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Traveling internationally in the post pandemic world can be challenging to say the least.

From Covid-19 test requirements, mandatory quarantines and country restrictions, finding out where you can travel can be daunting. Here at Travel Off Path we're going to make is easy for travelers who don't want to play the guessing game if they have followed all necessary health protocols of a particular country. 

The following are all the countries without any travel restrictions or additional entry requirements. 

WOman with face mask and suitcase

Before we get to the list a few things to take note of. 

Travel restrictions can change at anytime. The decision to travel is ultimately your responsibility. Contact your consulate and/or local authorities to confirm your nationality’s entry before traveling.

We do not endorse or condone traveling against the advice of government travel advisories or health authorities.

This list will be updated every time a country lifts all strict travel restrictions that were a result of Covid-19.  This does not mean that it's safe to travel to these countries. There could still be high rates of Covid-19.

Regular entry requirements such as a passport or visa still apply to all countries on this list.

Before leaving home, all travelers should have covid-included travel insurance. 

To make it on this list, the countries must meet the below criteria:

  • No tests before arrival
  • No tests upon arrival
  • No countries banned due to covid-19 
  • No quarantine periods

Make sure to bookmark this page as it will be updated as each country drops all additional travel requirements!

traveler going down elevator with suitcase

Countries Without Travel Restrictions Or Entry Requirements

Albania

Albania reopened borders to all foreigners entering for tourism on July 1, 2020. 

There are currently no requirements to bring negative PCR tests, no testing on arrival and no quarantines. All nations welcome. 

Arrivals will have their temperature taken upon arrival, and asked to wear masks, but that is about all for restrictions. 

Read more about Albania's Reopening for Tourism

Albania Has Reopened For Tourism – All Countries Welcome

Brazil 

Brazil reopened its borders, basically without any restrictions, and is allowing  tourists to visit as of July 30, 2020. 

Brazil is only asking visitors to have valid travel insurance that covers covid, and a visa, only if your country is one that normally requires a visa to visit.

Read all the details on Brazil Reopening for Tourism

Brazil reopening

Dominican Republic 

The Dominican is a recent entry onto this list. Although they have been open for months, its only recently that they dropped entry requirements. 

Starting on September 15th authorities will randomly administer a quick breath test to between 3% to 10% of passengers upon arrival, and will remove the need for all arrivals to bring a PCR test. 

Now all nations can visit the Dominican without testing or quarantines. Only a small percentage of arrivals will be random tested. 

Read more about the Dominican Republic Reopening for Tourism and everything you need to know before you go.

Drone view of beautiful beach on Saona island, Dominican Republic

Kosovo

Kosovo is now open for tourism and has removed all Covid-related travel restrictions and entry requirements for incoming tourists.

All nations can once again visit ‘pre-covid', with many countries like the USA, Canada, UK and Australia having visa-free access. 

There are no mandatory tests and no quarantines for tourists. 

Read more about Kosovo Reopening for Tourism 

Kosovo Has Reopened For Tourism With No Restrictions

Maldives

The President of Maldives said that the country's border will be reopening for tourism on July 15th, 2020 and international flights will resume.

Tourists from all countries will be able to enter the Maldives and fill out a health declaration card upon arrival. 

Originally, the Maldives did not require  covid-19 testing or quarantine periods for incoming travelers. 

As of September 10th, 2020, all travelers will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test that was taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure. (we will leave this on the list for a few weeks for frequent readers can see the change)

Learn more about the Maldives Reopening. 

the maldives reopening in July

Mexico

Mexico is open to all international tourists with no testing or quarantines. 

Some areas are still facing beach/hotel closures but most major destinations such as Cancun, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos have fully reopened.

Here is everything you need to know about Mexico reopening their borders for tourism.

cancun hotel on white sand beach

North Macedonia

The Republic of North Macedonia has officially reopened for international tourism July 1, 2020 and is now allowing tourists from all countries to visit, restriction free.

In a direct quote given to Travel Off Path’s from official government representatives:

“All nations can come to North Macedonia with no restrictions.”

Here is everything you need to know about North Macedonia reopening for tourism

August 15 Update: North Macedonia is now requiring a PCR test from 4 nations. Click the link above for info

ohrid macedonia reopen

Serbia

Serbia has officially reopened for tourism to all nations.

As of May 22nd 2020, Serbia is allowing visitors to travel to the country under normal ‘pre-Covid’ regulations. That includes no mandatory testing and no isolation period for arriving tourists.

Update August 15: Serbia is now requiring tests for tourists from 4 countries. 

See more information about Serbia Reopening. 

serbia now allowing tourists from all countries

Tanzania

As of June 2020, Tanzania reopened for tourism from all nations. No mandatory quarantine period is currently in place, however temperature checks, mask wearing, and social distancing is in effect.

No PCR tests are currently needed to enter. 

Note: When Tanzania first reopened in June, they did not have any test requirements. Then on August 1st, they launched a 72-hour PCR test requirement. Now in September, they have removed the test requirement once again. Since Tanzania has changed the rules a few times before, please double-check before travelling.

Read more on Tanzania Reopening For Tourism

Tanzania Has Reopened To Tourists

Turkey

Turkey has reopened for tourists from all countries under normal travel regulations.

“All passengers, of all nationalities, who meet Turkish immigration rules are permitted entry to Turkey from 12 June,” said The embassy for the United Kingdom in Turkey.

There is no mandatory 14-day isolation or quarantine period for travellers into Turkey. Covid-19 testing prior to arrival is not required but tourists are required to wear a face-mask during the inbound flight to Turkey, as well as in the airport. Any tourist not wearing a mask will be denied entry.

See the Turkey Reopening to Tourism Guide for more information. 

TUrkey flag on back of boat in ocean

Stay tuned for more countries coming soon!

Recently Removed Countries: 

  • Maldives. Now requires a 72-hour negative PCR test 
  • Egypt. Now requires a 72-hour negative PCR test 

Countries with NO Testing/Quarantines

  • Albania
  • Brazil
  • Dominican Republic
  • Kosovo
  • Mexico
  • North Macedonia
  • Serbia
  • Tanzania
  • Turkey

See ALL the countries reopening for tourism including those with restrictions.

See countries reopening for American Tourists

See countries reopening for Canadian Tourists

See all Cruise lines Projected Reopenings

Reminder: The above reopening news can change at anytime. We do our best to keep this article up to date with all the latest information, but the decision to travel is ultimately your responsibility. Contact your consulate and/or local authorities to confirm your nationality’s entry before traveling.

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33 Responses

  1. dr klein Reply

    thank you is it definite re thailand no quarantinemeaning travel as buisnessman or for medical

  2. Heka Reply

    Thanks, it looks like Turkey has changed its policy quite a lot in only a few days time

  3. Smith Reply

    Just want to say a big THANKS for this very useful article, well written, clear and hard to find anywhere else. Keep up the good work!

  4. Kristie Reply

    Yes, this article nails what everyone is interested in knowing! Thank you!!!

  5. Gary Reply

    May i kindly ask what is your source for the fact that Turkey has no any requirement? I’m asking because i’m considering traveling there soon and it seems quite hard to access ‘official’ information… thanks again for the great work and i hope more and more countries will be gradually added to this no-requirements list. Cheers.

    • Kashlee Kucheran Reply

      Sure Gary, there are many sources. Go to the bottom of this article and click on the link that says “Turkey Reopening To Tourism Guide’ in blue.
      That will take you to the general Turkey article, and at the bottom of that one, there is a full list of all our government sources with links directly to them all.

  6. drusty87 Reply

    Wow! That’s it!?! Please keep this updated. I think you’re missing Barbados and Nicaragua.

    • Kashlee Kucheran Reply

      We update this article daily. These are the only countries that are officially open for tourism, with open borders/flights, with no tests required and no quarantines, and ALL nations allowed. We aren’t missing any countries 🙂

      Barbados = not a restriction-free country. All arrivals must bring a negative PCR test with them
      Nicaragua = not officially open for tourism. Airport is closed.

  7. Manfred Reply

    Dear Kashlee, I really appreciate your very informative website, which has become a bible for travellers in these days. I do not understand though why it takes so long to take Croatia off the list of countries without entry restrictions, though it is clear since longer now that they do not fulfill the criteria. This could be misleading. Kind regards. Manfred.

    • Kashlee Kucheran Reply

      You’re right Manfred! They need to come off 🙂
      We have almost 1000 articles and many of them need updating daily/weekly… so sometimes (even though we pride ourselves on being super accurate and fast) something slips through the cracks!
      Thank you

  8. Daniel Eneme Reply

    GABON also has opened the borders for tourists since two weeks. The condition is only to get a Negative test of Covid-19 at the arrival in Libreville.

  9. Jennifer Barnes Reply

    Hello I wondering about two countries without restrictions PANAMA AND HAITI

    • Kashlee Kucheran Reply

      HI Jennifer. Haiti has not gotten back to us but we are hoping to add them to this list.
      As for Panama, they are not yet open for tourism

  10. Ahmad Reply

    Very informative and relevant article for all those like me who are planning vacations after a long wait. Thanks a loooot

  11. FERNANDO Reply

    Hey, to come to Brazil you MUST have a COVID-19 test valid in the past 72 hours!

    • Kashlee Kucheran Reply

      Hi Fernando. I am sorry, but we don’t see that restriction. The Brazilian consulate told us in a direct interview: “foreigners of any nationality are allowed to enter Brazil by air only, with no restrictions.” and confirmed with us no tests are needed.
      Also many news and government sources are also confirming no tests, so unless this changed in the last few hours, there are no tests needed to enter brazil.

    • Christian Reply

      I went two Brazil a couple of weeks ago, so about the same time of your post, and there were no entry requirements such as tests. All you needed is a travel insurance, which is something many people would get anyway.

  12. Todd Reply

    I’ve had Covid and have the antibodies. Have/are any countires planning to open or allow tourist with an antibody test instead of a Covid negative test? Thank you for the article.

    • Kashlee Kucheran Reply

      Hi Todd. No I havent heard of any country accepting the antibody test instead of a PCR test, as scientists still are not sure if having the antibodies means you can’t spread it, or get it again for that matter.
      For now, 99% of places that are asking for tests are asking for PCR. Only 1 I know of approves rapid tests (Honduras)

  14. Christian Reply

    Thanks for providing us this list which is very accurate. Thanks to you I was able to travel from Mexico to Brazil and back without any issues or requirements. It is important that travelers rewards only those countries that fully open their borders without Covid requirements so that all other countries get financially penalized for not doing so. Only that way could we return to normal. According to health experts, covid tests turn out to be 90% false which would cause unnecessary hassle for travelers.

  15. Mehru Reply

    Great article – so helpful for travelers! I was specifically looking for a place with no PCR requirements so this is excellent!!

  16. Licky Abdallah Reply

    No your alert on Tanzania is incorrect, there is no requirement for a 72-hour negative PCR test and thousands of tourists who have flown to that country would confirm it. I believe you need to reconfirm with your sources.

    • Kashlee Kucheran Reply

      Hello, thanks for the comment.
      When Tanzania first reopened, they required NO test, then on August 1st – they made a press release saying a test was now required, and now as of September – we are also seeing reports the test requirement has been dropped once again. However, there are still many conflicting official resources online, so we actively getting clarification from the government before we update it again. 🙂

  17. Susan van Dorp Reply

    Thank you so much for this update!! Loving traveling we can’t wait to plan our next trip. How often will you be able to update? We’re especially interested in Germany, Prague and Austria, from SA.

    • Kashlee Kucheran Reply

      Thank you – We update this article whenever there are valid updates. Could be daily, could be weekly.
      We have information on Germany and Austria on separate articles (you just type the country name into the magnifying glass in the top right corner) but they are not accepting tourists from SA at this time

  18. Razor 88 Reply

    Great. I will be spending my money in these counties. any counties promoting this scamdemic will be boycotted. You should also include info about mask wearing because I hate masks. I prefer oxygen.

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