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CDC Updates on Travel  

As of July 18, 2022, the CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships is no longer in effect. 

As of June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight. Vaccination requirements for foreign visitors still remain in place. 

As of April 18, 2022, masks on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect.
International Travel Planning 
Visit United States Travel.gov site for information on passports, advisories, and other info to get you on your way!
The launch of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) has been pushed back from mid-2024 to roughly May 2025. The postponement is due to another such delay in the launch of the Entry/Exit System (EES), another European Union border security measure...

ETIAS, when in effect, will allow visa-exempt nationals to enter a territory within the European Union/Schengen Area for short-term stays (usually 90 days in a 180-day period). The ETIAS authorization will be linked to a traveler’s passport and will be valid for three years, or until the expiration of the passport, whichever comes first. When a traveler gets a new passport, they will also need to get a new ETIAS travel authorization.
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Authorization will cost €7 and will generally take minutes to process, although the process could take up to four days. In some instances, should a traveler need to provide additional information, processing could take as long as one month. Those under the age of 18 or over 70 will have their fees waived.
The Turks and Caicos Islands has announced an update to its Public and Environmental Health Arriving Passengers Travel Clearance Regulations, which will no longer mandate travelers to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before arriving in the destination. The vaccination lift, which will go into effect on April 1, 2023
Travelers to the United Kingdom will soon have to apply in advance and pay to enter the country when the Electronic Travel Authorisation visa waiver goes into effect later this year.

The UK’s ETA system, which will be fully rolled out by the end of 2023, will require all non-visa foreign visitors (including those from the United States) to apply online in advance of coming, according to the government’s ETA website...

To apply, travelers will need to provide personal details, passport information, and security information. Applications will then be processed automatically and travelers should expect a response typically within 48 to 72 hours.
Effective November 2, 2022, Royal Caribbean®, all travelers — regardless of vaccination status — will no longer require pre-departure testing (excluding sailings to Colombia, Haiti, Honduras, Transatlantic and Australia sailings).

U.S. & Barbados Departures visiting Colombia, Haiti, & Honduras: All unvaccinated guests ages 12 years and older must present a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 3 days prior to sailing. Fully vaccinated guests and guests ages 11 years and younger are exempt from this test.
Disney Cruise Line Update
November 2, 2022
Beginning Nov. 14, 2022, for sailings departing from the United States, Disney Cruise Line will no longer require Guests (regardless of vaccination status) to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to sailing. Disney Cruise Line continues to highly recommend that all Guests be fully vaccinated and encourages unvaccinated Guests to take a COVID-19 test two days prior to sailing.
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Vaccines and testing no longer required for most cruises with Carnival. 

VACCINATION GUIDELINES
  • Cruises of 15 nights or less: Although vaccines are not required, we encourage all guests 5 years of age and older to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, when eligible, and carry proof of vaccination. Guests are considered fully vaccinated if they have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the sailing day (not counting embarkation day).
  • Cruises of 16 nights or more: All guests, age 18 and older, must be vaccinated, and boosted if they are more than 6 months past the last dose of their initial vaccine series. Unvaccinated guests will need to apply for a vaccine exemption when we are ready to start accepting requests for 2023.

TESTING 
  • Cruises of 15 nights or less: Although not required for either vaccinated or unvaccinated guests, we encourage all guests 5 years and older to take a pre-cruise test within three days of their cruise. 
  • Cruises of 16 nights or more: Guests age 5 years and older have to present a PCR or antigen test taken within 3 days before sailing (unsupervised self-tests are not accepted).

DESTINATION REQUIREMENTS Unvaccinated guests are free to disembark and enjoy their time ashore. However, certain destinations have imposed certain restrictions and we cannot guarantee that more will not be added.
  • Grand Turk and Cartagena, Colombia – age 18 and older will have to remain on board.
  • Bermuda - unvaccinated guests must present proof of travel insurance at check-in, which includes coverage for medical emergencies and has no COVID exclusions. This requirement is waived if a child is 11 years and under traveling with vaccinated parents. All guests must register on Bermuda's health portal and apply for a Travel Authorization here . A US$40, per person, fee applies for guests age 2 years and older. To complete the process, guests must submit proof of citizenship, picture ID, proof of vaccination, and insurance.
We will continue to monitor the protocols and requirements of the destinations we visit and will update our guests directly and this page of any changes.
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Effective for Sailings October 4, 2022 and Beyond
Effective for sailings October 4, 2022 and beyond, Norwegian Cruise line has relaxed travel requirements around the world. NCL are thrilled to welcome all guests back on ships to cruise freely to the places they’ve been dreaming of – regardless of vaccination status and with no testing requirements.

Destination specific requirements will still need to be met. 

​For specific country requirements, please visit Cruise Travel Requirements by Country.
​Japan to Fully Reopen October 11
September 26, 2022
From October 11, short-term visitors will no longer need to apply for tourist visas, nor will there be a limit to the number of visitors per day that Japan will accept. The need to book through a tour operator or agency will also no longer be required.
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Earlier this month, Japan made it slightly easier to visit the country, scrapping the need for a negative COVID test prior to arrival (for all travelers with at least three vaccine shots) and increasing the cap on daily visitors to the country from 20,000 to 50,000.
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Transport Canada announced Monday morning that it will remove all COVID-19-related entry restrictions—including testing, quarantine and isolation requirements—for anyone entering the country from October 1, 2022...

What this means: Starting October 1, travelers—regardless of citizenship—will no longer have to:
  • submit public health information through the ArriveCAN app or website
  • provide proof of vaccination
  • undergo pre- or on-arrival testing
  • carry out COVID-19-related quarantine or isolation
  • monitor and report if they develop signs or symptoms of COVID-19 upon arriving to Canada
Additionally, Transport Canada will be removing existing travel requirements such as undergoing health checks for air and rail travel and the requirement of masks on such transportation methods from the same date. That said, the government agency added, “Although the masking requirement is being lifted, all travelers are strongly recommended to wear high quality and well-fitted masks during their journeys.”
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When it comes to cruising, related measures are also being lifted, meaning travelers will no longer be required to have pre-board tests, be vaccinated or use ArriveCAN. A set of guidelines will remain to protect passengers and crew, which will align with the approach used in the United States...
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In keeping in line with the rest of the travel industry, Virgin Voyages has updated guidelines to make all voyages open to everyone — including Sailors who are unvaccinated.  

THE LATEST CHANGE
• All Sailors (no matter their vaccination status) are welcome on board
• Policy updates begin on 09/18/22 for all Valiant Lady voyages
• Policy updates begin on 09/21/22 for all Scarlet Lady voyages 
• We are still requiring that all Crew be fully vaccinated
• Unvaccinated Sailors are required to bring a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72-hours, or at the terminal for a fee of $30 on their embarkation date
• Fully vaccinated Sailors do not require testing (as of 7/27/22 on all ships)
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has updated its travel advisory effective August 29, 2022 to facilitate the smooth movement of passengers to and from the country.
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According to the new protocols, which have been implemented, all COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted for arriving passengers by air. COVID-19 restrictions are also lifted for persons arriving by yacht or ferry services...
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The government of Bermuda has updated its COVID-19 protocols after the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) loosened its health guidelines. The destination now welcomes unvaccinated travelers...

...Unvaccinated visitors must take a COVID-19 test, no more than two days before landing in Bermuda and then test again on Day 4. They must have valid travel health insurance to enter Bermuda and must upload proof of travel health insurance to their “Travel Authorization” application for approval.
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Unvaccinated cruise passengers require a COVID-19 test no more than two days before departing the port. Depending on the time it takes to travel to Bermuda, they may need to test again before disembarking in Bermuda. This is familiar territory for the cruise lines as Bermuda already requires additional testing for vaccinated travelers when the journey to Bermuda is longer than four days.
The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has scrapped all COVID-19 related entry testing and vaccination protocols. The destination is open to both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers, including citizens, residents and international tourists.
Additionally, it will no longer be necessary for travelers to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter St. Kitts and Nevis...
As of August 1, France has rescinded all of its COVID-19-related travel restrictions and testing requirements for any travelers entering the country as well as its territories.
What this means:
  • Travelers no longer have to complete any formalities before their arrival in France (including mainland France and its overseas territories), and the presentation of the health pass is no longer required, regardless of the country or area of ​​origin
  • No further proof of travel (the "compelling reason") is required
  • Travelers no longer have to present a sworn statement of non-contamination and a commitment to undergo an antigenic test or a biological examination on arrival in the national territory.
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Two Caribbean countries--Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands—have announced updates to their COVID-19-related travel restrictions...

...In effect since Friday, July 15, persons visiting the British Virgin Islands (B.V.I.) will no longer be required to present a negative COVID-19 test to gain entry. The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands passed an amendment to the COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) Regulation on July 13 that revokes COVID-19 testing requirements...

...Separately, Anguilla’s Ministry of Health has announced further changes to the island’s entry protocols. Effective August 8, there shall be no pre-arrival testing requirement for vaccinated persons. Evidence of vaccination status must still be presented to the airlines on check-in and on arrival at the ports of entry in St. Maarten and Anguilla.
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From that same date, unvaccinated visitors will be permitted to enter Anguilla with a negative pre-arrival COVID-19 test result. There shall be no quarantine or further testing....
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Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday, June 17 approved the removal of the “Thailand Pass” registration scheme and the $10,000 health insurance requirement for foreign visitors, effective from July 1, 2022. Both requirements were initially removed for Thai nationals on June 1.
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Starting in July, foreign nationals will only be required to show proof of either a certificate of vaccination or a negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test result within 72 hours of travel (these can be in a print or digital format). Random checks will be made on arrivals at Thailand’s international airports or land border checkpoints (in 22 provinces). Unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travelers who are randomly checked and who are unable to show proof of a pre-arrival negative test will be required to undergo a professional ATK test at the point of entry...
The Government of The Bahamas is removing another COVID requirement for international visitors: Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, 2022, travelers will no longer need to apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa in order to enter the country...

For full details on the Bahamas’ current COVID-19 protocols for travelers, visit www.bahamas.com/travelupdates.
As international travelers flying into the United States and its territories are no longer required to provide a negative COVID-19 test to fly into the country, the U.S. Virgin Islands (U.S.V.I.), as a territory of the United States, is reminding travelers without U.S. passports that the islands of St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas are now fully accessible without COVID-19 testing. ​
Beginning Wednesday, June 15, 2022, people traveling to the British Virgin Islands(B.V.I.), regardless of vaccination status, will no longer need to register for entry clearance on the BVI Gateway Travel Portal, and will not be required to show proof of travel insurance. In addition, day-trippers—meaning travelers who had been away from the territory for less than 24 hours, or persons remaining in the territory for less than 24 hours—will no longer need to present a COVID-19 test result upon arrival...
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...Germany has dropped its "3G" rule—which stated that tourists had to either show proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID-19 or provide a negative test when entering Germany—for travelers coming from the European Union, Schengen Area or other countries where the epidemiological situation is deemed acceptable by the E.U.

This means that, from the United States, visitors can now enter Germany without carrying any kind of proof of their COVID status. The modification is set to stay in place until at least August 31 and comes at a time during which many tourists make their summer travel plans, according to the German National Tourist Board.
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Good to know: Germany had also dropped its mask mandates earlier this year; the only federal rule still remaining in place requires people to wear masks on public transportation...
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All of Italy’s COVID-related travel restrictions expired yesterday, May 31. SchengenVisaInfo.com reports that, according to the Italian Ministry of Health, the current requirements would not be extended.

Previously, travelers needed to show their E.U. Digital COVID Certificate or, for non-European Union citizens, an equivalent COVID-19 certification issued by their country's health authorities, certifying one of the following: Completed vaccination cycle with a vaccine recognized by the European Medicines Agency; full recovery from COVID-19; or a negative molecular or antigenic test. Additionally, travelers will no longer need to complete a Passenger Locator Form.

This means, all travelers—regardless of their country of origin—will no longer need to show proof of vaccination, recent recovery or a negative test when arriving in Italy.

According to Euronews.travel, a mask mandate is set to remain in force until at least June 15...
Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) late last week approved the lifting of the RT-PCR testing requirement for international arrivals beginning May 1, 2022, introducing two new entry schemes customized for vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers...
The Czech Republic has lifted all COVID-19 travel restrictions for its citizens and international travelers. Visitors will no longer need to submit an arrival form or proof of vaccination or a previous infection when traveling from abroad; however, it is still recommended for travelers to verify the conditions of transport (including proof of infectivity, i.e. test, vaccination, illness) directly with the agreed public transport carrier (airplane, bus, train).
Many of the largest airlines in the United States have dropped their masking requirements; these include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest.
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The backstory: On Monday, a federal judge in Florida voided the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) mandate requiring face masks on all public transportation, including passenger aircraft. Although the CDC has recently extended the mandate from April 18 through May 3, the judge ruled that the mandate exceeded the CDC’s authority under the Pubic Health Services Act. This means the federal mandate is no longer in effect (for the time being) and airlines and other transportation businesses are allowed to make their own determinations regarding mask policies.
Effective Saturday, April 16, international visitors to Jamaica will no longer need to present a negative result from a COVID-19 antigen or PCR test conducted within 72 hours prior to their travel to enter the island. In addition, Jamaica’s mandate to wear a mask in enclosed public spaces ends Friday, April 15...
Earlier this week, Denmark lifted the last of its COVID-19-related travel restrictions. Entry restrictions have been continuously relaxed and since March 29, the last restrictions have been removed removed.
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Since March 1, the only remaining COVID-19 entry restriction has been a requirement for testing within 24 hours of entry into Denmark for persons who have not been vaccinated with a recognized vaccine or previously infected and who enter from countries outside the European Union and Schengen Area. This requirement was lifted at midnight on the night of March 29. As a result, there are no longer COVID-19 restrictions on entry into Denmark....
The ban on entry to Sweden from countries outside the European Union/European Economic Area will not be extended and will cease to apply on Friday April 1, the country’s Ministry of Justice announced. This also means that the requirement to present vaccination and test certificates when entering Sweden will be removed...
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday, March 30 dropped its Travel Health Notice for cruise travel. Put into place more than two years ago, this served as a platform that provided guidance to consumers on restrictions in cruise travel, grading systems and collaborative protocols for sailing safety. The removal of the health notice demonstrates the transition back into pre-pandemic operations for the cruise industry...
The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) recommended on Monday, March 28 that travel restrictions due to COVID-19 be relaxed due to a drop in cases and deaths. Fully vaccinated travelers would not need to quarantine or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result, while unvaccinated travelers, or those not yet fully vaccinated, would only need proof of a negative test, with the quarantine requirement being dropped...
... Following Disney Magic's arrival on March 21, 2022; Carnival Paradise and Carnival Sunrise visited on March 23 and Celebrity Apex and Carnival Glory were expected to arrive on March 24. Other cruise ships which will call at the islands during phase 1 include Emerald Princess (March 25), Disney Fantasy (March 29), MSC Seashore (March 29 and April 12), Celebrity Reflection (March 30), Rotterdam (March 31), Celebrity Edge (April 1), Carnival Vista (April 6), Carnival Paradise (April 6), Carnival Sunrise (April 6), Celebrity Apex (April 7), Carnival Pride (April 8 and April 12), MSC Seashore (April 12), Carnival Horizon (April 13), Celebrity Edge (April 13) and Celebrity Equinox (April 17).
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...As a result of the changes to Adjusted Alert Level One, international travelers entering South Africa through the various ports of entry will require proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours. Furthermore, all travelers entering South Africa will be offered vaccination on arrival, where requested or required.

The capacity of gatherings will be increased to 50 percent for all venues, for both indoor and outdoor gatherings. This is significant for the tourism industry, as it will impact positively on the business events sector.
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The wearing of masks will no longer be required when one is outdoors in a public area. However, wearing of masks is required when one is indoors such as at a mall, gallery, restaurant and in public transport etc...
Effective March 19, 2022, all travelers will no longer be required to present a COVID-19 negative test result or proof of vaccination. All travelers will still be required to complete Aruba’s Embarkation/Disembarkation Card before arrival, which is the country’s digitized customs and immigration process. Aruba Visitors Insurance is still required for all visitors…
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From May 1 international visitors from visa waiver countries, including the United States, will be to travel to the country without needing to self-isolate on arrival.

The high-level summary of entry requirements for all travelers to New Zealand pertaining to COVID-19 is as follows:

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  • All travelers entering New Zealand must be fully vaccinated in line with New Zealand government entry requirements.
  • A negative pre-departure test (PCR, LAMP or rapid antigen) in line with New Zealand government requirements is required for all travelers.
  • No compulsory requirement for all arriving travelers to either self-isolate or enter a government managed isolation hotel, i.e., all forms of isolation for arriving travelers (including foreign nationals) are removed at all border reopening steps except for unvaccinated New Zealand citizens and residents returning to the country.
  • All travelers will be provided with two rapid antigen tests at no charge on arrival at Auckland Airport, which are self-administered after exit from the airport.
  • Travelers will be asked to undertake the first test on their day of arrival and then a second test on Day 5/6 after arrival, this can be done once travelers have left the airport e.g.at home or hotel.
  • Travelers who test positive via either of their arrival day or Day 5/6 RAT test will be required to take PCR test to confirm positive status, if positive they will then be asked to self-isolate in line with the requirements that apply to all community COVID-19 cases in New Zealand.
The U.K. will be removing the remaining of its COVID-19-related international travel restrictions on March 18 including the passenger locator form (PLF) for arrivals into the U.K., as well as all tests for passengers who do not qualify as vaccinated. This change, therefore, removes the need for unvaccinated passengers to take a pre-departure test and a Day 2 post arrival test.
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The following measures will go into effect beginning March 10, 2022:
  • Domestic travelers will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 result. (Note: International travelers are still subject to the U.S. entry requirements as mandated by the federal government, which requires a negative COVID test from within one day prior to departure and proof of full vaccination.)
  • Mask requirements will be removed for both indoor and outdoor establishments; however, masks will still be recommended for situations where vaccination status cannot be guaranteed as well as on airplanes and in airports as federal law determines.
  • Capacity limits for both private and public establishments, such as restaurants, bars, theaters and event venues, will no longer be in place.
  • Patrons of private and public establishments will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test result upon arrival (this includes lodging establishments and restaraunts).
  • Individual businesses still reserve the right to establish their own health and safety guidelines and operations.

​Travelers who test positive while on the Island must quarantine and cover their own medical expenses/possible extended stay...
Beginning April 1, Costa Rica will no longer require travelers to complete an online Health Pass when visiting the destination. Additionally, unvaccinated travelers will no longer be required to purchase a travel insurance policy; however, it is still recommended that travelers purchase travel insurance to cover medical and lodging expenses in the event of contracting COVID-19...

... also beginning April 1, these establishments will be able to operate at 100 percent capacity without requiring vaccination QR codes.
To resume sailings, Transport Canada worked with its partners to develop a comprehensive pubic health plan for cruise ships, including:
  • Crew and passengers being required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
  • Crew and passengers being required to self-monitor for symptoms
  • Passengers being required to take a COVID-19 molecular test within 72 hours before boarding a cruise ship or take an antigen test within one day of boarding a cruise ship
  • Passengers being required to take a COVID-19 molecular test within 72 hours before arriving in Canada or taking an antigen test within one day of the scheduled arrival
... announced it will no longer require a Passenger Locator Form for visitors starting March 15. According to Greek Travel Pages, Minister for Tourism Vasilis Kikilias said the decision refocuses the effort on vaccination status. In addition, holders of the European Union Digital COVID Certificate, as well as holders of certificates that are compatible with the E.U. system (such as those from the U.S., Canada and Australia) no longer need to take a test for COVID-19 before their trip to Greece.
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As of Saturday, March 5, mask-wearing indoors in Greece will no longer be mandatory, while tourist bus capacity will be raised to 100 percent ... 
...Beginning Saturday, March 5, 2022, fully vaccinated travelers and in-transit passengers aged five and over must have a negative rapid antigen test or a PCR test taken one day prior to entering Saint Lucia. Travelers may also provide a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test taken up to five days prior to arrival.
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All unvaccinated travelers must present a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test, taken up to five days prior to entering Saint Lucia. All travelers must register their information and upload test results online prior to travel on www.stlucia.org/covid-19... 
Under the state’s plan, the first day travelers could come into the state without any Safe Travels restrictions is March 26. In addition, Ige said other restrictions will also go away that day, including:
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  • Vaccination or COVID testing requirements for state and county employees;
  • A vaccine-or-test mandate for a long list of state properties, including libraries.

Under Safe Travels, trans-Pacific domestic passengers must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to bypass quarantine. Travelers must also fill out a health form and go through screening...
... Rapid antigen tests join the list of approved tests for entry to Barbados. The island also accepts COVID-19 PCR tests taken no more than three days prior to arrival in Barbados...

Furthermore, passengers transiting through Barbados will not be asked to provide test results in order to do so....
Over the weekend, Iceland removed all public restrictions due to the COVID-19pandemic—both domestically and at the border.
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This means all rules regarding limitations on social gatherings and school operations, as well as the quarantine requirement for those infected by COVID-19 have been removed. Additionally, no disease prevention measures will be in place at the border, regardless of whether individuals are vaccinated or unvaccinated...
Grenada this week announced updates to its travel protocols, requiring fully vaccinated travelers to show proof of a negative PCR or NAAT test from within three days of travel to the island or, now, a negative rapid antigen test taken within one day of arrival....

For unvaccinated travelers, they must complete the above Health Declaration form, book a Government Approved/Pure Safe Travel Property and pay for a PCR test to be taken on Day 5 (of their seven-day quarantine).
Children 12 and over must show their own proof of vaccination; children under 12 will be exempt from the vaccination requirement. Adults traveling in a group where some are vaccinated and other are not, and choose not to separate, will all be treated as unvaccinated...
...Starting March 1, the Council—in response to the evolution of the pandemic, the increasing vaccination uptake and administration of booster doses, and the recognition of a growing number of certificates issued by third countries as equivalent to the E.U. Digital COVID Certificate—says member states should open their borders to non-essential travelers vaccinated with an E.U.- or World Health Organization (WHO)-approved vaccine, recovered persons and all persons traveling from a country on the E.U. list...
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...Restrictions should take into account both the situation in the traveler’s country and the individual status of the person; additional safety measures such as PCR testing before arrival could still apply.
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Starting March 1, all travelers—fully vaccinated or otherwise—from all countries will be able to visit Israel...

According to Tourist Israel, all travelers flying to Israel must take a PCR test upon arrival at the airport. Then, they must go straight to wherever they are staying and quarantine for up to 24 hours until they receive a negative result. (The results usually arrive in six to 12 hours, however, meaning that the quarantine is usually not the full 24 hours. Should the test result not be returned within 24 hours, travelers will be allowed to leave quarantine; it’s whichever comes first.)

Beyond the arrival test, international travelers must also complete an Entry Statement Form no more than 48 hours before the scheduled time of departure. They must also provide:
  • A negative result on a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure to Israel
  • A positive result on a PCR test taken between three months and 11 days before the flight
  • Permission from the Exceptions Committee to enter Israel without taking a PCR test before departure
...All persons must be fully vaccinated to travel to Papua New Guinea, unless they are under 18 years of age or are a citizen of Papua New Guinea...

All persons traveling to Papua New Guinea must have a valid COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to their original port of departure. Children aged five years and under are exempted from being tested. Travelers arriving in the island country will be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival.
​If a person has within the last three months tested positive for COVID-19, a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner from their country of departure, certifying that the person is no longer infectious for COVID-19 shall be accepted but the individual must still be tested prior to leaving their port of departure within 72 hours and be tested on arrival...
Most COVID-19-related measures within the country have been lifted thanks to the sharp decline in cases...
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Note, however, that guests from both theU.S. and Canada must be fully vaccinated to be allowed entry to Switzerland. It is not possible to enter Switzerland if not vaccinated or based on a recovered status.

To be considered fully vaccinated, you must have received your vaccine (booster or second shot) within 270 days of arrival in Switzerland. 
Starting February 14, U.S. travelers aged 12 to 17 years old visiting Spain will be allowed to show a negative PCR test if they don’t have proof of full vaccination. The PCR test must take place no more than 72 hours prior to arrival in Spain. There are no requirements for children under 12 years of age.
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Adults 18 and older must be fully vaccinated and must have received the last required dose of their COVID vaccine no less than 14 days and no more than 270 days prior to arrival in Spain. If more than 270 days have passed since the last required dose, travelers must show proof of having received a booster shot at least 14 days prior to arrival.
The Philippines this week reopened its borders to international travelers from 157 countries with visa-free arrangements. Travelers also need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and test negative before travel to avoid quarantine...
As of February 14, the the mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival has been ditched and replaced with a 14-day self-monitoring period. Should a traveler develop any symptoms of COVID-19, they will be required to immediately self-isolate and report to their nearest health facility or call the national helpline number (1075)...
For those arriving to Portugal by plane, you are required to have a valid vaccination E.U. Digital COVID Certificate, a valid test or recovery E.U. Digital COVID Certificate or a valid vaccination certificate (with a complete vaccination schedule or a vaccine booster), a recovery certificate issued by a third country, under reciprocal conditions, a negative RT-PCR Test (or similar NAAT test) taken 72 hours before boarding, or a negative Laboratorial Rapid Antigen Test 24 hours before boarding.
Australia announced it will be reopening its borders to fully vaccinated travelers as of February 21 //

Travelers who are not fully vaccinated would be required to show proof of a medical exemption to enter the country//

..the state of Western Australia remains closed to non-residents—including those from other Australian states—unless they have permission to enter.
“.... a traveler’s COVID-19 vaccination, test or recovery status, as evidenced by a valid E.U. Digital COVID Certificate, should be the key determinant,” the Council said in a statement last week announcing the new recommendations. A person-based approach will substantially simplify the applicable rules and will provide additional clarity and predictability to travelers.”
Turks and Caicos has announced amendments to its “Arrival Passengers Travel Clearance Health Regulations,” mandating that all visitors and returning residents two years and older to provide a negative COVID-19 test before entry—lowered from the previous mandatory testing age of 10 years old....
Nearly 6 million passengers have sailed on cruise ships since the cruise industry's restart last year...

​ In addition, more than 75 percent of oceangoing capacity is already back in service—and nearly 100 percent is expected back in operation by August 2022. Best of all, travel advisors and passengers will likely see a full cruise industry recovery in 2023...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) this week pleaded with governments worldwide to relax their travel restrictions “as COVID-19 continues to evolve from the pandemic to endemic stage.”

IATA in a statement called for the removal of all travel barriers (including quarantine and testing) for those fully vaccinated with a World Health Organization (WHO)-approved vaccine, enabling quarantine-free travel for non-vaccinated travelers with a negative pre-departure antigen test result, removing travel bans and accelerating the easing of travel restrictions in recognition that travelers pose no greater risk for COVID-19 spread than already exists in the general population...

Negative Test Required to Enter US by Plane 
January 12, 2021
The CDC recently announced that as of January 26th, all travelers arriving into the United States will require predeparture COVID testing.

So what does travel look for you?

☑️ Pending your destination, you may be required a COVID test before departing the states. Specifics will be detailed by location but we highly recommend getting one done regardless so there are no surprises when arriving home!

☑️ Upon return to the US, all travelers over the age of 2 will be required to test from departure of their destination - airlines will be checking for a negative test to allow you to board.

☑️ You will need a viral test no more than 3 days before your flight departs. So start making arrangements for when you arrive to you vacation destination!

☑️ If you recently tested positive for COVID (within 3 months prior to your travel dates), the CDC does not recommend getting retested unless you still have symptoms.

☑️ In case of a recent positive test, you may be able to travel with documentation of your positive viral test and a letter from healthcare provider or official, stating you are cleared.

We are also working with our travel partners to get you all the information you need to make informed travel decisions, especially as there won’t be a one size answer for all.

Yes, this may slightly change how you envisioned your travel plans. But we are assured that our travel partners are working to provide the best assistance possible!

Do you have questions regarding this news? For more on the latest from the CDC, see below.

Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States