Where Can Americans Travel Right Now? A Country-by-country Guide

From lounging on Caribbean beaches to sightseeing in Europe, travel is back for Americans.

For over two years travel was complicated and at times unsafe due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that the vaccine and various boosters have transformed how the virus affects travel much of the world is back open.

Most countries have zero to few restrictions for U.S. travelers, especially those who have been vaccinated.

So after years of dreaming about travel, it is time to get back out there once again. Here is what you need to know.

Albania

GENT SHKULLAKU/AFP via Getty Images A woman wearing a face mask, walks in Tirana's main square.
GENT SHKULLAKU/AFP via Getty Images A woman wearing a face mask, walks in Tirana's main square.

Albania does not require U.S. travelers to show any COVID-19-related documents or tests, according to the U.S. Embassy in Albania.

Anguilla

As of Oct. 1, there are no entry requirements to Anguilla, according to the U.S. Embassy

Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda have removed all preexisting COVID-19 entry requirements, according to the government. However, any passenger displaying symptoms may be isolated by the government.

Argentina

There are no COVID-19 related entry requirements for entry into Argentina, according to the Consulate General and Promotion Center.

Armenia

Travelers may enter Armenia without proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, according to the Government of Armenia.

Australia

Australia has removed all preexisting COVID-19 entry requirements, according to the Department of Health for the Commonwealth.

Courtesy of Aruba Tourism Authority
Courtesy of Aruba Tourism Authority

Aruba

Aruba has waived all preexisting COVID-19 entry level requirements, however, travel insurance is highly recommended, according to the country's tourism site.

Bahamas

Non-U.S. citizens must show proof of vaccination, and there are no entry requirements for U.S. citizens according to the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas.

Barbados

Barbados has discontinued all COVID-19 entry requirements the tourism board announced in September.

Barbados is also welcoming visitors to move to the island for a year for the ultimate remote work experience.

Bahrain

There are no COVID-19 entry requirements to enter Bahrain according to the U.S. Embassy.

Belize

The Belize tourism board has removed all COVID-19 entry requirements.

Bermuda Tourism Authority Stonehole Bay in Bermuda
Bermuda Tourism Authority Stonehole Bay in Bermuda

Bermuda

Fully vaccinated travelers by air or by cruise to Bermuda will be required to show proof of vaccination, and must upload proof prior to travel. Unvaccinated travelers must upload proof of valid travel insurance to enter, according to the government.

All travelers aged 2 and up must have Travel Authorization and will be required to pay $40 for the application.

Bolivia

Travelers to Bolivia will need to provide proof of vaccination, a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before embarkation, or a negative rapid test taken 48 hours before embarkation, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Bonaire

There are no COVID-19 entry requirements for the Caribbean Netherlands according to the UK Government.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes U.S. travelers without any COVID-19-related travel restrictions, according to the U.S. Embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Botswana

There are currently no COVID-19 entry requirements for U.S. citizens, according to the U.S. Embassy in Botswana.

Brazil

Travelers to Brazil must present proof of vaccination printed or available electronically in either Portugese, English, or Spanish or proof of a negative COVID-19 test or antigen test taken one day prior to boarding, according to tourism site Visit Brazil.

Photo by TANG CHHIN SOTHY/AFP via Getty Images Cambodia
Photo by TANG CHHIN SOTHY/AFP via Getty Images Cambodia

Cambodia

Cambodia welcomes both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers without the need to get tested before coming, according to the U.S. Embassy in Cambodia. The country has also reopened its visa on arrival program.

Unvaccinated travelers must undergo a rapid antigen test upon arrival, according to the government and costs $5 USD.

Canada

Canada has removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions for entry, according to the Canadian Government.

Chile

Visitors to Chile must provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken a maximum of 48 hours and in their last destination before their departure to Chile, according to the U.S. Embassy in Chile.

Colombia

Travelers to Colombia must present proof of vaccination, or a negative COVID test, either taken 72 hours before arrival for a PCR test, or 48 hours before arrival for a rapid, according to the U.S. Embassy in Colombia.

Costa Rica

All COVID-19 entry requirements to Costa Rica have been repealed, according to tourism site Visit Costa Rica.

Croatia

Croatia welcomes U.S. travelers without any COVID-19-related travel restrictions, according to the Croatian National Tourist Board.

Courtesy of Curacao Tourism Board
Courtesy of Curacao Tourism Board

Cura?ao

There are no COVID-19 entry restrictions to visit, according to the Cura?ao tourism board.

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic has eliminated all COVID-19-related entry restrictions, according to the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic.

Democratic Republic Of The Congo

The Democratic Republic of The Congo requires non vaccinated travelers to present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival. Unvaccinated travelers over 11 must also present a negative test taken within 3 days of departure and pay $30, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Denmark

Denmark eliminated all of its COVID-19 entry and internal restrictions, according to the government’s COVID-19 website.

Djibouti

There are currently no COVID-19 entry requirements to enter Djibouti according to the U.S. Embassy.

Dominica

Dominica has removed all pre-arrival testing along with testing on arrival for symptomatic passengers, according to the tourism board.

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VW PICS/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Dominican Republic

The Dominical Republic has removed all COVID-19 entry requirements, however, when required random testing may occur and passengers may present proof of vaccination to be exempt, according to GoDominicanRepublic.com

Ecuador

Ecuador has eliminated COVID-19 entry requirements, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Egypt

There are currently no COVID-19 entry restrictions for U.S. travelers to Egypt, according to the U.S. Embassy.

El Salvador

El Salvador has removed all COVID-19 entry requirements for U.S. citizens according to the embassy.

Finland

Finland has lifted all COVID-19-related entry rules, according to the Finnish government.

France

France has lifted all pandemic-related entry rules, according to the French government.

French Polynesia

There are no more entry requirements for French Polynesia, according to Tahiti Tourism.

Germany

There are no longer any COVID-19-related entry rules for travel to Germany, according to the German Missions in the United States.

Ghana

All travelers (non-residents) to Ghana aged 18 and older must be vaccinated, according to the Ghanaian Embassy in D.C.

Greece

Greece has lifted all pandemic-era travel rules, according to the government. Greece has an optional Passenger Locator Form travelers can choose to fill out.

Grenada

There are no covid entry requirements for tourists visiting Grenada, according to PureGrenada.com

Guatemala

There are no COVID-19 entry requirements for travelers to Guatemala, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Haiti

All passengers 12 and older are required to present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR taken at most 72 hours before departure. Passengers aged 5-11 are required to present a negative PCR test, and passengers under 5 are exempt, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.

For additional precautions, please see the U.S. State Department's Advisory.

Honduras

Honduras requires travelers to enter with a vaccination card, or a negative COVID-19 test taken maximum 72 hours in advance, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Iceland

Iceland welcomes travelers without any pandemic-era entry rules in place, according to Iceland’s COVID-19 website.

Ireland

Ireland has removed all COVID-19-related entry rules for travel, according to the government.

Israel

Currently, there are no entry protocols for international travelers to Israel, according to the ministry of Health. However, the ministry notes that the ministry has the authority to change the standards and that the best way to find out information is to check the current list of requirements prior to travel.

Italy

Italy has lifted all COVID-19-related travel rules, according to the country's National Tourist Board.

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Valery SharifulinTASS via Getty Images

Jamaica

Jamaica has ended all COVID-19 entry requirements, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Related:I Traveled to Jamaica During COVID-19 — Here's What It Was Really Like

Kenya

Level 1: Low Levels of COVID-19 Transmission (CDC)

Fully vaccinated travelers are now exempt from testing, according to the U,S. Embassy. Unvaccinated travelers must present a negative PCR test within 72 hours or arrival. Unvaccinated travelers must then test again upon arrival and pay $30 for a rapid test. If they are positive, they must then pay $50 for a PCR test and self-isolate.

Kosovo

Travelers entering Kosovo are not required to show proof of vaccination, according to the U.S. Embassy in Kosovo, but the embassy recommends travelers bring such proof. The country also doesn’t require pre-arrival testing, but the embassy said some airlines may.

Lebanon

According to the only source of updated information for U.S. travelers Lebanon has removed all COVID-19 entry restrictions, as per Middle Eastern Airlines.

Liberia

All travelers aged 18 and older must show proof of vaccination, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Philipp Herder/picture alliance via Getty Images The Maldives
Philipp Herder/picture alliance via Getty Images The Maldives

Maldives

The Maldives welcomes travelers from all over the world, including the U.S., and does not require visitors to get tested before coming, according to the government. All arriving and departing passengers must complete a Traveler Declaration form within 96 hours of their flight.

Malta

Malta has eliminated all pandemic-related travel restrictions, according to the Malta Tourism Authority.

Mexico

Mexico has removed all COVID-19 entry requirements, according to the local government of Mexico.

Montenegro

Montenegro does not have any COVID-19-related entry rules in place, according to the U.S. Embassy in Montenegro. Face masks are required on public transportation, according to the country’s government.

Peerakit Jirachetthakun/Getty Images
Peerakit Jirachetthakun/Getty Images

Morocco

Morocco has dropped all COVID-19 entry requirements except for the Public Health Passenger Form, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Namibia

There are no COVID-19 entry requirements for U.S. citizens, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Nepal

Nepal welcomes travelers and offers visas on arrival, regardless of vaccination status, according to the U.S. Embassy in Nepal. Arriving travelers must show proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or NAAT test taken within 72 hours of their departure.

PRAKASH MATHEMA/AFP via Getty The Himalayan Mount Everest and other mounts ranges are pictured from Namche Bazar in the Everest region, some 140 kms northeast of Kathmandu
PRAKASH MATHEMA/AFP via Getty The Himalayan Mount Everest and other mounts ranges are pictured from Namche Bazar in the Everest region, some 140 kms northeast of Kathmandu

Netherlands

The Netherlands has lifted COVID-19-related entry rules, according to the government.

Nicaragua

Travelers to Nicaragua must be vaccinated or present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival, according to U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua.

North Macedonia

North Macedonia is open to American travelers who are not required to undergo any COVID-related entry requirements, according to the U.S. Embassy in North Macedonia.

Norway

Norway has discontinued all COVID-19-related entry restrictions, including pre-arrival testing, according to the government.

Pakistan

Pakistan has reopened to travelers, and only unvaccinated travelers will need a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of pre-boarding, according to the Government of Pakistan.

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Luis Acosta/AFP via Getty Images

Panama

Panama has rolled back all COVID-19 entry requirements for U.S. travelers, according to the embassy.

Peru

There are no COVID-19 entry requirements for American travelers, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Portugal

Portugal, including the Azores and Madeira, no longer requires proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter, according to Visit Portugal.

Qatar

There are currently no COVID-19 entry requirements for travelers, according to the Qatar Ministry of Public Health.

Rawanda

There are currently no COVID-19 entry requirements for U.S. citizens according to the U.S. Embassy.

Singapore

Singapore welcomes all travelers, regardless of their vaccination status, according to the Singapore Tourism Board. Vaccinated travelers (and unvaccinated children under 12) are exempt from all pre-departure tests, on-arrival tests, quarantine, and entry approvals.

Unvaccinated visitors 12 and older must arrive with proof of a PCR or rapid antigen test taken within two days of their departure and have travel insurance that covers COVID-19 with at least $30,000 of medical coverage.

Travelers must download the TraceTogether app. Three days before their departure, travelers must submit an SG Arrival Card and e-health declaration through the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.

Spain

Spain has dropped all COVID-19-related health controls at entry points, according to the government, becoming one of the last European countries to do so.

However, the country still asks that travelers from outside the European Union travel with either proof of vaccination administered within 270 days, proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure, proof of a negative rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours of departure, or proof they contracted COVID-19 and recovered within 180 days.

St. Barts

All COVID-19 entry restrictions have been lifted, according to the U.S. Embassy.

St. Kitts and Nevis

All visitors regardless of vaccination are permitted to enter St. Kitts and Nevis, according to the Tourism Authority.

DANIEL SLIM/Getty
DANIEL SLIM/Getty

St. Lucia

All COVID-19 restrictions have been removed, according to the St. Lucia tourism authority.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

All COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, according to the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Environment.

Sint Maarten

Travelers to Sint Maarten are no longer required to provide travel insurance or test upon arrival if unvaccinated, the electronic health authorization requirement has also been removed.

Senegal

Travelers are welcome in Senegal and only the unvaccinated are required to test upon entry, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images Serbia
Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images Serbia

Serbia

Serbia has removed all COVID-19 entry requirements, according to the Government.

Seychelles

Vaccinated travelers are welcome to enter Seychelles, and there is no pre-departure testing in place. All travelers will be required to fill out a Health Travel Authorization before arrival, according to the U.S. Embassy.

South Africa

Everyone is welcome to enter South Africa regardless of vaccination status, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka allows fully vaccinated travelers to enter the country quarantine-free and without any pre-arrival testing, according to the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka.

Unvaccinated travelers can also be exempt from quarantine, but must show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of their trip or a negative rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours of their trip, according to the tourism site. Children under 12 are exempt from testing.

Switzerland

Switzerland has lifted all COVID-19-related entry rules, according to the Federal Office of Public Health.

Tanzania

Tanzania has reopened its borders for all travelers. Vaccinated travelers may enter without any testing while unvaccinated travelers must take a PCR test 72 hours before departure the U.S. Embassy states.

Thailand

Thailand has eliminated all pandemic-related entry requirements, welcoming all international travelers, including from the U.S., according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand. Travelers no longer need to show proof of vaccination or proof of any testing to enter.

Turkey

Turkey is open to foreign travelers and does not have any COVID-19-related entry rules in place, according to the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Turkey.

Courtesy of Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board Grace Bay in the Turks and Caicos
Courtesy of Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board Grace Bay in the Turks and Caicos

Turks and Caicos

There are no COVID-19 entry requirements for Turks and Caicos, according to the government.

United Arab Emirates

Passengers entering through Dubai are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or negative test according to Emirates.

Uganda

All travelers are required to show proof of vaccination upon entry (boosters are not required) Travelers without vaccination are required to present proof of a negative test taken within 72 hours of travel, according to the U.S. Embassy.

United Kingdom

The United Kingdom has dropped all COVID-19-related entry rules, according to the government.

Zambia

Travelers to Zambia will be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours, vaccinated travelers are exempt, according to the U.S. Embassy in Zambia.

Zimbabwe

Vaccinated travelers may enter Zimbabwe without any prior testing, unvaccinated travelers will be required to provide a COVID-19 test to enter, according to the U.S. Embassy.

Alison Fox is a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure. When she's not in New York City, she likes to spend her time at the beach or exploring new destinations and hopes to visit every country in the world. Follow her adventures on Instagram.

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