Countries Opened For Summer Traveling

Owing to the breakout of the coronavirus pandemic and traveling as one of the ways the virus spread fast, many countries around the world shut down the opportunity to travel in and out of the countries. However, with the current dwindling in the economy of most countries, countries are beginning to grant opportunities to travelers. Here is a list of countries that are allowing travelers in and out of the country. However, it is important to note that these countries still practice the 14 days self-isolation and social distancing. 

The Caribbean

The Caribbean has opened some of its islands. These places include Puerto Rico, Antigua, the U.S. Virgin Islands including the St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John and St. Lucia. However, travelers are expected to show a negative test result of COVID-19 within 48 hours of arrival.

Jamaica

Jamaica plans to open all international travelers on June 15. Starting from July 1st, the Bahama would also be welcoming flights and yacht. Aruba would also be opening its border to Europe Canada and Caribbean islands with the exception of the Dominican Republic and Haiti on that same day. While Americans are excluded from the list, they would be joining by July, 10. Travelers going to places like Turks and Caicos will be permitted by July 22.

Europe

On Wednesday, the EU announced that it will be opening its border to allow non-Europeans to enter from July 1st. The European Commission Vice President Josep Borrell said the travel ban will be lifted “gradually and partially.”

However, Italy and Bulgaria have opened their border to allow people from most European countries such as Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Hungary, Montenegro, Portugal, Slovenia, and Slovakia to travel in and out. 

By June 30, German will be lifting its ban to 31 European countries, Greece to 29 countries (including Australia) and the Netherlands to 12 EU countries.

North America

Travelers going to the USA are prohibited from some countries while others that are permitted will be subjected to the compulsory 14 days self-isolation. 

Canada

Like the USA, Canada already started implementing the 14 compulsory self-isolation. As it is, the border between the U.S. and Canada is closed to nonessential travel until June 21. 

Mexico

Mexico is opening gradually and state by states. Quintana Roo — home to Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and Tulum — will be opening this week. Los Cabos is scheduled to open in either late-June or July. Business is still prohibited between Mexico and the U.S.

South America

Places like Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, and Peru — are yet to open their borders to travelers.  

Africa

Most African Tourist destinations like South Africa and Morocco are yet to open their borders for travelers. However, last week, Seychelles allows tourists who arrived through a private get into the country. The country plan to resume commercial flight by July. 

By June 27, Tunisia would be opening its border to residents from some selected European states, Algeria, Germany, and the UK.

Can you travel outside America during the Coronavirus pandemic? 

People are allowed to travel outside the country if the airlines have flights available. However, this condition may change at any time. To check on the current travel advisory during the coronavirus pandemic, click Coronavirus virus traveling advisory.