The small middle eastern nation is easing and simplifying its border restrictions. Starting today, February 28th, Qatar is changing its entry requirements. Instead of having different rules for each arriving foreigner, based on their origin, they have opted for a simple “Standard List and Red List”. Within these lists, there is still a distinction made…
Tunisia, Jordan and Cyprus Remove Testing Requirements For Travelers
Three more countries across three different continents have each recently relaxed their entry requirements, making it easier for travelers to be able to visit and adding to the rapidly expanding list of countries to cut their overall restrictions. Tunisia, Jordan and Cyprus have each removed their Covid-19 testing requirements for tourists, streamlining the entry process…
Vietnam To Further Loosen Entry Requirements For Tourism Reopening
After a two-year closure, plans are being finalized for Vietnam to fully reopen to international tourism by this April. Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism sent a proposal to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh this week that the country should reopen by March 31 rather than waiting until May. The pitch is that an…
Italy To Relax Entry Requirements For EU Citizens
Italy is set to relax its travel rules for citizens planning to enter from the EU. Home to some of the most instantly recognizable landmarks in world travel, such as the colosseum and the leaning tower of Pisa, Italy has long since been amongst the most popular travel destinations in the world. However, like many…
Saint Lucia Covid Entry Requirements For 2022
The ultimate bucket list destination, Saint Lucia is about as close as you can get to paradise on Earth. Its breathtaking volcanic topography is met perfectly by its pristine, palm-lined beaches, whilst its lively culture, fresh cuisine and friendly locals make it a destination that travelers won’t forget in a hurry. Open for visitors from…
The EU To Launch New Entry Requirements On February 1
The framework of Covid entry requirements for countries part of the EU bloc will begin to change starting February 1, according to the latest reports. The EU Council made an announcement on Tuesday that they are now officially recommending that member states remove their current entry restrictions, and replace them with a “person-based” approach going…
UK To Officially Remove All Testing Requirements For Vaccinated Travelers Feb 11
Officials in the UK announced early on Monday that the region will be scrapping all testing requirements for fully vaccinated international arrivals starting February 11th. According to the latest report by the BBC, those arriving to England and Scotland will not be subject to the testing requirements if they are fully vaccinated. This week’s news…
Sweden and Switzerland Remove Testing Requirements For Entry
The two European travel destinations of Sweden and Switzerland have both removed their pre-departure Covid-19 testing requirements for international travelers. In doing so, the two travel hot spots are joining a rapidly growing list of other EU and Schengen destinations that have recently toned down their entry restrictions and requirements in a bid to facilitate…
EU Plans To Have No Additional Entry Requirements For Vaccinated Travelers
A new plan is in the works for all potential travelers to the European Union, and it could mean that fully vaccinated travelers won’t be subject to any additional entry requirements to travel through certain EU countries. The updated guidance would measure a traveler’s individual health risk, as opposed to what country they are traveling…
Carnival Cruise Line To Pilot New Embarkation Requirements
Carnival Cruise Line is set to pilot new embarkation requirements for some of its cruises over the next few weeks, as the cruise industry giants commit to finding the safest ways to keep on carrying out their cruises. The return of the cruise industry has been full of changes, with restrictions, requirements and itineraries changing…