I’m a U.S. Citizen. Where in the World Can I Go?
For Americans eager to resume international travel, here are the countries that currently allow U.S. citizens to enter, though there may be restrictions, including vaccine requirements.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking Americans not to travel internationally until they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and even those who are inoculated will need to factor in the logistics and expense for a mandatory coronavirus test that is required to board a flight into the United States.
The testing mandate applies to passengers over age 2, and requires them to produce a negative coronavirus test result taken within the previous three days. If a delayed or missed flight pushes the departure beyond that, a new test is required. An exemption applies to those who can show proof of having recovered from the virus in the previous three months.
The C.D.C. now has different requirements for those who are fully vaccinated, and for those who aren’t. People who are vaccinated are still at possible risk for getting and spreading virus variants, so the C.D.C. advises that in addition to the mandatory test to board the return flight, they also get tested three to five days after they return to the United States. However, the C.D.C. says they don’t need to quarantine unless they receive a positive result. They also don’t need a pretest before departing from the United States.
Unvaccinated travelers are asked to have a pretest one to three days before leaving the United States; to get the mandatory test before boarding their return flight; and to be tested three to five days after they return home. They also are advised to self-quarantine for seven days upon their return, even with a negative result. People who don’t want to be tested are asked to stay home for 10 days (14 with known exposure).
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Those wanting to learn about the coronavirus risk in a specific country can visit the C.D.C. website where a four-tier ranking system provides some guidance. For information on entry, travel and curfew restrictions, the State Department’s website offers detailed information by country.
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While Americans continue to be barred from many places, including much of Europe, here is a list of countries, in alphabetical order, that, as of April 7, were open to U.S. citizens, or were expected to open soon. People who have recently visited or traveled through countries with Covid-19 mutations, such as Brazil, Britain, Denmark and South Africa, may be denied entry or be subject to additional quarantine restrictions in some of the places listed below.
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ALBANIA
Americans are allowed to enter. No coronavirus test is needed and there are no quarantine requirements, according to the U.S. Embassy in Albania.
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ANGUILLA
Anguilla is allowing limited entry to some preapproved travelers with testing and a quarantine period. All visitors must have a negative PCR test taken three to five days before departure. Another test will be given on arrival, and visitors from the United States must quarantine for 14 days with some use of hotel amenities and certain “Safe Environment” certified restaurants and activities. A third test will be performed after eight days — or at the end of the visit — and must be negative. Those staying for shorter periods are allowed limited movement to restaurants and activities certified as Safe Environment providers.
ANTIGUA and BARBUDA
Air travelers over age 12 must provide a certificate of a negative RT-PCR coronavirus test taken within seven days of arrival, even if they are just transiting. A Health Declaration Form must be completed upon landing, and visitors may be required to undergo additional testing on arrival or at their hotel, at a cost of $100.
ARMENIA
Travelers are asked to present the results of a negative PCR test taken in the 72 hours before arrival. Alternatively, visitors can get a $40 test at the airport, and quarantine until the results are available, usually within 24 hours. Those with a positive test, with no test or with symptoms must self quarantine for 14 days.
THE BAHAMAS
Visitors over age 10 must upload proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than five days before arrival into a Travel Health Visa. The visa, which costs $40 to $60 for U.S. residents, depending on the length of the vacation, includes mandatory insurance coverage. It takes up to 48 hours to process, so travelers should plan accordingly. Once in the Bahamas, on the fifth day of vacation, the traveler must take a rapid coronavirus test, unless it’s the day of departure. A daily health survey must be completed for the duration of the stay.
There are inter-island testing requirements depending upon the island. For instance, those going from Nassau and Paradise Island or Grand Bahama Island, must obtain a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken no more than five days before the date of arrival, and also must take the rapid antigen test on the fifth day of their stay.
Those who are vaccinated are not exempt from the requirements.
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BANGLADESH
Travelers age 10 and over must present proof of a negative coronavirus test (with English translation) taken in the 72 hours before arrival, and then quarantine for 14 days.
BARBADOS
People over age 5 must have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival. That information should be uploaded to the BIMSafe app or used to fill out an online immigration and customs form, and a copy of the test result should be taken on the trip. After landing, visitors may be required to take a rapid test at the airport to confirm a negative result. Travelers must be transported via a trained provider to their preapproved hotel, resort or villa, where they will be confined to their rooms. Five days after arrival, travelers will be retested and if the result it negative when it comes back, generally about 48 hours later, they are free to leave quarantine. People who have been vaccinated or who have previously been infected with Covid-19 are asked to bring their records, but they are still required to undergo the testing procedure.
Those who don’t follow the rules face a possible $50,000 fine and up to a year in prison.
BELARUS
Americans are allowed to enter, but must be able to complete a full quarantine, and will not be allowed to leave the country until it is done. Most people must plan for a 10-day period, while those in close contact with someone who tests positive for Covid-19 must quarantine for 14 days, according to the U.S. Embassy in Belarus. The embassy website says Americans must have a negative Covid-19 test to enter, but provides no additional details.
BELIZE
Travelers must download the Belize Health app within 72 hours before entering the country. Visitors over age 5 have a choice of showing proof of full Covid-19 immunization received at least two weeks before arrival, a negative RT-PCR Covid-19 test taken within 96 hours of arrival, or a rapid test result that is no more than 48 hours old. Alternatively, testing is available at the airport for $50. Airport transfer for tourists must be with a certified provider to a Gold Standard hotel. There are no movement restrictions but it is recommended that visitors stay within the Tourism Safe Corridor.
BERMUDA
One to three days before their flight, most visitors must complete an online travel authorization form and pay a $75 fee. Children 9 and younger, who do not have to be tested at any point, pay $30. Proof of a negative PCR test taken in the five days before the flight should be provided. In addition, mandatory Covid-19 tests are given at the airport. Passengers need to quarantine at their accommodation while awaiting results, usually about 24 hours. Additional tests will be given at testing centers on days four, eight and 14.
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Those who are vaccinated have no movement restrictions if their airport test is negative, though they must still be retested on days four, eight and 14. Passengers who aren’t immunized and agree to wear a traveler wristband for 14 days are gradually allowed to engage in more activities as they pass through the days of testing. Those who refuse to wear a wristband must quarantine at their accommodation for 14 days.
BOLIVIA
U.S. citizens are allowed to enter with proof of a negative coronavirus test taken in the 72 hours before their flight for those over age 5, and a 10-day quarantine. An additional PCR test, at the traveler’s expense, will be performed a week after arrival. Medical insurance that covers conditions related to the coronavirus is required.
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
U.S. citizens are allowed with proof of a negative PCR test for Covid-19 taken in the 48 hours before entry. The C.D.C. advises against travel, however, because Covid-19 rates are so high and hospitals are strained.
BOTSWANA
Americans may enter with proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure. To leave the country, travelers must present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of their scheduled departure.
BRAZIL
Passengers over age 2 arriving by air must have proof written in Portuguese, Spanish or English of a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours before their flight and fill out a Traveler Health Declaration. (Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the testing requirement if all their travel companions tested negative.) Those arriving on land must have authorization from the Federal Police and a note from the U.S. Embassy or consulate and proof of a plane ticket home. Once approved to enter, they must go directly to the airport.
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Travelers age 5 and older must have a negative RT-PCR Covid-19 test taken within five days before arrival; another test will be given upon landing at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport. Visitors must wear a wristband monitoring device and take approved transportation to their accommodations where they will quarantine for four days. At that time, another RT-PCR test will be administered, and, if it’s negative, the quarantine is over. A $175 fee covers the cost of testing and monitoring. Proof of travel insurance with comprehensive medical coverage is required. A Traveler Authorization Certificate must be submitted between seven and two days before the trip.
BURKINA FASO
Visitors must present a negative Covid-19 PCR test in English or French upon arrival in Ouagadougou that is no more than five days old. Those arriving without a test will be given a rapid test at the airport at a cost of $155 and will be detained until results are available. A negative PCR test dated within five days is also required to fly out from the airport.
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CAMBODIA
Tourists cannot enter the country since that category of visa is no longer being issued, according to the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia.
THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Americans tourists must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. While a negative PCR test is not requested by the country, some airlines may require it to board.
CHILE
For the month of April, tourists from United States and other countries with community transmission of the coronavirus are not allowed to enter.
COLOMBIA
Americans are allowed to enter with proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 96 hours of their flight departure. There are no quarantine requirements for those with the pretest. For those allowed to board their aircraft without the documentation, Colombia will require testing and possibly a quarantine.
COSTA RICA
The country is open to all U.S. citizens arriving by air or sea with no testing and no quarantine mandate, however mandatory insurance that covers medical and other expenses related to the coronavirus is required. A digital Health Pass must be completed 48 hours before boarding a flight to Costa Rica.
COTE D’IVOIRE
Land and maritime borders are closed, but U.S. citizens are allowed to enter and leave by air with a negative PCR test dated within five days of arrival and departure. Those arriving at or transiting through the Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport are required to fill out an Air Travel Declaration Form and pay the fees online. People are encouraged to quarantine for two weeks.
CROATIA
Tourists can enter with evidence of paid accommodation and either a vaccine certificate, proof of having recovered from the coronavirus in the previous 11 to 180 days, or a negative PCR or rapid antigen test taken in the previous 48 hours. Travelers entering with a rapid antigen test and staying longer than 10 days must repeat the test within 10 days of the original, according to the U.S. Embassy in Croatia.
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Those arriving without one of the above must undergo PCR or rapid antigen testing immediately upon arrival at a cost of $40 to $150 or more, and self-isolate until a negative result is received, up to two days. People who can’t undergo testing must self-isolate for 10 days.
Children under the age of 7 traveling with a parent or guardian are exempt if the parents meet the criteria, according to the Croatian tourism site.
CUBA
General tourism is not permitted, but Americans are allowed to visit to see family, and under certain professional and humanitarian circumstances. A negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before arrival is required for entry, as is a completed health declaration card. Incoming travelers will be transferred to a hospital or health clinic for another PCR test upon arrival, and they must self-isolate at their own expense in Cuban government-approved hotel for five days. At that time, the visitor will be tested again.
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
Travelers age 11 and older must arrive with proof of a negative coronavirus test taken within three days of their departure. Another test will be given at the airport for $45, and people must self-quarantine until they receive a negative result, generally within 24 hours.
Passengers must register before starting their travels. Proof of health and medical evacuation insurance is also required.
To exit the country, travelers must present a negative Covid-19 test result from an approved facility taken within three days of planned departure, according to the U.S. Embassy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The cost of the test is $30.
DOMINICA
Because the United States is considered a high-risk country, travelers need to fill out an online health questionnaire and, before boarding their planes, show proof of a negative PCR test taken 24 to 72 hours before arrival. They also need to show notification of health clearance to travel.
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Upon landing, travelers will be given a rapid Covid-19 test. If it is positive, they will be given a PCR test and must await the results in a government-approved facility. If the test is negative, they must still quarantine for five days in an approved facility at their own expense. Visitors who don’t quarantine at a government facility must show proof of a booking at a Safe in Nature certified accommodation, where they may be allowed to engage in some activities. At the end of the five days, another test will be given, and if negative, the visitor is cleared. The rapid test is free, while a PCR test costs $40.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Authorities randomly administer a quick breath test to between 3 and 15 percent of arriving passengers over age 5 and to those who show symptoms. Visitors must fill out a digital “eticket” that combines a Traveler’s Health Affidavit, the Customs Declaration and Embarkation/Disembarkation forms. The Ministry of Tourism is offering free viral antigen testing within 72 hours of departure to visitors staying at hotels who need to meet the protocols needed for return to the United States. Free medical insurance for Covid-related emergencies is being offered to tourists arriving by commercial aircraft and staying at hotels through April 30.
DUTCH CARIBBEAN
Aruba is open to all U.S. residents, with a requirement that those age 15 and older have a Covid-19 test taken 12 to 72 hours before departure, or pay $75 to have a PCR test taken at the airport upon landing. Those who take the test in Aruba must wait at their lodgings for the results, generally available within a day. All visitors must complete an Embarkation/Disembarkation card within 72 hours of their trip and purchase mandatory insurance that costs between $10 and $30, depending on the age of the traveler. Visitors who tested positive for the coronavirus using a molecular nasal swab test two to 12 weeks before their arrival, and are asymptomatic, are exempt from the pretest requirement. Proof of vaccination is not a substitute for testing.
Bonaire: Travelers age 13 and older must have a negative nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) taken in the 24 hours before arrival, or alternatively, a traveler can take a PCR test within 72 hours of arrival and follow that up with an antigen rapid test within 24 hours of departure. Travelers without test results will be sent back. Passengers are required to complete a health declaration form 48 to 72 hours before departure. Those who are vaccinated still need to comply with the testing requirements.
Curaçao is open to those from the United States who have a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure. Travelers must complete a Health Department passenger locator card within 48 hours of travel. Insurance is required. Children aged 6 and under are exempt from testing if they don’t show symptoms of the coronavirus and if their parents or caretakers can show proof of a negative PCR test.
Saba is open only to those who apply for a waiver. When permission is granted, those from high-risk countries like the United States must show a negative coronavirus test taken no more than 120 hours before departure for international travelers (72 hours for those from the region) is required. Also mandated is a 10-day quarantine in a person’s hotel room, with an additional PCR test on day 10 before release. Travelers must have medical insurance that covers Covid-19 hospital expenses, including medevac.
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New rules going into effect May 1 still require permission to visit, as well as pretravel tests, but those who are approved will no longer need to quarantine if fully vaccinated. Adults who aren’t vaccinated may quarantine for only five days. Unvaccinated minors will not need to strictly quarantine, but will need to avoid certain institutions like schools and day care facilities.
St. Eustatius is open to those who preregister by email at least 72 hours before arrival. A travel questionnaire needs to be completed between 48 and 12 hours before arrival. A negative NAAT test is required within 24 hours of departure to the island, or alternatively the NAAT test can be performed within 72 hours and followed by a quick antigen test within four hours of departure. Unless someone has been in a low-risk country for the two weeks preceding travel, a mandatory 10-day quarantine is in effect, with a free antigen test performed on the 10th day. A negative result is required to leave quarantine.
ECUADOR
Visitors over age 2 must have either completed their full inoculation, have a certificate of recovery from the coronavirus at least a month earlier, or present proof of a negative PCR or antigen test taken no more than three days before entry. Those age 14 and older may be subject to random rapid antigen testing at the airport at their own expense, and if positive, the traveler must quarantine for 10 days at a government shelter. A completed declaration form must also be presented.
Those visiting the Galápagos Islands should arrive in Ecuador with proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 96 hours before arrival in the Galápagos. If the time frame doesn’t fit, the traveler will need to take a second test in Ecuador at their own expense and wait at their lodgings for the results.
EGYPT
Americans age 6 and older are allowed to enter with written documentation of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 96 hours of arrival. Proof of health insurance is required, according to the U.S. Embassy in Egypt. Travelers to Sharm el Sheikh are allowed to arrive without a PCR test, but they must be tested upon arrival and quarantine until a negative test result is received.
EL SALVADOR
Tourists must show a printed negative RT-PCR test result that was received within 72 hours of departure, or documentation that they have completed their Covid-19 vaccinations, in order to board the plane. There is no quarantine.
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ETHIOPIA
U.S. citizens over age 10 must have proof of a negative PCR test taken within five days of arrival, and must also quarantine for seven days, according to the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia.
FRENCH WEST INDIES
St. Barts is closed to tourism.
French St. Martin is closed to tourism.
Guadeloupe and Martinique are currently not allowing visitors from the United States.
FRENCH POLYNESIA
French Polynesia, including the islands of Tahiti and Bora Bora, is closed to tourism. The measure is expected to last through April.
GEORGIA
People with proof of having received two Covid-19 vaccine inoculations are admitted without restriction. Unvaccinated U.S. citizens may enter with proof of a negative PCR test taken in the 72 hours before flying, and must get another PCR test at their own expense three days after entering the country. Anyone arriving without a certificate or test may be placed in mandatory quarantine at their own expense for an undetermined period of time. A health form must also be completed.
GHANA
A negative PCR test not more than 72 hours old is required for entry, and another test will be given at the airport. The $150 fee for the test must be paid before boarding the inbound flight. Results are usually back within 30 minutes and if negative, the traveler is free to go.
GREECE
The country is planning to open mid-May to visitors who have been vaccinated, can prove they have antibodies, or present a negative PCR test. Tourists will be subject to random testing.
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GRENADA
Americans over age 5 are allowed to enter with a negative PCR test taken in the previous 72 hours, reservations for an approved accommodation for at least a week and a travel authorization. Visitors must quarantine for a week, with another $150 test done on day five. If the test is positive, the quarantine is extended to 14 days. Medical insurance that covers illnesses relation to the coronavirus is mandatory.
GUAM
All visitors must quarantine at a government facility at no charge for 14 days, unless they receive an exemption to stay at a rental or residence. Alternatively, they may quarantine at the government facility for six days, and then take a Covid-19 test. If it’s negative, the visitor can transfer to a hotel or home to complete the remainder of their quarantine. A traveler health form must also be completed.
GUATEMALA
Visitors age 10 and over need a negative PCR or an antigen test in the 72 hours before arrival. People who completed their Covid-19 vaccinations at least two weeks before arrival are exempt, as are those who recovered from the virus in the previous three months. A Health Pass must also be completed. Those who visited Britain or South Africa in the previous two weeks could be denied entry.
GUYANA
Visitors over age 2 must have a negative coronavirus PCR test with results in English that is no more than a week old in order to board their flight. However, if the results are more than 72 hours old, passenger age 13 and older must pay about $85 and be retested at the airport in Guyana, then wait at their hotel for the results, generally available within six hours. They also must complete a passenger locator form at least 24 hours before arrival.
HONDURAS
U.S. citizens can enter with proof of a negative Covid-19 test and a completed immigration pre-check form. Those with coronavirus symptoms, or those who had contact in the previous two weeks with a confirmed case, or who have traveled to a country with confirmed cases may be isolated for up to 14 days. Anyone who visited Britain or South Africa in the previous three weeks is barred from entering.
ICELAND
Americans who are fully inoculated against Covid-19 and those who previously were infected with the coronavirus and have recovered are allowed to enter. Certificates proving vaccination may be paper or electronic, however there are additional requirements. There are also specific requirements to prove previous infection.
IRELAND
Authorities are asking nonessential travelers not to visit the Republic of Ireland. Passengers over age 6 must show a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken in the 72 hours before arrival in order to board their aircraft or ferry. A mandatory 14-day quarantine is also in effect, although it can be shortened with a negative RT-PCR test taken at least five days after arrival. A public health Passenger Locator Form must also be completed.
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A person arriving to Ireland without a negative PCR test faces up to a $3,025 fine and six months in jail.
JAMAICA
Tourists age 12 and older must upload results of a negative test that was taken at an accredited facility within three days of travel. All passengers should complete a Travel Authorization screening form within seven days of travel. Additional tests may be given at the airport.
Visitors staying within the “resilient corridor” must stay at their hotel or resort unless they are taking approved transportation to a tourist site within the corridor. Those not staying in the corridor must quarantine for 14 days.
KENYA
A mandatory health form must be completed and submitted before travel. Passengers must have a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken in the 96 hours before arrival.
KOSOVO
A negative Covid-19 test is not needed to enter the country, but may be required by some airlines for boarding. Those with a negative PCR test taken in the previous 72 hours can bypass a seven-day quarantine.
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LEBANON
Those Americans age 12 and up who have been outside of Lebanon for at least one week or are arriving for the first time must have proof of a negative PCR test taken in the previous 96 hours in order to board their flight. Another test, which costs $50, is required upon arrival and the person must quarantine for three days, and download a tracking app. A medical form must be completed before flying. People who were fully vaccinated 15 days before arrival, who have documented proof of testing positive for Covid-19 more than 15 days earlier, or who have an IgG positive test showing sufficient antibodies are exempt from testing and quarantine requirements. Those violating restrictions face up to three months in prison and a fine of up to $400.
MALDIVES
Visitors over 1 year of age must have proof of a negative PCR test taken not more than 96 hours before the flight and submit an online Health Declaration Form within 24 hours of departure. A confirmed booking with a registered tourist property is required. Stays at more than one property must be approved by the Ministry of Tourism at least two days before travel. If a person goes from one place to another after 24 hours, they will need to present a PCR test taken in the previous 96 hours.
MALI
Travelers must present a negative Covid-19 test result dated within seven days of arrival and compete forms that provide contact information, travel history and health symptoms. Anyone without the required documentation and those suspected of having the virus will be tested at the airport and their travel documents will be retained while they quarantine pending a negative result.
MALTA
The United States is not on the list of approved countries for travel to Malta, however, anyone can enter if they first spend 14 days in one of the countries on the “amber” list and submit proof of a negative PCR test carried out in the 72 hours before arrival. (There are currently no countries on the “green” list.) A health declaration form and passenger locator form must be filled out before boarding a flight. Passengers may be tested at the airport upon arrival as well.
MEXICO
Land crossings between the United States and Mexico remain closed. U.S. visitors can arrive by plane, without a testing or quarantine requirement. Tourists may be subject to temperature checks and other health screenings at the airport.
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MONTENEGRO
Americans are allowed to enter with a negative PCR test that is no more than 72 hours old, with proof of having completed their inoculation at least a week earlier, or with a positive test for Covid-19 antibodies from the past 30 days, according to the U.S. Embassy in Montenegro. U.S. citizens with Montenegrin residency permits may enter without the test, but must quarantine for 14 days.
MOROCCO
Americans must have a confirmed reservation at a tourist hotel to enter. Those age 11 and older must have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival. An online health form must be completed.
NAMIBIA
American tourists need a negative PCR or antigen test taken within seven days before their flights to enter. Anyone arriving with an older test will be placed in quarantine and tested at their own cost until a negative result is obtained. Children under 5 do not need a test. Those vaccinated against Covid-19 still need to show a negative test result.
NEPAL
The government has resumed issuing tourist visas from Nepali diplomatic missions abroad, but information from the country’s government and the U.S. government is contradictory.
The Nepalese government says all foreign visitors need to show proof of a negative PCR test in the 72 hours before departure and must quarantine for 10 days at their own expense. That can be reduced to seven days with a second negative PCR test on the fifth day after arrival. Children under 5 are exempt from testing. All land borders are closed to foreigners without preapproval from the government.
The U.S. Embassy in Nepal says there is no preflight testing requirement for fully vaccinated tourists, and that U.S. citizens are subject to another PCR test upon arrival and must quarantine until a negative result is obtained. (It doesn’t reference the longer quarantine on its website.) It says proof of a hotel booking and travel insurance is required.
NICARAGUA
Americans are allowed to enter with a negative Covid-19 test result, according to the U.S. Embassy. Aviana Airlines, one of the carriers to the country, reports that it must be a PCR test taken in the 72 hours before arrival. In addition to showing the original result to board the flight, the airline says that it must also be submitted to the carrier electronically at least 36 hours before departure so it can be sent for approval to the Ministry of Health.
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NIGER
Passengers must show certificates of negative Covid-19 tests dated within 72 hours of arrival and departure in order to enter and leave the country. Travelers staying for more than two weeks must quarantine for the first week and then get another virus test at no cost.
NIGERIA
Americans age 10 and over must have a negative PCR test taken in the 96 hours before travel, and must pay for another test that will be done in Nigeria a week after arrival. Visitors must self-isolate until a negative result for the second test has been received. All visitors must register at the Nigeria International Travel Portal in order to board their flight.
NORTH MACEDONIA
North Macedonia is open to Americans with no testing, except for those arriving from a country in Africa, who must quarantine for 14 days, according to the U.S. Embassy in North Macedonia.
PANAMA
Passengers must complete an electronic affidavit before checking in for their flight, and be able to present a negative Covid-19 test result upon landing. If the test result is more than 48 hours old, or if the traveler doesn’t have a test result, a rapid Covid-19 test will be performed at the airport, at a cost of $50. People who have been in Britain or South Africa in the previous 20 days are banned.
PERU
Peru is allowing Americans to enter with a completed health affidavit and proof of a negative PCR or antigen test taken within 72 hours of departure, or proof of having recovered from the coronavirus, according to PromPeru, the country’s tourism agency. Arriving passengers can bypass a mandatory 14-day quarantine by paying for a rapid antigen test, and obtaining a negative result.
RWANDA
Visitors over age 5 must have proof of a negative RT-PCR test performed in the 72 hours before boarding their flight. It should be uploaded to the Passenger Locator Form. Another $60 test will be done at the airport and travelers must wait for the results at a transit hotel, expected to be about 24 hours. Even after getting a negative result, visitors must self-quarantine for seven days after which they will be tested again at no additional charge. Tourists scheduled to visit national parks are not required to quarantine, but must have a negative test within the previous 72 hours. Travelers departing Rwanda must receive a negative PCR within 72 hours before departure.
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ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
Visitors of all ages must submit a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel, an embarkation form and other documentation no later than 24 hours before traveling. For the first week, travelers must stay at their government-approved hotel, but may move about the property. On the eighth day, they must undergo another coronavirus test for $100. If negative, some excursions will be allowed. Those planning longer stays will receive another $100 test on day 14, and, if they are healthy, they may move freely.
The country also has testing requirements for leaving. Travelers are required to pay $150 and take a PCR test at their hotel 48 to 72 hours before their planned departure. If it’s positive, the traveler must stay in isolation at their hotel at their own cost. Those who are vaccinated still need to comply with requirements.
ST. LUCIA
Those age 5 and older must have proof of a negative PCR test taken within the past five days, and those age 18 and older must complete a travel registration form online. All travelers must submit their negative Covid-19 tests and proof of a confirmed reservation at a certified accommodation provider, or proof of plans to join a boat, to receive an email authorization to enter the country.
Visitors must take a certified taxi from the airport to their accommodations, and are required to remain on the grounds for 14 days except for transfers to another such property, or to participate in certain approved activities. After two weeks, people may travel more freely. Those who are vaccinated still need to comply with requirements.
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Visitors from the United States must have a prearrival travel form completed, and show a negative PCR test taken within the previous three days. Another test may be given upon arrival.
Travelers also must have proof of 14 nights of paid accommodation at an approved hotel, where they will quarantine at their own expense after being taken there by transport approved by the tourism authority. An additional test must be done between days four and seven. In-transit passengers must have proof of a negative test taken with 72 hours of travel and must stay at the airport or at a government-approved hotel while awaiting their connection.
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SENEGAL
Travelers over age 2 must have proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken in the five days before arrival in order to board their flight to Senegal. All travelers must complete a traveler location form.
SERBIA
Visitors must present a negative PCR test taken in the previous 48 hours. Children up to 12 are exempt as long as their parent or guardian has a negative test. There are no quarantine requirements, according to the U.S. Embassy in Serbia. American citizens with residency in Serbia may enter without a test, but must quarantine at home for 10 days. People who were fully vaccinated in Serbia do not need to present a negative test, nor quarantine, upon return to Serbia.
SEYCHELLES
The country is open to those arriving by air who have proof of a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure and who complete a Health Travel Authorization. Vaccination status does not affect entry, although the country encourages visitors to be fully immunized before travel. Health insurance that covers potential Covid-19 related costs is required. Visitors arriving by sea require prior approval.
SOUTH AFRICA
Travelers must present a negative Covid-19 test result taken within 72 hours before departure. Those without a test must quarantine at their own cost. Many land crossings are closed. Some labs report greater than a 72-hour turnaround for PCR tests, which exceeds the C.D.C. requirement for entry back into the United States, the U.S. Embassy said.
SOUTH KOREA
Proof of a negative PCR test taken within the previous 72 hours is required to board a flight, and upon landing, passengers must submit the test result on an original form in Korean or English. A 14-day quarantine is also required, generally at a government-designated facility that costs about $100 to $150 per night, even for those who are fully vaccinated. During that time, visitors must self-monitor and answer daily questions on a Self-Diagnosis Mobile App. The quarantine must be completed before boarding a connecting flight within the country.
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There are no requirements for transiting passengers staying less than 24 hours who don’t pass through immigration.
TANZANIA
Passengers arriving on an international flight to Tanzania must complete a Health Surveillance Form and undergo screening, including a possible Covid-19 test. Test results do not reliably come back in 72 hours, according to the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania.
TOGO
All passengers must have proof of a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken within three days of traveling in order to board their flight. The results should also be uploaded to a traveler declaration form, where a $75 payment is also made for a second PCR test given upon arrival at Lomé Airport. Visitors need to download and activate a Togo Safe app before leaving the airport in order to avoid quarantine in a state facility for at least two weeks, although they are still required to self-isolate until they receive a negative result from their second virus test. Exit testing at the traveler’s expense is required 72 hours in advance of the departing flight.
TUNISIA
Those 12 and older must show the results of a negative PCR test written in Arabic, English or French that was taken within 72 hours of arrival before departure (120 hours before arriving in Tunisia) and complete a health declaration form.
The U.S. Embassy in Tunisia says visitors must self-quarantine for 48 hours and then take an additional PCR test at their own expense. The Tunisian tourism website says visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days, although they can shorten it by paying for a PCR test on the seventh day; if the result is negative, they are free to leave.
TURKEY
Americans age 6 and older must show proof of a negative PCR test within 72 hours of check-in for their flight or they will be denied boarding. Those who didn’t submit the test, or who arrived by land or sea without a PCR test, must quarantine. An entry form must also be completed within 72 hours of travel. A strict nationwide curfew limits the movements of locals, but tourists are exempt.
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TURKS AND CAICOS
The Turks and Caicos Islands is requiring a negative PCR test result taken within five days of travel for anyone over age 10. Visitors also must have insurance that covers any Covid-19 related medical costs. A Travel Authorization Form that will ask health questions must be completed by all passengers at least 24 hours before arrival.
UGANDA
Tourists may visit with a negative PCR test taken no more than 120 hours before their flight into the country. The government also requires departing passengers to present a negative test taken not more than 120 hours before they are scheduled to leave the country.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Travelers over age 12 must have proof of a negative PCR test. The U.S. Embassy in the United Arab Emirates says it must be taken within 96 hours of the departure flight, while Emirates Airline says it must be within 72 hours. Quarantine requirements differ depending on the emirate, and additional testing may be required if traveling from one emirate to another. Those arriving to Abu Dhabi from the United States may be required to wear a GPS tracking bracelet for the duration of the quarantine period, which is typically 10 days if the traveler is asymptomatic. Passengers arriving in Dubai may not need to quarantine, assuming a negative PCR test.
UNITED KINGDOM
Those arriving in England or Wales from the United States must complete a passenger locator form and have proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken in the previous three days. Also before the trip, the visitor must book and pay about $290 for a travel test package that includes two Covid-19 tests to be taken during a mandatory 10-day quarantine or before day two and on or after day eight. Violations of policies may result in penalties of up to $13,860 and 10 years in prison. Both countries are under lockdowns.
Visitors to Scotland must adhere to the above, but their 10-day period of self-isolation must be in a government-approved quarantine hotel at their own expense.
Travelers to Northern Ireland must arrive with a negative Covid-19 test and quarantine for 10 days. The country is under a stay-at-home order. Those arriving without a negative tests face a possible $700 fine.
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ZAMBIA
Visitors to Zambia must show results of a negative PCR test taken in the previous 72 hours. Those without a test will be denied entry. Additional tests may be conducted at random at the airport.
ZIMBABWE
People entering Zimbabwe must have received a negative Covid-19 test result in the 48 hours before arrival, or they may be denied entry. Nonresidents are not required to quarantine, although returning residents, regardless of citizenship, must quarantine for 14 days, according to the U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe. A negative test is also required within 48 hours of departure to leave the country. Land borders are closed.
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