COVID-19 has forced countries to impose restrictions on travel. They are banning to control the spread of the virus. However, many states are now allowing visitors to come to their countries. If Americans want to travel abroad now, they can choose from the options given below.
Vacation in Mexico
In the wake of COVID-19, the land border between the United States and Mexico has been closed for non-essential travel. However, people who want to go to Mexico can go by air. Cities like Cancun, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta, etc. don’t require the COVID-19 test.
The entry requirements in these cities include a face mask at the airport and thermal screening for checking temperatures of passengers.
Vacation in Bermuda
The first and foremost entry requirement in Bermuda is that visitors must bring a negative COVID-19 test. Visitors are tested at the airport. They are also asked to quarantine themselves for a day until their test results are ready.
Visitors will also fill a Bermuda Travel Authorization form and pay $75 for COVID-19 tests. In Bermuda, visitors are tested every 4, 8, and 14 days. Lastly, visitors are required to wear masks in public.
Vacation in Barbados
In Barbados, the initial requirement for entry is that visitors must take a PCR test within 72 hours of travel. Then they will submit the result electronically. Those who don’t take the test will be tested at the airport for COVID-19.
Before arrival, visitors must fill an online customs and immigration form. This form includes COVID-19 related personal health information. At the airport, thermal screening of visitors is also conducted.
Vacation in Puerto Rico
Upon arrival, visitors must present a negative COVID-19 test in Puerto Rico. If they don’t have a test, local tests must be conducted, and they will be quarantined until their test results are out. If a visitor doesn’t want to get tested, then he will be quarantined for 14 days.
Puerto Rican National Guard will conduct a rapid COVID-19 test on those who show symptoms. Moreover, visitors will also fill an Online travel declaration form. Lastly, wearing a face mask is compulsory.
Vacation in Croatia
In Croatia, visitors must show a negative test within 48 hours of their arrival. Those without a test will be asked to quarantine for 14 days. When a visitor arrives in the country, he must provide a receipt which shows he has paid for accommodation.
Visitors will also present necessary documentation at the airport, or they upload it online before arrival. Visitors are required to wear face masks at all times.
Vacation in Turkey
Turkey requires no COVID-19 tests from visitors. However, visitors must fill an information form upon arrival. They will also be checked for COVID-19 symptoms. If someone shows COVID-19 symptoms, he will be taken to a hospital.
Face Masks are compulsory in public, and if anyone is seen without a mask, he will pay a $130 fine.
Vacation in UAE
Both major cities of UAE i.e., Dubai & Abu Dhabi, are open to visitors. Upon arrival, visitors are required to show a negative COVID-19 test.
Those who show symptoms will be tested immediately. Visitors will also fill out a health declaration form and are to download a smartphone app. lastly, visitors must have international health insurance to visit the UAE.
Conclusion
The above mentioned seven popular spots are open to visitors. Americans can easily go to these places for vacations and other essential travel. However, Americans have to ensure the safety of others and themselves during travel.