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“Where can Americans travel right now? A country-by-country guide”

This year may not have brought an immediate end to the coronavirus pandemic, but it brought a renewed sense of hope when it comes to traveling. And many Americans are taking advantage of that feeling, looking ahead, and planning their next vacations.   The options for those who want to add another stamp to their passport have steadily grown since the world was first put on hold last year — albeit often with more paperwork, testing, and pre-planning required. Now, foreign national air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status and a negative test prior to boarding an airplane to the United States. The United States' new international air travel policy, replaces the existing country-by-country restrictions, putting in place a consistent approach worldwide. Those who fly back to the United States will also be required to show a negative test before boarding a flight home. To provide even greater peace of mind to travelers, many airlines and airports have started offering on-site rapid COVID-19 tests.

Below is a list of countries currently accepting American travelers along with each destination's travel protocol and their advisory level determined by the State Department. Countries that are accepting American travelers but require visitors to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival are also listed separately.

Jamaica Level 4: Do Not Travel Jamaica requires arriving passengers to show either a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test from a certified lab taken within 72 hours of boarding a flight, according to the country's tourism board. Children under 12 years old are exempt. Travelers must also apply to come to Jamaica seven days before their projected arrival date.

Kenya Level 3: Reconsider Travel Travelers from the U.S. are allowed to enter Kenya as long as they present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 96 hours of travel, don't have a temperature above 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit, and don't have symptoms of the virus, according to the U.S. Embassy in Kenya. Travelers need to digitally verify their tests through the Trusted Travel (TT) Initiative. Travelers who leave Kenya must also get a second negative PCR test and verify it through the same system.

Kosovo Level 3: Reconsider Travel U.S. citizens must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours before arriving to enter Kosovo, according to the U.S. Embassy in Kosovo. If they don't have a test, they are required to self-isolate for seven days. A nightly curfew is in place.

Liberia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Foreign travelers can now enter Liberia without quarantining upon arrival, as long as they present a negative PCR COVID-19 test. Travelers need a negative test for COVID-19 regardless of their vaccination status.

Lebanon Level 4: Do Not Travel U.S. travelers to Lebanon must arrive with a negative COVID-19 PCR no more than 96 hours old, according to the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon. Visitors will have to take another PCR test at the airport and quarantine for up to 72 hours at a designated hotel until they receive a negative result. Fully vaccinated travelers and travelers who have proof that they've recently recovered from COVID-19 are exempt from these testing and quarantine requirements. A nightly curfew has been implemented throughout Lebanon.

The Maldives Level 4: Do Not Travel Americans looking to take advantage of the luxury of overwater bungalows need to look no further than the Maldives. Visitors must show a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 96 hours of their departure, according to the Ministry of Tourism. There is no required quarantine upon arrival for tourists who show a negative COVID-19 test.

Malta Level 4: Do Not Travel Malta is open to vaccinated travelers as of July 19, 2021. Malta was the first European Union country to reach herd immunity. Americans must upload their vaccination information to a CDC-verified app to enter Malta.

Mexico Level 3: Reconsider Travel Mexico is open to tourists arriving by air from the U.S. Travelers do not have to show proof of a vaccine or a negative PCR test for COVID-19 to enter Mexico.

Montenegro Level 4: Do Not Travel Visitors to Montenegro are required to show either a negative COVID-19 test or a positive antibody test from within 72 hours of arrival in the country, according to the U.S. Embassy in Montenegro. Face masks are required in all public areas in the country and a nightly curfew has been enacted.

Morocco Level 4: Do Not Travel Foreign nationals from countries that Morocco deems safe (and on their "List A"), including the U.S., are allowed to enter Morocco with either proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test for COVID-19 taken no more than 48 hours prior to arrival, according to the U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Morocco. Those coming from countries on Morocco's designated "List B" will likely need a negative PCR test whether or not they are vaccinated. A nationwide curfew is in place from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. in Morocco.

Namibia Level 4: Do Not Travel Travelers to Namibia from the U.S. must show a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival, according to the U.S. Embassy in Namibia.

Nepal Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Nepal has reopened for some visitors, but they have to be going to climb the country's impressive peaks. Those who meet that requirement must obtain a visa in advance, arrive with a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel, and already have a hotel booking in order to quarantine for at least seven days in the country (before being required to take a second coronavirus test on their fifth day at their own expense), according to the Nepal Tourism Board. Travelers also have to have insurance that would cover at least $5,000 per person in case they contract COVID-19.

Netherlands Level 4: Do Not Travel The Dutch country closed all non-essential shops like restaurants and museums and will keep them shuttered through Jan. 14. The Netherlands welcomes American travelers for nonessential reasons if they are fully vaccinated, but considers the country a "very high-risk area," according to the government. As of September, all American travelers, including vaccinated ones, must show proof of a negative test to enter (either a PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure or a rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours of departure).

Nicaragua  Level 4: Do Not Travel Nicaragua allows travelers from the U.S. to come as long as they have a negative COVID-19 test in hand, according to the U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua. U.S. travelers are not required to quarantine upon arrival.

North Macedonia Level 4: Do Not Travel U.S. travelers to North Macedonia must present proof of vaccination, show they've recovered from COVID-19 in the last 45 days, or present a negative PCR test for COVID-19 taken within 72 hours of travel, according to the U.S. Embassy in North Macedonia. The country's Skopje International Airport requires passengers to disinfect their hands and wear a mask inside the terminal. In North Macedonia, indoor bars and restaurants, and gyms were allowed to reopen in June.

Pakistan Level 3: Reconsider Travel Travelers to Pakistan from the U.S. must provide contact information through the country's PassTrack mobile app or online, undergo a health screening, and provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test from within 72 hours of traveling, according to the Government of Pakistan. At the airport, arriving passengers will be required to line up six feet apart and undergo a thermo-screening by thermo-guns and/or thermo-scanners, according to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Pakistan.

Panama Level 3: Reconsider Travel Travelers who are vaccinated can enter Panama without having to test before arrival. However, unvaccinated travelers must present negative COVID-19 test results taken within 48 hours of their arrival. Travelers must also complete an electronic affidavit, agreeing to comply with the Ministry of Health's COVID-19 measures in Panama. Face masks are required in all public spaces in Panama and electronic payments at shops and restaurants are preferred to reduce person-to-person contact.

Peru Level 3: Reconsider Travel Americans can enter Peru as long as they have either a negative COVID-19 PCR, negative antigen test, or medical certificate of epidemiological discharge from within 72 hours of departure and do not have any COVID-19 symptoms, according to the U.S. Embassy in Peru. Children under 12 years old can show a certificate of health from a doctor in lieu of a negative test.

Portugal Level 4: Do Not Travel Portugal reopened to American travelers as of June 15, 2021. Americans must show proof of a negative PCR test for COVID-19 taken within 72 hours of their departure — or an antigen test taken 24 hours before their trip. Other destinations within Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira) may require additional testing, even for travelers already in the country, so you may need to test multiple times if you're traveling to the islands or to various Portuguese destinations.  The Portuguese government will review the COVID-19 and American tourism situation every two weeks and determine whether to continue moving forward on this reopening trajectory.

Qatar Level 4: Do Not Travel Qatar is now welcoming fully vaccinated U.S. travelers and will not require them to quarantine upon arrival. However, fully vaccinated Americans still have to take a PCR test for COVID-19 prior to their arrival and apply for entry on the country's 'Ehteraz' website at least 12 hours before landing.

Rawanda Level 3: Reconsider Travel Travelers are allowed to go to Rwanda, but must present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before their flight, according to the U.S. Embassy in Rwanda. Upon arrival, visitors must undergo a second test at Kigali International Airport, which costs $60, and wait 24 hours for the results in a designated hotel. All travelers must also fill out a Passenger Locator Form with passport information, travel details, and hotel confirmations prior to arrival.While many visitors to Rwanda are required to quarantine for at least seven days in a hotel and undergo a second round of testing, international tourists who are scheduled to visit a national park are exempt from the seven-day quarantine period, according to Visit Rwanda, . To skip the quarantine, travelers will have to show proof of their visit upon arrival. Additionally, international tourists must schedule their visit to a national park within 72 hours of receiving a negative test result.When travelers are ready to leave the country, they must test negative for the virus once again before their scheduled departure.

Singapore Level 3: Reconsider Travel Singapore opened to vaccinated travelers only, as of mid-October 2021, allowing tourists to visit without quarantining. Passengers can apply for entry under the Vaccinated Travel Lane program. Currently, however the program only accepts U.S. travelers who have a SMART Health Card or other approved digital COVID-19 vaccination records.

Spain Level 4: Do Not Travel Spain's borders are reopen to Americans and other travelers, regardless of their citizenship or country of origin, as of June 7. Those who are not vaccinated will be able enter Spain with a negative PCR test, provided their country has a low risk of COVID-19 (as defined by the Spanish government). However, since reopening, Spain has implemented restrictions and curfews throughout the country amid the rise of the Delta variant.

St. Barts Level 3: Reconsider Travel When France opened their borders on June 9 to vaccinated foreign travelers, St. Barts opened with the European nation. While vaccinated travelers are now welcome, they must still come equipped with a negative PCR test for COVID-19, taken within 48 hours of travelers' arrivals.

St. Kitts and Nevis Level 4: Do Not Travel Travelers to St. Kitts and Nevis must submit a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test 72 hours before arrival and fill out an entry form online, according to the U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS. Visitors must also download the SKN COVID-19 contact tracing app. Travelers must "Travel in Place" at an approved hotel for three days upon arrival to St. Kitts and Nevis. Vaccinated travelers can be tested on day four (at their own expense) and can stop their quarantine on receiving a negative result.

St. Lucia Level 4: Do Not Travel Travelers to St. Lucia are required to obtain a negative COVID-19 test within five days before their arrival and complete a Pre-Arrival Travel Registration Form, according to the U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS. Unvaccinated travelers must then have a confirmed reservation at a COVID-19 certified accommodation for their stay. After 14 days, unvaccinated travelers can partake in activities outside of their hotel and explore the island. Vaccinated travelers are not required to quarantine and have access to the entire island upon arrival, though they are still subject to local nightly curfews.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Level 3: Reconsider Travel Visitors to St. Vincent and the Grenadines have to complete a pre-arrival form, which can be accessed online, according to the U.S. Embassy in Barbados. Travelers from the U.S. also need to show a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival — and they may get re-tested upon arrival.  Travelers will then need to complete a 14-day mandatory quarantine in a Tourism Authority/Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment-approved hotel. Visitors must have a fully paid reservation in advance. Visitors will then be re-tested again between days four and seven of their quarantine.

Sint Maarten Level 4: Do Not Travel U.S. travelers heading to Sint Maarten have to fill out an online immigration card prior to travel, according to the U.S. Consulate General in Curacao. Travelers must also present a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 120 hours of arrival.

Senegal Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Travelers to Senegal are allowed to enter as long as they show a negative COVID-19 PCR test within five days before arrival, according to the U.S. Embassy in Senegal. Airlines will check tests before boarding. Children under two years old are exempt. Senegal requires masks be worn in public and private places, while restaurants, markets, and private beaches have been allowed to reopen.

Serbia Level 4: Do Not Travel Serbia requires visitors to show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours of arrival, according to the U.S. Embassy in Serbia. Children under 12 with a guardian are exempt. In Serbia, masks are required in all indoor locations as well as outdoors when physical distancing is not possible, and there is a ban on public gatherings for more than five people.

Seychelles Level 4: Do Not Travel Seychelles has opened its borders to vaccinated visitors from all countries. However, visitors who are not inoculated will be allowed to visit with a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure with no quarantine requirement.

South Africa Level 4: Do Not Travel South Africa is reopened to all international travel with testing requirements in place. Travelers need to show a negative COVID-19 test no older than 72 hours from the time of their departure, according to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in South Africa, as well as install the COVID Alert South Africa mobile app.

Switzerland Level 4: Do Not Travel Switzerland has been welcoming vaccinated American and Canadian travelers since summer 2021. The country had previously opened to travelers from the Schengen area and select other countries. Americans and Canadians who have not yet completed their vaccination course can also enter Switzerland, but must show a negative PCR test for COVID-19 taken 72 hours before travel. Alternately, travelers who have recently had COVID-19 and recovered can show proof to gain entry to Switzerland.

Sri Lanka Level 3: Reconsider Travel Sri Lanka is open to U.S. travelers — but they are required to take a COVID-19 test prior to entry. Vaccinated travelers must then quarantine in a government-mandated hotel for one to two days while awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test taken upon arrival. Travelers who are not vaccinated must quarantine at the government-approved hotel for a full two weeks.

Tanzania Level 4: Do Not Travel The suspension on international flights to Tanzania has been lifted, according to the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania, and travelers are expected to fill out a Health Surveillance Form on the plane.

Thailand Level 3: Reconsider Travel Thailand is now accepting fully vaccinated travelers who have spent a minimum of 21 days in a country that has been designated "low risk." Travelers coming from one of these countries, including the United States, Canada and the U.K. are not required to quarantine. Unvaccinated and travelers coming from unapproved countries or territories may be subject to a 7-10 day government quarantine in one of Thailand's "blue" destinations: including Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai before traveling elsewhere in the country.

Turkey Level 4: Do Not Travel Turkey requires all international passengers 6 years old and older to arrive with a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of their flight, according to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Turkey. Travelers need to show the test to the airline during check-in.  Visitors are not required to quarantine upon arrival. A nightly curfew has been implemented, but foreign tourists are exempt.

Turks and Caicos Level 4: Do Not Travel In order to visit the stunning isles of Turks and Caicos, travelers must be vaccinated, test negative for COVID-19 via PCR test within three days of travel, have insurance that covers COVID-19 costs, and complete paperwork including a health screening questionnaire and a certificate complying with privacy regulations.

Ukraine Level 4: Do Not Travel Ukraine considers the U.S. a country with a high incidence of COVID-19, and requires citizens to either self-quarantine, take a COVID-19 test upon arrival to the international airports and quarantine until they get the results, or arrive with a negative COVID-19 PCR test from within 72 hours of travel, according to the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine.  U.S. citizens visiting Ukraine must also show they have medical insurance to cover any COVID-19-related expenses. It is mandatory to wear masks in indoor public places, according to the embassy.

United Arab Emirates Level 3: Reconsider Travel Visitors to the UAE are allowed to enter as long as they show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 96 hours, according to the U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the United Arab Emirates. Visitors are also required to have medical travel insurance that covers COVID-19, according to the Dubai Corporation of Tourism & Commerce Marketing. The airport will also implement thermal temperature screenings that travelers may be subject to.

Uganda Level 3: Reconsider Travel Uganda has reopened its borders and national parks to international travelers able to produce evidence of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 120 hours of their departure, according to the U.S. Embassy in Uganda. Visitors to Uganda will also have to pass health screenings including temperature checks.Passengers will again need to test negative for COVID-19 within 120 hours of their departure from Uganda. Uganda is requiring all travelers to wear masks while traveling through its airport or visiting its 10 national parks.

United Kingdom  Level 4: Do Not Travel Vaccinated travelers no longer have to quarantine when entering the UK, and vaccinated travelers can now skip getting tested before entering the country. Further, the test on the second day of your visit to the UK is no longer mandatory. Pubs and restaurants are fully reopen in the UK.

Zambia Level 3: Reconsider Travel Tourists must arrive with a negative COVID-19 test taken within seven days of travel, according to the U.S. Embassy in Zambia.  Those flying into Zambia will also be required to fill out traveler health questionnaires and random testing could be performed at the airport. Wearing masks in Zambia is mandatory, according to the country's tourism agency.

Zimbabwe Level 3: Reconsider Travel Zimbabwe has reopened its borders for game drives and more, requiring visitors to arrive with a negative COVID-19 PCR test from 48 hours of their departure, according to the U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe. Travelers should also expect to be subject to temperature checks, and masks are mandatory, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority noted. A nightly curfew is in effect.

^ These requirements were current as of January 21, 2021, but you should still check with the airlines and the destination country before you travel because Covid rules can change at a moment’s notice. ^

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