Following the reopening of its external border earlier this year, Australia now allows international arrivals to enter testing-free if they are fully vaccinated. Previously, the country required travelers to submit a negative Covid test result prior to boarding their flights, even when immunized. Now, this major obstacle has been officially removed as of April 18,…
Brazil Removes Pre-Departure Testing For Vaccinated Americans
In a move that will certainly encourage more travelers to visit the country, Brazil is seemingly moving away from its strict entry protocols and relaxing travel rules. As part of the new guidelines that have been announced late last week, vaccinated foreigners no longer need to submit a negative PCR within 72 hours of boarding…
Fully Vaccinated U.S. Travelers Can Now Enter The Netherlands Without Testing
The Dutch government has announced that from today – 23 March – fully vaccinated travelers from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom will be able enter the Netherlands without having to present a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival. And, for nationals – of countries from within the EU or Schengen zone – the…
Canada Removes Testing For Entry April 1st
After two long years of some of the strictest entry rules worldwide, Canada is finally removing its testing for entry requirement. As of April 1, 2022, the federal government will get rid of pre-arrival testing requirements for vaccinated travelers to enter Canada. Up until April 1st, travelers need to show proof of a negative antigen…
US Virgin Islands Scraps Testing For Vaccinated Americans
Joining the ranks of Caribbean destinations easing travel restrictions once more, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) announced recently the pre-departure testing requirement is being lifted for vaccinated Americans visiting from the mainland. The move follows an accentuated drop in Covid cases as the U.S. territory rides out the Omicron storm. Shortly after Omicron was flagged…
Nepal Reopens With No Quarantine And No Testing For Vaccinated Travelers
Although several nations in South Asia still impose strict entry regimes due to persistently high Covid numbers, Nepal is one of those rare few that seem to have controlled the recent Omicron wave. As a result, the increasingly popular destination is now reopening to all foreign tourists with much simpler entry requirements. Known as the…
Curaçao Removes Pre Arrival Testing For All Travelers
Curaçao has become the latest country around the world to remove most of its Covid-19 restrictions. Effective as of today, the Caribbean nation – famed for its gorgeous beaches, colorful and interesting architecture and diverse culture – has not only removed several of its Covid-19 related entry restrictions, but also most of its local, social…
Puerto Rico Drops All Vaccine And Testing Requirements For U.S. Travelers
From tomorrow – 10 March – Puerto Rico will be dropping all vaccine and testing requirements for U.S. travelers. Having reported just last month that the Caribbean island no longer required fully vaccinated American travelers to present a negative Covid test result before entry – the U.S. territory is now easing its entry requirements even…
The Maldives Removes Testing Requirement For Vaccinated Travelers
The Maldives has become the latest destination around the world to completely remove its Covid-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers. The island nation, famed for having some of the clearest seas and most beautiful beaches in the world, made the exciting change to their Covid-19 related entry requirements over the weekend, becoming the latest…
10 Off The Beaten Path Countries That Do Not Require Testing
Besides the usual bureaucracy involved with traveling abroad, such as checking passport validity and visa requirements, vacationing during Covid comes with its own set of challenges. From strict testing regimes to proof of vaccination status, travelers have had to comply with extremely complex rules when visiting other countries. Fortunately, now that the global community is…
