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Remember the time when all you needed was a passport to travel? It may be gone for now but this guide will definitely make things a little easier for navigating the COVID travel world.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Travel Off Path has been following border restrictions and entry requirements 24 hours a day.
Here is a country by country guide of COVID-19 entry requirements for some of the world's top travel destinations right now.
Want a specific country added to this list? Let us know in the comments below!
COVID-19 Entry Requirement By Country
Antigua and Barbuda
All nations welcome.
Travelers from all countries are allowed to enter Antigua and Barbuda under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing: YES
All arrivals into Antigua & Barbuda will need to provide proof of negative results from a PCR test, taken no longer than 7 days prior to arrival.
Quarantine: No
Austria
Travelers coming from the following countries are permitted to enter Austria.
- European Union Members (including United Kingdom)
- Schengen Area Countries and EFTA nations
- European Micronations: Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, The Vatican
COVID-19 Testing: YES
See the country list required to present a negative COVID-19 test.
Quarantine: No
Bahamas
Travelers from all countries are permitted to visit the Bahamas under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing: YES
All countries are required to present a negative COVID-19 test during their health visa application.
Quarantine: After October 31st, There will be no quarantine.
Barbados
Travelers from all countries are permitted to visit the Barbados under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing: YES
All low, medium, and high risk countries are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
Quarantine: MAYBE
High risk travelers will quarantine for 7 days, with a 2nd PCR test to remove them from quarantine.
Belize
Travelers from all countries are permitted to visit Belize under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing: YES
All travelers are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival.
Quarantine: No
Travelers will only be quarantined in the event of a positive test result.
Bermuda
Bermuda is accepting visitors from all countries under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing: YES
All travelers are required to submit negative PCR test results before arrival, be tested again on arrival, and do more tests on day 4, 8, and 14 of their stay.
Quarantine: No
There is only a short 12-24 hour quarantine while awaiting results from the test on arrival.
Brazil
Travelers from ALL countries are permitted to enter Brazil under regular visa rules.
Cambodia
Travelers from ALL countries are permitted to enter Cambodia.
Travelers must apply for a visa at an embassy/consulate in their home country before traveling to Cambodia.
All e-visa and visa on arrivals are temporarily suspended.
COVID-19 Testing: Yes
Quarantines: Yes
Travel Insurance: Cambodia travel insurance required
Medical Deposit: $2000 US deposit required.
See the complete guide to Cambodia COVID-19 entry requirements
Canada
Select travelers from all countries are permitted to enter Canada
Canada is only open for select travelers at this time.
COVID-19 Testing: No
Quarantines: Yes
See the complete guide to Canada's COVID-19 entry requirements
Colombia
Travelers from all countries are permitted to visit Colombia under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing: All travelers arriving Colombia are required to bring proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR swab test, taken no longer than 96 hours prior to departure.
Quarantines: No
Travel Insurance: Recommended
See the complete guide to Colombia COVID-19 entry requirements
Costa Rica
Travelers from select countries are permitted to enter Costa Rica. See the list
COVID-19 Testing: Yes
Quarantines: No
Travel Insurance: Recommended
See the complete guide to Costa Rica COVID-19 entry requirements
Croatia
- Tourists from ANY country (regular visa rules apply) with confirmation of paid accommodation in Croatia.
- European Union, Schengen Member States and Member States associated with the Schengen area do not need a reason for traveling to Croatia or proof of paid accommodation.
COVID-19 Testing: Yes for some countries. See the list
Quarantines: Yes for some countries
See the complete guide to Croatia's COVID-19 Entry Requirements
Cuba
Travelers from all countries are permitted to visit Cuba under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing: Tourists arriving into Cuba will be tested for COVID-19 at the airport.
Quarantines:
After the test is taken, the traveler will quarantine at their hotel for approx 24 hours for test results. If the test is negative, the traveler can enjoy their vacation.
Denmark
Countries Permitted:
Dominican Republic
Travelers from ALL countries will be permitted to enter the Dominican Republic under regular visa entry rules.
COVID-19 Testing: Random testing upon arrival by breath test
Quarantines: There are no quarantines
Read the complete guide to COVID-19 Entry Requirements for the Dominican Republic
Egypt
Travelers from all countries are permitted to visit Egypt under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing: Travelers from ALL countries traveling to ANY part of Egypt must have proof of a negative PCR test certificate for COVID-19 performed no more than 48 hours before arriving.
Quarantines: There are no quarantines
Read the complete guide to COVID-19 Entry Requirements for Egypt
Ethiopia
Travelers from all countries are permitted to visit Ethiopia under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing: All passengers, whether foreigners or nationals, must present proof of a negative PCR test before boarding their flight to Ethiopia, as well at customs upon arrival. The test needs to be taken with results available, no longer than 120 hours prior to the departing flight.
Quarantines: Even with presenting the negative PCR test, all arriving passengers must also self-quarantine in their place of residence or hotel for 7 days upon arrival.
Read the complete guide to COVID-19 Entry Requirements for Ethiopia
France
Travelers from the following countries may enter France for tourism:
- All European Union countries
- European Area Countries: UK, Andorra, Holy See, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino and Switzerland
- Third Party Countries: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay
COVID-19 Testing: There are not testing requirements from the approved countries listed above.
Quarantines: There are no quarantines for the approved countries above.
Read the complete COVID-19 Entry Requirements Guide for France
Germany
Travelers from 39 countries may enter Germany for tourism.
COVID-19 Testing: Travelers from the approved country list do not require testing.
Quarantines: Travelers from the approved country list do not require quarantines.
Read the complete COVID-19 Entry Requirements Guide for Germany
Greece
Greece is allowing a long list of countries to visit for tourism. There are different levels of requirements based on the country you are traveling from.
COVID-19 Testing: The following countries are required to present the negative test at border control: Sweden, Belgium Spain, Netherlands, Albania, North Macedonia, Romania, Bulgaria, Malta, UAE
Quarantines: There are not quarantines for approved countries.
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 entry requirements for Greece.
Hawaii
Yes we realize Hawaii is not a country but the the state has very unique entry requirements compared to the rest of the United States so we included it.
COVID-19 Testing: As of October 15th, 2020, all Incoming travelers must have a valid COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) within 72 hours of boarding their final flight to Hawaii and must show proof of a negative test result upon arrival at the airport.
Quarantines:
As of October 15th, travelers that do not present a negative COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Amplification Test NAAT will be required to self quarantine for 14 days.
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 entry requirements for Hawaii.
Ireland
All Countries are permitted
Technically, all nations and countries are permitted entry into Ireland, under all ‘pre-covid' visa laws.
COVID-19 Testing:
Testing is not mandatory for entry by any nation at this point, but some visitors can use testing to circumvent the quarantine altogether.
Quarantines:
14-day isolation is required for select passengers entering Ireland, both foreigners, and residents.
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 entry requirements for Ireland.
Italy
See the complete list of countries that can enter Italy.
COVID-19 Testing: The following countries require testing:
- Croatia
- Greece
- Malta
- Spain
Quarantines: The following countries require 14 day quarantine:
- Australia
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Georgia
- Japan
- New Zealand
- Republic of Korea
- Romania
- Rwanda
- Rwanda
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Uruguay
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 entry requirements for Italy
Jamaica
Travelers from all countries are permitted to visit Jamaica under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing: Travelers coming from the following high risk countries will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test.
- United States
- Dominican Republic
- Brazil
- Mexico
Quarantines:
All travelers who are NOT STAYING in the tourism corridor will have to self-quarantine for 14 days and will be monitored.
Travelers staying in the tourism corridor below will NOT have to self-quarantine.
- Part 1: A Northern segment stretching from Negril in Westmoreland across the northern coastline to Port Antonio in Portland.
- Part 2: A South Coast segment running from Milk River in Clarendon westward to Negril in Westmoreland
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements for Jamaica
Mexico
Travelers from all countries are permitted to visit Mexico under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing: There are not any testing requirements for travelers arriving in Mexico.
Quarantines: There are not any quarantine requirements for travelers arriving in Mexico.
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements for Mexico
Netherlands
Travelers from these countries are permitted to enter the Netherlands for tourism:
COVID-19 Testing: Travelers from the approved countries will NOT be required to present negative COVID-19 test results on arrival.
Quarantines: The government of Netherlands has made a list of countries that ‘should' quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements for the Netherlands
Panama
Travelers from all countries are permitted to visit Panama under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing: All travelers arriving in Panama must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate no older then 48 hours before you travel.
Quarantines: No
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements for the Panama
Pakistan
Travelers from all countries are permitted to visit Pakistan under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing: Travelers coming from all countries will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate no older then 96 hours from the time the test was taken to arriving in Pakistan. These countries are exempt.
Quarantines: Travelers are not required to quarantine upon arrival in Pakistan.
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements for the Pakistan
Poland
Travelers from a list of 35 approved countries may visit Poland for tourism.
COVID-19 Testing: Travelers from the approved countries will NOT be required to present negative COVID-19 test results on arrival.
Quarantines: Travelers from the approved countries will NOT need to quarantine on arrival.
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements for the Poland
Portugal
Travelers from these countries are permitted to visit Portugal.
COVID-19 Testing:
Travelers will NOT be required to present a negative COVID-19 test when flying into mainland Portugal.
Traveler WILL be required to present a negative COVID-19 test when flying into:
- Azores
- Madeira Islands
Quarantines:
Travelers will NOT need to quarantine upon arrival in Portugal.
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements for Portugal
Puerto Rico
Travelers from the following countries are banned from entering Puerto Rico:
- All European Union Countries
- China
- Brazil
- UK
- Ireland
- Iran
COVID-19 Testing:
All travelers from approved countries must present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test no older than 72 hours (From when test was performed until arriving in Puerto Rico).
Failure to present proof of a negative test will result in a mandatory 14 day self quarantine.
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements for Puerto Rico
Serbia
Travelers from all countries are permitted to enter Serbia for tourism.
COVID-19 Testing:
The four countries below, need to bring proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours of arriving in Serbia:
- Croatia
- Bulgaria
- Romania
- Northern Macedonia
Quarantines: There are no quarantines for travelers arriving in Serbia.
Read the complete details on Serbia COVID-19 Entry Requirements
Singapore
Access to Singapore is currently extremely limited. However, the country has agreements with several countries under different travel schemes. There are different lists depending on certain agreements. See the list of eligible countries.
COVID-19 Testing:
Holders of Singapore’s Long-Term Pass must take a pre-departure Covid-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test within 72 hours before their flight.
Those arriving from an Air Travel Pass nation (Australia, Brunei, China, New Zealand, Vietnam) are not required to be tested prior to arrival, yet they must be tested upon arrival.
Those coming from a Reciprocal Green Lane country must also be tested upon arrival in addition to their pre-flight test.
Quarantines: Following their Covid-19 PCR test upon arrival, those arriving courtesy of both the Reciprocal Green Lane scheme and the Air Travel Pass must remain in declared accommodation until they receive their result. Once they receive the negative result, they are free to go about their business.
Read the complete details on Singapore COVID-19 Entry Requirements
Spain
Travelers from these countries are permitted to visit Spain for tourism.
COVID-19 Testing:
PCR or Rapid COVID-19 tests are NOT required for citizens coming from countries that are permitted to enter Spain for tourism or essential travel.
Quarantines: Not required for travelers arriving in Spain from approved countries.
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements For Spain
St. Kitts and Nevis
The following regions may travel to St. Kitts and Nevis for tourism:
- CARICOM Member States
- U.S.
- Canada
- UK
- Europe
- Africa
- South America
COVID-19 Testing:
All travelers must upload an official COVID 19 PCR negative test result from a CDC/UKAS approved lab taken within 72 hours of travel to their travel authorization form. They should also bring a copy of the negative COVID 19 PCR test for their trip.
Quarantines: Yes at hotel
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements For St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Maarten
Travelers from the following countries may travel to St. Maarten:
- All nations in the Caribbean
- United States
- Canada
- All countries in Europe
COVID-19 Testing:
Travelers from all countries must have proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR swab test performed within 120 hours prior to departure.
Quarantines: Not required
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements For St. Maarten
Thailand
Thailand has reopened for select international tourists and travelers under strict entry requirements.
COVID-19 Testing:
There are multiple PCR tests involved
Quarantines: Full quarantine is required
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements For Thailand
Turkey
Turkey is permitting travelers from ALL countries with the exception of Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
COVID-19 Testing:
Travelers are not required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Quarantines: Travelers are not required to quarantine upon arrival in Turkey.
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements For Turkey
UK
The United Kingdom is permitting travelers from ALL countries under regular visa requirements.
COVID-19 Testing:
Travelers are not required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Quarantines:
All travelers are required to quarantine when arriving in the United Kingdom for 14 days.
See the LIST of countries that are exempt and DO NOT have to quarantine:
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements For the UK
United States
ALL countries are permitted to enter the United States by air with the exception of the EU, China, Brazil, UK, Ireland and Iran.
Land borders are closed to non-essential traffic.
COVID-19 Testing:
Travelers are not required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test unless they are arriving in these States.
Quarantines:
Each state has different quarantine requirements. See the guide below.
Read the complete guide on COVID-19 Entry Requirements For the United States.
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Current travel rules and restrictions can change without notice. The decision to travel is ultimately your responsibility. Contact your consulate and/or local authorities to confirm your nationality’s entry and/or any changes to travel requirements before traveling. Travel Off Path does not endorse traveling against government advisories
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Originally published August 30th, 2020.
Simon
Thursday 29th of July 2021
Post the Insurance of Ukraine for Covid-19. I need to get one.....
nenad
Friday 19th of February 2021
HELP, i am citizen of bosnia, have a valid tourist visa b2, no one knows answer, if I will be allowed to enter the USA with a pcr test. Note - I will not fly or be in transit in any country listed in proclamation of the President of the USA. THANK YOU
Royco
Friday 27th of November 2020
Good Morning Kashlee-Any update on Russia opening up?
Kashlee Kucheran
Saturday 28th of November 2020
Hello - All of our Russia info can be found here: (Click HERE to read) They have only reopened to a small handful of nations
Tim Scottious
Friday 27th of November 2020
Thanks for this in-depth info about traveling in times of Corona.
Kashlee Kucheran
Friday 27th of November 2020
Thanks Tim :)
maria
Wednesday 11th of November 2020
We are an italian and an austrian citizens, who seem to be allowed to enter a carribean state, that allows EU citizens (with a valid anti-Covid test). Can we after 14 days enter the US from one of these these countries?
Kashlee Kucheran
Wednesday 11th of November 2020
Yes, Most EU nationals are entering the USA by spending 14 days in a non-EU/Schengen country.
However, of course, I cannot know the other details of your trip/passport/visas/personal history and if you are granted entry into the USA, so it's always best to check with US border police first.