In March 2020, the world toppled over as we knew it and chaos ensued when a virus rapidly spreading across the world was announced as a pandemic. Here we are in June 2023 where the tiring topic seems to never fully end. But hey, at least the store shelves are stocked with toilet paper. Most…
Colombia Drops Vaccine Requirement For All International Travelers
After three years of imposing strict health controls at its outer borders in a bid to keep COVID variants from being imported, Colombia has dropped the vaccine requirement, allowing all international travelers to visit without disclosing their immunization status. Authorities have silently removed all vaccine and most pandemic-related mandates affecting tourists seeking entry into the…
United States Drops Vaccine Requirement For International Travelers
The United States is finally joining the rest of the world in reopening without restrictions to all travelers, regardless of vaccination status. There are over 150 countries around the world that have dropped all COVID-19 entry restrictions, including vaccines and testing. But the United States was one of the last holdouts, barring unvaccinated international travelers…
New Zealand Drops Vaccine Requirement For Travelers, Ditches Mask Mandates
New Zealand has officially decided to drop the vaccine requirement for international visitors, marking its end to some of the most stringent Covid rules in the world. Along with dropping the vaccine requirement, masks will no longer be mandatory in public. The official end to the vaccine requirement will come in about two weeks, on…
These Are The Last Countries That Still Ban Americans Without A Vaccine
Now that the world’s top tourist hotspots have reopened their borders for travel and axed their vaccination requirements, it is easy to forget the same does not necessarily apply to the entire globe. Indeed, the vast majority of countries still have restrictions in place, with four of the major ones going as far as banning…
British Columbia Removes Vaccine Passport And Mask Mandate
The Canadian province of British Columbia is set to remove several major Covid-19 related restrictions over the coming weeks. The province, home to the city of Vancouver and several popular national parks and ski resorts, revealed its plans to ease its Covid-19 restrictions in a press conference yesterday, with changes set to have a large…
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…
Ontario Removes Vaccine Passport And Will End Mask Mandate
Canada has been easing COVID restrictions during the past few days, making it easier for vaccinated travelers to visit As of March 1, Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine passport requirement has been lifted, and people no longer need to show proof of vaccination before entering indoor establishments. The capacity limit for bars, restaurants, and other establishments has…
France To End Vaccine Passport Rules And Masks Starting March 14
From 14 March, France will lift the rules around its Covid-19 vaccine passport – as covid restrictions inside the country continue to ease. The nation’s Prime Minister, Jean Castex, announced just yesterday – 3 March – that people will no longer be required to show their vaccine passport to enter public venues, including restaurants, bars…
NYC To Remove Vaccine Passport For All Indoor Establishments
New York City Mayor Eric Adams made an announcement over the weekend that the city plans to drop its vaccine mandate for indoor establishments that is currently in place by March 7. The update would include removing the proof of vaccination requirement to access a number of services like restaurants, bars, museums, gyms and theaters…
