88 countries have now scrapped all Covid travel restrictions – here's our complete guide

Covid rules are disappearing fast, with only two European countries – Slovakia and Kosovo – persisting with travel restrictions. Spain, which scrapped a requirement for unvaccinated or unboosted arrivals to show evidence of a negative test on October 21, was the latest country to join the rule-free club.

However, testing remains in place for some long-haul trips, unvaccinated or unboosted people are still banned from some countries entirely, mask rules linger – especially in Asia, and Covid passports are sometimes used.

Our regularly updated country-by-country guide explains the key restrictions in all major holiday destinations so you know what to expect. However, they change fast, so it would be wise to cross-reference against the Foreign Office website too. Find out how to get a Covid pass, test or proof of recovery ahead of your holiday in our dedicated guides.

Europe

No entry restrictions – regardless of vaccination status

1. Albania

2. Austria –­ although FFP2 face masks are compulsory on public transport in Vienna.

3. Belgium

4. Bulgaria

5. Bosnia and Herzegovina

6. Croatia

7. Cyprus – although use of a face mask is compulsory on public transport.

8. Czech Republic

9. Denmark

10. Estonia

11. Finland

12. France – some towns and cities may require mask wearing on public transport.

13. Germany – FFP-2 masks, or similar, are legally required on public transport.

14. Greece – masks still required on public transport and in hospitals, plus in pharmacies, taxis, and indoor spaces on boats.

15. Hungary

16. Iceland

17. Ireland

18. Italy

19. Latvia

20. Liechtenstein

21. Lithuania

22. Luxembourg

23. Malta

24. Moldova

25. Montenegro – but wearing facemasks is mandatory in airports, railway and bus stations, and on public transport, as well as grocery shops, pharmacies, petrol stations and in communal areas in hotels.

26. Netherlands

27. North Macedonia – there is still a requirement to wear a mask on public transport.

28. Norway – although all travellers arriving in Svalbard must evidence a negative antigen rapid Covid test result taken within 24 hours before departure to Svalbard and are still required to take a Covid test within 24 hours of arrival.

29. Poland

30. Portugal

31. Romania

32. Serbia

33. Slovakia

34. Slovenia

35. Spain

36. Sweden

37. Switzerland

38. Turkey

39. UK

Restrictions remain

Kosovo

If you’re not fully vaccinated, you’ll need to show proof of a negative PCR test (taken no more than 48 hours before entry) when entering Kosovo.

If you’re not fully vaccinated but have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 90 days you can also enter Kosovo. You’ll need to show evidence of a positive PCR test (taken more than 21 days and less than 90 days ago).

Rest of the world: at a glance

No travel restrictions:

1. Antigua and Barbuda

2. Argentina

3. Armenia

4. Aruba

5. Australia

6. The Bahamas

7. Bahrain

8. Barbados

9. Cambodia

10. Canada

11. Chile

12. Costa Rica

13. Cuba

14. Curacao

15. Dominica

16. Dominican Republic

17. Ecuador

18. Egypt

19. El Salvador

20. Georgia

21. Grenada

22. Guatemala

23. Israel

24. Jamaica

25. Jordan – all non-Jordanian travellers should complete the Travel To Jordan Declaration Form.

26. Kazakhstan

27. Kuwait

28. Kyrgyzstan

29. Madagascar

30. Malaysia – you must still wear a face mask in indoor areas, however.

31. Maldives

32. Mauritius

33. Mexico

34. Mongolia – passengers are required to fill out medical declaration forms upon arrival at border checkpoints.

35. Morocco – a passenger health form must be completed before entry, however.

36. Namibia

37. New Zealand – a medical declaration form must still be completed.

38. Nicaragua

39. Oman

40. Rwanda

41. Saudi Arabia

42. South Africa

43. South Korea – on arrival you need to submit a health questionnaire, however.

44. St Lucia

45. Thailand

46. Trinidad and Tobago

47. Vietnam

48. Uzbekistan

49. Yemen – FCDO advises against travel.

Only vaccinated/boosted travellers permitted:

• Cook Islands, Tokelau and Niue

• Equatorial Guinea – plus testing and quarantine

• Fiji

• Ghana

• Hong Kong

• Iran – FCDO advises against travel.

• Liberia

• Marshall Islands – including booster

• Micronesia – including booster; test also required

• Palau

• Philippines

• Pitcairn

• Puerto Rico

• Tonga

• Turks and Caicos

• US

Test(s) required for unvaccinated arrivals:

• Botswana

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Dominica

• India

• Indonesia – unvaccinated travellers must also self-isolate for five days and take a second test

• Japan – three jabs required to avoid a pre-departure test.

• Kenya

• Laos

• Myanmar – FCDO advises against travel, with the exception of Yangon.

• Paraguay

• Peru – mask rules are also still in place.

• Seychelles

• Singapore – Covid-19 travel insurance with a minimum cover of S$30,000 is also compulsory if you are unvaccinated.

• Sri Lanka

• Tanzania

• Tunisia

• Uganda

• United Arab Emirates (including Dubai) – a test on arrival may be required to visit Dubai, see below.

• Uruguay

• Zimbabwe

Test(s) required for all arrivals:

• Equatorial Guinea – plus quarantine

• Micronesia

• Qatar

• Taiwan – all arrivals must self-isolate and take several tests

• Venezuela

Closed entirely:

• China

• Nauru

• Turkmenistan

Rest of the world: in detail

The list below excludes countries where entry restrictions have been dropped.

The Americas

Bolivia

All arrivals aged four and above must present proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test (taken within 72 hours of departure).

Brazil

All travellers aged 11 and over must be fully vaccinated to visit Brazil. Unvaccinated under-12s can visit with a fully vaccinated parent.

Colombia

All adults must present proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test (taken within 72 hours of departure).

Peru

All arrivals aged 12 and over must present proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test (taken within 48 hours of departure). Mask rules remain.

USA

Covid: All adults must be vaccinated (two doses) to enter the US. Unvaccinated children may be required to attest that they will take a test three to five days after arrival and will self-isolate should any symptoms develop or if they test positive.

Non Covid: You will need to get a visa or an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) visa waiver to enter or transit the USA as a visitor.

Africa and the Indian Ocean

Botswana

All arrivals aged 12 and over must present proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test (taken within 72 hours of departure).

Kenya

All arrivals aged 18 and over must be fully vaccinated or carry evidence of a recent negative test to visit Kenya.

Seychelles

All arrivals aged 12 and over must present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival or a negative Rapid Antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before arrival.

Tanzania

All arrivals aged five and above must present proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test (taken within 72 hours of departure).

Tunisia

All adults must present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before arrival or a negative Rapid Antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before arrival.

Uganda

All arrivals aged five and above must present proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test (taken within 72 hours of departure).

Zimbabwe

All arrivals aged five and above must present proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test (taken within 48 hours of departure).

Asia and Oceania

India

All arrivals aged five and above must present proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test (taken within 72 hours of departure).

Indonesia

All arrivals aged 12 and above must present proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test (taken within 72 hours of departure). Unvaccinated arrivals are also required to self-isolate for five days.

Japan

Unvaccinated arrivals are required to take a test before departure, triple-vaccinated are free from testing rules.

Laos

All arrivals must present proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test (taken within 48 hours of departure).

Sri Lanka

All arrivals aged 12 and above must present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival or a negative Rapid Antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before arrival.

UAE (including Dubai)

If you are not fully vaccinated, you must take a PCR test 48 hours before your flight to Abu Dhabi, and it’s optional for you to take a PCR test when you arrive at the airport. You may not be permitted to enter public places in Abu Dhabi if you are not fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated travellers from the UK to Dubai may be required to have a Covid-19 PCR test on arrival.

This article is kept updated with the latest information.

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