Coronavirus Covid-19 travel guide by country

Coronavirus (Covid-19) travel guide by country*

Which countries are open to international travelers? Which countries require quarantine upon arrival? Find answers to all your COVID-related travel questions here

Asia

Vietnam Thailand Philippines Cambodia Myanmar Laos Sri Lanka Nepal Singapore Malaysia Indonesia

Vietnam

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
All nationalities, borders remain closed for non-essential travel. Entries from UK and South Africa are banned.

International entry is allowed for:
Essential purposes

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? There is a mandatory quarantine of 14 days for anyone entering Vietnam in a government facility.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? A mandatory health declarations is required upon arrival.

Where are the main COVID testing sites? Sapa, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Mui Ne, and Da Lat. Prices for a PCR test are around US $32 and antigen tests are around US $10.

Is public transportation open? Operating regularly

Are the restaurants and bars open? Open under restrictions.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required on public transportation.

Resources:
https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/covid-19-vietnam-travel-updates-restrictions.html/
https://vietnam.travel/things-to-do/covid-19-travel-policies-vietnam

Thailand

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal

International entry is allowed for:
Citizens from Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, China, Cuba, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, Hong Kong, Ivory Coast, Kazakhstan, Macao, Mongolia, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, South Korea, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Uruguay, Vietnam and other low-risk countries can apply to a special 90 day visa

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? All arrivals must undergo a 14 day quarantine at a government facility at the travellers own expense.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? All passengers, including transiting passengers are required to present a PCR test, no more than 72 hours old, and health insurance.

Where are the main COVID testing sites? Phuket, Bangkok, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, and Koh SamuiPrices for a PCR test are around US $111 to US $155 and antigen tests are around US $63 .

Is public transportation open? Operating

Are the restaurants and bars open? Restaurants are open under social distancing restrictions, Bars are open until midnight only.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public places

Resources:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel/covid-19-guide-for-travelers-in-thailand.php
https://www.ivisa.com/thailand-blog/thailand-14-day-quarantine-requirement
https://asianews.press/2020/07/10/thailand-resumes-normal-life-but-wearing-mask-is-compulsory/

Philippines

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
All nationalities, borders remain closed for non-essential travel. Entry from UAE, Oman, Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka are banned.

International entry is allowed for:
Officials of foreign governments and international organizations, Families of Filipino nationals

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? While waiting for Covid19 PCR test results, at the traveler’s own expense.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? Taking a COVID-19 RT-PCR Test is a required upon arrival. Travelers from Caticlan Jetty Port to Borcay are required to present a negative COVID 19 PCR test, no older than 72 hours, and hotel reservations.

Is public transportation open? Operating in limited capacity

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants and bars are open in some locations.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public places

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Flights from Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines are not permitted.

International entry is allowed for:
Leisure travel is allowed with a previously approved visa

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? Anyone arriving must quarantine for 14 days at their own expense at a government designated facility.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? Taking a COVID-19 test upon arrival is required, visitors should wait for the test results. A medical form, no older than 72 hours, certifying that they were tested negative to COVID-19 is required. Anyone entering Cambodia needs to deposit $2000 to cover health tests and potential COVID hospitalization.

Is public transportation open? Operating under social distancing restrictions.

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants are open, while bars and nightclubs remain closed.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Recommended in public places, but not required.

Resources:
https://www.traveloffpath.com/cambodia-covid-19-entry-requirements-for-travelers/

Myanmar

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
International travel to and from Myanmar is forbidden.

International entry is allowed for:
Business and essential purposes only, after issuing a business visa.

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? There are three options: – Quarantine for 21 days upon arrival in a government facility, and then home quarantine for 7 days. – Quarantine for 7 days before boarding the flight to Myanmar, except for leaving to take a COVID-19 test that should be presented upon arrival. – Quarantine for 7 days in a government facility or government approved hotel, take a COVID-19 test at your own expense, and complete 7 more days of quarantine at home or any accommodation.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? Presenting a negative COVID-19 test, no older than 72 hours, is required.

Is public transportation open? Operating in limited capacity, and under social distancing restrictions.

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants and bars are resuming operation with health restrictions and social distancing.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public places

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
All nationalities, borders remain closed for travel.

International entry is allowed for:
International borders are currently closed for travel, and no visas are being issued for travel purposes.

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? 14 day quarantine in a government facility is mandatory.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? A negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, should be presented upon arrival, in addition, travellers will be subject to another PCR test at the airport.

Is public transportation open? Operating regularly.

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants and bars are open under social distancing restrictions.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public places

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Arrivals from South Africa, South America, India, and Vietnam are banned.

International entry is allowed for:
International borders and airports are open for travel, a visa can be issued in advance with the “Visit Sri Lanka” app.

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? 7 day quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers. 14 day quarantine for non vaccinated travellers.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? A negative PCR test, no older than 96 hours, should be presented upon arrival, in addition, travelers will be subject to another PCR test at the airport.

Is public transportation open? Operating in limited capacity and under social distancing limitations.

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants are open under social distancing restrictions.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public places

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Arrivals from the UK are banned

International entry is allowed for:
Nepal’s air borders are now open. Visas must be issued in advance

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? Self quarantine for 7 days is requireDd in a designated hotel. Those who are vaccinated will quarantine until test results are back.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? A negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, should be presented upon arrival.

Is public transportation open? Partially, short- distance transportation is operating, while long-distance public transportation is not.

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants and bars are open.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in some public places.

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Arrivals from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan are banned, except for returning citizens.

International entry is allowed for:
A travel pass is allowed for the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan & Brunei

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? Quarantine for 14 days is required at a government facility, except for Safe Travel Pass holders, who will be tested upon arrival.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival for arrivals with a Health Travel Pass

Is public transportation open? Operating under social distancing limitations.

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants and bars are open under social distancing restrictions.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public places

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Tourism is suspended for all nationalities.

International entry is allowed for:
Malaysia’s borders remain closed for travelers.

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? 10 days mandatory quarantine in a government facility.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? Health test is required upon entering. Those arriving to Sabah from Brunei must present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours.

Is public transportation open? Operating regularly.

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants are open under social distancing restrictions, bars and nightclubs remain closed.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public places.

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
All nationalities, borders remain closed for travel.

International entry is allowed for:
International borders are currently closed for travel

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? Arrivals must agree to to quarantine for 14 days if requiered. 5 days while waiting for test results, if the test was taken upon arrival.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? A negative PCR test, no older than 7 days, should be presented, or a PCR test should be taken upon arrival.

Is public transportation open? Operating in limited capacity

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants and bars are open under social distancing restrictions, in 50% capacity.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public places

Europe

Croatia Italy Greece

Croatia

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
No restrictions

International entry is allowed for:
Open for all nationalities

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive?Approved arrivals from the UK or South Africa are required to quarantine for 14 days. All other nationalities are not required to quarantine if they present a PCR test.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? All travellers must submit a PCR no older than 48 hours old. Vaccinated travelers do not need a PCR test or to quarantine.

Is public transportation open? Operating regularly.

Are restaurants and bars open?Restaurants and cafes are open for delivery only

Do you need to wear a face mask? Recommended in public places, but not required.

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Flights from Brazil, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and India are suspended.

International entry is allowed for:
EU member countries, Schengen member countries, Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, San Marino & Vatican City.

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? Travellers arriving from EU or Schengen countries, are required to present a negative test, or self-quarantine for 5 days. Arrivals from Austria & from countries not in the EU/Schengen are required to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? Arrivals are required to present a negative PCR or antigen test, no older than 48 hours.

Is public transportation open? Operating regularly. Travel between regions during Christmas will be banned.

Are restaurants and bars open? Three colored system based on areas. In red areas, restaurants and bars are closed. At the moment the majority of Italy is red.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public places and in public transportation.

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Countries that are not in the EU safe list, including the US.

International entry is allowed for:
International airports are open for tourism from EU/EFTA and other third-party countries – Japan, New Zealand, Tunisia, Rwanda, South Korea, Iceland, Australia, Thailand, Uruguay, Canada, Georgia and Israel (limited). Anyone arriving is required to fill a form 24 hours before arrival.

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? Quarantine is required for 7 days upon arrival. Arrivals from the UK are required to quarantine for 10 days. Vaccinated arrivals from Israel are excempt.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? COVID-19 screening test upon arrival for some of the arrivals. Paasengers should fill a Passenger Locator Form (PLF) 24 hours before arrival. Arrivals from Sweden, Belgium, Spain, the Czech Republic, Israel, Bulgaria, Malta and Romania are required to present a negative PCR test, no older than 72 hours, upon arrival.

Is public transportation open? Operating regularly.

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants are open for delivery only.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public places.

Central / South America

Peru Colombia Mexico Bolivia Ecuador Chile Honduras Argentina

Peru

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
All foreign nationals who have been to the India, South Africa and Brazil countries are banned from entering..

International entry is allowed for:
Some international borders for some countries in South America are now open

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? No quarantine requiered.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? Filling a health declaration is required. All arrivals must present a PCR test that is no older than 72 hours.

Is public transportation open? Operating under social distancing limitations and reduced capacity.

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants are open under social distancing restrictions.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public places.

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Arrivals from the India are not permitted to enter.

International entry is allowed for:
Colombia’s air and land borders have re-opened.

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? A fourteen day quarantine is requiered for all arrivals.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? A PCR test that is no older than 96 hours is requiered for all arrivals.

Is public transportation open? Operating in limited capacity.

Are restaurants and bars open? Open under social distancing restrictions.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in all public places.

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Travellers coming in from the US land border for non-essential purposes.

International entry is allowed for:
International borders are open, however, the US-Mexican border is open for essential crossing only.

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? Depends on the health screening test results.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? COVID-19 screening test is required upon arrival.

Is public transportation open? Operating regularly.

Are restaurants and bars open? Varies between areas, some restaurants are open for takeout only, while in other areas restaurants and bars are open in 50% capacity.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Not requiered.

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Flights arriving from Europe and Brazil are banned

International entry is allowed for:
Land borders remain closed, while International air borders are open for countries without travel restrictions for Bolivia

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? Not required.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? A negative PCR test, no older than 7 days, should be presented upon arrival.

Is public transportation open? Operating in most areas.

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants and bars are closed.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public places

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Entry is allowed for all countries via air

International entry is allowed for:
Land borders remain closed, while International air borders are open for some countries.

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? Arrivals must present a negative PCR test upon arrival no older than 10 days.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? A negative PCR test, no older than 7 days, should be presented or should be taken upon arrival. Travelers to Galapagos will have to present a negative PCR test no older than 96 hours.

Is public transportation open? Operating in Green and Amber areas in 50% capacity

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurant are open at 30% capacity and operating under social distancing measures

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in all places.

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
All nationalities

International entry is allowed for:
International borders have close again. Only returning citizens are allowed in.

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? Self-quarantine for 14 days is required upon arrival.Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? All arrivals nee to provide a PCR test no older than 72 hours. In addition, all arrivals must show proof of health insurance.

Is public transportation open? Operating in limited capacity, while travel between regions is suspended.

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants are open for takeout only. Bars are to remained closed. Curfew in all of Chile between 22:00 and 5:00am br>Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public places and transportation.

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Travellers who have been to UK, South America, or South Africa 21 days prior to their arrival are not allowed to enter.

International entry is allowed for:
International borders are re-opening of some countries

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? All arrivals are required to quarantine for 7 days.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? A negative PCR test no longer than 72 hours is required.

Is public transportation open? Operating at limited capacity.

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants and bars are open at limited capacity.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Required in public spaces.

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Flights from UK, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, and India are banned.

International entry is allowed for:
International borders are re-opening of some countries

Africa

Tanzania

Last verified on: June 20, 2021

International entry is restricted for:
Entry is allowed for most countries

International entry is allowed for:
Tanzania has opened it’s borders for travel

Do you need to go into quarantine when you arrive? Unless a negative PCR is provided, travellers who are showing symptoms are required to quarantine.

Are COVID-19 tests required in order to travel to this country? A negative PCR test is only required to those who are showing symptoms.

Is public transportation open? Operating regularly.

Are restaurants and bars open? Restaurants and bars are open.

Do you need to wear a face mask? Wearing a mask is recommended in public spaces.

*The countries listed were chosen based on Bookaway’s top-visited countries