After a two-year closure, plans are being finalized for Vietnam to fully reopen to international tourism by this April. Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism sent a proposal to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh this week that the country should reopen by March 31 rather than waiting until May. The pitch is that an …

Thailand’s Test and Go scheme for reopening made a return yesterday, as the country looks to inspire the same volume of travelers to its shores that made Bangkok the world’s most visited city in 2019. Here’s an easy guide on how you can apply for entry via the Test and Go route that will have …

Indonesia will reopen Bali to all international visitors on February 4. However, travelers will have to undergo a short quarantine period as the nation seeks to revive tourism on the island. The news comes after Indonesia removed its ban on foreign arrivals on January 18.  Despite Bali technically reopening in 2021, only a handful of …

The Philippines Finally Reopens The Philippines is officially reopening for tourism from February 10th for citizens from 150 countries—including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The Southeast Asia nation had planned to reopen in December 2021, but the Omicron variant pushed things back.  Tourism Secretary, Berna Romulo-Puyat, said in a statement: …

Morocco Will Reopen For Tourism On February 7th After 3 Months Of Closure.  The Moroccan government has declared they will fully reopen tourism on February 7, 2022. On November 29, 2021, Morocco started a flight ban to contain the spread of Omicron, and only people with special exemptions could enter the country.  A statement published …

Thailand Edges Closer To Reopening Quarantine-Free Travel  Thailand’s Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, will propose reinstating the Test & Go system to speed up the economic recovery and win back overseas visitors. The minister said on Monday he will ask the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to remove restrictions stepped up …

The Southeast Asian nation of Laos has begun the process of partially reopening its borders to international tourists after more than a year and a half.  From January 1, fully vaccinated international tourists from certain countries, including the U.S., Canada and the UK will be able to visit Laos for tourism purposes. Among the list …

New Zealand, a country known for their beautiful landscapes and extreme outdoor activities is one of the latest countries to alter their reopening plans due to the rapid rise of the new variant of Covid-19, Omicron. New Zealand Reopening Delays New Zealand, a country that closed their borders to international travel in March of 2020, had been due to …

The Island Nation Welcomed Its First Visitors On December 1st The Island nation of Fiji has moved forward with its partial opening plans. The move comes despite worldwide concerns surrounding the new Omicron COVID strain. The country welcomed the first flight, originating from Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday. The decision to push through in the face …

New​ Zealand has revealed its approach towards reopening for tourism. The country gained a reputation for its no-nonsense approach to dealing with the pandemic, enforcing lockdowns over just a few cases and all-but sealing off its borders to international travelers in an effort to prevent cases of Covid-19 from being imported from abroad. Now, for …

The Philippines has kept its borders shut since the pandemic began, but the country’s tourism department recently announced that it will welcome back vaccinated tourists from green-list countries soon. This post will look at what we know about the Philippines reopening and recap what other countries in Asia have reopened for tourism so far. The …

While travel might not be the same as it once was, as of 2021 many countries have started to ease border restrictions and reopen for international tourists.  So, where can you travel right now? And which countries are allowing tourists to enter?  Here’s the complete list of countries that are reopening for tourism. Editor’s Note: …