NOW ONLY UPDATED FOR US CITIZENS

I have some good news for travelers who have been anxiously asking Google “When can I travel again?” The answer is now. While most countries are still locked down (I am on day 86 of home quarantine in the Philippines), several countries have declared themselves open for tourists. If you have an EU passport, most of Europe is open to you. If you are from the US, your options continue to be limited. 

With American travel restrictions continuing, I will ONLY BE UPDATING COUNTRIES OPEN TO US CITIZENS. Currently, the number of countries open to US tourists stands at 19.

For EU citizens, you can find information relevant to you here. 

Or some would paraphrase

“Nomads gonna nomad.”

Countries with Open Borders For US Citizens

Is Albania Open to Tourists?

Can US Tourists Freely Enter Albania?

Yes

Is Armenia Open to Tourists?

Restrictions on entry of non-Armenian citizens to the Republic of Armenia have been lifted and U.S. citizens are permitted to enter via air.

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Can US Tourists Freely Enter Armenia?

Yes

Is Aruba Open to Tourists?

Yes. But while shopping malls, cinemas, beauty salons and outdoor restaurants are open, casinos, bars, and nightclubs are not. There is also an island curfew between 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Source

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Can US Tourists Freely Enter Aruba?

Yes

Is Australia Open to Tourists?

No. Outside of a New Zeland and Australia travel bubble. Otherwise, there is a travel ban on all non-residents and non-Australian citizens entering Australia. 

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Can US Tourists Freely Enter Australia?

No.

Are the Bahamas Open to Tourists?

Can US Tourists Freely Enter Bahamas?

No. The United States has now been barred due to COVID-19 infection rates in the US. As of July 22, borders are closed to international commercial flights and commercial vessels carrying passengers from the United States. In addition, Bahamasair will cease outgoing flights to the United States, effective immediately.   Source

Is Belize Open to Tourists?

Any traveller is permitted to visit Belize at this time.  All travellers must:

• Bring along an Official Vaccine Card reflecting the receipt of the dual or single dose vaccine at least two weeks prior to arrival.
• Or, if you cannot provide proof of immunization bring along a negative Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Covid-19 test taken within 96 hours of travel, OR Rapid Antigen, Sofia, SD Biosensor, ABBOTT (Panbio) test taken no more than 48 hours prior to travel. If neither is presented, you can take a Covid-19 test upon arrival.
• Children under the age of 5  are not required to present a negative COVID test; Children 5 years and older must present a negative COVID test.

The Government of Belize (GOB) does not currently have any travel bans in place.  Visit www.travelbelize.org for updates on Covid-19, as the situation remains fluid.

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Can US Tourists Freely Enter Belize?

Yes

Is Cambodia Open to Tourists?

Conditions: No land crossings are available, but foreigners traveling from the United States, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, and Spain are allowed to enter by air. All passengers will need health declarations and $50,000 of medical insurance.

In addition, all foreign travelers will be required to deposit $3000 on arrival. $165 of the deposit will be used for a mandatory COVID-19 test. The remaining deposit covers potential quarantine if ANY passenger on your flight tests positive. A minimum of ~$3,255 more will be required for treatment and quarantine if you test positive.

Note that all museums, cinemas, concert halls, bars, and karaoke establishments are closed until further notice. Source

Is Cambodia Open to US Tourists?

Yes

Is Canada Open to Tourists?

Conditions: United States and Canada have a mutual agreement to restrict non-essential travel, including tourism or recreational in nature.

 “Essential travel”, which is still permitted, includes: work and study, critical infrastructure support, economic services and supply chains, health, immediate medical care, and safety and security.

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Is Canada Open to US Tourists?

No

Is Chile Open to Tourists?

Conditions: All travelers, including Chileans, foreign residents, accredited diplomats, and foreign tourists, must complete an obligatory 10-day quarantine upon their arrival to Chile. They will be able to leave quarantine with a negative PCR result based on a test taken on or after the seventh day in quarantine. Travelers must remain in quarantine while they await their result.

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Is Chile Open to US Tourists?

Yes

Is Costa Rica Open to Tourists?

As of November 1, U.S. citizen tourists for all 50 states and Washington D.C. may enter Costa Rica on flights departing from the United States. U.S. citizen tourists from these states wishing to enter Costa Rica must complete a digital epidemiological health pass, obtain a negative PCR-RT coronavirus test taken within 72 hours of their departure from the United States, and purchase travel insurance that covers accommodation in case of quarantine and medical expenses due to COVID-19.

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Can US Tourists Freely Enter Costa Rica?

Yes

Is Croatia Open to Tourists?

Conditions: All EU/EEA nationals and individuals holding permanent residence in the EU/EEA countries can enter Croatia freely, without restrictions. All other foreign nationals, including U.S. citizens, may enter Croatia for tourism if they provide a confirmation of paid accommodation in one of the accommodation facilities in the Republic of Croatia (lease contract or lump sum payment of a camp, permanent berth contract in a nautical tourism port, etc.)  Source

Is Croatia Open to US Tourists?

Yes, with the following conditions:

Is Czechia Open to Tourists?

Conditions: The Czech Republic is opening up to countries based on a color coded risk system. Entry is only allowed for business travel, essential family, or medical purposes. Source

Can US Tourists Freely Enter Czechia?

No and no date has been announced.

Is Ecuador Open to Tourists?

Is Ecuador Open to US Tourists?

Is France Open to Tourists?

Can US Tourists Freely Enter France?

No and no date has been announced.

Is Georgia Open to Tourists?

Can US Tourists Freely Enter Georgia?

No and no date has been announced.

Is Germany Open to Tourists?

Conditions: Germany will initially allow unrestricted entry from 11 countries:

1. AUSTRALIA
2. GEORGIA
3. JAPAN*
4. CANADA
5. MONTENEGRO
6. NEW ZEALAND
7. SOUTH KOREA*
8. THAILAND
9. TUNISIA
10. URUGUAY
11. CHINA*
* subject to confirmation of reciprocity

The place of departure is decisive in regard to whether it is possible to enter Germany, not the nationality of the person wishing to enter.
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Is Germany Open to US Tourists?

Yes, but ONLY IF departing from one of the countries above. 

Is Greece Open to Tourists?

Conditions: Greece will currently only allow EU citizens, EU residents, and residents of certain other specific countries to enter. The United States is not one of those countries.

U.S. citizens traveling to Greece will not be permitted to enter unless they meet one of only a few narrow exceptions detailed in the Greek Embassy’s information on entrance into the European Union/Schengen Area. There is no projected date when entry will be permitted. A long visit in a third country will not help you get around EU restrictions.

Source

Can US Tourists Freely Enter Greece?

No

Is Hungary Open to Tourists?

Conditions: Foreigners without a residence permit will be banned from entering Hungary, effective September 1

Source

Is Hungary Open to US Tourists?

No

Is Iceland Open to Tourists?

Conditions: Open for everyone. Be prepared for required testing (free until July 1, then 15,000 ISK/$115 USD), and contact tracing app. Anyone who refuses will be required to quarantine for 14 days at their own expense. Source

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Can US Tourists Freely Enter Iceland?

No. Iceland is participating in the EU travel ban along with other Schengen states, and travelers from the US are no longer granted access into the country. Source

Is Italy Open to Tourists?

U.S. citizens may exit or depart Italy, but entrance for tourism is still prohibited.  Essential travel is allowed and includes students, businesspersons, EU residents, and relatives of Italian citizens.

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Can US Tourists Freely Enter Italy?

No yet, but here is some good news for US citizens- Vaccines are available in Italy for U.S. citizens. 

COVID-19 vaccinations are being distributed by the Government of Italy at a regional level. According to the Italian Pharmaceutical Agency, the National Vaccination Plan guarantees that vaccinations will be available to all people present/resident in Italy, whether or not they have a valid Permit of Stay as long as they are registered with the Italian National Health Service.

Is Ireland Open to Tourists?

Conditions: The Irish Authorities require anyone coming into Ireland, apart from Northern Ireland, to "restrict their movements" for 14 days. Everyone must also complete a mandatory Public Health Passenger Locator Form. You can cut your quarantine after five days, if you pass another PCR test.  Source

Is Ireland Open to US Tourists?

Yes

Is Jamaica Open to Tourists?

Conditions: All visitors must fill out a Travel Authorization Form. If you are from a "high-risk" country, a valid Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result must be included with your Travel Authorization form no more than seven days from the intended date of arrival in Jamaica. Approval for travel to Jamaica will be subject to the upload of the test result.

On arrival, you will undergo a health screening and risk assessment: temperature, observation of symptoms, Interview by health officer, and a COVID-19.

Visitors to Jamaica are required to remain within the “COVID-19 Resilient Corridor,” a defined geographical area within Jamaica designed for tourism purposes
Quarantine Information:

Any travelers arriving to Jamaica and tested for COVID-19 will be asked to remain in quarantine at their hotel/resort until the test results are returned.
Any travelers testing positive for COVID-19 will be isolated either at their hotel/resort or in a government facility as determined by health authorities. Source

Is Jamaica Open to US Tourists?

Yes. Anyone coming in from a "high risk" area (latest link in source link) will be required to upload a negative Covid-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result. The date of the test must be within 10 days of the arrival date in order to obtain a Travel Authorization. Source

Is Jordan Open to Tourists?

Is Jordan Open to US Tourists?

Yes 

Is Malaysia Open to Tourists?

Malaysia is currently under a Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO). Entry is not allowed. However, under very limited circumstances, travelers can request an exception to enter during the CMCO. Formal written approval from the Malaysian Government is required before attempting to enter Malaysia.

Source

Is Malaysia Open to US Tourists?

No

Is Maldives Open to Tourists?

Is Maldive Open to US Tourists?

Yes on 7/1/20.

Is Mexico Open to Tourists?

Conditions: You are allowed to arrive via air travel. Technically, the United States and Mexico agreed to restrict non-essential travel along the U.S.-Mexico land border to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Non-essential travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature. However, entrance via air is allowed. 

Curfews are in place, but restrictions vary based on state and/or city.  Source

Is Mexico Open to US Tourists?

Yes, by air. 

Is Montenegro Open to Tourists?

Is Montenegro Open to US Tourists?

The US is not explicitly forbidden, but the infection rate is high enough to keep the US off the list above. 

Is Netherlands Open to Tourists?

Conditions: Not for any countries currently subject to the EU travel restrictions. The Dutch government strictly enforces the EU travel restrictions banning non-essential travel from outside the EU with limited exceptions.  

Source

Can US Tourists Freely Enter Netherlands?

No

Is New Zealand Open to Tourists?

Conditions: Only New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are permitted to enter New Zealand. If a U.S. citizen is able to enter through such a status, they will be required to quarantine in a government-operated facility for 14 days.

Source

Can US Tourists Freely Enter New Zealand?

No

Is Portugal Open to Tourists?

Conditions: Open for EU and EEA countries, except for Italy and Spain. In addition, countries with large Portuguese populations (South Africa, Canada, US, and Venezuela) are admitted, if that country also allows Portuguese citizens to enter (reciprocity). Portugal has no quarantine or testing requirements. Source

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Can US Tourists Freely Enter Portugal?

Yes and No. Yes, Portugal has stated US citizens can enter, but on the condition that the US allows Portuguese citizens to freely travel in the US. Currently, the US does not. 

Is Puerto Rico Open to Tourists?

Conditions: Travelers entering the Island are required to fill out a Travel Declaration Form through the Puerto Rico Health Department’s online portal, get a PCR molecular COVID-19 test (nasal or throat swab) no more than 72 hours prior to visiting the Island, and show proof of a negative result or they must quarantine.

An Island-wide curfew is in effect from 12:00 AM – 5:00 AM, except for emergencies. 

Public beaches and natural reserves are open, following social distancing guidelines. Public alcohol consumption is prohibited. Supermarkets, pharmacies, and gas stations are open, with supermarket delivery services available through midnight. Restaurants, casinos, museums, and pools at hotels are operating at 50% capacity. Bars remain closed.

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Is Puerto Rico Open to US Tourists?

Yes- Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory and excluded from the CDC requirement to provide a negative COVID-19 test result to return to the mainland United States. 

Is Saint Lucia Open to Tourists?

Can US Tourists Freely Enter Saint Lucia?

Yes.

Is Serbia Open to Tourists?

Is Serbia Open to US Tourists?

Yes

Is Singapore Open to Tourists?

Is Singapore Open to US Tourists?

Yes, with the conditions above.

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