as Swedish tourists when it comes to intra-Schengen travel, and yet even this week Swedish tourists are still subject to some existing border control when attempting intra-Schengen travel. The idea of US tourists getting a bigger break (than Swedes) to cross borders intra-Schengen so as to engage in non-essential travel is a bit wishful even today. The idea that there is no longer any border control going on for intra-Schengen trips is an idea not rooted in present reality.
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Jul 31, 2020, 3:23 am
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I know the full history of the Euro-USD exchange rates since Euros went into live retail use in Europe — having been in Paris on the night of the change — and to the present, so I don’t really make hay of the exchange rate situation in the manner that seems to have riled some. Affordability of Schengen area travel for US tourists is going to be more tied to the domestic US economic conditions and the feelings about US stock market-tied wealth than to exchange rates.
You need to re-read my post since you missed the point of these words of mine:
“Don’t count on that. Even within the past ten days, I have repeatedly seen border control checks being done when crossing some national boundaries within the Schengen area; and I’ve had to show the border control police documentation allowing me entry even as I’m legally admissible into (and present in) the Schengen zone — even when coming off a non-stop US-EU/Schengen flight.
“Have I seen border control police in the Schengen area turn away people this month who were attempting to travel between Schengen countries for a visit? Yes, multiple.”
I am saying that I am seeing border control checks repeatedly on intra-Schengen and am asked to show documentation on intra-Schengen cross-border travel even as a person who is legally admissible into — and already present in — the Schengen zone and who is also legally admissible into the Schengen zone even when coming off non-stop US-EU Schengen flights.
Random US tourists in Sweden this month have been denied entry into Denmark and Norway by border control authorities when attempting to enter those countries from Sweden in July too.
I have observed plenty of examples, but I don’t put up PII for those US tourists in Sweden who have been denied entry to Denmark and Norway in March, April, May, June and July.
Even this month of July, most Swedish citizens weren’t admissible into Denmark for tourism purposes, and Danish border control did some enforcement of that this week too for Sweden-Denmark traffic — which is intra-Schengen.
You need to re-read my post since you missed the point of these words of mine:
“Don’t count on that. Even within the past ten days, I have repeatedly seen border control checks being done when crossing some national boundaries within the Schengen area; and I’ve had to show the border control police documentation allowing me entry even as I’m legally admissible into (and present in) the Schengen zone — even when coming off a non-stop US-EU/Schengen flight.
“Have I seen border control police in the Schengen area turn away people this month who were attempting to travel between Schengen countries for a visit? Yes, multiple.”
I am saying that I am seeing border control checks repeatedly on intra-Schengen and am asked to show documentation on intra-Schengen cross-border travel even as a person who is legally admissible into — and already present in — the Schengen zone and who is also legally admissible into the Schengen zone even when coming off non-stop US-EU Schengen flights.
Random US tourists in Sweden this month have been denied entry into Denmark and Norway by border control authorities when attempting to enter those countries from Sweden in July too.
I have observed plenty of examples, but I don’t put up PII for those US tourists in Sweden who have been denied entry to Denmark and Norway in March, April, May, June and July.
Even this month of July, most Swedish citizens weren’t admissible into Denmark for tourism purposes, and Danish border control did some enforcement of that this week too for Sweden-Denmark traffic — which is intra-Schengen.
Jul 31, 2020, 3:28 am
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Completely untrue. Many states still maintain various restrictions on entry. Not even EU citizens can travel to all states in the Union, despite their legal right to do so under normal circumstances, let alone third-country nationals.
Jul 31, 2020, 3:30 am
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This is Europe, not North Korea. Border guards are public officers (usually belonging to the police) and have to follow the law. They don't make their own decisions and using their discretion to admit someone who's not admissable could (in extreme cases) land them in jail.
Jul 31, 2020, 3:47 am
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Every Schengen country has a right to operate border control functions — even so as to restrict intra-Schengen travel — to fight a public health emergency. It’s part of Schengen, that countries can have border control restricting intra-Schengen traffic for health and other public security emergencies.
Denmark, Norway and Sweden are in the Schengen area.
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Jul 31, 2020, 4:06 am
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This is Europe, not North Korea. Border guards are public officers (usually belonging to the police) and have to follow the law. They don't make their own decisions and using their discretion to admit someone who's not admissable could (in extreme cases) land them in jail.
I have already corrected your posts’ errors by noting that there are intra-Schengen border controls in places — even for trips that have no relation to the likes of the Faroes or Svalbard — after June 15th.
Every Schengen country has a right to operate border control functions — even so as to restrict intra-Schengen travel — to fight a public health emergency. It’s part of Schengen, that countries can have border control restricting intra-Schengen traffic for health and other public security emergencies.
Denmark, Norway and Sweden are in the Schengen area.
Every Schengen country has a right to operate border control functions — even so as to restrict intra-Schengen travel — to fight a public health emergency. It’s part of Schengen, that countries can have border control restricting intra-Schengen traffic for health and other public security emergencies.
Denmark, Norway and Sweden are in the Schengen area.
Jul 31, 2020, 4:19 am
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https://ec.europa.eu/home-affairs/wh...der-control_en
The Schengen Borders Code provides Member States with the capability of temporarily reintroducing border control at the internal borders in the event that a serious threat to public policy or internal security has been established.
The reintroduction of border control is a prerogative of the Member States. The Commission may issue an opinion with regard to the necessity of the measure and its proportionality but cannot veto such a decision if it is taken by a Member State.
The reintroduction of border control is a prerogative of the Member States. The Commission may issue an opinion with regard to the necessity of the measure and its proportionality but cannot veto such a decision if it is taken by a Member State.
Temporarily reintroduced in the context of COVID-19:
- Denmark (12 May – 12 November 2020)
Coronavirus COVID-19 (to the extent necessary); all internal borders; - Finland (19 March - 25 August 2020)
Coronavirus COVID-19; borders with Spain, Luxembourg, Portugal, Poland, France, Sweden, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia and Switzerland; - Lithuania (14 May – 15 August 2020)
Coronavirus COVID-19; internal air and sea borders; - Norway (15 May – 13 August 2020)
Coronavirus COVID-19; all internal borders...
Jul 31, 2020, 4:26 am
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It is common sense that countries that have stated they aren't open to all other schengen members aren't open to all other schengen members. That was never the topic, I thought it was on it's face obvious that the meaning was freedom of movement with the open schengen area. Other people seemed to intimate that people were being refused entry into countries they should have been permitted entry to.
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We are obviously talking about the Schengen states that are open to all other schengen states, not the ones with explicit restrictions.
And I have explained to you that OBVIOUSLY we are not discussing countries in schengen that have explicitly stated they aren't open to all other schengen members. We are talking about travel between countries that ARE open to each other in Schengen, like Italy to France for example. Once you are in that "bubble," you are good to go.
And I have explained to you that OBVIOUSLY we are not discussing countries in schengen that have explicitly stated they aren't open to all other schengen members. We are talking about travel between countries that ARE open to each other in Schengen, like Italy to France for example. Once you are in that "bubble," you are good to go.
Every Schengen state of note has national restrictions of sort, whether a person can evade them or not.
Just because a third country national is legally admissible and/or present in one Schengen country doesn’t mean they are admissible to any or all other Schengen countries. Schengen border code allows for even more controls during a public health emergency.
I wouldn’t count on all border controls between Italy and France being gone even today. And I wouldn’t count on them all being gone even later this year.
Just because an intra-Schengen border seems open to most today doesn’t mean it is open or will be open without any border controls in every way later today or even later. Even when it comes to countries that some may claim are part of a “bubble”.