Latest Destination Countries Reopening To US Travelers

Latest Reopenings
The final week of October has brought announcements by multiple countries that they’ll be loosening their restrictions on foreign travelers and will soon begin welcoming back international tourists. Read ahead to see if any of them make your personal post-pandemic wishlist.

Anguilla
Anguilla, one of the Leeward Islands that touches both the Caribbean Sea and the West Atlantic, last week announced updated entry requirements for foreign visitors, which reduced the per-person arrival testing fee to US$50 per person from the previous US$200. Prospective visitors need to apply for authorization to enter the country and start the application process at least seven days prior to their intended travel date.

– International travelers 18 and older (with the exception of pregnant women) must be fully vaccinated, with their final dose of a vaccine protocol given at least three weeks prior to arrival on the island.

– All passengers, including infants and toddlers, also must present a negative PCR test administered within two to five days prior to each passenger’s arrival (an extension of the previously approved window of three to five days).

– The single testing fee of $50 will cover an arrival test and, for those staying more than eight days, another test on Day 4 test.

– After taking the first test upon arrival, visitors must self-isolate at their hotel, licensed villa or other rental accommodations pending test results, which are usually processed within 24 hours. Those who test negative are then free to explore the island.

Barbados
Barbados, one of the Caribbean’s Lesser Antilles islands, this past week announced changes to its travel restrictions by removing its quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated international travelers. It also eliminated the second PCR test that had been previously mandated for fully vaccinated visitors, but some may still be randomly selected for rapid antigen testing upon arrival at the airport.

– Vaccinated travelers will still need to present with a negative PCR test taken within three days of their arrival in Barbados.

– Visitors are required to download the BIMSafe app for contract-tracing purposes and complete the associated forms. The app is also a resource for finding healthcare providers, approved isolation hotels, testing requirements, in-transit information and local protocols that should be adhered to during your trip.

Cambodia
The Southeast Asian country of Cambodia, which was fast becoming a favorite among American tourists before the pandemic struck, also announced last week that it will be reopening to vaccinated foreign tourists without quarantine in select areas. CNN reported that the government’s designated ‘Safe and Green’ destinations will initially consist of the “beach ‘n party” hotspots of Sihanoukville, Koh Rong island, and the China-developed Dara Sakor resort, starting November 30. The Ministry of Tourism also announced that Siem Reap province, home to the sprawling Buddhist temple complex of Angkor Wat, is set to follow with a January 2022 reopening.

– Vaccinated foreign visitors must also provide a medical certificate that they’re COVID-negative, issued no more than 72 hours ahead of entry into Cambodia.

– When applying for their Cambodian tourism visa, international travelers will need to attach proof that they’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and provide the address of their accommodation in ‘Safe and Green’ destinations, booked and pre-paid for a five-day stay.

– International arrivals will need to take a rapid antigen test upon landing at the airport, and negative results will enable travelers to enjoy free movement within all ‘Safe and Green’ areas.

– Foreign visitors must also present proof that they’ve purchased travel health insurance to cover any COVID-related costs during their trip, and insurance to cover any potential cancellation costs for services already booked in Cambodia.

Cuba
Last week also carried an announcement from Cuba that it would be reopening to international tourists, including Americans, and dropping its present, stringent protocols and quarantine requirements.

– As of November 15, the island nation will reopen to international commercial flights, and will require only proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival from passengers.

– Foreign travelers will also need to fill out a health declaration in order to gain entry into Cuba.

– Incoming travelers will also be required to take a post-arrival PCR test and then self-isolate pending the results. Anyone who tests positive at that point will be transferred to health facilities and hospitalized in isolation.

– Note that there are still curfews enforced in certain provinces and the hours vary by region, although the capital of Havana no longer has a curfew.

Israel
Israel announced on Thursday that fully vaccinated foreign nationals or those who have proof of recent recovery from the virus will be able to enter Israel from November 1through Ben Gurion Airport. Presently, only organized groups of fully vaccinated tourists coming from select countries are allowed to enter the Middle Eastern nation. Note, however, that the requirements for entry remain rigorous, even for the fully vaccinated.

– Only visitors coming from ‘yellow’ or ‘orange’ countries, including the U.S., may gain entry.

– To be considered fully vaccinated, at least 14 days, but no more than 180 day (six months), must have elapsed since travelers received their final dose of a vaccine protocol.

– Inbound passengers must also provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of boarding their flight to Israel.

– Travelers must also submit an online entry statement, which will prompt an immediate response either clearing them or barring them from boarding their flight.

– Vaccinated foreign visitors will nonetheless be required to self-isolate for up to 14 days, with an option to shorten isolation if another test on Day 7 of their stay comes back negative.

Learn More
To find the updated reopening statuses of nations worldwide, along with every country’s vaccination, testing, quarantine and other travel requirements, check out TravelPulse’s handy, interactive COVID-19 Travel Map.