Do you want to know where you can go on vacation? This list includes all nations that have already reopened their borders — as well as those that intend to do so in the near future.
So far, this year has not gone according to plan. Just when we thought we were nearing the end of the lockdown’s ‘de-escalation’ phase, for many of us, everything seems to be going in the wrong way again – particularly when it comes to travel.
All around the globe, borders remain blocked and travel restrictions remain in place. Traveling freely between countries seems to be a thing of the past. There is now a discussion of requiring ‘vaccine passports’ to enter certain countries.
Thus, the issue is when will we be able to go out and experience the world once more? To be sure – at least for some of us – right now. While governments across the globe continue to advise people to remain home, several nations are nonetheless opening their doors in an attempt to attract tourists in the coming months.
The Mediterranean countries were among the first to reopen their borders to visitors in May 2020, while locations in the Caribbean and Asia also removed travel restrictions and resumed full operation on commercial aircraft throughout the summer and fall. (Note that some locations, such as Bali and Australia, have yet to reopen, with the latter stating that foreign tourists may not be welcomed until the end of 2021.)
So, would you want to know where you may go and vacation right now? Here’s the scoop on which countries have already reopened — and which are expected to do so soon – as well as information on traveler testing and vaccine requirements.
Bear in mind that several nations continue to advise against any non-essential travel, and others have quarantined all foreign arrivals, including returning citizens. Before you consider traveling, make sure you are aware of any applicable limitations.
Italy
When was the establishment reopened? 3 June 2020
Who is admitted? Travelers from the EU and Schengen zone, as well as tourists from Australia, New Zealand, Israel, and a few other non-European nations. Flights from Brazil have been canceled.
Do I need a vaccination? No – but all arrivals will now be required to provide a negative test result obtained within the previous 48 hours. Arrivals from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and Israel will be subject to a five-day quarantine; those from Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand will be subject to a ten-day quarantine. Everyone else is subject to a 14-day quarantine.
Iceland
When was the establishment reopened? 15 June 2020
Who is admitted? Visitors from the EU and Schengen zone, as well as Australia, New Zealand, and a few other non-European nations.
Do I need a vaccination? No – however as of March 18, you may bypass testing and quarantine upon arrival by presenting evidence of immunization. If you do not, you must take a test upon arrival and, even if the result is negative, you must then self-isolate for five days before taking another test.
Croatia
When was the establishment reopened? 9 May 2020
Who is admitted? All travelers from the EU and EEA, as well as a few other nations worldwide.
Do I need vaccination? No – however travelers who have been vaccinated are exempt from testing and quarantine procedures. All travelers must complete this form, and those who have not received the vaccination must additionally show a negative test result obtained within the last 48 hours upon arrival.
Portugal
When was the establishment reopened? 22 May 2020
Who is admitted? Visitors from the European Union and Schengen travel zone. Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand citizens and residents are also welcome. At the moment, the border with Spain is restricted to non-essential travel.
Do I need a vaccination? No – however, the country’s tourism minister has said that British travelers would be exempt from testing procedures from May 17 if they provide evidence of immunization. Madeira, the autonomous archipelago, already has a comparable system in place for vaccinated travelers from all of the above-mentioned nations. At the moment, all guests are required to show a negative test result from the previous 72 hours upon arrival. Additionally, they must complete this form.
Cyprus
When was the establishment reopened? 1 June 2020
Who is admitted? Travelers from the European Union and Schengen region, as well as a dozen or so additional nations. Visitors from three distinct groups of nations are not required to undergo quarantine upon arrival. Australia, Iceland, and Saudi Arabia are all considered to be ‘green’ nations. China, Hong Kong, and Portugal are all classified as ‘Orange’ nations. France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States are all classified as red nations.
Do I need a vaccination? No – but from April 1, Israeli travelers and Brits will be allowed to bypass tests by presenting evidence of immunization. At the moment, travelers from ‘green’ countries are likewise free from testing; those from ‘orange’ countries must provide a negative test result from the previous 72 hours, and those from red countries must present a negative test result and undergo another test upon arrival.
Saint Lucia
When was the establishment reopened? 4 June 2020
Who is admitted? Every traveler.
Do I need a vaccination? No – however, you must show a negative test result obtained within five days of arrival and stay at an approved hotel for at least the first 14 days of traveling from outside the Caribbean Community.
Zanzibar
When was it inaugurated? 6 June 2020
Who is admitted? Every traveler.
Do I need a vaccination? No – however, the Tanzanian island has said that all tourists would be checked upon arrival and that only those exhibiting symptoms will be required to provide a recent negative test result. Additionally, you must have proper health insurance.
Turkey
When was the establishment reopened? 10 June 2020
Who is admitted? The bulk of the country’s borders have been reopened. Flights from the United Kingdom, Brazil, Denmark, and South Africa have been halted indefinitely.
Do I need vaccination? No – however upon arrival, all travelers must provide a negative test result from within the last 72 hours.
Poland
When was the establishment reopened? 13 June 2020
Who is admitted? Travelers from the European Union and other countries that are members of Europe’s passport-free Schengen zone. Travel to a handful of European nations is now prohibited owing to an increase in instances. Additionally, visitors from a dozen or so additional nations across the globe are permitted.
Do I need vaccination? No – however travelers who provide evidence of vaccination are exempt from testing and quarantine. At the moment, all travelers are required to provide a negative test result within 48 hours of arrival or self-isolate for 10 days.
Greece
When was the establishment reopened? 15 June 2020
Who is admitted? Residents of the EU and Schengen member states, as well as the United Kingdom and around a dozen additional nations, may now enter the country. On arrival, all travelers must provide a negative test result from within the previous 72 hours.
Do I need a vaccination? No – however, the Greek government has said that from May 14, it would eliminate testing and quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers. At the moment, travelers must complete a ‘passenger locator form’ at least 24 hours before to arrival and provide a negative test result.
France
When was the establishment reopened? 15 June 2020
Who is admitted? Residents and residents of EU member states or nations that are part of the Schengen zone of free movement, as well as the United Kingdom. France is also accepting tourists from the EU’s’safe’ list of non-European nations.
Do I need a vaccination? No – but all new entrants must now show a negative test result from the preceding 72 hours. Outside of Europe, travelers must self-isolate for seven days.
Jamaica
When was the establishment reopened? 15 June 2020
Who is admitted? Every traveler (though flights from the UK, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay, and Peru are currently suspended).
Do I need a vaccination? No – however upon arrival, all visitors must provide a negative test result from the previous 72 hours and then self-isolate for 14 days. Additionally, they should complete this form before leaving.
Netherland
When was the establishment reopened? 15 June 2020
Who is admitted? Visitors from the EU and Schengen region, as well as a few other nations worldwide.
Do I need a vaccination? No – however all visitors to the Netherlands must show a negative PCR test conducted within the previous 72 hours, as well as negative quick test results obtained no more than four hours before departure. Additionally, they must self-isolate for 10 days upon arriving. Exemptions apply to travelers from safe nations. All guests are required to complete this form and provide a valid reservation upon arrival.
Romania
When was the establishment reopened? 14 June 2020
Who is admitted? Travelers from the EU and Schengen zone, as well as from about a dozen additional nations. Anyone traveling from a nation on this so-called ‘yellow list,’ which presently includes the UK, will be required to undergo a 14-day quarantine. If you test negative on the eighth day of confinement, this may be lowered to 10 days.
Do I need a vaccination? No – but the country is removing all limitations on those who have received all recommended vaccinations.