Countries Americans Can Travel To Right Now
Countries Americans Can Travel To Right Now As Restrictions Ease
Surprising to some, there are countries Americans can travel to right now. That list continues to grow, change, and be confusing, but there are countries available for international travel currently. In fact, the U.S. State Department lifted its Level 4 global travel advisory last week. This article has a few choices of countries Americans can travel to right now and what special restrictions you need to know before hopping on a flight.
Countries Americans Can Travel To As Of August 12, 2020
Caribbean:
· Antigua & Barbuda – visitors will need to provide a negative PCR test less than 7 days old, and there is medical screening on arrival.
· Aruba – you must show a negative PCR test from the last 72 hours, plus you must purchase travelers’ insurance on arrival.
· Bahamas – visitors need to quarantine for 14 days, plus you must show a negative PCR test to get the recently-instituted health visa for visitors. If you haven’t taken your kids to Atlantis Resort, and they like water parks, you are missing a monumental memory making trip.
· Bermuda – before travel, you must pay a $75 fee and online application before the flight, which covers your test on arrival, but you can avoid this test if you provide a negative PCR test within 7 days before arrival.
· Dominica – flights resumed on August 7, and visitors must show a negative PCR test from the last 3 days, complete an online questionnaire 24 hours or more before arrival, and there are health checks on arrival.
· Dominican Republic – international airports reopened July 1, but land/sea borders are closed; there is medical screening and a questionnaire on arrival, choose between showing a negative PCR test from the last 5 days or pay them to do one.
· Jamaica – those coming from the more affected states in the U.S. require a negative PCR test from the past 10 days, and all visitors must obtain online travel authorization, plus undergo screening on arrival.
· Mexico – fill out a health questionnaire to visit. This is one of my families favorite destinations to go again and again. Cabo, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta all have luxurious hotels on beautiful beaches.
· St. Lucia – you need a negative PCR test no more than 7 days old, complete pre-arrival paperwork, and book hotel reservations at authorized locations in advance. This island is a romantic must do!
· St. Vincent & The Grenadines – show a negative PCR test from the last 2 days or take one on arrival; alternatively, show a negative antibody test from within the last 5 days, and everyone must complete pre-trip paperwork and screening on arrival.
· Turks & Caicos – to visit, show a negative PCR test from the past 5 days, then apply through their portal for approval to visit, plus you need proof of insurance and a completed questionnaire.
· Costa Rica – A must do, bucket list destination with fantastic outdoor activities and an all-time favorite of my family. Costa Rica has added five new U.S. states and Washington, D.C. to its list of authorized territories whose residents can visit the Central American country beginning next month.
In addition to residents of New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Connecticut, those living in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia will be permitted to enter Costa Rica as of September 1. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Colorado will join the authorized list on September 15.
Costa Rica has added five new U.S. states and Washington, D.C. to its list of authorized territories whose residents can visit the Central American country beginning next month.
In addition to residents of New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Connecticut, those living in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia will be permitted to enter Costa Rica as of September 1. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Colorado will join the authorized list on September 15.
Other Popular Destinations:
· French Polynesia – visiting locations like Tahiti & Bora Bora is possible if you have a negative PCR test and provide proof of travel/health insurance. You have got to go to Bora Bora at least once in your lifetime!
· Brazil – travel restrictions were lifted on July 29, and visitors must provide medical & travel insurance; additionally, some airports remain closed (but not the major international airports), and no land borders are open.
· Croatia – to enter Croatia, you must show a negative PCR test no more than 48 hours old.
Final Thoughts
The worldwide COVID-19 is in constant flux. As people begin to travel again or think about upcoming travel, the issue becomes which countries Americans can travel to right now. As coronavirus numbers remain high in the U.S., many countries have told residents and citizens of the U.S. to stay away. In this article, we looked at territories and countries Americans can travel to right now, as long as all your paperwork is in order. If you decide to travel, be safe and know what the current regulations are. It’s also a good idea to book with an airline that has flexible policies right now, and get “Cancel for Any Reason” travel insurance, if you’re planning a trip.
