Multiple countries have completely reopened but some others are still not welcoming American tourists.
Following the discovery of the new highly-contagious Omicron variant, countries worldwide have reintroduce new restrictions and even banning some travelers from entering into their territories.
Here is a complete list of the most appealing destinations open to Americans.
Disclaimer: Travel restrictions and governmental regulations can change rapidly and the information below might be outdated within a few hours. Therefore, double-check all information with your embassy or on official websites. Traveling Lifestyle does not take any responsibility for your decision to travel.
Countries Open to Americans in 2022
- European Union (27-nation bloc) – European Union (27-nation bloc) – Some countries have closed or reintroduced restrictions again.
- Fiji – Negative COVID-19 test, proof of vaccination, health insurance, quarantine
- India – Negative COVID-19 test.
- South Africa Negative COVID-19 test
- Cayman Islands Currently closed for tourism
- Indonesia (Bali) Negative COVID-19 test, proof of vaccination, health insurance and a 3-day quarantine
- Cambodia Negative COVID-19 test, proof of vaccination and health insurance
- Russia – Negative COVID-19 test and proof of vaccination for some regions
- Belize – Negative COVID-19 test
- Thailand – Negative COVID-19 test and proof of vaccination (only to reduce quarantine)
- Chile – Negative COVID-19 test and proof of vaccination
- Argentina – Negative COVID-19 test and proof of vaccination
- Panama – Negative COVID-19 test, proof of vaccination optional
- Grenada – Negative COVID-19 test and proof of vaccination
- Jordan – Negative COVID-19 test and insurance
- Guadeloupe – Negative COVID-19 test and proof of vaccination
- Albania – Negative COVID-19 test and proof of vaccination or recovery
- Anguilla – Negative COVID-19 tests, proof of vaccination and travel authorization
- Antigua and Barbuda – 2 Negative COVID-19 tests and travel authorization
- Aruba – Negative COVID-19 test
- Bahamas – Negative COVID-19 test, mandatory health insurance
- Barbados – Negative COVID-19 test
- Bermuda – Pre-departure and post-arrival testing
- Brazil – Negative COVID-19 test, proof of vaccination
- Colombia – Negative COVID-19 test, proof of vaccination
- Costa Rica – Negative COVID-19 test, mandatory health insurance if unvaccinated
- Cuba – Negative COVID-19 test, proof of vaccination
- Curacao – Negative COVID-19 test, No quarantine
- Dominican Republic – No restrictions
- Dominica – Negative COVID-19 tests and (possibly) quarantine
- Dubai – Negative COVID-19 test and (possibly) quarantine
- Ecuador – Negative COVID-19 test result, proof of vaccination
- Egypt – Negative COVID-19 test, (possibly) quarantine
- Guatemala – Negative COVID-19 test, proof of vaccination
- Jamaica – Negative COVID-19 test, a 14-day quarantine, and travel authorization
- Maldives – Negative COVID-19 test and -possibly- quarantine.
- Mexico – No restrictions
- Morocco – Currently closed for tourism
- Nicaragua – Negative COVID-19 test, Yellow fever vaccine
- Pakistan – Negative COVID-19 test, proof of vaccination
- Puerto Rico – Negative COVID-19 test, No quarantine and No test to return home
- Rwanda – Negative COVID-19 test
- Serbia – Negative COVID-19 test
- Seychelles – Two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test and quarantine
- St. Lucia – Negative COVID-19 test and full time quarantine for the unvaccinated
- St. Maarten – Negative COVID-19 test
- Tanzania – Negative COVID-19 test
- Turkey – Negative COVID-19 test, No quarantine (conditions apply)
- Turks and Caicos – Negative COVID-19 test, proof of vaccination
- The US Virgin Islands – No test, No quarantine
- Sri Lanka – Negative COVID-19, health insurance
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European Union (27-nation bloc) – Reopening
When can American tourists travel to Europe?
American tourists can travel to Europe on a country-by-country basis after the last European Council announcement.
New restrictions have been introduced
List of European countries open to fully vaccinated travelers (Updated February 24)
Sweden is open to all vaccinated Americans. Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival.
Italy: all visitors must obtain Italy’s “Green Pass”, a digital certificate issued by the Ministry of Health, which contains a QR Code that will be required to board planes, participate in public events, and even move around the territory.
A “Super Green Pass” is mandatory from January 10, 2022 to March 31, 2022 to stay in hotels and use all public transportation including local buses, metros, flights and high-speed trains.
- Vaccinated travelers must bring a negative Covid-19 test.
- Unvaccinated must (additionally) undergo a 5-day mandatory quarantine and get retested on arrival.
France: Open to fully vaccinated Americas who must present proof of vaccination and a negative COVID test performed within the 48 hours prior to departure
Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers must provide a compelling reason for travel.
Spain: Open for vaccinated travelers from multiple countries worldwide including the U.S. Unvaccinated travelers were banned from entering Spain on Sept. 6.
Greece: Open to tourists from more than 50 countries, including all EU states, the US, Canada, Russia, and China. Visitors must bring a vaccine certificate, proof of a negative COVID-19 test, or proof of recovery from COVID-19.
Cyprus: Travelers from red countries such as the U.S. must present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival in Cyprus regardless of their vaccination status.
The unvaccinated must observe a 7-day mandatory quarantine.
Croatia: Open for tourism to all travelers who can produce a negative COVID-19 test before departure.
Portugal: US citizens can enter Portugal but need to provide a travel authorization a negative COVID Test.
Different restrictions apply to Madeira depending on the country of departure.
Germany is open to fully vaccinated visitors from the US, EU and Schengen Area. All travelers ages 6 and above must submit proof of vaccination.
Proof of a negative COVID-19 test is required every time a visitor wants to enter most tourist venues such as restaurants and bars.
Austria: Open to U.S. travelers. A vaccine certificate, proof of recovery, or a negative Covid-19 test result is required.
Fully vaccinated travelers with a booster shot do not need to undergo testing or quarantine. People who have received two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine must present a negative PCR test and the unvaccinated must additionally undergo a 10-day mandatory quarantine.
Denmark: Open to visitors immunized with Moderna, Pfizer, AstraZeneca or Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Unvaccinated Americans must undergo mandatory quarantine. Everyone must present a negative COVID-19 test before departure.
Finland: Open to Americans since last year. Travelers will need to submit proof of having been immunized at least 7 days prior to departure. The unvaccinated can only enter Finland for essential reasons.
Iceland: Open to vaccinated American travelers.
Ireland: Open to both vaccinated and unvaccinated U.S. travelers from July 19. Vaccinated visitors are permitted to bypass testing and quarantine rules.
Malta: Open to vaccinated U.S. tourists who can produce a negative COVID-19 test.
Slovenia: Open to vaccinated American visitors. A COVID-19 test is no longer needed.
Switzerland has lifted all its travel restrictions.
“Health-related measures for persons entering the country are to be lifted. It will no longer be necessary to provide proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative test or complete an entry form,” the government announced.
Read our full post: Switzerland Enters The List Of Countries Removing All Travel Restrictions
The Netherlands: Vaccinated or recovered travelers must also present a negative COVID-19 test.
Unvaccinated travelers are barred from entering the Netherlands.
Other Countries:
- Norway
- United Kingdom
- Fiji
- India
- South Africa
- Cayman Islands
- Indonesia (Bali)
- Cambodia
- Russia
- Belize
- Thailand
- Chile
- Panama
- Grenada
- Jordan
- Guadeloupe
- Albania
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Bermuda
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Dominican Republic
- Dominica
- Dubai – UAE
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Guatemala
- Jamaica
- Maldives
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Nicaragua
- Pakistan
- Puerto Rico
- Rwanda
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- St. Lucia
- St. Maarten
- Tanzania
- Turkey
- Turks and Caicos
- The US Virgin Islands
- Sri Lanka