Destination | Covid-19 Travel Requirements | Website for COVID-19 Travel Information |
Anguilla | The government of Anguilla has extended border closures for routine passenger movements until January 23, 2021. Anguilla is open for pre-approved visitors from certain countries, and everyone must apply for permission to visit Anguilla. Travelers must complete a pre-registration form and show proof of insurance that covers COVID-19 medical costs and full hospitalization, doctors' visits, prescriptions and air ambulance. They must also take a COVID-19 PCR test within 3 to 5 days of travel and present negative results. Furthermore, all arrivals must remain quarantined at their approved location for at least 10 days and will be tested on day 10 of their visit. To be released from quarantine, a negative result is required. Once a travel application has been submitted, travelers must wait for an electronic travel authorization certificate to be sent via email. The visitor application form can be found on https://ivisitanguilla.com/escape/apply.html | https://bb.usembassy. gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ |
Antigua | All arriving passengers by air must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 7 days of their flight (this includes transiting passengers). Children under 12 years of age are not required to have a negative COVIC-19 PCR test result. Passengers arriving by sea (private yachts/ferry services) are subject to quarantine according to guidelines issued by Port Health. All travelers are also subject to assessment by Port Health Authorities for signs and symptoms through a series of checks and the completion of a health declaration form on arrival. All arriving passengers will be monitored for COVID-19 for a period of up to 14 days. Visitors may be required to undergo further testing for COVID-19 on arrival or at the hotel or place of lodging as determined by the Health Authorities. The test takes 15 minutes. The results take approximately 96 hours to process, and travelers will be alerted of their results by health officials. Whilst travelers await results they need to limit their movements, as instructed by the Quarantine Authority. All arriving passengers must wear a face mask on disembarkation and in all public areas. Additionally, the wearing of face mask in public spaces is mandatory throughout Antigua, and social distancing protocols must be adhered to. For more details, visit https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ and https://visitantiguabarbuda.com/travel-advisory/ |
https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ |
Arizona | No self-quarantine required. | https://www.visitarizona.com/covid-19 |
Aruba | Beginning November 1, 2020, the classification of U.S. "hot spot" states will no longer be in effect. As such, as part of the required online Embarkation/ Disembarkation card process, residents of all 50 states will now have the option to take a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival at the airport in Aruba as well as the option to provide a certified negative test result prior to travel to Aruba. For more information, visit https://www.visitaruba.com/traveling-to-aruba/entry-requirements-and-visas/aruba-travel-restrictions-covid-19/ | https://www.aruba.com/us/traveler-health-requirements |
Australia | At the current time, only Australian citizens, residents and immediate family members are permitted to travel to Australia. New Zealand citizens who live in Australia as Australian residents are also permitted to travel to Australia, as are New Zealanders transiting to New Zealand. All travelers arriving in Australia are required to self-isolate in a designated facility (such as a hotel) for 14 days in their port of arrival. For more details, visit https://www.australia.com/en-us/travel-alerts/coronavirus.html | https://www.australia.com/en-us/travel-alerts/coronavirus.html |
Bahamas | Travelers to the Bahamas must obtain a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR (swab) test taken no more than 5 days prior to the date of arrival. The day the test is taken is considered day zero. Any person presenting test results older than 5 days will not be allowed entry into the Bahamas. Children 10 and under are not required to take a test. The negative PCR test result must be uploaded at travel.gov.bs in order to complete a Bahamas Health Visa application and must be presented upon arrival. As part of the Travel Health Visa application, travelers will be required to opt-in to COVID-19 health insurance that covers them for the duration of their stay in the Bahamas. The cost of insurance is included in the Travel Health Visa application fee. The Travel Health Visa applications take up to 48 hours to process and should be completed with adequate lead time. The cost of the Travel Health Visa is dependent on length of stay. |
https://www.bahamas.com/tourism-reopening |
Barbados | Travelers must complete the Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) form at travelform.gov.bb and submit 24 hours prior to travel. To be considered for process fast-tracking upon arrival, travelers with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, taken within 72 hours prior to travel, are encouraged to travel with proof of these results. Travelers without a negative COVID-19 PCR test result will be required to take a test upon arrival. The following three testing options are available: 1. Complete your test at the airport and await results at government accommodation at no additional cost to you. 2. Complete your test at the airport and await results at a designated holding hotel at your own expense. 3. Complete your test at a designated satellite testing hotel and await results at a chosen hotel at your own expense. A visitor who does not present a valid negative test result and who declines testing on arrival will be denied entry into Barbados. Persons traveling from low risk CARICOM and Caribbean countries, who have not visited a high-risk country in the past 21 days prior to travel, will be exempt from the pre-testing requirement. Visit barbadostravelprotocols.com for confirmation of the county risk category. | https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ |
Bawah Reserve | Between January 1 and January 14, 2021, the Indonesian government has prohibited foreign visitors from transiting and traveling to the Indonesian Territory unless they are in possession of a valid residence permit (KITAS or KITAP). Visa-free and visa-on-arrival entry for all foreign travelers, including U.S. citizens, remains suspended. The government has not indicated a timeline for when international visitors will be able to enter the country. Visit Indonesian immigration (https://www.imigrasi.go.id) and the Indonesian embassy (https://kemlu.go.id/washington/en) for updated visa and entry requirements. | https://id.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ |
Belize | Belize reopened to tourism on October 1, 2020. Travelers will have to book with a hotel that complies with Belize's Tourism Gold Standard Recognition Program, in which the approved hotels have implemented health and safety standards, including online check-in and check-out and mandatory wearing of face masks in public spaces. Prior to arrival, travelers will have to download the Belize Health App at least three days before boarding their flight, which can be used for contact tracing and reporting health symptoms. The app can be downloaded at www.travelbelize.org/health-safety After completing the forms in the Health App, travelers will receive a unique ID and QR code that must be shown to the Health Officer upon arrival in Belize. Travelers have the option to take a COVID-19 test 96 hours ahead of departure and will have to verify their negative results when they arrive in Belize or will be tested upon arrival. If the results are positive, travelers will have to be quarantined at their own expense. Note: Rapid Antigen, Sophia, SD Bisensor, ABBOT (Panbio) test results will also be accepted from arriving passengers at the airport taken no more than 48 hours prior to arrival. At Belize's Philip Goldson International Airport, passengers will walk through thermal scanners where they must have a temperature of under 100 degrees Fahrenheit and verify their information on the app. Face masks are required to be worn at Belize's Philip Goldson International Airport. |
https://www.travelbelize.org/health-safety |
Bermuda | Bermuda is open and welcoming visitors back to the island as of July 1, 2020. One to three days before departure, travelers must complete the Bermuda travel authorization process online, which gathers information for the island's health and immigration officials. More info can be found here: https://www.gov.bm/coronavirus-travellers-visitors A $75 fee per traveler is required, which includes the cost of all COVID-19 testing in Bermuda. Each passenger must have a form completed regardless of age. Effective December 4, 2020, visitors must take a PCR COVID-19 test and obtain a negative result no more than five days before arrival. This applies to adults and children aged 10 and up. Children who are 9 years old and younger are exempt and are subject to their adult travel companion's quarantine. Test results must be entered as part of the online travel authorization process and be presented upon arrival in Bermuda. Visitors without a pre-departure test will not be able to obtain Travel Authorisation and enter Bermuda. Upon arrival, travelers must present a copy of their pre-departure COVID-19 negative test result. They must also undergo PCR COVID-19 testing at the Bermuda L.F. Wade International Airport and isolate in their room at their accommodation until results are ready (turn-around time is usually 24 hours in most cases, when arrival happens during the day). This applies to adults and children ages 10 and up. Children under 10 years old are exempt from the PCR COVID-19 test. |
https://www.gotobermuda.com/bta/press-release/bermuda-tourism-authority-update |
British Virgin Islands | The British Virgin Islands (BVI) reopens to international visitors on December 1, 2020. Travelers will need to undergo four separate rounds of COVID-19 testing, one before departure and three more following arrival (at a cost of about $100 each). Visitors must also provide proof of medical travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage and subscribe to a contact-tracing app on their mobile phone at a cost of around $150. A wearable tracking device may be required in some cases as well. At least 48 hours prior to departure, travelers must register via the online BVI Gateway Traveler's Authorization Portal, where they will need to upload documentation to obtain a Traveler Authorization Certificate. This certificate must be presented at the airport check-in counter, along with the negative result of a COVID-19 PCR test performed within five days of the scheduled flight to the BVI. Upon arrival at the BVI's Terrance B. Lettsome Airport, travelers will disembark at a new Welcome Center, undergo a health screening and take another PCR test before being allowed to proceed through immigration. Approved transportation providers will then take travelers to their Gold Seal Certified accommodations, where they will be required to effectively quarantine for the first four days, staying within the bounds of their hotel or resort and avoiding contact with anyone who is not in their party. On day four, travelers need to take a third PCR test, which will entitle them to travel to certain designated locations (which would be locations that are considered not high-traffic or high-risk). On day eight, travelers will need to take a fourth and final PCR test and if the result is again negative, they will be permitted to move freely within the territory. However, travelers will still be required to carry their mobile device with them at all times, with the contact-tracing software active. | https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ |
Cayman Islands | As of October 1, 2020, the Cayman Islands has begun a phased reopening of borders and entry is limited in Phase One to select categories of travelers arriving by air, which include: Caymanians, permanent residents, work permit holders and their families, persons who own residential property with the Cayman Islands, students with a valid visa to study in the Cayman Islands, persons with close family ties to residents or work permit holders (such as spouses, fiancés, parents, grandparents, children and siblings), persons approved on the Global Citizen Concierge Program and other approved visitors approved via the Travel Cayman team. The seaports will remain closed to cruise ships until December 31, 2020. Everyone who arrives in the Cayman Islands is required to undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days. A PCR test will be taken on day 15 and a negative test result signed off by the Medical Officer of Health is required in order for the quarantine period to cease. There are three quarantine options: (1) Quarantine at a government sponsored facility; (2) Quarantine at a privately-run facility; or (3) Quarantine at residence, wearing a monitoring device with geofencing technology. Persons wishing to travel inbound to Grand Cayman must apply via the Travel Cayman portal at https://www.exploregov.ky/traveltime All inbound travelers are required to confirm that they possess health insurance which includes COVID-19 coverage or that they have independent means to cover their medical costs. All travelers (age 5 and over) will be tested at the airport for COVID-19 and will receive their results within 72 hours. |
https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-cayman-islands/ |
Cape Town, South Africa | South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, recently announced that South Africa's border is open for all international travel with immediate effect. Visitors from around the world can now travel to South Africa and will be allowed entry into South Africa, subject to a negative PCR COVID-19 test within 72 hours of departure. | https://www.southafrica.net/gl/en/trade/page/coronavirus-covid-19-south-african-tourism-update |
Cambodia | Currently, all arriving foreigners must pay a deposit of $2,000 upon arrival at airports for mandatory COVID-19 testing and potential treatment services. They must also possess a COVID-19 negative medical certificate issued no more than 72 hours prior to the date of arrival, and purchase a local health insurance package for COVID-19 treatment for $90, valid for 20 days from Forte Insurance Company. Furthermore, arriving foreigners must undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival and wait in official facilities/designated hotels to receive laboratory results. If one or more travelers on an arriving vessel/flight test positive, all passengers must undergo a 14-day quarantine at a location designated by Cambodian authorities. Health authorities will then oversee another COVID-19 test on the 13th day of quarantine. If all travelers test negative, health authorities will require travelers to self-isolate for 14-days at their home or lodging. Cambodian authorities have released a fee schedule for these testing and treatment services. Travelers should be prepared to see the aforementioned deposit applied to a minimum of $165 for mandatory COVID-19 testing, approximately $1,281 more to support quarantine in the event one or more passengers on their flight test positive, and a minimum of approximately $3,255 more for treatment and quarantine if the traveler tests positive. | https://kh.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ |
Costa Rica | Since November 1, 2020, Costa Rica has allowed all countries in the world to enter by air, as long as they meet the country's visa and COVID-19 entry requirements. The government has eliminated the requirement of RT-PCR tests for the detection of the coronavirus. Neither Costa Ricans nor foreigners will be issued sanitary confinement (or quarantine) orders when entering the country by air. The following requirements remain during the pandemic: 1. Complete the digital form called HEALTH PASS available at https://salud.go.cr This pass will be available 48 hours before boarding. An individual form must be completed for every person, including minors. 2. Purchase health insurance. It is mandatory that tourists purchase travel insurance, covering their accommodations in case of quarantine and medical expenses due to COVID-19 illness. An explanation of one's travel insurance coverage, addressing Costa Rica's requirements, must be uploaded or entered into the HEALTH PASS in order to be reviewed and approved by the Costa Rican authorities. For more information, please visit https://www.visitcostarica.com/en/costa-rica/planning-your-trip/entry-requirements |
https://cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ |
Croatia | From December 1, 2020, to February 15, 2021, the Croatian government has prohibited all border crossings to protect the population from the COVID-19 disease. Entry for tourism is not permitted. Few travel exceptions are available. For more info, please visit https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ |
https://hr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ |
Dominican Republic | Aligning with the launch of the Responsible Tourism Recovery Plan on September 15, 2020, travelers no longer need to provide a negative PCR or COVID-19 test upon arrival. Instead, airports and other ports of entry will perform a quick, aleatory breath test to between 3% and 15% of passengers, and all those who present symptoms, upon arrival. Passengers under the age of five and crew members are exempt from this procedure. All passengers will also need to perform a temperature check. Passengers who present symptoms or whose test results are positive will be isolated and attended at authorized locations. Prior to departure, travelers should confirm with their airline provider and airport of origin regarding any testing or other related requirements for inbound flights to the Dominican Republic, or necessary requirements needed upon arrival to their country of origin. As part of the immigration and customs forms provided by the airline or by Dominican authorities, passengers will be required to fill out and submit this printed form Traveler's Health Affidavit until March 31, 2021. Through this form, passengers declare they have not felt any COVID-19 related symptoms in the last 72 hours and provide contact details for the next 30 days. As of April 1, 2021, the use of digital forms (E-Ticket) will be mandatory. For more information, visit https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/newsroom/coronavirus/ |
https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ |
Ecuador | All travelers arriving in Ecuador should provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 10 days before entering the country. As long as the traveler does not present symptoms of COVID-19, the traveler does not need to perform mandatory preventive quarantine and they may freely move within the continental territory of Ecuador (special rules apply for the Galapagos Islands). The government of Ecuador requires all travelers who do not provide the results of a COVID-19 PCR test to undertake, at their own expense, a PCR test upon arrival. The traveler must then proceed immediately to quarantine in a hotel, hostel, motel or other temporary accommodation authorized for such purpose. If the traveler receives a negative test result, the traveler may terminate the quarantine. If the traveler receives a positive test result, the traveler must continue the quarantine and necessary healthcare will be provided. | https://ec.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-ecu-2/ |
Egypt | U.S. travelers need to procure a visa either before travel or upon arrival and will be subject to temperature checks and must adhere to social distancing and mask-wearing requirements. In terms of what exactly awaits U.S. citizen travelers upon arrival in Egypt is not clear. Coming prepared with a negative COVID-19 test result that is at most 48 hours old and proof of medical insurance is recommended. | https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Egypt.html |
Fiji | Strict quarantine restrictions and testing requirements are in place for travelers from every country entering Fiji. For more information, visit https://www.fiji.travel/covid-19 and https://www.immigration.gov.fj/ | https://www.fiji.travel/covid-19 and https://www.immigration.gov.fj/ |
Florida | No self-quarantine required. | https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/travelers/ |
France | From January 31, 2021, all travelers from outside the EU are banned from entering France unless they have a "compelling reason" for visiting. Those coming to France from countries outside the EU for "compelling" health, family or professional reasons are required to provide a negative test result taken within 72 hours of departure. Once they've entered, travelers must spend seven days in quarantine at a location designated by the authorities before undergoing a second PCR test. |
https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19 |
Georgia | No self-quarantine required. | https://www.exploregeorgia.org/covid |
Greece | Travelers from the USA are currently not permitted to enter Greece for tourism-related purposes. Residents from EU countries (the 27 member states plus Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland and the UK), are allowed to enter Greece, along with travelers from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and the UAE. However, all arrivals must quarantine for seven days at their hotel or home. All arrivals in Greece, including Greek citizens and permanent residents, must provide a negative test result. This must have been taken within 72 hours of departure, must be written in English and include the name and passport number of the person traveling. This does not apply to children under 10. All travelers must complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) prior to departure. This includes details of where the individual has been and the address they plan to stay at in Greece. Each PLF includes a unique QR code which must be scanned upon arrival at the Greek border. |
https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ |
Hawaii | Starting October 15, 2020, travelers can bypass Hawaii's mandatory 10-day self-quarantine with a negative COVID-19 taken no more than 72 hours before your flight departure time. If you have a multi-city flight itinerary, the departure time is from the last city you leave before arriving at a Hawaii airport (e.g. if your travel is from Chicago to Seattle to Honolulu, the departure time to look at is your flight from Seattle). The test must be an FDA-authorized NAAT test from a CLIA-certified lab. Trusted testing partners include: American Family Care (AFC), American Samoa Department of Health, Atlas Genomics, Bartell Drugs, Capstone Clinic, Carbon Health, CityHealth Urgent Care at Oakland Airport, Clarity Lab Solutions, Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, Color, Costco/AZOVA, CVS Health, Diagnostic Laboratory Services (Hawaii), Discovery Health MD, GoHealth Urgent Care, Hawaii Pacific Health, Kaiser Permanente, Minit Medical, National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii’s Consortium, through an agreement with the City and County of Honolulu, S&G Labs Hawaii LLC, UC San Diego Health, University of Washington Medicine, Urgent Care Hawaii, Vault Health, Walgreens, WestPac Labs, and XpresCheck.
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https://hawaiicovid19.com |
Iceland | U.S. citizens are currently not permitted to enter Iceland. For U.S. citizens wishing to come to Iceland, please visit this link to see if you qualify for an exemption: https://utl.is/index.php/en/about-directorate-of-immigration/news/1122-travel-restrictions-lifted-for-residents-of-12-non-eea-and-schengen-states All visitors to Iceland must either submit to a COVID-19 test at the airport and isolate at their designated hotel/house until they receive the results (normally within the same day), or choose to self-quarantine for 14 days. If a U.S. citizen has permission to enter, they must choose one of these options. COVID-19 tests from other countries are not accepted. |
https://www.covid.is/english |
Ireland | The Irish government has instituted a Green List of countries from which travelers may enter Ireland without a requirement to restrict their movements. Any traveler arriving to Ireland from a country not on the Green List is required to restrict his or her movements and fill in a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form indicating where they will self-isolate for 14 days. The United States is not on the Green List – travelers arriving to Ireland from the United States are required to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Failure to complete the form or providing false or misleading information is an offense under Irish law, with a fine of up to €2,500 (nearly $3,000) and/or imprisonment of up to 6 months. For more information on which countries are on the Green List, visit https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/75d92-covid-19-travel-advice/ | https://ie.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ |
Italy | Non-essential travel (i.e. tourism) to Italy from most non-EU countries (including the United States) is prohibited. Essential travel is allowed and includes students, businesspersons, EU residents, and relatives of Italian citizens. All travelers arriving in Italy from abroad must self-isolate for 14 days unless they are traveling from an exempted country or for a purpose that falls under current exceptions. A list of these countries and exceptional purposes for travel can be found on the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' website - https://www.esteri.it/mae/en/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande-frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html This link also provides current guidance on procedures to be followed upon arrival and entry into a period of self-isolation. | https://it.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ |
Jamaica | All residents of the USA, Brazil, Dominican Republic or Mexico who are 12 years of age or over are required to request a travel authorization and upload proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. COVID-19 PCR tests must be done by a medical laboratory that has College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation, a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) registration, or ISO 15189 certification. The date of the sample collection must be less than 10 days from the travel date to Jamaica. Samples collected using home test kits (ex. Pixel by LabCorp), along with antibody and antigen tests are not accepted. Applications will be accepted up to 5 days, but no less than 2 days before the date of intended travel to Jamaica. More information about the travel authorization can be found on https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/ | https://jm.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-jamaica/ |
Maldives | Effective September 10, 2020, all tourists and other short-term visitors are required to have a certificate of a negative PCR test result for COVID-19, with the sample taken a maximum of 72 hours prior to departure to the Maldives, counting from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives. PCR tests for infants aged less than one year are exempted. The online Health Declaration Form should be filled and submitted within 24 hours prior to departure. This form is accessible on https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv | https://visitmaldives.com/en/covid19-updates |
Mexico | The United States and Mexico entered a joint initiative March 21, 2020, restricting non-essential travel along the U.S.-Mexico land border to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Non-essential travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature. The restrictions are in place until at least October 21, 2020. Travelers entering Mexico by land from the United States may be denied admission if the purpose of their visit is considered non-essential. However, air travel has been allowed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, while driving across the border, commuter rail and ferry travel have been prohibited. The Mexican state of Quintana Roo, home to popular vacation destinations including Cancun, Tulum and Riviera Maya, as well as the Pacific Coast resort city Los Cabos have reopened to tourists in June 2020. Upon arrival in Mexico, travelers face health screenings, such as temperature checks. Those exhibiting symptoms may be subject to additional health screening and/or quarantine. | https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ |
New Zealand | The New Zealand government has put into place restrictions that prevent foreign nationals traveling from any country from entering New Zealand (few exemptions are in place). Every traveler arriving into New Zealand on a flight that departs from another country must go into one of two facilities for a minimum of 14 days. For more details, visit https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-information-specific-audiences/covid-19-advice-travellers | https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/covid-19-information-specific-audiences/covid-19-advice-travellers |
North Macedonia | North Macedonia is open for tourists. There are no test or quarantine requirements, but airports are conducting thermal screening for all passengers. | https://mk.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ |
Serbia | All foreigners, U.S. citizens included, seeking to enter Serbia from North Macedonia, Croatia, Bulgaria, or Romania, will need to provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test, taken within the previous 48 hours. Please note that August 14 requirements are being reported as only applicable to foreigners arriving from these four countries, and do not apply to (1) those with permanent residence in Serbia; (2) crew members and passengers transiting Serbia for less than 12 hours (including cargo vehicle drivers); (3) children under age 12 accompanied by parents who have valid PCR test results; or (4) properly accredited diplomats and their families. Travelers should be prepared for restrictions to change with little or no advance notice. | https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/ |
Rwanda | Rwanda has announced the reopening of tourism activities as well as the resumption of international travel for visitors arriving by scheduled commercial flights as of August 1, 2020. Passengers arriving on commercial flights will be required to present a COVID-19 PCR negative test result. The only accepted test is a SARS-CoV 2 Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) performed within 120 hours of departure (meaning travelers must be tested and get results within 5 days of their first flight). Other tests, such as Rapid Diagnostics Test (RDTs), are not accepted. A second PCR test will be conducted upon arrival, with results delivered after 24 hours during which time they will remain in designated hotels at their own cost. | https://www.visitrwanda.com/rwanda-reopens/ |
Seychelles | Effective August 1, 2020, only passengers traveling from certain countries approved by the Public Health Authority are permitted to enter Seychelles via Seychelles International Airport. The USA is currently not on the list of approved countries. To see the list of countries that are approved, visit https://www.health.gov.sc/ | https://mu.usembassy.gov/covid-19-seychelles/ |
Singapore | U.S. citizens seeking to enter Singapore as short-term visitors will generally not be permitted to enter Singapore unless they have been issued a SafeTravel Pass (https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/) or have an approval letter of entry from the relevant government agency in Singapore. U.S. citizens approved for entry will be issued a Stay-Home Notice (SHN). While a COVID-19 test is not required for entry, Singapore requires all those entering the country to serve a mandatory SHN, and COVID-19 testing will take place at the end of that SHN period. Generally, SHNs last for 14 days and take place in dedicated facilities. The cost of accommodation and COVID-19 testing must be borne by all travelers with limited exceptions for those permitted to serve the SHN at their own accommodations. | https://sg.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ |
South Carolina | For those coming to South Carolina from international locations or areas of widespread outbreak, the state recommends you self-quarantine for 14 days. | https://scdhec.gov/covid19 |
Spain | Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, U.S citizens cannot enter Spain unless they meet very specific requirements or have already obtained special permission from the government of Spain. For more information, visit https://es.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ | https://es.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ |
St. Barths | As of June 22, 2020, the island of St. Barths is again open to non-essential travel and tourism. All travelers (age 10+) need to provide a COVID-negative RT-PCR test performed within 3 days prior to departure to St. Barths. Travelers must also present a sworn statement that they have no symptoms and that they are not aware of having been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days preceding the flight. As of July 18, 2020, airlines will be required to deny boarding to passengers who do not present the 72 hour negative PCR test and the sworn statement. Travelers staying on the island for more than 7 days are required to take a second COVID-19 test on Day 8 of their stay. The cost is 135 euros (about $150). The COVID PCR test center is located on Rue Pitea in Gustavia. | https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ |
St. Kitts and Nevis | St. Kitts and Nevis' borders have reopened for commercial air and sea travel as of October 31, 2020. Travelers coming from the Caribbean (including those within the CARICOM travel bubble), U.S., Canada, UK, Europe, Africa and South America must meet the following requirements: 1. Complete the Travel Authorization Form on the national website and upload an official COVID 19 RT-PCR negative test result from a CLIA/CDC/UKAS approved lab accredited with ISO/IEC 17025 standard, taken 72 hours prior to travel. They should also bring a copy of the negative COVID 19 RT-PCR test for their trip. 2. Undergo a health screening at the airport, which includes a temperature check and a health questionnaire. 3. Download the SKN COVID-19 contact tracing mobile app to be used for the first 14 days of travel or less. 4. 1-7 days: Visitors are free to move about the hotel property, interact with other guests and partake in hotel activities. 5. 8-14 days: Visitors will undergo a RT-PCR test (USD 150, visitors' cost) on day 7. If the traveler tests negative on day 8 they are allowed, through the hotel's tour desk, to book select excursions and access select destination sites. 6. 14 days or longer: Visitors will need to undergo a RT-PCR test (USD 150, visitors' cost) on day 14, and if they test negative the traveler will be allowed to integrate into St. Kitts and Nevis. 7. Travelers staying 7 nights or less are required to take a RT-PCR test (USD 150, visitors' cost) 72 hours prior to departure. The RT-PCR test will be done on the hotel property, at the nurse's station. The Ministry of Health will advise the respective hotel, of the date and time for the traveler's RT-PCR test before departure. If positive before departure, the traveler will be required to stay in isolation at their cost, at their respective hotel. If negative, travelers will proceed with departure on their respective date. 8. Approved hotels for international travelers are: Four Seasons, Golden Rock Inn, Marriott Vacation Beach Club, Paradise Beach, Park Hyatt, Royal St. Kitts Hotel and St. Kitts Marriott Resort. International travelers who would like to stay at private rental home or condo must stay at a property that has been pre-approved as a quarantine housing at their own cost, including security. Please submit request to info@stkittstourism.kn |
https://www.stkittstourism.kn/travel-advisory-update |
St. Lucia | Saint Lucia is open to visitors from all countries. All arriving passengers (age 5+) must have a COVID -19 PCR test with a negative result taken no more than 5 days before arrival in Saint Lucia. The test result must be submitted by email before travel to sarscov2ell@gmail.com. All arrivals (age 18+) must complete and submit a Travel Registration Form and a Health Screening Form. All arriving passengers will be screened, including temperature checks and must be transferred by certified taxi to an approved COVID-19 accommodation or to their quarantine location. For more details, visit https://www.stlucia.org/en/covid-19/international-arrivals/ |
https://www.stlucia.org/en/covid-19/ and https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ |
St. Vincent and the Grenadines | All passengers arriving from the USA, including those transiting through another country to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, having traveled on a commercial flight out of the USA: |
https://bb.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ |
Tahiti | French Polynesia has confirmed conditions of entry and stay in the country applicable to all travelers from 11 years old (resident and non-resident) arriving by air. Since July 15th, 2020, quarantine measures have been lifted and French Polynesia's borders are open to international tourism from all countries. All travelers are subject to the following mandatory conditions: Proof of a negative RT-PCR test (any RT-PCR test listed on this FDA site is allowed) carried out within three days prior to their international air departure. If the result is not obtained in due time, a certificate of completion of the RT-PCR test must be presented to the airline company, together with a negative result to an antigen test performed on the day of boarding. Any antigen test listed on this FDA site is acceptable for the same-day test in the event the RT-PCR test result was not received. Self-tests are not accepted. Present the receipt of the health registration from the Etis.pf platform (Electronic Travel Information System). Travelers must complete a self-test 4 days after arrival in French Polynesia. The self–test will be provided upon arrival in French Polynesia. For more information, visit https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/covid-19/ |
https://tahititourisme.com/en-us/covid-19/ |
Tanzania | All travelers whether foreigners or returning residents whose countries or airlines require them to provide negative testing for COVID-19 as a condition for traveling will be required to present a certificate on arrival. Travelers from other countries with symptoms and signs related to COVID-19 infection will undergo enhanced screening and may be tested on arrival. Passengers should fill in Health Surveillance Form on the plane or any other transport means and submit them to Port Health authorities upon arrival. | https://tz.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ |
Texas | No self-quarantine required. | https://www.traveltexas.com/plan-a-trip/travel-alert/ |
Thailand | There is currently no date for the reopening of Thailand to international visitors. Under the Royal Thai Government's emergency decree, foreigners are banned from entering the Kingdom of Thailand at all points with the exception of diplomats, cargo shipments, pilots and foreigners with a work permit. This decree is in effect until further notice. | https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ |
Turkey | There are currently no restrictions for U.S. citizens traveling to Turkey, although passengers must complete an information form and prepare to be checked for coronavirus symptoms upon arrival. | https://tr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-2/ |
Turks & Caicos | Turks & Caicos' borders are open for international tourism, and U.S. citizens and residents are welcome to visit. Face masks are required in all public places until December 31, 2020 (this is subject to review). Furthermore, the government of Turks & Caicos has launched TCI Assured, an online portal where international travelers to Turks & Caicos are required to provide the following prior to travel: 1) A negative COVID-19 PCR test result. This test must be taken within 5 days prior to travel to the islands. Children under 10 are exempt from this requirement. 2) Medical/travel insurance that covers Medevac, any costs related to quarantine, ambulance care or care at the local hospital. 3) Completed online health screening questionnaire. For more details, visit https://www.visittci.com/travel-info/turks-and-caicos-coronavirus-covid-19 | https://www.visittci.com/travel-info/turks-and-caicos-coronavirus-covid-19 |
Ukraine | The U.S. is currently considered a "red zone" country in Ukraine. To gain entry to Ukraine, passengers should download the "Dii Vdoma" app and choose one of three options: They can either take a COVID-19 PCR test within 24 hours of crossing the border, enter an isolation unit, or quarantine at their destination, which they can register via the app. Travel health insurance is also required to cover any costs related to the treatment of COVID-19. | https://visitukraine.today/ |
United Arab Emirates | Stringent entry restrictions remain in place upon arrival at all airports in the UAE, which may include, but are not limited to, a Health Authority COVID-19 PCR test on arrival, mandatory quarantine period, usually via self-isolation at a private address or a hotel for at least 14 days, and follow-up testing before the completion of quarantine. Travelers arriving into Abu Dhabi are required to wear a GPS bracelet for 14 days. All travelers to the UAE must also present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result within 96 hours prior to their departure. Children under the age of 12 and those with severe and moderate disabilities may be exempted from the test requirement. | https://ae.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/ |
United Kingdom | The United Kingdom does not have entry restrictions, but a mandatory 14-day quarantine is in place for arriving residents and visitors. For exceptions and more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control | https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control |
U.S. Virgin Islands | Effective September 19, 2020, every traveler aged 5 and older who enters the U.S. Virgin Islands is required to use the USVI Travel Screening Portal and submit a COVID-19 test result. The portal is located at https://usvitravelportal.com/ |
https://www.covid19usvi.com/covid-19/travelers |