Is the EU really reopening for U.S citizens in mid-June?
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The best start to get a basic of current regulations is https://reopen.europa.eu/en/ . You might re-check the information with the national websites but at least you have one site to start. The biggest problem currently is that most EU countries still do not allow foreigners (besides a view exceptions) to enter. A vacation trip is not one of these exceptions but there a some countries which allow it (see Croatia). In addition even if you are eligible for entry you must check the quarantine rules and if a country exempts one from quarantine if you are fully vaccinated ( with a vaccine which is approved by the EMA like Biontech-Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna or Johnson&Johnson).
So you can make planes for a trip to Europe in summer but have back-up plans prepared and be prepared to change you trip last minute. I a worst case you might even get stuck for a couple of days in a country.
So you can make planes for a trip to Europe in summer but have back-up plans prepared and be prepared to change you trip last minute. I a worst case you might even get stuck for a couple of days in a country.
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Italy is open at this time for US citizens, however, you must arrive on a quarantine-free flight from the USA to avoid self-isolation upon arrival. So plan to fly to Milan or Rome with a quarantine-free flight direct from the USA.
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I just want to ask and clarify some things directly...
As a fully vaccinated U.S citizen.. I'm looking at two travel options.. 1) fly from a U.S city to Turkey via Amsterdam with Delta or 2) fly from a U.S city to somewhere in Europe (Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, or Spain) via Frankfurt with Lufthansa.
Would both of these options be allowed? I know with Turkey I've read they don't care about vaccination and they still need a negative test.. so perhaps I should choose the Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, or Spain option so I don't need to worry about the test?
Mainly I just want to confirm that I don't need a COVID test for transmitting Frankfurt or Amsterdam and that it's allowed to do so.
I guess a third option I'm looking at would be flying from the U.S and transiting via Istanbul or Dubai to Tbilisi, Georgia. Would this option be allowed? and wouldn't require a test to transit through Istanbul or Dubai? I know that Georgia is accepting fully vaccinated U.S travelers..
As a fully vaccinated U.S citizen.. I'm looking at two travel options.. 1) fly from a U.S city to Turkey via Amsterdam with Delta or 2) fly from a U.S city to somewhere in Europe (Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, or Spain) via Frankfurt with Lufthansa.
Would both of these options be allowed? I know with Turkey I've read they don't care about vaccination and they still need a negative test.. so perhaps I should choose the Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, or Spain option so I don't need to worry about the test?
Mainly I just want to confirm that I don't need a COVID test for transmitting Frankfurt or Amsterdam and that it's allowed to do so.
I guess a third option I'm looking at would be flying from the U.S and transiting via Istanbul or Dubai to Tbilisi, Georgia. Would this option be allowed? and wouldn't require a test to transit through Istanbul or Dubai? I know that Georgia is accepting fully vaccinated U.S travelers..
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I just want to ask and clarify some things directly...
As a fully vaccinated U.S citizen.. I'm looking at two travel options.. 1) fly from a U.S city to Turkey via Amsterdam with Delta or 2) fly from a U.S city to somewhere in Europe (Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, or Spain) via Frankfurt with Lufthansa.
Would both of these options be allowed? I know with Turkey I've read they don't care about vaccination and they still need a negative test.. so perhaps I should choose the Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, or Spain option so I don't need to worry about the test?
Mainly I just want to confirm that I don't need a COVID test for transmitting Frankfurt or Amsterdam and that it's allowed to do so.
I guess a third option I'm looking at would be flying from the U.S and transiting via Istanbul or Dubai to Tbilisi, Georgia. Would this option be allowed? and wouldn't require a test to transit through Istanbul or Dubai? I know that Georgia is accepting fully vaccinated U.S travelers..
As a fully vaccinated U.S citizen.. I'm looking at two travel options.. 1) fly from a U.S city to Turkey via Amsterdam with Delta or 2) fly from a U.S city to somewhere in Europe (Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, or Spain) via Frankfurt with Lufthansa.
Would both of these options be allowed? I know with Turkey I've read they don't care about vaccination and they still need a negative test.. so perhaps I should choose the Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, or Spain option so I don't need to worry about the test?
Mainly I just want to confirm that I don't need a COVID test for transmitting Frankfurt or Amsterdam and that it's allowed to do so.
I guess a third option I'm looking at would be flying from the U.S and transiting via Istanbul or Dubai to Tbilisi, Georgia. Would this option be allowed? and wouldn't require a test to transit through Istanbul or Dubai? I know that Georgia is accepting fully vaccinated U.S travelers..
If you are transferring AMS and FRA to another country that admits you, their COVID related restrictions would apply, so no COVID test would be required if your final destination doesn't require one. For the 4 countries you've stated, you wouldn't need a test to go there if you are vaccinated, however, on your way back, you would still need to take a test to return to the USA regardless which country you depart.
For option #3, you don't need a COVID test to transfer IST or DXB but you would need to remain at the international transfer zone during your transfer if you don't meet the COVID test criteria of Turkey or UAE so you wouldn't be able to leave the airport during your layover.
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https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
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If you are transferring AMS and FRA to another country that admits you, their COVID related restrictions would apply, so no COVID test would be required if your final destination doesn't require one. For the 4 countries you've stated, you wouldn't need a test to go there if you are vaccinated, however, on your way back, you would still need to take a test to return to the USA regardless which country you depart.
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I believe Slovenia is still only open for essential travel and not tourism for most countries, including US citizens. It is open for transiting through but not yet for tourist activity. I’ve got a trip booked to Croatia in the fall and am planning to go to Slovenia, but as of now, my understanding is that it isn’t open. I’m hoping that will change soon.
https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
https://si.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
https://www.policija.si/eng/newsroom...virus-epidemic
Restriction of non-urgent travel for third country nationals entering Slovenia at external Schengen borders
The regime of entry into the Republic of Slovenia (the EU and Schengen area) is determined on the basis of the list of countries as to their epidemiological status drawn up by the Slovenian Government. Entry without restrictions only applies for those traveling from countries that are not on the red list. Persons travelling from third countries that are not on the red list are still required to demonstrate the urgency of their travel to Slovenia. Travellers must demonstrate that they are eligible for exemptions to travel restrictions as determined in the Ordinance determining the conditions of entry into the Republic of Slovenia to contain and control COVID-19.
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How do we anticipate US citizens will be asked/required to prove vaccination. I know the EU is working on an app to coordinate the individual member states' apps, but at least most if not all states have state systems/apps that have tracked vaccinations within their states and they may have issued its citizens a q code for the EU app the grab, so the EU travel issue seems to be coordinating that. What will they do with US citizens and the hap-hazard hand written "vaccine cards?" Will the burden be on the airlines to check this? Will the IATA app be up and running across enough airlines to work?
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How do we anticipate US citizens will be asked/required to prove vaccination. I know the EU is working on an app to coordinate the individual member states' apps, but at least most if not all states have state systems/apps that have tracked vaccinations within their states and they may have issued its citizens a q code for the EU app the grab, so the EU travel issue seems to be coordinating that. What will they do with US citizens and the hap-hazard hand written "vaccine cards?" Will the burden be on the airlines to check this? Will the IATA app be up and running across enough airlines to work?
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