With U.S. COVID-19 cases near the 29 million mark, some nations continue to view American vacationers warily. Yet a number of countries are reopening their doors.
It’s up to you to decide whether international travel is a good idea right now. The health risks are obvious. Nations might tighten their coronavirus restrictions at any time. You may have to adhere to curfews and mask mandates that are different to those in the U.S. Yet as vaccines are rolled out worldwide, the world is gradually becoming more open again.
What follows are some highlights of destinations that Americans are permitted to travel to followed by a full alphabetical list of countries and territories. We naturally advise you to consult the State Department and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the latest risk assessments and restrictions before making those long-awaited travel plans.
Albania
Set on the Adriatic Sea, Albania remains open. While there are no Covid-19 test requirements or quarantine to enter, you can expect a health screening. Mask requirements and new curfews are in place
The Bahamas
Visitors 11 and older must have a negative Covid-19 PCR test result no more than five days old before arrival. Once you have the negative result, you can apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa here, where you must opt in for Covid-19 health insurance.
Costa Rica
U.S. visitors must complete a health pass form but are no longer required to take a Covid-19 PCR test. You must have proof of travel medical insurance, which you can get in Costa Rica.
Egypt
U.S. travelers to Egypt need to present a negative PCR Covid-19 test result. It should be no older than 72 hours before flight departure. Travelers must present paper copies; digital copies aren’t accepted. Children 5 and younger are exempt.
Mexico
The land border between the U.S. and Mexico remains closed through at least March 21, but U.S. travelers can still fly there. No testing requirements are in place to enter, but the State Department lists numerous states to avoid because of crime. You can expect temperature checks and other screenings upon arrival.
South Africa
One of the most popular destinations in Africa has reopened to U.S. citizens. You need a negative Covid-19 PCR or serology test result taken within 72 hours of departure to enter. Keep in mind a Covid-19 variant has been discovered here—check news reports closely before you make plans.
The remaining destinations are:
Armenia
Aruba
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Cambodia
Chile
Colombia
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Dubai
Dutch Caribbean Islands
Ecuador
Ethiopia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Honduras
Ireland
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Kenya
The Maldives
Malta
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
North Macedonia
Panama
Peru
Rwanda
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
South Korea
Sri Lanka
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Tanzania
Tunisia
Turkey
Turks and Caicos
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Zambia
