Although the coronavirus pandemic did not come to a close immediately last year, there is fresh optimism in the tourism industry as a result of the outbreak. In fact, many Americans are taking advantage of this mood by thinking forward and making plans for their next getaways.
As time has passed, the number of possibilities for people looking to add another stamp to their passport has slowly increased since the world was originally placed on pause last year — albeit many of these options need more paperwork, testing, and preparation. Foreign nationals traveling to the United States by air will now be needed to be completely vaccinated and to present documentation of vaccination status as well as a negative test result before to boarding an airline to the United States of America. The United States’ new international air travel policy replaces the country-by-country limitations that were previously in effect, establishing a more standard approach around the globe.
Everyone traveling back to the United States will be forced to provide a negative test before boarding their return trip to the country. A growing number of airlines and airports are now providing on-site quick COVID-19 testing to provide passengers even more peace of mind.
The following is a list of nations that are presently allowing American tourists, as well as information on each destination’s travel process and the State Department’s advisory level for that country. A second list is also provided for countries that allow American tourists but require visitors to be quarantined for two weeks upon arrival, such as Cuba.
Albania
According to the United States Embassy in Albania, vaccinated nationals of the United States are permitted to visit Albania without having to submit any test results or undergo quarantine.
Anyone 11 years old or older must wear a mask in public, including inside and outdoors, according to Albanian law. Restaurants and cafés around the nation are open, with a curfew in effect from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. every night.
Anguilla
Level 1: Take Normal Precautions to Avoid Injury.
Travel to the Caribbean island is only permitted for pre-approved visitors from certain countries who submit an application in advance as well as a negative COVID-19 PCR test within three to five days before their scheduled arrival.
Visitors must also provide proof of health insurance to pay any possible medical bills associated with the virus’s treatment and must stay at an authorized area for a minimum of ten days before they may leave.
Antigua and Barbuda are two Caribbean islands.
Level 1: Take Normal Precautions to Avoid Injury.
Travelers above the age of 18 must provide proof of a complete vaccination in order to enter. According to the United States Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, dordle and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), visitors visiting Antigua and Barbuda over the age of 12 must come with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test from within seven days of their travel.
Argentina
Level 1: Take Normal Precautions to Avoid Injury.
Travelers who meet the requirements must have gotten a completed vaccine at least 14 days before arriving in the country and must produce documentation of a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed within 72 hours of entering the country before being admitted.
Aside from that, travelers will be required to fill out a “Affidavit of Migration,” as well as provide evidence of insurance that covers COVID-19.
Armenia
Level 1: Take Normal Precautions to Avoid Injury.
In order to travel by air to Armenia, visitors from the United States must either arrive with proof of vaccination and a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of their arrival or undergo testing at the airport upon arrival, which will necessitate self isolation until the test results are negative. as reported by the United States Embassy in Armenia.
Face masks are mandatory in public areas in Armenia, and individuals who do not comply may be subject to a monetary punishment.
Australia
Level 1: Take Normal Precautions to Avoid Injury.
Passengers who have received all of their vaccinations are welcome in Australia. All travellers arriving in Australia will be required to show a Digital Passenger Declaration, which must be completed within 72 hours of their departure.
Aruba
Level 1: Take Normal Precautions to Avoid Injury.
According to the Aruba Tourism Authority, travelers who are vaccinated and intend to travel to Aruba may upload proof of vaccination; however, travelers who are not vaccinated must show proof of a negative molecular COVID-19 test taken within two days of their departure, as well as complete an online Embarkation/Disembarkation card and purchase Aruba Visitors Insurance.
Bahamas
Level 2: Increased Caution Must Be Exercised
Travelers visiting the Bahamas who test negative for COVID-19 within three days of their departure will be exempt from the islands’ statutory quarantine. They will also be exempt from filing for a Bahamas Health Travel Visa after their test. Travelers who have not been vaccinated will be required to perform a second quick antigen test on the fifth day of their stay.
When applying for their Health Travel Visa, visitors are obliged to opt-in to obligatory COVID-19 health insurance, which is provided by the government. In the Bahamas, it is mandatory for everyone to wear masks while in public inside.
Barbados
Level 1: Take Normal Precautions to Avoid Injury.
According to the Barbados tourist website, passengers must produce documentation of a negative COVID-19 PCR test done within three days of their arrival, or a quick PCR test taken within one day of travel, in order to enter the country. Passengers who have received all of their vaccinations must then undergo a second fast PCR test at the airport upon arrival, and they must remain in quarantine until their findings are ready. Travelers who have not been vaccinated must quarantine for at least five days before being subjected to a second PCR test. Outbound visitors will be forced to pay a fee of $100 USD each test upon their return to the United States.
Travelers must fill out an immigration form and download the BIMSafe app, which will be used by public health personnel to check in at the airport. Travelers must also keep an eye on their body temperature for the first seven days after arriving.
In public places, it is necessary to wear a mask.
For those looking for the ultimate remote work experience, Barbados is now encouraging travelers to relocate to the island for a year.
