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.

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Anyone planning an international trip will need to factor in the logistics and expense for a mandatory Covid-19 test that is now required for international travelers to board a flight to the United States — and that includes returning Americans. Even with that requirement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is continuing to ask people not to travel, and if they do, to get additional testing after they return.

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. is also asking travelers to other countries to get tested one to three days before their departure flight, and to be tested three to five days after they return to the United States. It also asks people to stay home for seven days, even with a negative result. Those who don’t want to be tested are asked to stay home for 10 days (14 with known exposure).

[Read our 2021 Travel questions and answers guide on restrictions, vaccination and more.]

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, offers detailed information by country. Recommendations for safer and smoother air travel are available from the State Department website.

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 March 17, 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.

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.

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.

Visitors traveling from Nassau and Paradise Island or Grand Bahama Island to any of the Out Islands need to show a negative PCR test within five days of the date of travel. Those traveling from Exuma to any other island do not need to provide a negative RT-PCR test.

Those who are vaccinated are not exempt from the requirements.

BARBADOS

People over age 5 from high-risk countries like the United States 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.

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 at least 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 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, and travelers must quarantine while awaiting the results.

Those who have been fully vaccinated are free to go after that, but must be retested on days eight and 14.

Vaccinated tourists who arrive without a pretest and those who are unvaccinated must quarantine until they receive a negative result to the test they took on the fourth day, and also must be retested on days eight and 14.

A wristband system identifies which category people fall into. Those who refuse to wear one must quarantine for 14 days. There may be fees for the bracelet.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

U.S. citizens are allowed to enter with a negative PCR test for Covid-19 within 48 hours from the time of entry.

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. However, there is an acute shortage of PCR tests, according to the U.S. Embassy in Botswana. As a result, almost all tests in Botswana are now rapid antigen tests.

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 Certificatemust 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.

CAMBODIA

U.S. citizens are allowed to enter with a negative Covid-19 test result not more than 72 hours old. Upon arrival, travelers must pay a $2,000 deposit for testing that is done at the airport and on day 13, as well as for a required 14-day quarantine in a government facility. Visitors must also purchase a $90 insurance policy.

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

Visitors must complete an electronic affidavit in the 48 hours before departure, provide proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of boarding the final leg of the flight, and have health insurance that covers at least $30,000 in coronavirus-related illnesses. Travel to get to a destination outside of Santiago must be completed within 24 hours of arrival, and those areas may have restrictions and quarantines.

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 pre-test. For those allowed to board their aircraft without the documentation, Colombia will require testing and possibly a quarantine for 10 days, or 7 days with a negative test three to five days after arrival. All passengers must complete an immigration form, according to the U.S. Embassy in Colombia.

COSTA RICA

The country is open to all U.S. citizens with no testing and no quarantine mandate, however insurance that includes at least $50,000 coverage for medical issues related to the coronavirus is required. There also must be an addition $2,000 coverage for expenses due to pandemic illness or trip interruption or cancellation due to illness. 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.

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.

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.

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 PCR test taken in the 72 hours before arrival. In addition, a negative rapid antigen test taken no more than four hours before boarding a flight to Bonaire is also required. Or, instead of the two tests, visitors can take a single nucleic acid amplification test in the 12 hours before departing for Bonaire. On March 16, that window will increase to 24 hours. 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.

Sabais 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.

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. Eustatiusis 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 24 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.

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. Until the end of March, visitors must either fill out a Traveler Health Affidavit or a digital “eticket” that combines a Traveler’s Health Affidavit, the Customs Declaration and Embarkation/Disembarkation forms. After that, only digital forms will be accepted. Free emergency travel assistance to visitors arriving by air on or before March 31 is provided by the government as long as the visitor stays at a hotel. 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.

ECUADOR

In order to board a flight to Ecuador, travelers of all ages must have proof of a negative PCR test taken no more than 10 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.

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. (This can be the same test as the test used to get into Ecuador, assuming it was taken within 96 hours of arrival to 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.The Coronavirus Outbreak ›

EL SALVADOR

Passengers must show a printed negative RT-PCR test result that was received within 72 hours of departure in order to board the plane. There is no quarantine. Non-Salvadorans may not enter within 30 days of visiting Britain or South Africa.

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.

GEORGIA

People with proof of having received two Covid-19 vaccines are admitted without restriction. Unvaccinated U.S. citizens or residents arriving by air from certain countries 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 May 14 to visitors who have been vaccinated, can prove they have antibodies, or present a negative PCR test. Tourists will be subject to random testing.

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.

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 quarantine period of up to 14 days. Travelers must complete the immigration pre-check form and keep a copy of the confirmation email they receive with them. Those with coronavirus symptoms, or who had contact in the previous two weeks with a confirmed case, or who 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.

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.

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 a negative PCR or antigen test that was taken at an accredited facility within three days of travel. All passengers should complete a Travel Authorization screening form. 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 required 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.

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, then take a third test. A medical form must be completed before flying. 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 those countries. Places on the “green” list, like the United Arab Emirates, don’t require a pre-test although people will be asked about their travels in the previous month. Countries on the “amber” list, such as Turkey, require a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arrival. 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.

MONTENEGRO

Americans are allowed to enter with a negative PCR test that is no more than 48 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, even those who are vaccinated, need a negative PCR 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. Visitors age 5 and over must have a negative PCR test obtained in the 72 hours before departure. A mandatory 10-day quarantine is required, although it can be reduced to seven days with a second negative PCR test on the fifth day after arrival. All land borders are closed to foreigners without preapproval from the government.

The government requires a negative PCR test result and a permit from a Chief District Officer to enter the Kathmandu Valley from other districts. Trekkers and mountaineers must have $5,000 in insurance for coronavirus-related treatment. Anyone transiting through Britain is prohibited.

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.

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 through at least March 22, 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.

RWANDA

Visitors over age 5must 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 test negative for Covid-19 within 120 hours before departure.

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 $150. If negative, some excursions will be allowed. Those planning longer stays will receive another $150 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.

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 years old 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.

SEYCHELLES

The country plans to open its borders to most travelers regardless of vaccination status starting March 25, with only those from South Africa banned. Arriving passengers must show proof of a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure and complete a Health Travel Authorization. Through March 24, only those Americans who are at least two weeks out from having received full vaccinations are allowed to enter, with proof of a negative test.

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. There is a shortage of PCR tests and they are being rationed. Some private labs have tests available for $80 to $100, but it’s uncertain how long those supplies will last, 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.

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 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 age 12 and older must show a negative PCR test taken written in Arabic, English or French that was taken within 72 hours of arrival. Proof of accommodation or a letter of invitation is requested, and a self-quarantine is mandatory. The usual duration is 14 days, although travelers can shorten it by paying for a PCR test on the seventh day; if the result is negative, they are free to leave. A health declaration form must be completed before arrival.

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.   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 before boarding a plane to the islands.

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. 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.

ZAMBIA

Visitors to Zambia must show results of a negative PCR test taken in the seven days before travel to bypass a 14-day quarantine. Some airlines require the test to be done within 72 hours in order to board the aircraft.

ZIMBABWE

People entering Zimbabwe must have received a negative Covid-19 test result in the 48 hours before arrival. 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.

By: Karen Schwartz, March 2021, I’m a U.S. Citizen. Where in the World Can I Go?, The New York Times, The Coronavirus Outbreak, recovered from: https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-travel-restrictions.html