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10/05/2020

A Message from Royal Caribbean in my inbox this morning:
Dear valued Travel Partners,

This past weekend has shown that COVID-19 isn’t finished surprising us. But as our Chairman and CEO, Richard Fain, says in his latest video message, “Winds of change are in the air,” with more encouraging news to talk about as well. From scientific advances, treatment and testing growth and more, there are so many positive developments in the fight against this pandemic.

You may have heard that our Healthy Sail Panel recently submitted their recommendations to the CDC. We are highly encouraged by this unparalleled team’s work and submissions and know this is the necessary step toward the cruise industry’s healthy return. The lines of communication with the CDC remain open. We greatly look forward to the opportunity to put our plans to the test. We will rehearse and validate this process to ensure we deliver the healthiest and safest vacation option to you and your clients.

Richard has so many details on the subject, so I encourage you to watch his latest message below.


Vicki Freed, CTC
Senior Vice President
Sales and Trade Support & Service
Royal Caribbean International®

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=qabn_fu6ols&feature=youtu.be

Report link: https://www.royalcaribbeangroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Healthy-Sail-Panel_Full-Recommendations_9.21.20_FINAL.pdf

10/02/2020

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09/29/2020

So, where can you vacation now?

Coronavirus Travel Restrictions for Caribbean Islands and Airports

Several Caribbean islands and US destinations have successfully controlled and eradicated the coronavirus locally, and have reopened to tourism. Below is a list of regions and countries that have re-opened their borders for tourism. These updates are based on official government announcements. Where ever you travel outside of the US, travelers will be required to present a copy of a negative Covid-19 test result. When you return from travel, CDC guidelines state that no quarantine is required.

The Rockies – Montana, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado – Open for tourism as of June 1*

Riviera Maya & Cancun – Open for tourism as of June 8 *
There will be no restrictions of movement for arrivals.

Antigua & Barbuda – Open for tourism as of June 4*


Jamaica – Open for tourism as of June 15*
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced that starting on July 15 all non-business travellers 12 years of age and over will be required to upload a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from a College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited medical laboratory. The date of the test must be within 10 days of the arrival date in order to obtain a Travel Authorization.

Upon arrival, the traveler will be tested again, and is required to quarantine in place in their villa or hotel until the test result is received (24-48 hours). If the test is negative, the traveler is then free to move about the island.

Half Moon villa resort reopened on June 15. Round Hill Villas is closed until September 1. The Tryall Club is proposing to reopen in early November.

St. Barths – Open for tourism as of June 22*
The CDC classifies St Barts as having the lowest level of health risk in the world – level one – risk is low.

To enter the country, a traveler is required to take a Covid 19 PCR test within the previous 72 hours, and have a negative test result from that test.This test result needs to be sent to WIMCO in advance of travel. Clients that can show that negative test result can then enter St Barts, and they are free to move about the island as long as they agreed to wear a mask when they enter a business or restaurant, and to practice good social distancing when out in public.

For travelers who wish to stay on St Barts for more than 7 days, a second Covid 19 PCR test must be taken on the 7th day.

By French government decree, masks must be worn in all public places. See full details on the St. Barths Covid-19 travel page.

Mustique – Open for tourism as of July 1*
There are no COVID-19 cases on the island. The restaurants, tennis courts, activity centers and common areas will be open with social distancing policies in place. Test requirements for arrivals.

COVID 19 PCR – Test Certificate – negative test result (taken 5 days prior to departure)
Completed VINCYCOVID questionnaire (available here or can be obtained from your booking agent)
All guests are required to send their test result by email to [email protected] as soon as it is completed as this allows time for pre-clearance protocol
Testing on Mustique. In an effort to maintain a safe environment on the island, all passengers will be tested 48 hours after arrival on Mustique, at the cost of US $100 each. This test is to ensure the virus was not contracted during the transit period to Mustique. Anyone testing positive on the PCR test will be placed into mandatory 14 day quarantine at their villa.

Punta Cana & Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic – Open for tourism as of July 1*

Bahamas (and associated private islands there) – Open for tourism as of July 1*
Travelers must now present proof of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken within 10 days of arrival. The proof of negative result is part of the required Bahamas Health Visa application all travelers must fill out upon arrival.
Info for US residents – updated July 27 – Residents of the US will be permitted to enter the Bahamas, however they are required to quarantine in a government approved facility, at the guest’s expense, for 14 days, then pass a Covid 19 test, before being permitted to move about freely.

Private Island Resorts in the Bahamas – private island resorts in the Bahamas are open for tourism as of July 1. Kamalame Cay is open as of July 1. Musha Cay has announced that they will reopen on July 15. Reopening dates for Over Yonder Cay and Fowl Cay have not been published.

British Virgin Islands travel news – reopening for tourism on Dec 1 (Virgin Gorda and Tortola travel restrictions) – British Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie announced that the BVI will reopen for tourism on December 1. Covid19 test protocols for arrivals will be announced shortly.

Private Islands in the BVI – private island resorts in the BVI will reopen for tourism on December 1 1 – this includes Necker Island, Scrub Island, Oil Nut Bay, Moskito Island, Eustatia Island, Cooper Island, Guana Island, Jost Van D**e, Peter Island and more.

Barbados – Open for tourism as of July 12*
All arriving passengers over the age of 5 will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test from an accredited or certified facility/laboratory within 72 hours of travel, or be tested at the airport on arrival in Barbados (testing at the airport may involve a 6-8 hour wait for test results, and is not recommended). Prior to arrival, travelers are required to upload their Covid 19 test results and complete a pre-arrival form at www.travelform.gov.bb.

Travelers coming from “high risk” countries like the US, Brazil , Mexico, France, Argentina and Russia, are required to present a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result, then be quarantined at an approved villa (or designated holding hotel) at their own expense, and will be monitored daily for the onset of symptoms for a period of 14 days with an option to take a second COVID-19 PCR test between 5 – 7 days after the last test accepted by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. If the result of that second test is negative, that person will not be subject to further quarantine.
Travelers from Medium Risk countries, which includes the UK and Canada, need only to present a valid Covid19 PCT test no older than 72 hours, and then they are free to move about the island. They are asked however to take a second test on the 5th day of their stay in Barbados.

Turks & Caicos (and associated private islands there) – Open for tourism as of July 22*
To enter the country, a traveler is required to present proof of having been tested for Covid 19 within the previous 96 hours, and have a negative test result from that test.

Turks & Caicos is also requiring the purchase of travel insurance that covers COVID19. Here are some insurance options https://tinyurl.com/ybc6e2e5. It costs about $30 a person and the insurer will issue a “Visa Letter” which indicates you meet the COVID19 coverage requirements.

The government has launched a website called TCI Assured where travelers can upload their test results, and proof of insurance. The government will review the documents prior to arrival and issue a “TCI Assured” badge which travelers will show to the customs officer upon arrival. These re-opening procedures also apply to nearby private island resorts at Parrot Cay, Ambergris Cay and Sailrock on South Caicos.

St Martin/Sint Maarten – Open for tourism in July 1*

US Virgin Islands – Open for tourism on September 19
Everyone arriving after September 19th will need a negative Covid 19 Test, which they can upload to the USVI travel portal at www.usviupdate.com. The test needs to have been taken no more than 120 hours (five days) prior to the time you arrive on at the airport in St Thomas. Travelers presenting a negative result from a Covi19 PCR test that was taken no more than 120 earlier can enter the USVI and travel about without restriction.

Grand Cayman – Planning to re-open for tourism after October 1, 2020*

British Virgin Islands – Planning to reopen for tourism on December 1

St.Kitts and Nevis travel news (re-opening to tourism in October)–
Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris announced that country’s borders will be reopened to tourism in October, 2020. US carriers will resume flights to both St. Kitts’ Robert L Bradshaw International Airport and Nevis’ Vance W. Amory International Airport in October. Monitor this page for updates on the specific date for the re-opening of Nevis, and for the Covid 19 PCR testing requirements for visitors wanting to vacation in Nevis.

Getting there: The TSA is allowing passengers to carry up to 12 ounces of hand sanitizer in a carry-on bag. Many airport restaurants have reduced service to take out, and airlines are encouraging passengers to bring their own food and beverages as in-flight meal service is reduced. Airlines are performing sanitizing “wipe downs” of the planes during change overs.

07/01/2020

Caribbean Islands Are Reopening — Here's What to Know If You've Been Dreaming of the Beach

Anguilla
Number of cases: 3

The British overseas territory has closed its airport and ports until at least June 30, according to the UK government. For locals, however, restrictions started to lift on April 30, allowing up to 25 people to gather while practicing social distancing, according to the COVID-19: The Anguillian Response.

The island, which has been named the best in the Caribbean by Travel + Leisure readers several years in a row, is known for its scenic hiking, sea turtles, and bird life.

Antigua and Barbuda
Number of cases: 26

Antigua and Barbuda opened its borders on June 1 in a phased plan that includes reopening the international airport, according to the government. Visitors are required to wear a mask in all public places. Additionally, visitors must take a COVID-19 test 48 hours prior to arrival and be able to present documentation of negative results. If they're unable to do so they must pay for a test locally or agree to quarantine at a hotel for 14 days.

This follows the islands’ mitigation efforts in which residents were told not to leave home except for food and emergency supplies, and beaches were closed.

Aruba
Number of cases: Just over 100

Aruba, a territory of the Netherlands, will reopen its borders to tourists starting July 1, according to the Aruba Tourism Authority. First, tourists from the Caribbean (except the Dominican Republic and Haiti) will be allowed along with those from Europe and Canada. On July 10, visitors from the U.S. will be allowed to come.

Visitors will have to complete a self-health declaration 72 hours before arriving in Aruba. Travelers will also have to show a negative COVID-19 test or pre-pay for a test to be completed in Aruba.

Those coming to the island will also have to wear a mask on the flight.

On May 25, the island allowed outdoor restaurants to reopen.

Aruba has implemented a cleaning and hygiene certification program for tourism-related businesses to reassure tourists when they do return. This includes extra cleaning during tasks like handling luggage as well as plexiglass barriers at desks and the use of digital keys.

In the meantime, the island is offering a dose of wanderlust from home with a virtual tour, including a 30-minute calming video of the sights and sounds of Aruba.

Bahamas
Number of cases: Just over 100

The Bahamas plans to reopen to international commercial travel on July 1, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation shared with Travel + Leisure. The islands first reopened to yachts and private planes on June 15.

Travelers arriving between July 1 and July 7 will have to show a negative COVID-19 no more than 10 days old. After July 7, that test needs to be no more than seven days old, according to the ministry. Visitors will also have to fill out an electronic Health Visa before their departure.

On June 2, the Bahamas allowed non-essential storefront businesses to open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on certain islands, including Grand Bahama, as part of Phase 3 of its reopening plan, according to the Office of the Prime Minister. Restaurants, however, are still limited to curbside pickup and delivery, and other facilities remain closed.

Barbados
Number of cases: 97

Barbados is reopening to tourists on July 12. Visitors are encouraged to take a COVID-19 test 72 hours prior to departure and have negative results on hand at the airport. Visitors can also undergo a test at the airport and quarantine until the test results come in.

On June 1, the island reopened retailers, parks, and dining in restaurants, according to the Barbados Government Information Service. On June 15, all businesses were allowed to open and restrictions on beaches were eliminated.

Bermuda
Number of cases: 146

The British territory will reopen for international travel on July 1 and require entering visitors to show a negative COVID-19 test from no more than five days before departure, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Additionally, visitors have to fill out a travel authorization process online. Travelers will also undergo testing at the airport and have to quarantine at their accommodation until the results are ready, which usually takes between four and eight hours.

Travelers then have to be retested every few days and are required to take their temperature twice each day and report it online

On June 11, Bermuda entered Phase 3 of its reopening plan, according to the government, allowing restaurants to reopen for indoor dining with physical distancing and gatherings of up to 20 people. Bermuda's popular beaches were also open. On July 1, the island entered Phase 4, increasing gatherings to 50 people and reopening bars. A nightly curfew remains in effect.

Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Number of cases: 7

Borders for the Dutch islands are currently closed, and the Bonaire airport will remain closed through at least June 15. On Sint Eustatius, restaurants and bars were allowed to reopen with capacity restrictions on May 29, and hotels can open but leisure flights are still restricted. Saba’s borders remain closed as well, but the island lifted its “lock-down” order on May 11, according to the U.S. Consulate General in Curacao.

The British Virgin Islands
Number of cases: 8

The British overseas territory will reopen its borders in June for returning residents and citizens who will each be subject to a 14-day quarantine, according to the Government of the Virgin Islands. The islands have a nightly curfew, according to the UK government. Beaches, however, are open from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cayman Islands
Number of cases: 150

Airports in the Cayman Islands, a British overseas territory, will remain closed for international leisure and non-essential travel until at least Sept. 1, according to the Cayman Islands government. Seaports will remain shut as well.

Currently, the island has a strict nightly curfew. Beach access is limited to certain days, based on the letter of people’s last names, and exercise is limited to groups of two people for up to two hours. People have to wear face masks in public places, and shopping at supermarkets is staggered based on people’s last names.

Cuba
Number of cases: Just under 3,000

Cuba has closed its airport until at least June 30, according to the U.S. Embassy in Havana. Southwest Airlines had initially said it planned to start flying from Tampa to Havana on June 7, but the airport will still be closed. In addition, American Airlines has said it will start operating flights to the island on July 7, The Miami Herald reported.

While U.S. citizens are not allowed to travel to Cuba for tourism, they are allowed to legally travel there under several criteria, including “Support for the Cuban People,” which requires that travelers have a “full-time schedule” of activities that “enhance contact with the Cuban people, support civil society in Cuba, or promote the Cuban people's independence from Cuban authorities.”

Reuters reported that tourists heading to Cuba will be tested for coronavirus upon arrival.

Curaçao
Number of cases: 20

The Curaçao International Airport is closed to arriving passengers, according to The Curaçao Tourist Board. Additionally, while Curaçao, a territory of the Netherlands, has lifted its "Shelter in Place" order, the island still has a nightly curfew. Restaurants have reopened for dine-in, but groups larger than 25 people are not allowed.

Dominica
Number of cases: 18

Dominica has closed its borders to commercial and private flights or boats, according to the U.S. Embassy in Barbados. The country also has a curfew in place at night.

Dominican Republic
Number of cases: More than 17,700

The Dominican Republic has closed its borders to land, sea, or air arrivals, according to the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism. Additionally, masks are required in all public places and a curfew is in place at night, according to the U.S. embassy there.

Grenada
Number of cases: 23

Grenada allows chartered flights to come to the island, the Grenada Tourism Authority shared with T+ L, but will continue to restrict commercial flights. The country’s prime minister has said in order to reopen to tourism, procedures have to be in place, including ensuring hotels have sanitation protocols.

Grenada has a nightly curfew, but allows access to beaches during daytime hours, according to the tourism authority.

Guadeloupe
Number of cases: 162

The quarantine on the French island was lifted on May 11, the Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board shared with Travel + Leisure, but the island still remains closed to tourism.

In the meantime, you can virtually dive into the sights and sounds of Guadeloupe through the tourism board’s dreamy Instagram stories.

Haiti
Number of cases: More than 2,200

On June 2, Spirit Airlines was authorized to fly from Port au Prince to Fort Lauderdale, according to the U.S. Embassy in Haiti, which added it was unaware of “any flights from Haiti to the United States after June 02 or if any flights will be authorized in the future.”

In March, the country shut its land border with the Dominican Republic and suspended flights from several areas, including Europe and Canada, according to the Miami Herald. There is a nightly curfew in place.

Jamaica
Number of cases: More than 580

Order in Place: Jamaica will be welcoming tourists back on June 15 with specific rules at restaurants and hotels to ensure safety for guests. Most locals have returned to work and bars have been allowed to reopen with capacity restrictions, according to the Jamaica Tourist Board. A nightly curfew, however, remains in place.

While the Jamaica Information Service has said protocols are being reviewed to reopen tourism, Southwest has said it intends to resume flights from Baltimore and Orlando to Montego Bay on June 7.

Martinique
Number of cases: 200

All arriving passengers to the French island of Martinique, except for those from Guadeloupe, must quarantine for 14 days, according to the Prefecture of Martinique. Additionally, the island has a nightly curfew in place, according to the U.S. Embassy in Barbados.

On March 23, the island closed the airport to most international flights, as well as canceled scheduled cruise stops, the Martinique Tourism Authority noted.

Montserrat
Number of cases: 11

The British overseas territory has a nightly curfew and gatherings are limited to four people or less, according to the UK government. On May 22, the government of Montserrat allowed restaurants to open for delivery or take-out services and for salons to reopen for appointments.

Puerto Rico
Number of cases: More than 3,900

Order in Place: Puerto Rico will reopen for tourism on July 15, its tourism board, Discover Puerto Rico shared with T+L.

In the meantime, beaches have reopened for sunbathing with groups limited to those in the same household, and hotel pools are expected to increase capacity to 50 percent on June 16. Restaurants are also expected to increase capacity to 50 percent on June 16.

Currently, visitors to the island may be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days, regardless of symptoms and all commercial flights are being diverted to San Juan, according to Discover Puerto Rico. Rapid COVID-19 testing is also being offered there.

St. Barthélemy
Number of cases: 6

This island, commonly known as St. Barts, had a deconfinement plan in place from May 11 to June 1, which allowed people to be in public spaces if social distancing was observed, according to the U.S. Embassy in Barbados.

But if you can’t get to the beautiful island right now, you can feel like you’re there with a creative Zoom background (just don’t forget a glass of French wine to go with it).

St. Kitts and Nevis
Number of cases: 15

The border of Saint Kitts and Nevis is currently closed to international travel, according to the Prime Minister.

Additionally, the island has a nightly curfew and while residents can check out the beach, they have to do so during early morning weekday hours only, according to the U.S. Embassy in Barbados. Face masks are required in public areas.

Sint Maarten
Number of cases: 77

The Dutch territory is currently closed to tourism and is “very much dependent on the health situation of other countries COVID-19 to be under control before we can feel comfortable opening our borders to the world and traveling Public,” according to the Prime Minister.

On May 11, Sint Maarten lifted its “shelter-in-place” order, according to the U.S. Consulate General in Curacao, but a nightly curfew remains in effect.

St. Martin
Number of cases: 41

Like its Dutch counterpart, Sint Maarten, there are no commercial flights to get to the French side of the island.

St. Lucia
Number of cases: 18

Saint Lucia started welcoming visitors back to the island on June 4, requiring them to show proof of a negative coronavirus test taken within 48 hours of boarding a flight. Visitors will also have to wear face masks and health authorities could conduct temperature checks on arriving passengers. In addition, the island is requiring hotels to apply for a COVID-19 certificate from the government that addresses several safety protocols like cleaning measures and enforcing social distancing.

Businesses on Saint Lucia have been allowed to reopen, but they must have protocols in place for social distancing and disinfecting surfaces.

And if you can’t get there immediately, you can virtually escape to the island through an Instagram mini-series.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Number of cases: 26

While Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ airport remains open, there are no commercial flights, according to the U.S. Embassy in Barbados. All people arriving from several countries, including the U.S., are subject to a 14-day quarantine.

Trinidad and Tobago
Number of cases: 117

Trinidad and Tobago entered Phase 2 of its reopening plan in May, according to the U.S. Embassy there. While street vendors have been allowed to resume and restaurants are open for take-out, dine-in is not. Additionally, outdoor exercise is allowed, but face masks must be worn.

Turks and Caicos Islands
Number of cases: 12

Turks and Caicos plans on reopening to tourists on July 22, utilizing new protocols for things like personal protective equipment and training, which officials said will be detailed in the coming weeks. The Grand Turk Cruise Center, however, will remain closed until August 31.

The British overseas territory initially closed its borders in March, shutting the airport to both regional and international flights and closing seaports, according to the government. There is currently a nightly curfew in place on the islands, face masks are required to be worn in public places, and on June 5, Turks and Caicos will allow retail businesses to reopen. Restaurants are expected to reopen on July 6.

United States Virgin Islands
Number of cases: 70

The U.S. Virgin Islands reopened to tourists on June 1 with rules in place for cleaning and housekeeping protocols as well as taxis. While the island is now welcoming visitors, however, the U.S. territory remains under a state of emergency through July 11.

People on the island are required to wear masks when entering a business, gatherings are limited to 10 people, and bars and restaurants are limited to 50 percent capacity restrictions, according to the territory.

07/01/2020

Europe’s country-by-country travel restrictions explained

Austria
Are the borders open? Yes, since June 4, but initially only travelers who’d stayed in Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary for two weeks prior to arrival could enter freely. Austria extended that to cover 32 countries (but not Sweden, Portugal or the U.K.) from June 21.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Yes, depending on where people are coming from: From June 21, travelers from Sweden, Portugal and the U.K. still have to quarantine for two weeks or present a test result upon arrival.
Are there any other entry requirements? No.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Entry is only allowed for special categories like travelers in transit, and seasonal workers in the agriculture, forestry and tourism sectors. Workers, however, have to either quarantine for two weeks or present a health test upon arrival.

Status: Cautious

Belgium
Are the borders open? Yes. Belgium dropped its restrictions for travel within the European Union and from the U.K., Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein from June 15.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? No.

Are there any other entry requirements? No.

What about travelers from outside Europe? They can’t visit for the time being.

Status: Open

Bulgaria
Are the borders open? From June 15 through to June 30, Bulgaria is open to EU citizens, Britons, Bosnians, Serbs and Montenegrins, and there are other exemptions for groups such as seasonal workers, medical staff and people, including investors, working on core infrastructure projects.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? People arriving from Portugal, Sweden, the U.K. and any third country face a 14-day quarantine. Transiting lorry and bus drivers are exempt.

Are there any other entry requirements? People transiting the country or exempted from quarantine have to sign this declaration that they understand the rules.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Banned, apart from some exceptions like diplomats, transport staff and medical specialists.

Status: Cautious

Croatia
Are the borders open? Yes. In an effort to get the tourism sector moving again, travelers from Austria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia are allowed in without conditions, though the government says it will collect contact data. Nationals of other EU countries will have to show they have a good reason, although an accommodation booking will be sufficient.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? No, unless they have symptoms.

Are there any other entry requirements? No; unlike some other countries, Croatia is not requiring a negative test.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Not allowed.

Status: Open

Cyprus
Are the borders open? Most European countries fall into two groups that have to follow different rules. Flights from a first group of countries face no travel restrictions, while those from a second group — including Belgium, France, Spain and Israel — are allowed to visit but need a health certificate. Both lists are constantly reviewed. The U.K. and Sweden are currently excluded.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? If visitors from permitted countries aren’t able to take a test before boarding, they can have the test in Cyprus (roughly €60) and self-isolate at their pre-booked accommodation until the result is available.

Are there any other entry requirements? A COVID-19 traveler declaration, which can be filled in online or at airport check-in counters, is requested prior to boarding. The government has set up an online portal in English with all the info.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Australia, South Korea, Lebanon, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Norway, Switzerland, Israel and Lichtenstein are the only non-EU countries on either list. Travel from elsewhere is allowed only in exceptional circumstances and after receiving approval, including for transit.

Status: Cautious

Czech Republic
Are the borders open? The Czech Republic enforces a traffic-light system: People from safe countries, marked green, will be able to travel to the country, but tourists from orange (medium-risk) and red (high-risk) countries will be denied entry, barring a few exemptions. Czech citizens returning from green or orange countries can travel back without restrictions.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? No, if coming from lower-risk countries.

Are there any other entry requirements? Czechs returning from Sweden or Portugal (the red zone) must take a test or quarantine; that also applies to exempted foreigners from orange or red countries.

What about travelers from outside Europe? No.

Status: Cautious

Denmark
Are the borders open? No. For now, only tourists from Germany, Norway and Iceland are allowed but the country plans to open up to EU and Schengen countries, as well as the U.K., from June 27, on the condition that they have fewer than 20 infections per 100,000 inhabitants per week. Once travel is rebooted, countries would only drop off the free travel list again if infections rose to exceed 30 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Denmark also factors in countries’ testing regimes.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Arrivals from high-incidence countries are advised to isolate.

Are there any other entry requirements? Tourists are required to book a six-day stay, unless they’re visiting from neighboring regions in Sweden and Germany.

What about travelers from outside Europe? No, but exceptions for partners, family and work that currently apply to Europe will be extended to other countries from June 27. Travelers need a recent negative test before entering Denmark.

Status: Cautious

Estonia
Are the borders open? Yes. Estonia restarted travel from EU and Schengen countries, as well as the U.K. from June 1, on the condition that travelers don’t display any COVID-19 symptoms.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Travelers who’ve spent at least 14 days before their departure in a country with more than 15 infections per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 days are required to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival. The list is updated every Friday and enters into effect the following Monday.

Are there any other entry requirements? People who aren’t exempted can file a request to cross the border in exceptional circumstances.

What about travelers from outside Europe? No, travel remains restricted.

Status: Cautious

Finland
Are the borders open? Partially. Finland dropped border checks with Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The country is planning to restart free travel with European countries in a similar situation — meaning a maximum of 8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the previous 14 days — from July 13. As it stands, that would cover Germany, Italy, Austria, Greece, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Croatia, Cyprus and Ireland (but not, among others, Sweden). The government will review that list by July 10.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? A two-week quarantine is recommended for arrivals from countries for which Finland hasn’t lifted restrictions — meaning they can’t travel for leisure.

Are there any other entry requirements? No.

What about travelers from outside Europe? They can’t visit for the time being.

Status: Closed

France
Are the borders open? Yes. France lifted restrictions at European borders as of June 15.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? No. Travelers from most EU countries, EFTA nations (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland), as well as Monaco, San Marino, the Vatican and Andorra, are free to travel to France by land, air or sea without having to quarantine or needing to show certificates proving they are COVID-free. Travelers from the U.K. are asked to undertake a 14-day quarantine, in response to the U.K.'s quarantine mandate.

Are there any other entry requirements? No.

What about travelers from outside Europe? The interior ministry said it would begin relaxing restrictions on travel from countries outside the EU on July 1, in accordance with the European Commission's recommendations. University students will be given priority for entry, regardless of their country of origin.

Status: Open

Germany
Are the borders open? Yes. After closing most of its borders in March, Germany has slowly moved to reopen frontiers on a case-by-case basis. From June 15, all nine of the country’s borders were open again.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? No, although Germany’s 16 federal states have the final say on lockdown measures and have at times implemented different policies.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Not allowed for the time being.

Are there any other entry requirements? No.

Status: Open

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Greece
Are the borders open? Greece resumed flights to most countries, except those listed as having a high risk of transmission by the EU’s aviation safety agency, EASA. International flights will arrive in Athens and Thessaloniki, while direct flights to regional airports resume July 1.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Travelers from airports on the EASA list — including in France, the U.K., the U.S. and Belgium — face mandatory tests and quarantines. For others there’s no requirements, although random testing will be carried out.

Are there any other entry requirements? Land-border arrivals from Bulgaria were open as of June 15 and visitors subject to random testing. Land-border arrivals from North Macedonia and Albania will most likely resume on July 1, while re-evaluation with regards to Turkey will be made by July 1. Arrivals by sea will be allowed as of July 1.

What about travelers from outside Europe? It’s variable, since Greece’s restrictions are based on the EASA list. Some countries are welcomed and others restricted.

Status: Open

Hungary
Are the borders open? Yes. EU citizens and citizens of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland and Serbia, as well as Hungarian citizens, may now enter Hungary.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Travelers from EU countries do not need to quarantine. (This does not apply to the U.K.)

Are there any other entry requirements? No.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Hungary’s external borders are closed, with some exemptions such as business travelers from South Korea and Japan. Ukrainian citizens may enter for agricultural work purposes.

Status: Cautious

Iceland
Are the borders open? Yes.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Iceland requires travelers to self-quarantine for two weeks upon arrival, but travelers can opt for a test instead. Caution: Test results from other countries are not accepted. The requirements don’t apply to children born in 2005 or later.

Are there any other entry requirements? Travelers have to fill out a pre-registration form before departure. They’re also encouraged to download the contact tracing app Rakning C-19.

What about travelers from outside Europe? No.

Status: Cautious

Ireland
Are the borders open? Yes — they’ve never closed.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Yes, unless you’re coming from Northern Ireland or you’re an essential worker or diplomat. Everyone else must fill in a Passenger Locator Form and quarantine for 14 days, with fines up to €2,500 for non-compliance.

Are there any other entry requirements? No.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Ireland is outside Schengen and never implemented the EU’s external travel ban, meaning it isn’t distinguishing between European and worldwide arrivals.

Status: Cautious

Italy
Are the borders open? Yes, since June 3, for everyone coming from the EU, the U.K. and the Schengen area.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? No.

Are there any other entry requirements? Travelers who come from a permitted country but were outside the bloc in the two weeks prior to entering Italy must quarantine for 14 days.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Not for the time being. Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza said, “There are still no guarantees for openings to non-Schengen countries.”

Status: Open

Latvia
Are the borders open? Yes.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Latvia has waived a two-week quarantine for travelers arriving from a country where the infection rate has kept below a cumulative 14-day number of 15 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. People who spent at least 14 days in Latvia or Lithuania before their arrival are also exempt. The list is updated every Friday.

Are there any other entry requirements? Latvia isn’t restarting connections yet with countries with a cumulative infection rate above 25 per 100,000; travelers who nonetheless make it to Latvia are required to isolate.

What about travelers from outside Europe? No. Travel restrictions remain.

Status: Cautious

Lithuania
Are the borders open? Yes, but only for European countries in which the coronavirus-incidence rate hasn’t exceeded 25 cases per 100,000 in the last 14 days. That excludes Sweden, the United Kingdom and Portugal. The list is here.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Lithuania dropped a mandatory quarantine requirement for medium-risk countries (which previously covered Belgium). Belgian travelers who arrived before June 17 are still required to isolate, as are people displaying symptoms. Lithuanians returning from high-incidence countries are advised to self-isolate but it’s not compulsory.

Are there any other entry requirements? No.

What about travelers from outside Europe? No, travel remains restricted.

Status: Cautious

Luxembourg
Are the borders open? Yes. Luxembourg never closed its frontiers with neighboring countries, and throughout the crisis has called for open borders and a well functioning Schengen zone — essential to the country’s economy.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? No.

Are there any other entry requirements? No.

What about travelers from outside Europe? That’s banned, in line with the EU’s recommendation that external borders remain closed. The government wants a coordinated EU strategy for lifting restrictions on external border travel.

Status: Open

Malta
Are the borders open? No. The border opens on July 1 for Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (except for Ile-de-France), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy (except for Emilia-Romagne, Lombardy and Piemonte), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland (except for Katowice Airport), Slovakia and Spain (except for Madrid, Catalonia, Castilla-La Mancha, Castile and Leon).

Do arrivals have to quarantine? No, unless you have to travel to Malta urgently from outside its “safe list,” in which case there’s a mandatory 14-day quarantine.

Are there any other entry requirements? Travelers have to sign a declaration that they have spent the past 30 days in a country on the “safe list.”

What about travelers from outside Europe? Iceland, Israel, Norway and Switzerland are on the list of countries allowed to travel to Malta. Otherwise it’s a no.

Status: Closed

Netherlands
Are the borders open? Yes, the Netherlands never closed its borders with neighboring countries (although Belgium closed its border to the Netherlands). Tourists from the EU and the Schengen countries, except Sweden and the United Kingdom, can visit.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? No.

Are there any other entry requirements? Tourists must prove that they have a reservation to stay somewhere.

What about travelers from outside Europe? They’re not allowed in for the time being.

Status: Open

Norway
Are the borders open? Only very partially. Norway allows travel from Nordic countries on the condition that infections there remain low: Denmark, Iceland, Finland, the Faroe Islands and Greenland meet those criteria, but most of Sweden — with the exception of the island of Gotland — doesn’t. Travel from other European countries may be allowed from July 20.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Yes, arrivals are required to quarantine for 10 days. That no longer applies to arrivals from the Nordics (except for Sweden).

Are there any other entry requirements? No.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Not possible for the time being.

Status: Closed

Poland
Are the borders open? Yes. On Saturday June 13, Poland opened its borders to EU citizens, and restarted air travel on June 16.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? No.

Are there any other entry requirements? No.

What about travelers from outside Europe? No.

Status: Open

Portugal
Are the borders open? Portugal accepts all foreign visitors that fly into the country, but is barring direct flights from Spain or Italy until July. The land border with neighboring Spain will remain closed until July 1.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? No.

Are there any other entry requirements? Not on the mainland, but travelers to the Azores or Madeira islands will be tested upon arrival.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Portugal has maintained flight connections with the U.K., the U.S., the Lusophone Community, Canada, Venezuela and South Africa. It will follow the EU’s lead on reopening to the rest of the world.

Status: Open

Romania
Are the borders open? Yes: Travelers from the EU, as well as Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Norway can enter Romania.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Yes. The government asks new arrivals to self-isolate or quarantine in a government center, but exempts arrivals from Austria, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Cyprus, Croatia, Switzerland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Finland, Italy, Estonia, Ireland and France. The list is here.

Are there any other entry requirements? No.

What about travelers from outside Europe? They are not allowed for the time being, but there are exemptions for specific travelers such as diplomats or workers.

Status: Cautious.

Slovakia
Are the borders open? Generally yes. Citizens of Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Latvia, Hungary, Malta, Germany, Norway, Slovenia and Switzerland were allowed in by June 15. Poland, Montenegro, Monaco and the Faroe Islands were added June 20.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Yes, for two weeks unless they show a negative test.

Are there any other entry requirements? Arrivals who have been to a country deemed to be unsafe in the preceding 14 days can also show a negative COVID-19 test result not older than 96 hours. Otherwise, tests can also be done while in quarantine.

What about travelers from outside Europe? No, that’s prohibited.

Status: Cautious.

Slovenia
Are the borders open? Slovenia dropped border restrictions on May 15, but remains cautious. The country in June tightened some of its measures following an increase in infections, which the government said was due to excessive leeway on quarantine requirements.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Arrivals from countries on Slovenia’s safe list, covering most (but not all) the EU and Schengen area, can travel without restrictions. Travelers from countries that aren’t on that list face a two-week quarantine unless they fall into one of 15 exceptions. There’s also a list of countries with a deteriorating situation, which only have six exceptions to the mandatory quarantine. Slovenia monitors the epidemiological situation to update the lists.

Are there any other entry requirements? Some travelers from countries on the “red” list, who meet an exception, also have to present a negative test that’s no older than three days and was taken in an EU/Schengen country.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Travel remains restricted.

Status: Cautious.

Spain
Are the borders open? Partially. Spain reopened its borders with nearly all countries in the Schengen zone on June 21, but its terrestrial border with Portugal will only reopen on July 1, at Lisbon’s request.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? An emergency decree issued May 15 said everyone traveling to Spain until June 29 had to quarantine for two weeks, but authorities have done little to enforce it. German travelers welcomed back to the Balearic Islands as part of a pilot reopening scheme that launched June 15 were entirely exempted from the measure.

Are there any other entry requirements? Not on the mainland, but travelers to the Canary Islands who cannot demonstrate their COVID status will be tested upon arrival.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Spain expects to open borders with non-EU countries on July 1, although Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has expressed concern about rising numbers of coronavirus cases in the U.S. and Russia. Madrid has also been vague about accepting travelers from Latin America, where serious outbreaks have been documented.

Status: Cautious.

Sweden
Are the borders open? Yes; there are no entry restrictions for travelers from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland and the U.K. That’s been part of Sweden’s unconventional strategy toward the virus.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? No.

Are there any other entry requirements? No.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Non-essential travel from other countries is not allowed.

Status: Open

Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Are the borders open? Yes. Switzerland has lifted remaining travel restrictions for EU countries, as well as Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and the U.K. Liechtenstein is in a customs and currency union with Switzerland so is following Bern’s approach on borders.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? No.

Are there any other entry requirements? No.

What about travelers from outside Europe? Not possible for the time being.

Status: Open

United Kingdom
Are the borders open? Yes — they’ve never closed.

Do arrivals have to quarantine? Yes. After public pressure to introduce some form of controls (Britain was for weeks a stark outlier), the government eventually laid out plans to quarantine arrivals from June 8, barring essential workers, transit passengers or people coming from Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands. (Exemptions.)

Are there any other entry requirements? The quarantine means people have to give their journey and contact details, and could be fined up to £3,200 if they break the rules. Heathrow airport is trialing temperature checks at some terminals.

What about travelers from outside Europe? The U.K isn’t distinguishing between European and worldwide arrivals.

Status: Cautious