Countries or areas that are reopening to tourists
Dubai has remained open for tourism since July 2020. Known for its glitzy skyscrapers, balmy beaches, and high-end malls, Dubai is one of the first cities in the Middle East that have restarted tourism in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the local government has imposed several travel restrictions for tourists to follow. Recently,…
Turkey’s borders have remained open to International visitors since June 2020. Having endured a spike in Covid-19 cases during the first half of 2021, which resulted in a 17-day lockdown, Turkey has now eased the entry restrictions for international tourists. As of August 2021, Turkish authorities have ended the nighttime curfew and Sunday lockdowns, and…
The Bahamas has reopened to international travelers since July 1, 2020. This beautiful Caribbean island has always been a tropical hot spot whether if you’re just coming for a stop from a 7-day Caribbean cruise holiday or staying for a week-long holiday. The pristine white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, that look like they are straight…
Since June 16, 2020, Lithuania has reopened its borders for tourism. It started by allowing travelers from EU nations and a few third-party countries that are considered safe by the EU council. The entry rules to Lithuania have been changing rapidly in the past months due to the Covid-19 situation around the world. If you’re…
Poland reopened its borders for tourism to welcome select tourists from EU and EFTA nations on June 13, 2020, but with several entry restrictions in place. Today, the country still continues to keep these restrictions in place as the Covid-19 virus continues to spread in several parts of the world. It is possible to travel…
Slovakia has officially reopened its borders to welcome tourists who wanted to explore its panoramic mountain ranges and lush natural attractions. But since we’re still in the middle of a pandemic, traveling to Slovakia comes with several restrictions. Below, check out quarantine and testing guidelines imposed by the Slovak authorities. Who Can Travel To Slovakia?…
The Czech Republic reopened its borders for tourism in June 2020. In October of that same year, the country has to close its borders to address the increasing cases of Covid-19 infections. Early this year, the country reopened its borders again but has imposed rules and restrictions on arriving visitors depending on which country they…
Since July of 2020, Croatia has been allowing the entry of foreign visitors. Travelers coming from EU/EEA countries can enter for non-essential reasons, including tourism. But like most countries in Europe, Croatia’s rules on Covid-19 travel have been changing constantly due to the constant threat of the Covid-19 virus. Borders are still open, but travelers…
Norway has reopened its borders for tourism to most European countries since July of 2020. But due to the increasing cases of Covid-19 infections around the world and the rapid spread of virus variants of concerns in Europe, the country has imposed some of the strictest entry restrictions. Norwegian authorities also advise its citizens against…
Since June 2020, Portugal has reopened its doors for tourists coming from selected countries. The country opened its borders in different stages and rules vary from region to region. Health checks are provided at airports, and travelers are subject to entry restrictions depending on the country they came from. Portuguese authorities have announced early this…