Travel is still challenging if you’re unvaccinated in 2022, but it seems each week more countries are lifting restrictions and welcoming back tourists, regardless of their status.
Here are 80+ nations you can enter right now if you’re unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated. *updated constantly*
Remember, just because you can enter these countries, most of them restriction-free, doesn’t mean you don’t still need travel health insurance. Even beyond pandemic-related things, everyone should have coverage while abroad, but especially during these uncertain times when travel can get majorly complicated. The good thing is, we have a pretty cheap option.
Mexico
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Mexico is currently open to unvaccinated travelers. The nation has taken a relaxed approach to border restrictions since 2020. As a result, travelers from various nations can enter without requiring proof of vaccination.
What’s more, travelers don’t need to provide evidence of a negative PCR test before arrival, which is something that most nations require. Entry into Mexico is as simple as it was in 2019.
Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo San Lucas are the most popular Mexican destinations, especially for those looking to escape winter.
Norway
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Norway, as of Feb 12, 2022, has removed all of its Covid-19 related entry requirements for all tourists, unvaccinated or not. The Scandinavian country became the first country in the world to revert its entry requirements and all internal rules back to pre-pandemic settings.
El Salvador
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
El Salvador removed all their entry requirements late-2021 and is as easy to enter now as it was in pre-pandemic times. Unvaccinated tourists can enter with no tests, no quarantines, and no health forms.
Visitors should be aware that mask mandates are still in effect.
United Kingdom
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Early 2022, the UK revised many of its travel rules, which includes easier entry for unvaccinated tourists.
However, starting March 18, 2022, they remove ALL entry requirements completely, even the double-testing for unvaccinated tourists. Now, those without a shot can enter England like it was 2019, with no tests or forms required.
Croatia
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Do you fancy a European winter vacation? As Europe increases restrictions from non-EU nations following the Omicron variant — Croatia has kept its travel restrictions relatively low. The nation allows unvaccinated travelers to enter the country without any tests or quarantines.
Tip: If you are headed to Dubrovnik in the off-season, prices are low and crowds are minimal. No matter what time of year you visit, be sure to book an unforgettable customized tour with Ivan at Dubrovnik Tourist Guide
Cyprus
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
The gorgeous Mediterranian island of Cyrpus is home to a stunning coastline, white-sand beaches, and amazing weather throughout the year. Unvaccinated travelers from all countries can enter Cyrpus without any restrictions.
U.A.E
Entry Rules: Moderate 1 test with the potential of random test on arrival
The U.A.E — home to the popular cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi — is open to unvaccinated travelers. However, travel restrictions within the country vary between Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah.
You should check for possible quarantine restrictions, documentation, and restrictions depending on the airport you arrive at. Nonetheless, the nation offers an excellent sunny winter break or a posh getaway any time of year.
A 72-hour negative PCR test is required for entry.
Jamaica
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Jamaica is a wonderfully beautiful island in the Caribbean. What’s more, the island also made visiting easier in April 2022. While before, tourists had to bring a 3-day test in order to enter, now entry is as easy as it was in 2019. All tourists can now enter test-free and quarantine-free.
Tanzania
Entry Rules: Moderate 1 test on arrival
Tanzania has been a very popular place throughout the pandemic for its relaxed rules all around, incredible nature, beautiful beaches, and tranquil lifestyle.
Unvaccinated visitors may enter, but will need to either bring a 96-hour negative test, or be tested on arrival.
While Tanzania still has some border rules in place, internal restrictions have been removed or downgraded to ‘recommended’. Mask wearing is only a strong suggestion by the government, but no country-wide mandate exists.
Romania
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Romania is an excellent destination to visit this winter if you’re looking for a budget destination with incredible gothic architecture. Unvaccinated travelers can enter Romania without any entry requirements at all as of March 9, 2022.
Turkey
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Turkey, a nation home to endless excellent cities, national parks, and gorgeous beaches, is open to unvaccinated tourists in 2022. As of June 2022, no tests or any other entry requirements are in effect to enter Turkey.
Egypt
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
If you’ve got a fascination with Ancient Egyptian history — and nobody would blame you — you’ll love visiting Egypt. Furthermore, unvaccinated travelers can enter the country without any tests, as of June 2022 they removed the 96-hour test requirement.
South Africa
Entry Rules: Moderate 1 test
South Africa is open to unvaccinated tourists in 2022. In turn, that provides a fantastic sunny escape in the Southern Hemisphere.
Travelers can provide evidence of a negative 72-hour PCR test before arrival.
South Africa became one of the first nations in Africa to remove almost all COVID-19 restrictions. The only restrictions remaining in place are mandatory masks in public spaces and public transport. Although the nation is taking massive steps towards normality, there are still internal restrictions.
Belize
Entry Rules: Moderate 1 test + mandatory insurance
Belize is open for unvaccinated travelers in 2022, as long as they provide proof of either a negative 48-hour antigen or 96-hour PCR test, book their stay in only ‘Gold’ standard accommodation, and buy mandatory health insurance.
Ireland
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Ireland ended all entry requirements in March 2022. Now all travelers, regardless of vaccination status can enter test-free!
Albania
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Starting May 1, 2022, unvaccinated travelers no longer need to bring a test to enter Albania, as the nation removes all entry requirements completely.
Nicaragua
Entry Rules: Moderate 1 test
Nicaragua is one of the only nations in the world to never really enact a catalog of covid-related restrictions. From the start of the pandemic they kept the borders open while many other Latin countries slammed shut, they never put gathering limits in place, and mask mandates have never really been enforced.
Due to their relaxed views, unvaccinated tourists can visit by just bringing a 72-hour PCR test.
Bahamas
Entry Rules: Moderate 1 test
While 2 tests are needed to enter for the unvaxxed, the Bahamas is an ideal vacation spot, especially in the winter months. Miami flies there direct in just an hour, with flights from New York arriving in only 3 hours.
To visit you’ll need a 3-day PCR test, which can be antigen or PCR.
Aruba
Entry Rules: Easy
Starting March `19, 2022, Aruba removes all entry requirements, making it a breeze to visit for all travelers, even those without the shot. Travelers will still need travel health insurance and to fill out an online form.
Peru
Entry Rules: Moderate 1 test
Despite being one of the strictest countries throughout the start of the pandemic, Peru has started to ease entry requirements and now allows unvaccinated passengers to enter with just a 48-hour PCR test and no quarantine.
Travelers are eager to trek the beloved Machu Picchu, dine on marvelous Peruvian cuisine, lounge on beautiful beaches, and enjoy their diverse culture.
Portugal
Entry Rules: Moderate 1 test
Portugal is one of the very few EU countries currently allowing unvaccinated tourists to enter. Those without the jab can instead bring either a 24-hour antigen test or a 72-hour PCR test.
Before the pandemic, Portugal registered 20 million annual tourists, so this popular nation is likely to start recovering those numbers, especially with their more relaxed approach.
Masks are still mandatory for the time being.
Georgia
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Georgia is a great option for unvaccinated travelers, especially digital nomads and long-stay tourists, as it’s budget-friendly and a bit off the beaten path, plus they have a digital nomad visa for 1-year sojourns.
As of June 15, 2022, Georgia also removed all entry requirements, making entry a breeze.
Dominican Republic
Entry Rules: Very Easy
The Dominican Republic has announced that all Covid-19 restrictions are to be removed from February 16, 2022, which included a vaccine passport to access shops, restaurants, public transit, etc. While the Dominican Republic never had any vaccine requirements for entry, the vaccine passport for services inside the country kept it from appearing on this list.
No testing or quarantines are applied for entry, making the Dominican Republic a very easy country to visit if unvaccinated.
Slovenia
Entry Rules: Very Easy
Slovenia removed all of its entry requirements and border restrictions on February 21, 2022. This includes the need to either show proof of vaccination, recent recovery, or a negative test to enter. What’s more, they also removed all vaccine passport requirements for inside the nation, so not only can unvaccinated travelers now enter without issue, they can also access restaurants, museums, and other activities.
Israel
Entry Rules: Easy
Starting March 1, 2022, all foreigners will be welcome regardless of vaccination status, including unvaccinated Americans and Canadians. In spite of removing the entry ban on non-immunized individuals, it will still require all tourists to submit proof of travel health insurance and a mandatory entry form.
Iceland
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Iceland is now welcoming unvaccinated travelers with open arms – no tests forms, or quarantines needed. Entry is as simple as it was in 2019. Once inside the country, mask mandates, curfews, and gathering limits have also been removed.
Lithuania
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Lithuania is one of the latest EU nations now allowing unvaccinated travelers, especially those from third-party countries like the USA and Canada, to enter with minimal effort. Testing was dropped spring 2022, and now entry is completely free and open.
Honduras
Entry Rules: Moderate 1 test
Those without the shot are welcome to enter Honduras, as long as they bring a negative antigen or PCR test, performed no longer than 72-hours before entry.
Panama
Entry Rules: Moderate 1 test
Panama is welcoming unvaccinated tourists with 1 pre-flight test and no quarantines. Tourists who aren’t showing proof of vax will need to bring a negative antigen or PCR test, performed no longer than 72-hours before entry. An online health form is also required.
Jordan
Entry Rules: Very Easy
From March 1st, Jordan will be removing both its pre-flight PCR testing requirement and its arrival testing requirement for all travelers, vaccinated or not. Unvaccinated tourists won’t have any testing or quarantine requirements, just an online health form and proof of travel insurance.
Bahrain
Entry Rules: Very Easy
Starting at the end of February 2022, Bahrain lifted all entry requirements, along with most internal rules. Now, regardless of vax status, travelers can visit test-free and quarantine-free. Once inside the nation, the vaccine passport system has also been discontinued, giving access to all indoor and outdoor public spaces and gatherings.
Montenegro
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Mid-March, Montenegro removed all entry requirements, now making it a breeze to enter if you’re unvaccinated. No tests, quarantines, or proof of vaccination is needed.
Denmark
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Denmark removed all their entry requirements effective March 29, 2022, making entry as simple as it was before the pandemic.
Once inside Denmark, tourists will notice almost ALL covid-related restrictions have ended. Masks are only needed inside hospitals and airports. No vaccine passports are in effect.
Hungary
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Hungarian authorities will no longer require PCR or Antigen tests or proof of vaccination for tourists, making entry a breeze. The mask mandate has also been removed and it’s optional to wear face-coverings in Hungary.
Saudi Arabia
Entry Rules: Easy-Moderate
March 2022, Saudi Arabia removed all entry requirements and discontinued its internal vaccine passport. All travelers of any status can enter without testing, quarantines, or proof of vaccine.
Saudi Arabia gets an ‘easy-moderate’ rating because they still have a few online forms to fill out, a contact tracing app they want visitors to use, mandatory health insurance, and proof of vaccination is still asked for in very limited (mostly government) settings.
France
Entry Rules: Moderate – 1 test
France updated rules as of March 14 to now allow unvaccinated travelers from most countries (like the USA as the main example) to enter with just a simple 48-hour antigen test.
Inside France, the mask mandate has also been dropped, along with the use of vaccine passports.
Maldives
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
As of March 14, 2022, the Maldives has removed all its entry requirements, as well as abolished the state of emergency, and mask mandates. All travelers, regardless of vaccination status, are welcome to enter test-free and quarantine-free.
Curaçao
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Curaçao has removed all its testing, quarantine, and vaccination entry requirements as of March 10, 2022. Travel to the Caribbean island will look much like it did in 2019. Curaçao did keep a few simple entry requirements like an online digital form and proof of travel health insurance.
Vietnam
Entry Rules: Moderate – 1 test+
On March 15, 2022, Vietnam updated entry requirements to allow the return of tourism, and without proof of vaccination. Regardless of vax status, entering passengers will need either 3-day PCR or 1-day antigen. In addition, a contact tracing app (likely not enforced), travel health insurance that covers covid, and a health form are needed.
Guatemala
Entry Rules: Moderate 1 test
Guatemala updated entry rules on March 15, 2022, now allowing unvaccinated to simply show their choice of either a 3-day antigen or PCR test to enter.
Mongolia
Entry Rules: Extremely Easy
Mongolia removed all entry requirements on March 15, 2022, so no tests, quarantines, or proof of vaccine is needed to enter. American travelers don’t need a visit in order to visit for less than 90 days, whilst Canadians can stay visa-free in Mongolia for up to 30 days.
