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But, Kate: Where CAN We Travel?

I’ve been pretty staunchly on Team NoTravel since March, but the longer COVID-19 drags on, and the more Keystone Kops-y the U.S.’s response looks, I’ve got to admit that destinations are suffering without the revenue U.S. tourism brings in, so it may be time to rethink that stance.

We all have different comfort levels and risk profiles, and, as I’ve detailed before on social media, I have a weird medical history that makes me pretty anxious about health issues under the best of circumstances. But I recognize that doesn’t necessarily extend to you having the same level of concern. If you understand the risks involved, and feel comfortable traveling, then I want you to have solid, up-to-date information about how to do that.

So here’s a rundown of the destinations currently allowing U.S. residents and the rules and restrictions about going to each of those destinations. In general, European airports are permitting U.S. citizens to transit provided they stay airside; you will need to ensure your luggage is checked through to your final destination, or take only carry-on luggage. Your airline is best-positioned to advise you on the likelihood of being stopped at your connecting European airport; if your final destination is not one currently taking U.S. residents (i.e., France), you will not be permitted to board your connecting flight.

Note: This information is provided for convenience only; please always check with the embassy of the country in question for the most current details and restrictions. Country guidelines, restrictions, and policies may change without notice.

Last updated: September 16, 2020

  • Albania

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: None

    • Is there a health screening at the airport upon arrival: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes

  • Anguilla

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: A negative PCR COVID-19 test within 3-5 days before arrival; visitors are required to fill out an online application to provide their test results; a hard copy of the results will be required at the airport upon arrival. Visitors will be tested again upon arrival and on day 10 of their visit, and are required to quarantine at their accommodation until the 10th day is up; after that time, they are free to explore the island.

      • Also required: proof of health insurance covering COVID-19 medical costs including full hospitalization, doctor’s visits, prescriptions, and air ambulance

    • Is there a health screening at the airport upon arrival: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public? During transit and through ports of entry

    • More information

  • Antigua and Barbuda

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test; must have been administered within seven days before arrival.

      • At least one property (Hermitage Bay) has indicated that the requirement will be a negative COVID-19 antigen test within 72 hours of arrival.

    • Is there a health screening at the airport upon arrival: Yes; arriving passengers must complete a Health Questionnaire and will be subject to screening and temperature checks.

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public? Yes

  • Aruba

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result; must have been administered within 72 hours before arrival; travelers from certain states may be eligible to receive a PCR test at the Aruba airport upon arrival; you will be required to quarantine for up to 24 hours while waiting for the results. This site can tell you the specific requirements for each state.

    • Is there a health screening at the airport upon arrival: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes

  • Bahamas

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test; must have been taken no more than 5 days prior to arrival

      • In addition, travelers must complete a Travel Health Visa form in advance and a negative PCR test result is required for that to be approved. Travel Health Visas can take up to 72 hours to be approved.

    • Is there a health screening at the airport upon arrival: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes, in specific circumstances. More information can be found here.

  • Barbados

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result; must have been administered within 72 hours before arrival. Tests are available upon arrival; you will be required to stay at the airport or a government-operated quarantine facility until results are returned.

      • All visitors are required to complete the Online Immigration/Customs form more than 24 hours prior to arrival.

      • Persons from countries designated as high-risk will be required to quarantine at approved hotels or private villas even with a negative PCR COVID-19 test and will be monitored daily.

    • Is there a health screening at the airport upon arrival: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes

  • BELIZE

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Belize plans to open to US citizens on October 1, 2020; entry requirements are not yet established

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Unclear

  • Bermuda

    • CDC Risk Level: 2

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result, ideally within 72 hours of departure but not more than 7 days prior.

      • Even with a negative PCR COVID-19 test result, visitors will be administered another PCR test at the airport and are required to quarantine at their hotel until results are returned (usually within 24 hours)

    • Travelers must complete the Bermuda travel authorization online

    • Is there a health screening at the airport upon arrival: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes

  • Costa Rica

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: residents of certain U.S. states (NY, NJ, ME, CT, VT, MD, NH, VA, DC; and as of 9/15/20, CO, MA, PA) are permitted to enter Costa Rica with a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours of arrival. Residents from other U.S. states are not permitted to enter Costa Rica. You must prove your state of residency with a driver’s license. More information is available at this link.

      • Visitors from the U.S. must also complete an epidemiological form and provide proof of health insurance.

    • Is there a health screening at the airport: travelers will be required to fill out a digital form; if displaying symptoms, further testing may be required.

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: on public transportation

  • Croatia

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Travelers must present a negative PCR test result taken no more than 48 hours prior to arrival in Croatia. If your result is more than 48 hours old, you can take another test upon arrival in Croatia; you’ll be required to quarantine until results are returned (generally less than 24 hours).

      • If you do not have a negative PCR test result (even if older than 48 hours), you will be required to self-isolate for 7 days before taking a test locally.

    • Travelers are required to complete an online questionnaire prior to arrival and proof of paid accommodation.

    • Is there a health screening at the airport: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: on public transportation, in stores or situations where you are face-to-face with another person indoors.

  • Dominican Republic

    • CDC Risk Level: 4

    • Entry requirements: None after September 15, 2020.

    • Is there a health screening at the airport: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes

  • Ecuador

    • CDC Risk Level:

    • Entry requirement: Proof of negative PCR test taken no more than 10 days before entering the country. No quarantine as long as the arriving person doesn’t present symptoms of COVID.

      • Anyone entering Ecuador without proof of a negative PCR test must take a PCR test upon arrival at their own expense, and will be quarantined until the results are in.

      • For travelers continuing to the Galapagos Islands, a negative PCR test result must be obtained within 96 hours of departure time of their Galapagos flight.

      • Every person arriving in Ecuador must have proof of travel insurance with medical coverage.

    • Is there a health screening at the airport: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public:

  • Egypt

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result; test must have been taken within 72 hours prior to arrival; a paper copy of the results must be presented (digital is not sufficient).

      • Travelers may also be required to show proof of health insurance.

    • Is there a health screening at the airport: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes

  • French Polynesia

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result; results must be no more than three days old upon arrival; visitors are required to take a second PCR test after four days in French Polynesia.

    • Is there a health screening at the airport: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Unclear

  • Ireland

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: None

    • Is there health screening at the airport: No

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes

    • Travelers from the U.S. will be required to self-isolate for 14 days; this is strictly enforced. You will be required to complete a Passenger Locator Form. More information on what’s required for self-isolation can be found here.

  • Jamaica

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result. The test must have been taken within 10 days prior to arrival.

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Yes, including PCR COVID-19 testing.

    • A Travel Authorization form is required.

    • Jamaica has designated certain properties and areas of the island as “Resilient Corridors.” Only businesses within the Corridor that have been trained and assessed for adherence to COVID-19 protocols are allowed to open to tourists. You can find more information about that here and a list of approved accommodations here.

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes

  • Maldives

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: None

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Yes; if you are showing symptoms, you’ll be required to take a PCR test at that point.

    • The majority of cases in the Maldives have been in Male. Certain islands have also reported cases; those islands have been locked down, with arrivals and departures to those islands prohibited.

    • More information can be found here.

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: on transportation and in enclosed public spaces

  • Mexico

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: None

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes

    • Infection levels in Mexico vary dramatically by state; up to date information on specific states can be found here.

  • Morocco

    • CDC Risk Level:

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result; results must be less than 48 hours old (i.e., you must arrive less within 48 hours of receiving your results)

    • Are there any other requirements to enter: Must have a confirmed hotel reservation

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Unknown

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Unknown, but likely

  • Rwanda

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result; test must have been taken no more than 120 hours prior to embarking on initial flight; it’s recommended that travelers carry a hard copy of their results.

      • Upon arrival in Rwanda, travelers from the U.S. will be required to take another PCR test and quarantine at the hotel of their choice until the result are returned (approximately 24 hours).

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes

    • Before travel to Rwanda, passengers must fill out a Passenger Locator Form; it’s recommended that travelers keep a hard copy with them.

    • Travelers departing Rwanda must obtain a negative PCR test result within 120 hours prior to leaving the country.

    • More information can be found here.

  • St. Barths

    • CDC Risk Level: 1

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result; must be taken with 72 hours prior to arrival.

      • Travelers must also present a sworn statement that they have no symptoms and have not encountered a confirmed case of COVID-19 within 14 days prior to arrival.

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes, in public transportation, taxis, and enclosed public spaces

    • If you are staying on the island for more than 7 days, a second PCR test will be required.

  • St. Lucia

    • CDC Risk Level: 0

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result; must have been taken within seven days of arrival

      • All passengers must complete a Travel Registration Form prior to travel. You must travel with a hard copy of your Travel Registration Form submission email and negative test results.

      • You must receive approval to travel before arriving.

      • You must also have reservations at a confirmed COVID-19 accommodation facility.

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes, in public transportation and enclosed public spaces

  • Sint Maarten

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result; test must be taken within 72 hours of arrival.

      • Travelers are required to complete an online immigration (ED) card prior to arrival.

      • Travelers are required to have proof of health insurance.

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Unclear, but likely

    • More information on travel requirements to Sint Maartin can be found here.

  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result; must have been administered within seven days before arrival.

      • A second test will be administered upon arrival.

      • Travelers will be required to provide proof of a fully-paid reservation in a Tourism Authority/Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment (TA/ MOHWE) approved hotel for five (5) nights, and will be quarantined in their TA/MOHWE approved hotel for 5 nights.

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Unclear

  • South Korea

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result not generally required, but travelers will likely be subject to a 14-day quarantine in government-run facilities.

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Yes

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes

  • Tanzania

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Unclear

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Unclear

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Unclear; likely yes

  • Turkey

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: None

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Yes; if you show symptoms, a PCR test will be administered.

      • If an individual on a particular plane/vessel has a positive result, information forms completed upon arrival will be used to identify others have been in contact with them; those individuals will then be subject to 14-day isolation/quarantine. 

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes

  • Turks and Caicos

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • See requirements for The Bahamas

  • UAE (Dubai only)

    • CDC Risk Level: 3

    • Entry requirements: Negative PCR test result; must be taken within 96 hours prior to departure.

    • Is there health screening at the airport: Yes; if a need for another test is determined, travelers will have to quarantine until the result is returned.

    • Do you need to wear a mask in public: Yes

Kathleen Sullivan