Government officials all over the world are encouraging people to only take part in essential travel this summer. But there are also many countries discussing ways to reopen borders and welcome tourists again. Interested in going on an international trip this summer? Whether it be non-essential or essential, you need to know what travel restrictions are in place for your destination.
So phase reopenings are being discussed. Some are willing to pay for part of the trip for tourists, and some have no plans of reopening anytime soon. These changes can be made without warning. So be sure to check for travel restrictions both before planning and before embarking on the flight.
Updated COVID-19 Travel Restrictions by Country
Did you know there’s a way you can have access to an updated map of travel restrictions by country? Yes, it’s that exhaustive. But keep in mind, these are restrictions relating to essential international travel. This list is not applicable to tourism or non-essential travel. Most countries have not opened up borders to tourists quite yet.
Kayak updates this map weekly with specific requirements and regulations for each country. This includes information such as the number of days required in quarantine, people from specific countries banned from entering, and safeguards required while in the country.
Are There Any Countries Planning to Reopen for Tourism?
Yes, there are several actually. Most countries are discussing some kind of multi-phase reopening. Countries like Mexico, some Caribbean islands like Antigua & Barbuda, and Thailand are looking to reopen to regional foreign visitors in the next couple of weeks. In addition to these destinations, there are several countries across Europe discussing plans for reopening. CNN provides a complete list of the countries around the world and their plans.
Some countries like Singapore , have a more innovative approach on how to handle the future of international travel with something they call ‘Green Lane’ travel. This approach will take more time to put in effect. So there are no immediate phase plans of reopening to foreign visitors yet.
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