Countries Open for Vaccinated Travellers: Where Can You Go After You Get Your Shots?

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Updated July 2022

So you’ve had your COVID jab and after being stuck indoors for pretty much a whole year, you’re now thinking it’s about damn time you get to go out into the world and do some travelling once again.

There are destinations that currently view the vaccine drives currently being carried out in numerous countries as a means of relaxing their travel restrictions. Some countries have even gone so far as to allow entry for vaccinated international travellers without requiring testing or quarantine.

Masks are still the norm

Before we get into the list of countries, please keep in mind that while getting yourself inoculated does provide you with some degree of protection from succumbing to the coronavirus, experts are still uncertain whether or not vaccinated people are still capable of transmitting the virus to others.

For the sake of public health, please continue to wear your face mask on your travels.

Countries open for vaccinated travellers

There’s a good chance the list will only expand in the foreseeable future as COVID immunity passports become widespread. So, come back later for this updated list of countries open for vaccinated travellers categorized by regions.

The Americas

Anguilla

Anguilla is now open only for vaccinated travellers, with children under the age of 18 and pregnant women being exempted from the requirement. 

To be considered fully vaccinated by the Anguillan authorities, a traveller must have had his/her last dose of vaccination at least three weeks prior. Accepted vaccines include the Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. 

Prior to travel, all international travelers to Anguilla must apply for entry permission at IVisitAnguilla, and submit proof of a negative PCR result taken and received within two to five days or or a negative antigen test from the previous 48 hours before arrival. Travelers must also upload proof of vaccination. 

Argentina

Fully vaccinated Americans could visit Argentina if they present a negative result from a P.C.R. test taken no more than 72 hours before departure, or a negative result from a rapid test that is no more than 48 hours old. 

All travellers must complete a sworn statement within 48 hours of travelling and they need to purchase insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment just in case they got infected.

Fully vaccinated travellers who could present a recovery from COVID-19 certificate in the previous 90 days and children under six years old are exempt from the pretest requirement.

Travellers under 18 are not required to show proof of vaccination.

Antigua and Barbuda

All travellers aged 18 or older must be fully vaccinated with a World Health Organization-approved vaccine to enter. Travelers including passengers in transit and children 5 and over, must present a negative result from a P.C.R. or antigen test from the past four days. 

Those who present an antigen result may be required to undergo a P.C.R. test upon their arrival. 

Bahamas

The Bahamas is welcoming fully vaccinated tourists to spend their sedative Caribbean vacation but travellers must provide a negative COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. Tests accepted are: NAAT, PCR, RNA, RT-PCR and TMA. A rapid antigen test is also accepted for passengers between 2 and 11 years and for passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated. Vaccines accepted are AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria / Covishield), Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTec (Comirnaty).

All travelers 18 and older must apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa; the cost of the visa includes insurance coverage and varies with the length of stay and vaccination status of the traveler.

Barbados

Vaccinated travellers have been given the go-ahead to once again travel to Barbados. All arriving passengers five years and over must travel with a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no longer than three days of arrival or an antigen test taken within one day of arrival. Arriving passengers must also complete an online form 24 hours before arrival. Vaccinated visitors may enter without quarantine, although they may be randomly selected for testing on arrival. 

Belize

Bolivia

Bolivia has resumed their international flights and all arrivals are required to complete a travel form. Vaccinated travellers entering Bolivia are required to present negative PCR test results, no older than 72 hours, and proof of health insurance covering COVID-19 treatment. Fully vaccinated arrivals are exempted from quarantine. 

Brazil

Brazil has opened its borders for international travel by air and only fully vaccinated are allowed to enter. All arrivals must fill in a health declaration up to 24 hours before arriving to Brazil and present a negative RT-PCR test, no older than 72 hours, or a rapid antigen test, no older than 24 hours. Either test must be performed by a lab.

Croatia

Those who have been fully vaccinated (the final dose must be administered at least 14 days before arrival) and those who have recovered from the coronavirus infection are now welcome to visit Croatia.

All arrivals must fill in this form prior to their arrival and those who travel from outside the EEA/EU area, must present proof of accommodation for the duration of their stay. They are also required to present negative PC, no older than 72 or antigen test results, no older than 48 hours, either test must be performed by a lab.

Cyprus

It is possible to travel to Cyprus from EU, Schengen and permitted countries, after applying for a Cyprus Flight Pass. 

All arrivals to Cyprus must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, or an antigen test no older than 24 hours and they must be tested upon their arrival regardless of their vaccination status and will have to self-isolate until getting the results.

Those who have received a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine are exempt from testing requirements.

Czech Republic

All fully vaccinated travellers from EU+ countries as well as green countries vaccinated with one of the European Medicines Agency authorized vaccines (Moderna, AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Janssen) are permitted to enter the Czech Republic with an arrival form + negative PCR test (maximum 72 hours old) or antigen test (maximum 48 hours old) done in your home country. Only vaccination certificates issued by EU+ countries are recognized, so nationals of Non-EU+ countries still need a negative test even if they are vaccinated. 

Vaccinated arrivals, who have been vaccinated and have received a booster vaccination from the EU or other approved countries, are exempt.

All arrivals must fill Passenger Locator Form prior to their arrival.

Denmark

Arrivals to Denmark must take a test within 24 hours after entry.

Arrivals from the EU and Schengen countries can present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, or an antigen test no older than 48 hours instead. Either test must be performed by a lab.

Those who have fully vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19, are exempt from testing requirements.

Estonia, one of the pioneering countries of the travel bubble, is now open to tourists who have been vaccinated.

The country recognizes all vaccines produced by the nine worldwide producers and not just the ones authorized by the European Medicines Agency (Pfizer/BioNTech, AstraZeneca and Moderna).

Travellers from non-Schengen countries must complete a traveler’s questionnaire before arriving to Estonia and present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, or an antigen test no older than 48 hours. They will also get tested upon their arrival to Estonia.

Travellers must be ready to produce their valid vaccination certificate detailing which vaccine was administered, who the issuer was and the batch number of the vaccine. The certificates must be in English, Estonian or Russian and must also be in one of the two standard alphabets, i.e. the Roman or Cyrillic alphabets. Please note that no more than six months can have passed since vaccination has been completed.

Finland

After enduring a self-imposed 17-month isolation, Finland is finally open to fully vaccinated travellers from low-risk countries.

Travellers must present a Vaccination Passport upon arrival, indicating the holder received their final vaccine 14 days before reaching Finland. So far, the country has approved the following COVID-19 vaccines for entry Moderna, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, CoronaVac, Sinopharm.

All arrivals to Finland are required to present a negative PCR or Antigen test, no older than 48 hours. Arrivals from EU and Schengen countries present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours. They must also be tested again within 3 to 5 days after arriving. Vaccinated arrivals, and those who had COVID-19 and recovered, are exempt from testing requirements.

France

Anyone arriving to France from outside the EU must have a negative PCR or antigen test result. For vaccinated individuals no more than 48 hours old at the time of departure and no more than 24 hours old for unvaccinated individuals.

Fully vaccinated travellers are exempt from testing requirements.

Many places require visitors to present a green pass, you can apply for it here.

Georgia

Fully vaccinated travellers from around the world can visit the country of Georgia. Travellers must fill in a travel declaration prior to their arrival. need to show proof that they received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine (or one dose, in the case of the J&J vaccine) at the border checkpoints.

Anyone arriving to Georgia will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, and take one within three days after arrival. Fully vaccinated arrivals are exempt from the testing requirements.

Arrivals to Georgia by land or sea must submit a negative PCR test taken no longer than 72 hours before arrival regardless of their vaccination status.

Germany

Fully vaccinated travellers from third-country (with the exclusion of those arriving from “virus variant areas”) are eligible to enter Germany, even for non-essential purposes like tourism, if 14 days have elapsed since the second dose of a Coronavirus vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (or single dose for Janssen/Johnson&Johnson). The vaccines approved by EMA are Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Janssen.

All arrivals must register with the authorities before arriving.

Travellers reaching the country by plane will have to prove their vaccinated status. The proof of vaccination should be an “EU Digital COVID certificate” or a comparable certificate issued by the travellers’ country of residence, either in German, English, French, Italian or Spanish.

Vaccinated arrivals are exempt from tests.

Gibraltar

If you are fully vaccinated and have not been in a country or territory on the red list in the 10 days preceding your arrival in Gibraltar by air, you must upload your vaccination certificate on the Passenger Locator Form. You must book a COVID-19 lateral flow test before arriving in Gibraltar. This test must take place in Gibraltar within 24 hours of arrival.

Greece

Travelers from the following countries may now travel to Greece without quarantine requirements: EU, Schengen, and the following countries: San Marino, Azerbaijan, Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Vatican City, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, United Arab Emirates, USA, United Kingdom, Japan, India, Jordan, Israel, Canada, Qatar, China, Kosovo, Kuwait, Belarus, Lebanon, Montenegro, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Bahrain, Brunei, New Zealand, South Korea, Ukraine, Uruguay, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Oman, Turkey, Chile, Taiwan.

Travellers from the above countries are allowed entry and may skip quarantine, provided they have a negative PCR test within 72 hours before travel, proof of infection within the past 2-9 months, or proof they’ve been fully vaccinated, and completed their cycle at least 14 days earlier.

Anyone arriving to Greece is required to complete a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) 24 hours before arrival and will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours or an antigen test no older than 24 hours. Either test must be performed by a lab. Random rapid tests are conducted at the border.

All arrivals to Greece, no matter their nationality, who comes from Egypt, Albania, Argentina, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Brazil, Georgia, Republic of Cuba, United Arab Emirates, India, China, Libya, Morocco, Pakistan, Russian Federation and Turkey must be tested upon arrival.

Travelers to Greek Islands, even if traveling domestically, must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, or proof of vaccination or recovery.

Iceland

Iceland has allowed all vaccinated travellers to visit the country even those from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Schengen Area. This providing that said travellers are able to produce a valid vaccination certificate detailing which vaccine was administered, who the issuer was and the batch number of the vaccine. 

An official document proving the vaccination must be in the form of an official document written in Icelandic, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, or English. The Icelandic government currently approves the following vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, J&J and AstraZeneca.   

Passengers are required to fill out a pre-registration form before departure to Iceland. Travelers are required to present a negative PCR test result, no older than 72 hours and they are required to get tested upon entry.

Italy

Effective from February 1 and are valid until March 15, Italy divided countries to a few classifications: 

Ireland

Since 1 February 2022, vaccine certificates for primary vaccination series will not be accepted for travel if more than 270 days (9 months) have passed since the final dose in the primary vaccine series. Vaccine certificates based on booster and additional doses are not time limited.

Travellers must fill in an online COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form before you arrive. They must also present a proof of vaccination or proof recovery from COVID-19 in the past 180 days, and proof of negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival.

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has resumed international flights to and from some countries and all arrivals must obtain a visa in advance. They must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours.

Latvia

Vaccinated and recovered travelers from any country may enter as well, if they have the EU green certificate or a certificate issued in US, Australia, Israel, New Zealand and Canada. Most arrivals to Latvia are required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours or an antigen test no older than 48 hours. Either test must be performed in a lab.

Holders of the EU green certificate, and vaccinated arrivals from the US, Australia, Israel, New Zealand and Canada, are exempt from testing.

Arrivals from Germany, Sweden, Egypt, the United Kingdom, Poland, Norway, Italy, Lithuania, Finland, Hungary, Estonia, Spain, Netherlands, Russia, Ireland, Denmark, Georgia, Malta, Ukraine, and Switzerland will be selectively screened.

Arrivals from Denmark, Belgium, Ireland, Germany, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom must present a negative test regardless of their vaccination status.

Liechtenstein

 All arrivals must register in advance. They are required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours or an antigen test no older than 24 hours and they will be tested again between days 4 and 7.

Anyone entering Switzerland from countries or areas defined as high-risk, will be required to quarantine for 10 days. The list of countries is updated regularly and can be found here.

Lithuania

Travellers who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test and self-isolation. A certificate of vaccination is needed. All arrivals must fill an online entry questionnaire 48 hours before arrival.

Accepted vaccines: Janssen, Comirnaty (Pfizer/BioNTech), Moderna and Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca).

Testing and self-isolation requirements will not apply in the case of of travellers who have visited the Republic of India over the last 14 days before the return to/arrival in the Republic of Lithuania, i.e. they will be required to have a negative test result and to self-isolate;

Luxembourg

Madeira

Vaccinated travellers and Covid recoverees can enter Madeira, one of two autonomous regions of the country, without having to undergo Covid testing. The other region, the Azores, has no such provision. 

Malta

All arrivals must fill out a passenger locator form 72 hours before arriving in Malta and fully vaccinated arrivals are exempt from testing requirements. 

Romania

Romania has reopened borders for most international travelers. Everyone entering Romania must fill out this form.

All arrivals to Romania must present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before departure. Fully vaccinated travelers and fully recovered are exempt from pre-arrival testing.

Russia

Russia is resuming commercial flights with certain countries classified as safe. All arrivals must have medical insurance. All arrivals must fill this form before arrival. Anyone arriving to Russia will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 48 hours before travel. A second test will be conducted upon arrival for arrivals from China, Israel, or the UK.

Due to the Covid-19 Omicron variant, traveling from the following countries is suspended: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Hong Kong.

San Marino

Anyone that is allowed to enter Italy can travel to San Marino. There is no quarantine or testing requirements to enter San Marino. 

Serbia

Serbia’s borders are now open for all travelers, with additional measures for some arrivals. Those coming from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Montenegro, and North Macedonia (who are also citizens) are exempt from the entry restrictions. 

All arrivals to Serbia are required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 48 hours or an antigen test no older than 48 hours. Either test must be performed by a lab..

Arrivals who have been vaccinated in the following countries are also exempt from testing requirements: EU member countries, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Cabo Verde, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Morocco, Moldova, Netherlands, San Marino, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, UK, and Ukraine.

Arrivals from countries with Omicron concerns will be tested again on days 1 and 7 of their quarantine.

Slovakia

Vaccinated arrivals may enter from any country. They must register with the Slovak government in advance and fill out the Public Health Passenger Locator Form.

Fully vaccinated arrivals are exempt from pre-arrival testing.

Slovenia

The entry without quarantine applies to those who recovered from COVID-19 and who were vaccinated with at least one dose of an approved vaccine no later than 8 months after they tested positive with a PCR test, or contracted symptoms.

All arrivals must fill in an electronic passenger locator form. To access the form click here. They are also required to present negative PCR test results, no older than 48 hours, or an antigen test, no older than 24 hours. 

Vaccinated travellers or who just recovered from COVID-19 may present proof of vaccination or recovery instead.

Spain

Travellers from any third country are allowed entry – also for tourism – if they have a vaccination certificate and have had their full vaccination treatment or last dose 14 days before travel.

All arrivals are required to fill in an FCS form beforehand.

All arrivals to Spain will be required to fill out a health control form, including a PCR no older than 72 hours, antigen test no older than 24 hours, or proof of vaccination. Either test must be performed in a lab.

Arrivals from countries considered safe are exempt.

Switzerland

People who have been vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from testing and quarantine requirements when entering Switzerland (unless they are traveling from areas with variants of concern). All arrivals must register in advance.

The other travellers who, in the last 10 days, have stayed in a country with an increased risk of infection, are subject to the requirement for a pre-departure negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival. Children under 16 years old are exempted. Additionally, they must complete a mandatory quarantine and report their arrival in Switzerland to the cantonal authorities. The quarantine can be shortened with a negative result to a PCR test taken on day 7.

All arrivals to Switzerland will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours or an antigen test no older than 24 hours. Either test must be performed by a lab.

Sweden

All fully vaccinated travellers are allowed to enter Sweden. All arrivals to Sweden must present a negative PCR or antigen no older than 72 hours except arrivals from EEA and EU countries. 

Turkey

Turkey has opened most of its borders, except for the border with Iran, and flights are resuming on a country-by-country basis.

All arrivals arriving to Turkey must register online 72 hours in advance. 

All arrivals to Turkey will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours or an antigen test no older than 48 hours. Either test must be performed by a lab.

Vaccinated arrivals are exempt from testing requirements. 

However, arrivals from Afghanistan, Brazil, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, even if fully vaccinated must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours.

Ukraine

Ukraine has re-opened its borders and international travel is allowed. All arrival must have an insurance certificate to cover COVID-19 treatment. All arrivals to Ukraine must present a negative PCR or antigen test, no older than 72 hours and vaccinated travellers are exempt from pre-testing requirements. 

United Kingdom

All arrivals must fill in a passenger locator form any time 48 hours before arriving to the UK and vaccinated arrivals and those who arrive from Ireland, are exempt from testing requirements.

Vatican City

Vatican City is open for vaccinated and recovered visitors. Anyone who can enter Italy, and is holding the Reinforced Green Pass may visit.

All visitors must book their visit in advance on the Vatican’s website: http://tickets.museivaticani.va/

Africa

Algeria

International flights to and from Algeria are resumed only from specific countries.

Only vaccinated arrivals are permitted to enter Algeria and they must present this form upon arrival.

Anyone arriving to Algeria is required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 36 hours. They will be required to take an antigen test upon their arrival in Algeria.

Botswana

Botswana’s has opened its air and land borders for vaccinated travelers, and domestic restrictions are being lifted.

Anyone arriving to Botswana will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, or a vaccination certificate. A health screening is required upon arrival.

Egypt

Health screenings will take place upon arrival to Egypt, and all arrivals are required to fill in a health declaration.

All arrivals will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, depending on origin. Proof of health insurance must also be shown.

Arrivals from Japan, China, Thailand, North America, South America, London Heathrow (LHR), Paris, and Frankfurt can present negative test certificates taken 96 hours prior to departure.

Arrivals who have been fully vaccinated may present a vaccination certificate instead of a PCR test. 

Mozambique

A negative PCR test is required within 72 hours of boarding. Those without PCR test, tests positive or in contact with someone who has tested positive will be required to self isolate for 14 days.

All travellers are required to provide their contact details to the Mozambican authorities.

Namibia

As of 15 January 2022, the Trusted Travel System will be implemented in Namibia

Travellers must  check the test requirements of transit and destination countries on xchange.panabios.org or www.africacdc.org/trusted-travel to ensure that their tests remain valid for the duration of their full trip. Enter your test result (TT) code & generate your travel code (TC) before travel: trustedtravel.panabios.org

All tourist arrivals must on arrival present a negative PCR test result not older than 72 hours prior to boarding, in English. 

Passengers will have to complete a Health Questionnaire and submit with a full travel itinerary on arrival submitted to the Ministry of Health & Social Services.

Your temperature will be measured on arrival.  Should this be higher than 38°C or indicate a fever you will be expected to undergo further medical examination by the health officials.

You will be required to take out travel insurance prior to arrival in Namibia.

South Africa

Negative PCR test within the 72 hours before departure, signed and dated by a certified medical practitioner. All travellers will be screened on arrival and those presenting with symptoms will be required to have a COVID-19 test. Travellers must present their vaccine certification along with their PCR test result. 

Zambia

 As of 06 December 2021, a valid vaccine certificate will need to be presented on arrival along with negative PCR test 72 hours before departure.

Zimbabwe

Negative PCR test 48 hours before departure. Travellers showing symptoms on arrival will be re-tested at the airport. 

Valid vaccine certificate will need to be presented on arrival as well.

Kenya

Travellers must present a negative PCR test within 72 hours of departure from origin and proof of vaccination as of 21 Dec 2021. Children under 18 years old are exempt from this requirement. 

Rwanda

Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test 72 hours prior to departure and a valid vaccine certification upon their arrival.

Tanzania

Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test 96 hours prior to departure. The test should be based on Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) and valid vaccine certificate as well.

Uganda

All travellers must present a negative PCR based Covid-19 test issued no more than 72 hours before boarding the aircraft and valid vaccine certification.

Madagascar

Maldives

Travellers are required to produce a PCR certificate or test result indicative of negative status for covid-19 taken 72 hours prior to departure and valid vaccine certification. 

Mauritius

Travellers are required to present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure and valid vaccine certificate. 

Morocco

International travel to Morocco is open for fully vaccinated arrivals. All arrivals must fill out Health Passenger Form before traveling. All arrivals to Morocco will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 48 hours before departure. All arrivals to Morocco must take a rapid COVID test upon arrival.

Seychelles

All travellers must submit proof of a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test that is done less than 72 hours prior to departure to Seychelles along with a valid vaccine certificate.

Asia

Bahrain

It is possible to travel to Bahrain, after receiving a visa in advance. Applying for an entry visa is possible on this website: https://www.evisa.gov.bh/. Citizens, residents, and GCC countries citizens may enter without applying for a visa. All arrivals must have the “BeAware Bahrain” app.

All arrivals must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours and they will be tested upon arrival for COVID-19, and again on the 5th and 10th days of their visit, at their own expense.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh is open for travel from some countries, while travel from high-risk countries remains banned, except for returning citizens. Anyone arriving to Bangladesh will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 48 hours. Arrivals from high-risk countries will undergo more tests on days 7 and 14 of their quarantine. 

Fully vaccinated arrivals from other countries do not need to quarantine.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is open for some international travelers.

Foreign travelers arriving from Mainland China, Macao, or Taiwan may enter Hong Kong unless they have been to any other countries in the 14 days before entering. Vaccinated arrivals from other countries may enter as well unless arriving from high-risk countries. Travel from high-risk countries is banned for nonresidents and unvaccinated residents.

Anyone entering Hong Kong will be required to submit a health declaration. All arrivals will be required to present negative COVID-19 test results, no older than 48 hours, and get tested during their quarantine period. All arrivals will be tested upon arrival as well as daily for the first seven days and on days 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19.

India

Arrivals can enter India if they have a tourism visa or e-visa and they must fill out this form before arrivals.

All arrivals must upload a negative RT-PCR test, no older than 72 hours, in India’s Air Suvidha portal and fully vaccinated travellers are exempt from the pre-testing. 

Indonesia

Anyone arriving to Indonesia will be required to present proof of vaccinations, and a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours.

All arrivals will undergo a health screening and will be required to take two more PCR tests during quarantine.

Within Indonesia, anyone wishing to travel domestically is required to present a negative PCR or rapid antigen test, no older than 24 hours, and proof of vaccination.

Iran

Anyone arriving in Iran will be required to present a negative PCR test, or quarantine for 14 days in a government facility. Vaccinated arrivals must show proof of vaccination.

Iraq

All arrivals to Iraq must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours. Arrivals to the Iraqi Kurdistan region must present a negative PCR test, no older than 48 hours or proof of vaccination.

Israel

Israel is currently open for vaccinated tourists from any country. All those who are permitted to enter must fill in an entry statement within 48 hours of departure to Israel. Permitted arrivals to Israel will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours or an antigen test no older than 24 hours. Either test must be performed by a lab. They will undergo a PCR test upon entry, at their own expense and must also show proof of insurance covering treatment for COVID-19.

Jordan

Jordan has re-opened its international airports and some land borders, while domestic restrictions are gradually being lifted. All arrivals must apply for a health declaration a travel pass before flying.

All arrivals must have negative COVID-19 past, no older than 72 hours to enter Jordan and they will be required to undergo a second PCR test upon arrival. The test costs 28 JOD and can be registered here.

Those who are tested positive on arrival will be tested again, following a 7 day quarntine.

Kuwait

Only vaccinated nationals of Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates can enter. Please note that a booster shot is mandatory to be counted as “fully vaccinated”. Fully vaccinated arrivals can submit the vaccination proof here and they must fill out the Registration Form.

Before traveling, arrivals are required to register at “Shlonik” and “Kuwait Mosafer” applications.

Vaccinated individuals from certain countries can visit here to apply for a visa.

Kyrgyzstan

Citizens and residents of all countries can now travel to Kyrgyzstan. Vaccinated arrivals must have a vaccination certificate with them. All arrivals to Kyrgyzstan will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours. If the journey is delayed and the results are outside the 72 hour period the arrivals will need to have another PCR test upon arrival.

Diplomats, international transport crews, freight drivers, and infants are exempt from this rule.

Lebanon

Lebanon has resumed flights in a limited capacity, with reduced number of flights, and most domestic restrictions have been lifted. All passengers traveling to Lebanon must fill this health declaration form online before departure.

Anyone arriving to Lebanon will be required to present a negative test, no older than 48 hours. A second PCR test will be is required upon arrival and they are required to have valid medical insurance.

Malaysia

Anyone arriving to Malaysia will be required to present a negative test result, no older than 72 hours in addition to vaccination proof. Vaccinated arrivals will be tested again on day 7 after arrival, while unvaccinated arrivals will be tested on the 8th day.

Arrivals from the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL), Langkawi International Travel Bubble (LITB), and One-Stop Center (OSC) are required to present a test no older than 48 hours.

Vaccinated arrivals may quarantine for 7 days. Those who got the booster shot may quarantine for 5 days.

Fully vaccinated arrival who has been sick with Covid in the last 11-60 days are exempt from quarantine.

Nepal

Vaccinated travelers are eligible for visas on arrival. All arrivals must complete a health form before arrival. All arrivals to Nepal are required to present negative RT-PCR test results, no older than 72 hours. They must also show proof of hotel booking, CCMC-generated barcode, and travel insurance.

Oman

Oman is open for vaccinated travelers with valid visas. All arrivals must install the downloaded Tarassud+ tracking app.

All arrivals to Oman must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours. For flights longer than 8 hours, the test must be no older than 96 hours. All foreign arrivals must have valid health insurance, covering COVID-19 and their details must be registered via the eMushrif platform.

Pakistan

Air travel to Pakistan has resumed for fully vaccinated arrivals, while land borders remain closed.

All arrivals will be required to fill in a locator form and they are required to install the “Pass Track” app.

Anyone arriving to Pakistan will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 48 hours and they will undergo a rapid test upon arrival.

Philippines

The Philippines are open for fully vaccinated travelers from non-visa-required countries. All arrivals must have travel insurance for COVID-19 with minimum coverage of 35,000 USD. All arrivals to the Philippines must present a negative RT-PCR test no older than 48 hours and proof of vaccination and vaccinated travellers are exempt from quarantine.

Qatar

All arrivals must download Qatar’s trace and track app and they must register online at least 3 days before arrival. All arrivals to Qatar must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours. 

Travel from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique is banned.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is open for travelers who are fully vaccinated. Citizens, residents and businesses visa holders may enter regardless of vaccination status. If they wish to travel abroad they will be required to take the COVID booster shot.

All arrivals must download the ‘Tatamman’ and ‘Tawakkalna’ apps, fill out the arrival registration form, and have health insurance.

Arrivals who received booster shots are exempt from testing requirements. 

Singapore

Arrivals from the following countries may enter Singapore, after applying for a travel pass:

• China
• Taiwan
• Hong Kong
• Macau
• Vaccinated travelers from Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Maldives, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

All arrivals must submit a health declaration 3 days before arrival. Short-term arrivals must have travel insurance with a coverage of S$ 30,000. 

A health questionnaire is required to enter Singapore.

All arrivals will be required to present a negative PCR test, taken no more than 48 hours before departing to Singapore, except those arriving from Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, and Taiwan.

All arrivals will undergo a test upon entry, and additional tests during their quarantine period.

Syria

Syria’s air, land, and sea borders are open for travelers. There is no quarantine requirement in place, but all arrivals must present a negative RT-PCR test, no older than 96 hours. 

Thailand

All arrivals must fill in a Certificate of Entry before arrival. All arrivals must apply for a visa 2 weeks before arrival.

Anyone arriving to Thailand will be required to present a negative RT-PCR test, no more than 72 hours old and all arrivals will be tested upon arrival. 

Fully-vaccinated travellers are exempt from quarantine. 

United Arab Emirates

Dubai has opened its borders for visitors from most countries, with health measures in place. domestically, most restrictions have been lifted. 

Anyone flying to Dubai will be required to fill in a Health Declaration Form and will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, and valid health insurance to enter.

Arrivals from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India (all cities except Kolkata), Pakistan or Sri Lanka will be required to present a negative test no older than 48 hours, and a rapid test taken 6 hours before departure.

Arrivals from the Uk, India, Argentina, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Colombia, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Lesotho ,Liberia, Mauritania, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Russia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, will be required to present a negative test no older than 48 hours.

Arrivals from Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Rwanda, Russia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Somaliland, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe will be required to take another test at the airport, and download the COVID19 – DXB Smart App.

Australia & Oceania

Australia 

Australia is closed for most international travel. Only vaccinated citizens, residents, long-term pass holders, and relatives are allowed to travel in and out of Australia.

New visa holders, such as skilled workers, students, refugees, and working holidaymakers, can enter the country.

Vaccinated arrivals that have been in New Zealand, Singapore, Japan and South Korea for 14 days may also enter Australia. They need to meet specific requirements.

All arrivals to Australia will be required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours before departing.

Fiji

Vaccinated arrivals from American Samoa, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Cook Islands, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Federated States of Micronesia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norfolk Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Palau, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tonga, Turkey, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna can enter.

They must show proof they booked and paid for a minimum of 3 nights accommodation at a Care Fiji Commitment (CFC) certified property.

All arrivals to Fiji over the age of 12 will be required to present negative PCR test results, no older than 48 hours, or an antigen test, no older than 24 hours. Either test must be performed by a lab. A swab test is required on the 12th day of the quarantine period.

French Polynesia

Travellers can enter French Polynesia once they’ve received a complete vaccination course. Those who can show they have COVID-19 antibodies can also travel to the South Pacific archipelago.

Before visiting French Polynesia, foreign travellers must fill out an ETIS.pf form, uploading all the relevant information. Vaccinated travellers must have been in the U.S. for 30 days before heading to French Polynesia, and may be required to test on their first and fourth days in the country.

Palau

Fully vaccinated arrivals can enter Palau. All arrivals to Palau will be required to present negative PCR test results, no older than 3 days, or an antigen test, no older than 1 day.  Vaccinated arrivals are exempt from quarantine if presenting proof of vaccination upon arrival. 

Papua New Guinea

Travel to Papua New Guinea is possible for vaccinated arrivals. Travelers must apply for approval from the authorities. All arrivals must complete e-Health declaration form 24 hours before traveling.

Anyone arriving to Papua New Guinea will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test, no older than 72 hours. Travelers will be tested again on days 1, 7 and 21. Vaccinated arrivals to Papua New Guinea are exempt from quarantine. 

Solomon Islands

Vaccinated travelers can enter Samoa, and they must receive prior authorization from the Solomon Islands Prime Minister’s Office before being granted permission to enter the country.

Anyone entering Solomon Islands will be required to present a negative PCR no older then 72 hours. They must fill in a Traveller’s Public Health Declaration card they will be tested 3 times during quarantine, at their own expense.

COVID immunity passport

As the COVID passport is starting to achieve widespread use, the question of which vaccines are acceptable in which country and for how long is gradually becoming clearer.

The EU Digital COVID Certificate (previously called the Digital Green Certificate) facilitates the safe and free movement of citizens within the EU and will eventually allow non-European travellers to safely visit the bloc and the continent.

As for EU countries, all 27 member countries of the European Union have been effectively connected to the EU Gateway along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. The remaining non-EU countries yet to be connected are San Marino and Vatican City.