List of EU Countries Allowing American Tourists in 2021

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President of the EU commission Ursula von der Leyen made a breaking public statement on Sunday to The Times in Brussels, giving positive affirmation that American tourists will once again be allowed to travel to and within the European Union, so long as they are fully vaccinated.

April 2021 also brought many new announcements and rule changes that will allow passengers from the USA to once again enter several EU nations before the summer.

** Update:** On June 18, 2021, the USA was officially added to the EU's ‘Green List', making entry into Europe much easier for American tourists.

Below we have a list of the current and confirmed European Union countries Americans can enter, which countries are allowing Americans after 14-days in a fellow EU nation, and which countries intend to let American tourists enter very soon.

Americans Can Now Travel To These EU+ Countries in 2021:

Croatia

Croatia has reopened for a second time and is once again allowing passengers from the United States to visit as tourists.

After enjoying a very successful tourism season throughout the summer of 2020, the government of Croatia changed some verbiage in their entry requirements in December, which no longer included visiting for the purposes of ‘tourism’. The removal of the tourism clause paired with increased rules effectively halted American travelers from visiting throughout the start of the year.

Now as of April 2021, Croatia has added back ‘tourism’ as a valid reason for the entry of third-party countries, which includes the USA.

Visitors from the U.S. have ‘a la carte’ options to enter Croatia, which allows them to choose one of the following:

• Show proof of vaccination. Croatia recognizes both the 2 dose and 1 dose vaccines and requires that at least 14 days have passed since the last shot has been administered.
• A PCR or antigen test. Travelers can also show proof of a negative PCR or approved antigen-type test, performed no longer than 48 hours before arrival.
• Proof of recovery. Passengers who’ve had the virus and recovered can also use this for entry. Proof of a positive test between 11 days and 180 days old is accepted, or a recovery certificate from a physician.

American tourists will also have to show proof of paid accommodation in order to enter Croatia at this time.

Flight Note: United has just announced they will be starting a direct route from EWR to Dubrovnik starting this summer in order to give American tourists easier access to Croatia. Delta has also followed suit.

Greece

Last week Greece announced they would open up to American tourists on April 19^th, and low and behold they kept their word. In a time of uncertain plans and loose promises, it was a breath of fresh air to see the entry requirements officially updated.

As of April 19, 2021, American tourists can enter Greece for non-essential reasons, like simply enjoying a holiday.

Much like Croatia, American travelers will have a choice of how they would like to enter Greece. They can either produce a 72-hour negative PCR test – or – provide proof they have been fully vaccinated and at least 14 days have elapsed since the final shot (or one shot in J&J’s case) has been administered. See all of Greece's entry requirements here.

Iceland

Yes, Iceland is not an EU nation, but considered to be an EU+ nation as it belongs to EFTA and the Schengen area. Many governments within the EU consider Iceland as an ‘EU nation’ for their entry requirements, so we’ll do the same for the purposes of this guide.

As of April 6, 2021, American travelers can enter Iceland for the purposes of tourism, so long as they show either proof of vaccination or proof of recent recovery from the virus.

Iceland is very specific on what kinds of proof they will accept, but as long as the vaccination or recovery certificate matches their requirements, no pre-flight PCR testing is needed.

However, testing upon arrival is still being asked for, even if vaccinated. Iceland’s official government site reads: “If you hold an appropriate certificate, you are required to undergo one COVID-19 test upon arrival. The test is free of charge. You must wait for the result of this test (usually received within 5-6 hours but may take up to 24 hours) at your accommodation. You do not need to quarantine for 5-6 days and take a second test. Note: this testing requirement is temporary and will be reviewed by May 1.”

Italy

Italy was first allowing American tourists to enter in May 2021, but only with special ‘covid-tested' authorized flights, or a 10-day quarantine would apply.

Now as of June 21, 2021, Italy is allowing American tourists in without these special flights or quarantines, providing they show ONE of the following:

• Proof of being fully vaccinated
• Proof of recovery within 180 days
• Proof of a negative 48-hour PCR or antigen test

Romania

Starting on June 1, 2021, Romania has lifted the ban on foreign passengers and is now allowing Americans to enter. Currently, the USA is on the ‘Green' list, meaning no entry requirements are applied.

Cyprus

As of June 1, 2021, Cyprus reopened for American tourists. Passengers from the U.S. will need to fill out an online form and bring a 72-hour PCR test in order to enter, as the States is currently on the ‘Orange' list. Exceptions to testing are expected to come for vaccinated Americans, but not quite yet.

Denmark

Starting June 5, 2021, Denmark is now allowing American tourists to enter without any tests or quarantines, providing they are fully vaccinated. At least 14-days must have elapsed since the final shot, with the big 4 vaccines being approved for the exemption.

Spain

Starting June 7, 2021 Spain opened up for vaccinated American tourists. Travelers from the U.S. just need to show their paper CDC card (that is until the EU's Digital Green Certificate is ready in July) and there are no tests or quarantines required.

Approved vaccines include: Pfizer/BioNTech, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Jonhson & Johnson, Sinopharm and Sinovac.

Children under 6 can accompany fully vaccinated parents with no tests, while kids 7-18 will need a 48-hour PCR or antigen test.

**As of June 25, now also unvaccinated American tourists are welcome, providing they come directly from the US and not from another country.

France

Starting June 9, American tourists have been allowed to enter France again for non-essential travel, but only if they are fully vaccinated.

Then, on June 18, 2021, France added the U.S. to the ‘Green' list for entry, meaning now also un-vaccinated tourists are permitted into France. Non-vaccinated Americans will need to show proof of a negative 72-hour PCR test, or 48-hour antigen test.

Portugal

Portugal announced starting July 15, 2021, American tourists can enter with just a negative 72-hour PCR test. This surprise news came as a shock, as most EU nations are only accepting vaccinated Americans at this point, but the test goes for both un-vaccinated and vaccinated passengers.

The new rule will be reviewed every two weeks to ensure safety, with the first review coming on June 27, 2021.

Malta

As of June 17, 2021, most Americans (from 40 states) are now permitted to enter Malta for non-essential travel and tourism, as the nation officially adds them to the ‘Amber‘ list. All passengers whether they are vaccinated or not must bring proof of a negative 72-hour PCR test.

Germany

June 20, 2021, American tourists are welcome back in Germany. Travelers will need to show either proof of being fully vaccinated, proof of recent recovery, or a negative 72-hour PCR test or 48-hour antigen test.

Czechia

The Czech Republic is allowing tourists from the U.S. to return starting June 21, 2021.

Currently, the U.S. is on the ‘green' low-risk list, meaning tourists can enter without testing or quarantines, without proof of vaccination, not even an online form! However, once inside the country, many hotels, tours, and other venues may require either a proof of vaccination or proof of negative test to enter/visit/patron.

Netherlands

Starting June 24, 2021, The Netherlands is once again welcoming American tourists, both vaccinated and un-vaccinated will be treated the same. Very easy entry with no tests, no quarantines!

Austria

Starting June 24, 2021, American tourists can return to Austria for leisure travel. Austria is allowing one of three choices: show proof of a negative test (pcr 72 hours, or antigen 48 hours), proof of vaccination, or proof of recovery within 3 months. With one of these 3, no 10-day quarantine will be applied.

Belgium

Belgium is allowing American tourists to enter restriction free from June 23, 2021. No tests or quarantines are needed, neither is proof of vaccination required.

Poland

Tourists from the U.S. are now welcome back into Poland. The easiest way to enter will be to show proof of vaccination, which comes with the least restrictions. Otherwise, non-vaccinated Americans will have to quarantine for 10-days, with the option of ending it on day 7 with a PCR test.

Luxembourg

Since June 13, 2021, Luxembourg has reopened for American tourists. Passengers have the following options: proof of vaccination, proof of recovery, or proof of negative test (72-hour PCT or 48-hour antigen).

Sweden

As of July 1, 2021 U.S. citizens can enter Sweden by producing one of the following:

•  A vaccination certificate
• A negative test certificate 
• Documented evidence of recovery from COVID-19

List of EU Countries Allowing American Tourists in 2021

• Croatia
• Greece
• Italy
• Romania
• Iceland
• Cyprus
• Denmark
• Spain
• France
• Portugal
• Malta
• Germany
• Czechia
• Netherlands
• Estonia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Poland
• Luxembourg
• Sweden
• Ireland* coming soon

EU Countries That Will Partially Allow American Tourists (After they spend 14 days in another EU nation):

After making the trek from the U.S. to Europe, many American tourists will be looking for additional countries to visit. One of the most asked questions we get is “Can I enter other EU/Schengen nations once I have spent 14 days in a fellow EU/Schengen country?” The answer is: yes to some, unknown to others.

Some EU countries, like Malta and Italy, have been very clear that once you’ve spent the last 14 days in an EU/Schengen country, you will be permitted entry. Other countries, like Portugal or Spain for example, have never really published clear rules on the subject, while Iceland says specifically “travel to the Schengen area from Iceland for third-party nationals is not permitted at this time”, so it’s clearly up for debate.

Below we have listed the countries that have been clear that this is permitted. Yes, in practice there may be additional EU nations that allow a ’14-day loophole’, but for now we’re only advising travelers to continue on to the below nations that have publicly stated it’s alright to do so. We will add more EU nations to this list as we find government-sourced proof/data it's possible.

• Malta
• Italy

Malta

Throughout 2020 and 2021 Malta has been quite open about accepting tourists from third-party countries, as long as they have been in a ‘Green’ or ‘Amber’ country for at least 14 days before entering Malta.

Currently their ‘Amber List’ includes Croatia, Greece, and Iceland, so American travelers should be able to enter Malta as long as they have been in those nations for the past 14 days and they abide by all other entry rules, which include:

Proof of a 72-hour negative PCR test before boarding flights to Malta -or – show proof of being fully vaccinated with at least 14 days from the last shot.

Italy

Italy is allowing American travelers to enter after they’ve spent 14 days in a fellow EU nation, as long as they agree to a few additional entry requirements.

Their government site states a list of rules required for entry, which includes:

1. Filing out a digital Passenger Locator form (soon to be activated by the Ministry of Health) or a self-declaration 
2. Show proof of a negative PCR or Antigen test, performed no longer than 48 hours before arrival
3. Self-isolate for five (5) days upon arrival
4. Take another PCR or antigen test at the end of the 5-day self-isolation.

Coming Soon:

Ireland

Coming July 19

Starting July 19, vaccinated passengers from the U.S. will be able to visit Ireland without a negative test and will also be exempt from any quarantining measures.

European Countries (outside of the EU) Allowing American Tourists

As Americans enjoy summer in places like Greece and France, they might also want to enjoy some of other European countries not necessarily in the EU.

American tourists are also permitted to enter these following European countries without quarantine:

• Albania
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Kosovo
• Montenegro
• North Macedonia
• Serbia
• Turkey
• Ukraine
• Georgia

The above countries may have other requirements like PCR testing. Click on the name of each country to see a guide of the current entry rules.

Note: Throughout the pandemic, there have been some EU nations (like Slovenia for example) that have intermittently allowed American travelers in as long as they produce a negative test and agree to quarantine for 14-days. We have not included these nations on this list, as a 14-day quarantine isn’t considered ‘open for tourism’, as it’s still too restrictive.

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