[Travel Updates Thread] #Iceland was planning to reopen its borders June 15. BUT On July 1, Europe announced it won’t be allowing American tourists. Because of this, U.S citizens can no longer enter Iceland at this time.

#Greece reopened July 1. BUT because of the European Ban, U.S citizens are NOT allowed to enter at this time.

At this time, all of EUROPE has banned U.S Citizens from accessing the country. So I’m not going to list each place in EU individually.

#Ireland & #Britain are the only destinations in that area accepting U.S citizens. Both require all visitors to do a mandatory 14-Day Quarantine.

#Colombia is still not accepting international passenger flights until at least Aug. 31.

#Argentina is also not accepting international passenger flights until at least Aug. 31.

#DominicanRepublic started accepting visitors again July 1st. Upon arrival, all passengers will have their temperature checked. If anyone presents symptoms, they will be administered a rapid COVID-19 test & rotocols for isolation and treatment of the case will be initiated

#Bahamas reopened on July 1. Travelers will be required to fill out an online electronic health declaration form before traveling. Also, all travelers must present a COVID-19 RT-PCR Negative Test upon arrival no more than 10 days old.

#Jamaica opened its borders for all international travelers on June 15. All Visitors will be subject to COVID-19 test upon entry. Travelers must stay at their accommodation until they receive their swab test results (24-48 hours).

#FrenchPolynesia Is Reopening to Tourists Coming From US and Europe Starting July 15. Travelers must get a SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test in a health authority center before traveling within 72 hours before their flight. A Sanitary entry form will also need to be completed online.

#Aruba Will allow U.S Citizens To visit starting July 10. BUT US states with a high incidence of COVID-19 cases will only be allowed entry if they provide proof of a negative test result PRIOR to traveling to Aruba. This will apply to residents of the following US States:

( #Aruba continued) Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming....

( #Aruba continued) Proof would need to be submitted via the ED Card website. For visitors from of all other US States: they will be allowed to take a test in Aruba should they not be able to take the test and upload the results prior to their trip to Aruba.

Note: a lot of these tests are at the travelers expense. If you want to travel, the responsibility falls on you which is 100% expected & understandable. I want to make sure you are aware.

#Bermuda reopen to international visitors on July 1st. Travelers will need to Obtain a certified negative PCR COVID-19 test within 72 hours of departure. Travels must also complete the Bermuda travel authorisation process online & undergo a COVID19 upon arrival.

IMPORTANT: for anyone ready to go and travel, who doesn’t have health insurance, ensure you check if the country you’re planning to visit now requires you to show proof of insurance. A lot of countries are adding this requirement and I didn’t list it because of time & space.

#PuertoRico will reopen to all international travelers on July 15, 2020. Travelers will be routed to SJU airport. They must also present a negative COVID-19 test that is to be taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival & complete a travel declaration form.

The #USVirginIslands (ST Croix, ST Thomas, ST Johns) have opened its doors & are welcoming visitors. Routine temperature checks & health screenings are being conducted at ports of entry.

#Saint Lucia officially reopened its borders on June 4. Travelers must preswnt the results of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 7 days of arrival.

#Mexico has reopened a lot of its beaches across the country to tourists as of June. Openings vary by destination within #Mexico. I will note the ones Im aware of below. Again, if I don’t list them, you can check their gov website yourself:

( #Mexico continued) FIRST & foremost: YES travel to Mexico from the US is still listed as “essential”. So “technically” you can still travel if you find a flight. This “essential travel” label is set in place until at least 7/21...

( #Mexico continued) People often get confused because of that but to make things less complicated, if the destination is accepting visitors, they WILL let you in & U.S citizens can return to the states...

( #Mexico continued) I also want to note, Mexico has a high number of cases the government hasn’t been able to shutdown like other places because their economy relies heavily on tourism ...

( #Mexico continued) Travelers entering Mexico by land from the U.S “may be denied” admission if the purpose of their visit is considered non-essential & may be subject to health screenings. We’ve crossed by car multiple times since without issue. Getting back in has been no issue

( #Mexico continued) Quintana Roo (Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum etc) & Los Cabos are accepting U.S visitors. Travelers might go through health screenings upon arrival. Rivera Nayarit is currently not opened to travelers. Mexico City started accepting visitors as of 6/29.

#Antigua & Barbuda reopened on June 1. All visitors to Antigua and Barbuda shall be tested for COVID-19 (~$100). Travelers must register with the Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment & complete a Health Declaration Form

#Barbados borders will officially reopen effective July 12. All travelers must have proof of a negative COVID test withing 72 hours of travel.
A mandatory 14-day quarantine for all persons entering Barbados.

#Hawaii is requiring that everyone arriving goes through a mandatory 14-day travel quarantine. This is in place at least through August 31....

....( #Hawaii cont) People must self quarantine in a hotel or motel as their designated quarantine location. No person, who is subject to the mandatory self-quarantine, is allowed to stay in a short-term or vacation rental. It’s recommended you suspend your trip.