Loads of misinformation on social media has suggested some potential discrimination against people who, for a variety of reasons, will not be able to take the coronavirus vaccine.
It’s been said that such individuals may be unable to freely book tickets and travel around. The truth is that most open countries also take visitors who can produce a negative COVID-19 test.
42 Countries Open to Vaccinated Tourists Without Quarantine
- Cuba
- Panama
- Singapore
- Portugal
- Turkey
- Aruba
- Armenia
- Bali – 7 day-quarantine
- Thailand
- Finland
- Canada
- Schengen Area
- England
- Ireland
- Grenada
- Italy
- Morocco
- Greece
- Spain
- France
- Anguilla
- The British Virgin Islands
- Georgia
- Tahiti
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Croatia
- Nepal
- Ecuador
- Montenegro
- Estonia
- Belize
- Cyprus
- Lithuania
- Guatemala
- Iceland
- Lebanon
- Poland
- Moldova
- Romania
- Seychelles
- Slovenia
Vaccination progress worldwide
Here is the list of countries that have already announced or reopened for tourism for vaccinated travelers.
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Countries and territories open to vaccinated travelers
Cuba
Cuba has remained largely undiscovered for both political and pandemic reasons. But now, its colonial cities, white sand beaches and traditional music bands attract tourists from all over the world.
Starting January 5, a negative RT-PCR test performed no later than 72 hours before travel to Cuba is required, in addition to proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Travelers from South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Malawi, and Mozambique must submit proof of vaccination and three COVID-19 tests, one of them prior to departure to the island and two more while undergoing a 7-day quarantine.
Panama
Singapore
Portugal
Turkey
The ruins of ancient civilizations, beaches, majestic mountains, small picturesque towns, and massive cosmopolitan cities should be reasons enough for fully vaccinated travelers to come visit this unique country.
Entry requirements:
- Proof of vaccination
- A negative PCR COVID-19 test taken 72 hours prior to arrival or a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken at most 48 hours before arrival.
- (PCR and/or serology) is required for visitors over the age of 12 years old who are unable to show proof of vaccination.
- The “Traveler Entry Form” must be completed and presented at check-in and upon arrival.
Note: Passengers from Afghanistan, Brazil, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival.
Aruba
This colorful Caribbean Dutch Island is open for fully vaccinated tourists from most countries worldwide.
Entry requirements:
- Negative Covid-19 test taken 3 days to 4 hours prior to travel to Aruba. The type of test depends on the traveler’s country of departure. Check them here.
- Registration on Aruba Health App to upload visitors’ test results during the ED Card online registration process. Travelers need to have it verified prior to departure to Aruba.
- Certain eligible travelers who meet some Aruba requirements may provide proof of vaccination instead of testing.
Quarantine is only needed when the visitor tests positive on arrival.
Armenia
Bali
Thailand
Vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers can now visit 4 destinations in Thailand under its “Sandbox” program.
Vaccinated visitors must observe a 7-day hotel quarantine while the unvaccinated must undergo a 10-day hotel quarantine.
Entry requirements
- Proof of vaccination (but it’s no longer needed, only to shorten quarantine days)
- Download ThailandPlus mobile App
- 1 negative RT-PCR taken 72 hours before arrival and 2 more during their quarantine
- Insurance that covers COVID-19
- Certificate of Entry (COE) issued by Thai Embassy
- Proof of booking at SHA+ Hotel in Phuket
- Pre-paid RT-PCR COVID 19
Read our full post: Thailand to reopen for fully vaccinated travelers
Finland
Finland is open to fully vaccinated tourists from all countries.
To be eligible, visitors must have received the last dose of a Pfizer-BionTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen, Sinopharm, COVISHIELD or CoronaVac vaccine at least 14 days prior to arrival. Other vaccines will not be accepted.
To date, unvaccinated visitors are permitted entry for essential reasons only.
Children traveling with vaccinated parents can also enter. “A person who can provide the aforementioned certificate may enter the country accompanied by an under-age child of whom they have permanent custody. The health security measures of the under-age child are determined according to the health safety guidelines that are in force at the time, ” according to the Finnish Border Guard.
Canada
Canada has reopened its borders to fully vaccinated international travelers from most countries.
All travelers must download ArriveCAN (app or web portal) to upload their vaccine certificates. If eligible, they will no longer need to quarantine on arrival.
Passengers are currently permitted to land at the following five additional Canadian airports:
- Halifax Stanfield International Airport
- Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
- Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
- Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport; and
- Edmonton International Airport.
Read full article: Canada reopened for tourism
- Schengen Area
- England
- Ireland
- Grenada
- Italy
- Morocco
- Greece
- Spain
- France
- Anguilla
- The British Virgin Islands
- Georgia
- Tahiti
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Croatia
- Nepal
- Ecuador
- Montenegro
- Estonia
- Belize
- Cyprus
- Lithuania
- Guatemala
- Iceland
- Lebanon
- Poland
- Moldova
- Romania
- Seychelles
- Slovenia