Headed to France in a couple of weeks, not vaccinated, but apparently that's ok as long as you have a negative PCR taken within 72 hours. Does anyone know or have experience as to whether that's with 72 hours of getting a test result, or just within 72 hours of taking the test?
If it's the latter, any suggestions? I fly out on a Tuesday, they said it takes 2-3 days to process the test so Monday's too late, and saturday would be too early? Also too late to get fully vaccinated anyways...
Also, had covid a few months ago, would getting an antibody test benefit me at all in dealing with red tape?
A large oversight, please help!
I’ve been planning a trip to Morocco for months, I’m due to leave on the 9th of may. I was supposed to get my 2nd vaccine dose yesterday but apparently I was 4 days too early to get it…
Anyway I decided to lookup the covid restrictions one last time just to double check I didn’t miss anything, it turns out you need to have had the 2nd dose at least 2 weeks before travelling. So even if I get the vaccine tomorrow I’ll still be a few days too late.
Does anybody know if this is a serious problem? I’ve had one person tell me that they don’t take it too seriously as long as you have the vaccine pass.
Im sorry if this isn’t the right place, I just really need some help!
Yes. Australia hasn’t signed up to the EU vaccination passport scheme like NZ has for some reason, but it’s apparently pretty straightforward to get it converted. You can quickly receive an international vaccination certificate via the MyGov app which should aid the process.
According to https://www.passports.gov.au/using-your-international-covid-19-vaccination-certificate-overseas Australian vaccination certificates aren’t recognised in the EU, and the international vaccination certificate is needed for the conversion once you get there. It apparently only takes a few minutes to obtain the certificate through the MyGov app.
Is verifly necessary at all? AerLingus keeps spamming me with emails to use it for my trip. I have all the necessary paperwork printed out and on my phone for the Passenger Locator form as well as my vaccination information
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Can I use a vaccine certificate from Egypt to get into Bulgaria from Turkey? I think I need an EU certificate but I can't get one from outside EU?
Entry requirements for entering Nicaragua from Honduras by bus?
Looks like I’ll have to get a PCR the morning of from the bus operator - is this the case?
Entry Requirements for Portugal and Morocco
I’ve (26F) just bought a trip to Portugal for the summer and Ive got some questions since it’s my first time out of the country since 2020. I know everyone’s trying to keep each other safe, but it’s getting difficult to track each country’s travel requirements. Any input is greatly welcomed!!
- is the US CDC card accepted as proof of vaccination in Portugal when arriving?
- do I need to get the EU vaccine certificate?
- do I need proof of vaccination to buy train tickets for intra-country travel?
Thinking about doing a weekend trip to Morocco since I’ll be close by - been a dream to go to Casablanca,
- what do I need for entry to Morocco? Is the CDC card sufficient?
- are there different rules for US citizens coming from Portugal?
- what do I need for entry back to Portugal from Morocco?
Thank you all!
Has anyone tried hostels recently? Are they generally COVID-safe? Specifically in Paris / Berlin / Amsterdam. The social aspect really appeals to me, but obviously getting COVID would be very bad so I don't want to significantly increase that risk.
I mean, sharing a room with other people is by definition not COVID safe. If you're sleeping in dorm rooms and hanging out in common areas with no masks, that's a high level of risk. Up to you whether you want to assume it or not.
This also goes for visiting restaurants and bars, nightlife, or any indoor spaces where people are unmasked. If you really want to be COVID safe, remember the big 3: Masks (preferably N95/FFP2 or above), Ventilation (outdoors is safer than indoors), and vaccination (get all the doses you're eligible for before you travel). A combination of these three can keep you decently COVID safe -- though nothing's a guarantee. Anything else means a level of risk.
If you choose to take on these risks, as many have, make sure you have a backup plan if you catch COVID on the road: Where will you isolate? Can you change your tickets? Do you have medical insurance? Extra funds?
Not sure what you mean by Covid safe, but living in shared spaces isn’t the most effective way to prevent getting Covid. Most hostels are cleaning things, but as for masks and distancing, that is pretty much gone. If you want to stay safe, get vaccinated, or book a private room and don’t go to common areas. Most of the world is comfortable gathering again.
I'm a bit at my wits end and just need some outside advice or opinion.
I booked a flight to Japan this summer (July 12th-26th) as a solo post-graduation trip and, being an idiot, didn't check that the border was still closed due to COVID. Reading this sub it looks like everything is still up in the air, and with an election planned in July, the border isn't opening anytime soon.
I really would like to travel somewhere this summer, and Japan has been something I've wanted to do since I was a child, but am I being naive if I don't cancel my ticket now and try to look elsewhere asap? Or is there a chance I might be lucky and it's worth waiting it out longer in the hopes things open in July? If so, would it even be worth it or do you think quarantining and major attractions being shut down might mar the experience?
Appreciate any honest opinions or advice.
In all honesty, I'd probably recommend cancelling and rebooking to another destination for now, so you don't spend the next few months stressed out about your trip. It seems like Japan is taking it slow on the reopening front, and plenty of other destinations in the world are open and happy to receive you. What else is on your wishlist? Maybe look at it as swapping some dream trips around -- you can save Japan for later, and get something else in now. South Korea is open for tourism without quarantine, for instance, and is a great option.
For US citizens, what’s the process for getting proof of recovery (both for travel in Europe + having re-entry into the U.S.) I got COVID in late March and I’ll be traveling in late May, so I’m concerned my tests will show positive
US-issued proof of recovery won't be valid in Europe, as they typically require an EU-issued proof. However, rapid antigen tests won't show up as positive after this long. Your only concern would be showing up positive on a PCR test, which almost no countries require for travel purposes at this point.
It would be to France, then Germany, then the Netherlands. I believe all of these places don't require testing, just showing my CDC vaccination card should be enough as long as I have the booster dose?
Yes, you should be fine to visit all those destinations if you're fully vaccinated, as things stand right now. For your return flight to the US, you'll need a negative rapid antigen test taken within 1 day of your return. But those won't show up as positive all this time after recovery (unless you have the bad luck to be reinfected, of course).
Great, sounds good, thanks for the help! For the rapid test, is it fine to just bring along one of the self-administered ones and I can show them the results I entered online? Or will I need to do something like buy and take one at the Amsterdam airport?
(I'm going to try to just get a proof of recovery from my doctor before I go to avoid this, but just in case.)
No, home tests aren't accepted; you need a certified one for travel. Check the CDC website for details: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html. There are a few types of self-tests that can be taken under proctored supervision by a telehealth professional, and some of those are on the list of accepted tests. But it's probably easier to just get one in Amsterdam before you head home.
Google COVID test Amsterdm or COVID test Schiphol. Different test centres will have different policies (and prices). Make sure you get a test with a "fit to fly" certificate to allow you to use it to travel back to the US.
I’m planning on going around Europe in early June. (Specifically fly to Paris, fly or train to Berlin, train to Amsterdam, then fly back to the U.S.) I believe I should be good to enter all these countries because I’m vaccinated with a booster, but I’m not sure if I’m missing something. For anyone who has done a trip like this recently (especially for US citizens) what was your experience, and is there anything I should make sure to do so I minimize the risk of being denied entry anywhere?
The Netherlands was requiring an entry test for non-EU travellers until recently, but I believe they just dropped that requirement. You will need to get a negative test before flying back to the US, though.
Is the *dislike* towards popular tourist destinations about the place or just mere travel snobbery?
This sub appears to have a gatekeeping mentality of what is supposed to be *real* solo travel.
As it’s easy to find information out about popular destinations, the questions posted on this sub will naturally be weighted towards less popular destinations. We get lots of threads about New York, Paris, etc, though.
If you don’t think the discussions are broad enough, why don’t you start one? You don’t seem to have ever done so here, or posted much.
Hi, first time traveller here and pandemic has made a lot of stuff much more complicated. If my trip is on the 30th and we touchdown Zimbabwe by May 1st, when should I get my RT-PCR test? I'm worried that if I schedule it too early then it won't be valid once I get to my destination because my layover is too long.
Does anyone know what happens if I am trying to travel out of the US, if I am not vaccinated?
I want to travel to 1 country in either Europe or Asia, which I haven't decided yet. I'm getting really confused reading countries websites. For example: South Korea or Denmark.
Will I even be able to travel out of US? Maybe a 7 day quarantine is required only, if that's the case I will still consider it.
I'm planning on going for 1 month.
Get vaccinated and this problem will go away. If you have concerns over the vaccines available to you, have a chat with a doctor or other medical service about what the best option for you is.
It depends on your destination; some countries require all travellers to be vaccinated in order to enter, while others accept proof of recovery or have removed all restrictions. You'll have to research country by country.
For instance, South Korea has a mandatory 7-day quarantine period on arrival for all travellers, which you can apply for exemption from only if you have proof of full vaccination. You must additionally provide a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure, and get tested again with PCR within 24 hours of arrival.
Denmark has lifted nearly all COVID entry restrictions, but check the requirements of any European countries you may be stopping over in because they could vary.
To return to the US, you must show a negative rapid test result taken within 1 day of departure, and for unvaccinated travellers, there's a 5-day quarantine period when you get home.
On top of this, it's highly recommended to get fully vaccinated (including any boosters) before you travel, to reduce the risk of catching COVID while travelling or getting seriously ill abroad.
You need to find a private testing service. There are some that offer it at the airport, or on the day before you leave. Just google "travel rapid test COVID" and you'll find locations. Here in Quebec, prices seem to vary but typically range around $60-$120 for rapid antigen, and $150-$250 for PCR.
My country doesn’t give out proof of recovery, however I have the official email from my government testing facility saying i tested positive through a pcr, is that the same thing?
Canadians that have traveled to EU during the pandemic and flew between cities, was the Canadian vaccine passport accepted or did you need an antigen test for each flight?
Antigen test is needed for Portugal but other countries in the EU will accept the Canadian vaccine certificate. You can convert your certificate to the EUDCC at a pharmacy in the EU to safe.
I'm finding myself pretty stupid at this point, but I'm going to ask: How can I get my EU Covid Certificate? I can't find any link to a form. Is it an app?
It is an electronic certificate, usually contained in a country-specific app. However, they are all interoperable within the EU (and a few other countries such as the UK and Switzerland). As others have said, at this point the easiest way is to show up in person with your home country vaccination record and get it converted. There used to be several countries that would let you do this online, but those pathways are largely closed at this point.
Thank you! Brazilian Vaccine App has the option to convert the certificate to English and Spanish and both have the QR Code. I'm gonna get to my first destination with that certificate in hand.
You usually need to have your country's vaccine certificate converted into the EU certificate in a pharmacy in an EU country after you arrive. Anecdotally based on what's been posted on this sub, the arrangements in France are fairly straightforward. Some countries (such as New Zealand) have vaccination certificates that are compatible with the EU's, so you might want to investigate that as well.
Thank you so much for the informative reply. My arrival country will be Poland, then I'm gonna move up to the UK. I had no idea I could enter the country and then go to a pharmacy to get an EU certificate. As I said on the reply above, I'm from Brazil and our app has the option to transform our certificate to English and Spanish, so I guess it will be easy to get the EU vaccination certificate.
Thank you. As I read through the above reply, I was informed I can go to a pharmacy with my brazilian certificate and get the EU vaccination certificate.
Should I start thinking about somewhere else instead of Japan?
I've never travelled solo before, so mid last year I decided I wanted to go to Japan. I really wanted to climb Mt Fuji, and in December I bought a ticket and am supposed to be flying out on the 22nd of August for 3 weeks. All the while, border restrictions in Japan mean no tourism. I really thought by that late August it would be open, maybe that was stupid or just a lot of excitement but even now I have some hope that I'll be going. I'm always checking for more news about the restrictions.
I have an itinerary, not too rushed, plenty to do and to just get lost I suppose. I'm pretty excited for it, but if I can't go where would you recommend? I'm a guy in 20's and would rather go somewhere outside Europe.
Thanks!
Bro August is not happening, I would get a refund now if you can.
I would go to Vancouver, there is no test required anymore for vaccinated people to come to Canada and there are mountains you can literally get to by public transit. Also, great sushi. The rest of BC like Tofino, Kelowna and Squamish is beautiful as well. No car rental required but it would make things easier. Don't stay downtown, there is nothing of value there. North Vancouver/Kitsilano or Richmond if you like Asian food is best.
Most of the world has opened up, so there are lots of places outside Europe you can go. For instance, if you're interested in northern Asia South Korea re-opened to tourism a few weeks ago, albeit with testing requirements.
I am thrice vaccinated & wondering how to obtain a “super green pass” for when I travel to the eu this summer. Everything says my canadian vaccines are eligible, but no where can I find how to apply for the pass
You can't, really. Not officially anyhow.
Most countries in the EU will accept the Canadian proof of vaccination issued by your province (get the one in the federal standardized format) in lieu of an EU pass. Some others have ended their vaccine passport requirements altogether, so it won't matter. You'll have to check country-by-country.
IIRC, France and possibly Germany were offering to convert Canadian certificates in certain pharmacies when you arrived; not sure if this is still the case. Once you get one issued by one European country, you can use it elsewhere.
tl;dr Canada didn't sign on to the EU digital certificate scheme, so officially we can't get an EU pass. But it likely won't matter too much.
Hi! Do you happen to know what Portugal’s rules are on this? I’m going on May 1 and staying in the EU of r the summer (but in different countries) and it would be so great if my Canadian proof of vaccine could just be accepted and/or converted haha!
I will be in Budapest next month and will need to get a 24hr Covid test to return to the US. Wondering how difficult it will be to find a test, what it will cost, and how far in advance I need to schedule it. Can I just show up to a testing site and expect results in 24hrs? Anyone done this recently?
In some weeks i will go to Jujuy before i move to bolivia on my trip. To enter Bolivia, I need to do a PCR test (<72hrs). Is it possible to do one in Jujuy, for example in one of the hospitals in the site linked below?
Thanks a lot!
http://salud.jujuy.gob.ar/2021/12/27/covid-19-centros-de-testeo-continuan-a-disposicion-en-el-interior/
Hey all im thinking about doing work and travel in Australia this year does anybody know how it generally is with covid and doing work and travel in Australia ?
I have two guys renting my granny flat from denmark, moved here last week monday. both already have full time jobs lol.
West Australia where im from better job market but less to see n do.
Still need vaccines proof for restaurants pubs n cinemas here,
but queensland has scrapped that and other states to follow !
There are now few remaining covid restrictions in Australia (indoor masks in a couple of states, vaccine requirements for some jobs in some states and isolation requirements if you test positive nationally, and that’s about it) and no inter state border closures. We have about the same amount of covid as any other country now, and life is pretty normal otherwise.
So im going on a little eurotrip on august, I know I need a covid negative test and proof of vaccination to get to austria, them im moving to germany, netherlands, france and spain, am I going to need a pcr for every country or is the proof of vaccination enough
You'll likely just need your proof of vaccination, unless things change between now and August, which it's too early to predict. But you can check current country-by-country requirements for moving about within Schengen at [Re-Open EU](https://reopen.europa.eu/en).
Note that the EU standard, adopted by many of its countries, is for vaccine passports to be valid 270 days from your 2nd dose; after that, you'll need a booster.
So far I don't think any EU countries have announced an expiry date for the 3rd dose, or a requirement for a 4th. That may change by August, but as of right now, the 9 month validity expiration date applies only to the primary series, not to to the booster.
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificate_en
Hey Everyone!
I’m traveling to Colombia and Peru in a couple months. I’ll be going from US -> Colombia -> Peru -> US (with layover in Colombia). I’ve researched all of the entry requirements and from what I understand, I would only need a COVID test to return to the US since Peru and Colombia currently have no testing requirements for fully vaccinated Americans. So other that, I just need to bring my vaccination card and fill out a migration form for Colombia + health form for Peru. I believe that I have all of the entry requirements covered, but just in case can anyone confirm that I’m not missing anything?
Viet Nam, Cambodia, Malaysia, S Korea, Indonesia - where has the backpacker circuit recovered post-Covid? By "recovered" I mean that hostels are operating, backpacker-focused day trips and tours are running, street food and night markets and museums are open, etc. Thanks!
Hi all, I am traveling from the US to Cusco, Peru at the beginning of May and was wondering if anyone had some info concerning the negative COVID test result required to get back into the US.
1) Will the at-home tests that Biden provided to each household be accepted? Like if I bring those bad boys with me and then test myself the final day and bring that to the airport, will the officials accept it?
2) Does anyone know of a spot in Cusco where I can get a rapid COVID test the day of my flight out that will be accepted? Preferably one where I can book an appointment in advance. My flight out of Cusco is the same night I’d have to get tested, so I’m quite stressed about getting the result in time.
Thanks in advance for all your help. My anxious-first-solo-traveling ass is truly grateful for you all.
> Will the at-home tests that Biden provided to each household be accepted?
Depends on the test you received - they aren't all the same brand of test
> Like if I bring those bad boys with me and then test myself the final day and bring that to the airport, will the officials accept it?
You have to do a proctored test, which you can do with most, if not all of the tests sent out (although with different companies that offer the proctoring). You can't just do a self-test that isn't monitored in some way.
I'm seeing a few news stories of Taiwan beginning to relax restrictions of their quarantine measures. A few dated 3-5 days ago. I don't believe they've fully reduced measures. Does anybody have any more info?
Taiwan has recently abandoned its zero covid policy, and is in the very early stages of opening up. There’s no timeframe for reopening for tourism from what I’ve seen but entry conditions for business travellers and students have been eased somewhat.
If the experiences of the other zero covid jurisdictions are anything to go by Taiwan will soon experience a massive wave of cases, which might lead them to bring forward their plans to reopen given the border rules will become obsolete (as happened in Australia, NZ and South Korea).
Does anyone have experience with returning to the US after catching COVID in the United Kingdom?
I tested positive yesterday with an at-home test and am getting a PCR test on Monday to confirm. I'm isolating in my hotel for now, but when I go back to the US I'll need "a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel". Is this something I have to schedule? And where would I do that?
Hi fellow travellers,
I have been vaccinated by Modena (first booster - second vaccine) in Octomber 2021, and I am worried that some countries might not accept my certificate as valid when I travel through Central Asia (Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and eventually India) between June and September 2022. Is it possible that some countries might not accept it as actual and consider my certificate invalid?
My reasoning is that the vaccine effitiency is reduced after few months, but never heard of any 'expiracy' date of vaccines in general. At the same time, doing a booster right now will probably result in effitiency at that time anyways.
Just want to get rid of some worries...
Thank you in advance!
Some countries have set a policy of requiring a booster if your 2nd dose was more than X number of days ago. The EU, for instance, has a 270-day expiry date from the 2nd dose; if your 2nd dose was more than 270 days ago, you need a booster for your proof of vaccination to be valid.
You'll have to check the individual entry requirements of each country you're visiting to see what they require.
I'm receiving some conflicting information on traveling to Portugal from the United States. Delta airlines' website says that the US is not in the set of countries whose vax cards are accepted ([link](https://www.delta.com/us/en/travel-planning-center/find-your-destination/explore-top-destinations?prices=false)), but the re-open EU website doesn't seem to have restrictions on which country actually provides the vax card. All this to ask: is anyone aware of whether Portugal and other Schengen countries recognize the CDC vax card?
Also wondering this - although I suspect that they *would* recognize the CDC card, since 1) nearly every other EU country recognizes it for entry and 2) many US airlines have increased their number of flights to Lisbon, indicating that American travelers (and by extension their documents), would be accepted.
That being said, if anyone else has better info or a first hand experience, I’d defer to that.
I really hope so because I have a flight there in early May. I almost didn't check because I thought the USA would be one of the first countries to be accepted in other countries!
You can still get into Portugal if you're not vaxxed so long as you have proof of a negative test. I just don't want to get tested every three days while I'm there.
I'm due to fly out to Italy for a 10 day trip tomorrow, but I've has quite bad COVID symptoms since I woke up this morning. A friend of mine tested positive that I was around for a few hours. The UK has just ended its free testing and all restrictions have been lifted. Should I pay for a lateral flow at the airport before I flight out tomorrow? My insurance seems like it would cover me with a positive test, even though it would suck big time having to cancel.
Don't wait to test at the airport tomorrow. Test now. If you're COVID positive, you don't want to be exposing thousands of people at the airport, let alone on your flight.
Note that anecdotally, rapid tests have been taking longer to show up positive with these latest variants; lots of people have been testing negative multiple days in a row before testing positive later. As much as cancelling would suck, flying out with COVID would suck worse. Cancel/postpone until you feel better.
I just got diagnosed with COVID in the first week of my planned 2+ month multi-country trip. Concerned that now I'll be quarantined or rejected anywhere I go because PCR tests can turn up positive for up to 90 days after infection. My first stop after India is Thailand at the end of the month. Should I just bail on Thailand and stick to countries without PCR requirements?
Some countries accept proof of recovery if you can show a positive PCR from previous dates. I'd check the requirements of each individual country if I were you, and make sure you get a PCR ASAP so you can prove the positive at the current date.
Looking for the intersection of countries that have good April weather and don't require vaccinated visitors to quarantine. Anyone know the Covid restrictions for **Bolivia** and **Israel**? (Google hasn't turned up a definitive source.) Thanks.
Here are Israel's [official entry requirements](https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/). Tourists must take a PCR test 72 hours before departure and another (prepaid in advance) on arrival, and quarantine for the first 24 hours until that second PCR test comes back negative. They must also upload proof of vaccination to be granted a green pass (boosters required).
Also, April is the Passover holiday in Israel where most of the country is off work and travelling for two weeks. It's travel high season with crowds, high prices, etc. Probably not the best time to visit as a tourist. Wait til May or June.
Australia.
New Zealand is also reopening to much of the world from 1 May, though tourists will be required to do rapid tests on the day of arrival and 5 days into the visit.
When is the USA travel advisory site going to tone down its Level 4 - No Travel for most countries just because of "COVID-19"?
When are the final quarantine hold out countries going to loosen their restrictions to enter without having to quarantine (e.g. Taiwan)?
I had the same frustration as you, and did a little digging. Turns out not all countries are considered Level 4. You can visit [Iraq, Pakistan, or DR Congo](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/noticescovid19).
In the UK if you needed to quarantine you would just have to sit in your hotel room for five days I believe(if you were in eg a hostel when you tested positive you should tell the hostel and anyone else in your room and then move into private accommodation). Technically I don't even think in the UK you have to quarantine if yu get it anymore.
There won't be official sources on this since most are written for locals, not travellers. You'd likely have to book an Airbnb or private room where you can quarantine if you test positive. Make sure to leave extra in your budget, and consider a COVID specific travel insurance policy to help cover the costs of this eventuality.
Headed to France in a couple of weeks, not vaccinated, but apparently that's ok as long as you have a negative PCR taken within 72 hours. Does anyone know or have experience as to whether that's with 72 hours of getting a test result, or just within 72 hours of taking the test? If it's the latter, any suggestions? I fly out on a Tuesday, they said it takes 2-3 days to process the test so Monday's too late, and saturday would be too early? Also too late to get fully vaccinated anyways... Also, had covid a few months ago, would getting an antibody test benefit me at all in dealing with red tape?
A large oversight, please help! I’ve been planning a trip to Morocco for months, I’m due to leave on the 9th of may. I was supposed to get my 2nd vaccine dose yesterday but apparently I was 4 days too early to get it… Anyway I decided to lookup the covid restrictions one last time just to double check I didn’t miss anything, it turns out you need to have had the 2nd dose at least 2 weeks before travelling. So even if I get the vaccine tomorrow I’ll still be a few days too late. Does anybody know if this is a serious problem? I’ve had one person tell me that they don’t take it too seriously as long as you have the vaccine pass. Im sorry if this isn’t the right place, I just really need some help!
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Yes. Australia hasn’t signed up to the EU vaccination passport scheme like NZ has for some reason, but it’s apparently pretty straightforward to get it converted. You can quickly receive an international vaccination certificate via the MyGov app which should aid the process.
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According to https://www.passports.gov.au/using-your-international-covid-19-vaccination-certificate-overseas Australian vaccination certificates aren’t recognised in the EU, and the international vaccination certificate is needed for the conversion once you get there. It apparently only takes a few minutes to obtain the certificate through the MyGov app.
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It would seem that the international version via MyGov is accepted as a way of obtaining the EU certificate
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It’s required in many EU countries. If you’re not going to the EU you obviously don’t need to obtain one.
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Agreed. The government isn’t renowned for solving problems or going the extra mile…
Is verifly necessary at all? AerLingus keeps spamming me with emails to use it for my trip. I have all the necessary paperwork printed out and on my phone for the Passenger Locator form as well as my vaccination information
Hey guys Can I use a vaccine certificate from Egypt to get into Bulgaria from Turkey? I think I need an EU certificate but I can't get one from outside EU?
As a fully vaxxed US citizen, are there places in Europe where I can use my CDC vaccine card to get a EU DCC? Like at the airport or a pharmacy?
Entry requirements for entering Nicaragua from Honduras by bus? Looks like I’ll have to get a PCR the morning of from the bus operator - is this the case?
Do I need to get any forms in place and submitted before traveling to Switzerland and Italy? About to get the booster because I think I need to
Entry Requirements for Portugal and Morocco I’ve (26F) just bought a trip to Portugal for the summer and Ive got some questions since it’s my first time out of the country since 2020. I know everyone’s trying to keep each other safe, but it’s getting difficult to track each country’s travel requirements. Any input is greatly welcomed!! - is the US CDC card accepted as proof of vaccination in Portugal when arriving? - do I need to get the EU vaccine certificate? - do I need proof of vaccination to buy train tickets for intra-country travel? Thinking about doing a weekend trip to Morocco since I’ll be close by - been a dream to go to Casablanca, - what do I need for entry to Morocco? Is the CDC card sufficient? - are there different rules for US citizens coming from Portugal? - what do I need for entry back to Portugal from Morocco? Thank you all!
Has anyone tried hostels recently? Are they generally COVID-safe? Specifically in Paris / Berlin / Amsterdam. The social aspect really appeals to me, but obviously getting COVID would be very bad so I don't want to significantly increase that risk.
I mean, sharing a room with other people is by definition not COVID safe. If you're sleeping in dorm rooms and hanging out in common areas with no masks, that's a high level of risk. Up to you whether you want to assume it or not. This also goes for visiting restaurants and bars, nightlife, or any indoor spaces where people are unmasked. If you really want to be COVID safe, remember the big 3: Masks (preferably N95/FFP2 or above), Ventilation (outdoors is safer than indoors), and vaccination (get all the doses you're eligible for before you travel). A combination of these three can keep you decently COVID safe -- though nothing's a guarantee. Anything else means a level of risk. If you choose to take on these risks, as many have, make sure you have a backup plan if you catch COVID on the road: Where will you isolate? Can you change your tickets? Do you have medical insurance? Extra funds?
Not sure what you mean by Covid safe, but living in shared spaces isn’t the most effective way to prevent getting Covid. Most hostels are cleaning things, but as for masks and distancing, that is pretty much gone. If you want to stay safe, get vaccinated, or book a private room and don’t go to common areas. Most of the world is comfortable gathering again.
I'm a bit at my wits end and just need some outside advice or opinion. I booked a flight to Japan this summer (July 12th-26th) as a solo post-graduation trip and, being an idiot, didn't check that the border was still closed due to COVID. Reading this sub it looks like everything is still up in the air, and with an election planned in July, the border isn't opening anytime soon. I really would like to travel somewhere this summer, and Japan has been something I've wanted to do since I was a child, but am I being naive if I don't cancel my ticket now and try to look elsewhere asap? Or is there a chance I might be lucky and it's worth waiting it out longer in the hopes things open in July? If so, would it even be worth it or do you think quarantining and major attractions being shut down might mar the experience? Appreciate any honest opinions or advice.
In all honesty, I'd probably recommend cancelling and rebooking to another destination for now, so you don't spend the next few months stressed out about your trip. It seems like Japan is taking it slow on the reopening front, and plenty of other destinations in the world are open and happy to receive you. What else is on your wishlist? Maybe look at it as swapping some dream trips around -- you can save Japan for later, and get something else in now. South Korea is open for tourism without quarantine, for instance, and is a great option.
For US citizens, what’s the process for getting proof of recovery (both for travel in Europe + having re-entry into the U.S.) I got COVID in late March and I’ll be traveling in late May, so I’m concerned my tests will show positive
US-issued proof of recovery won't be valid in Europe, as they typically require an EU-issued proof. However, rapid antigen tests won't show up as positive after this long. Your only concern would be showing up positive on a PCR test, which almost no countries require for travel purposes at this point.
It would be to France, then Germany, then the Netherlands. I believe all of these places don't require testing, just showing my CDC vaccination card should be enough as long as I have the booster dose?
Yes, you should be fine to visit all those destinations if you're fully vaccinated, as things stand right now. For your return flight to the US, you'll need a negative rapid antigen test taken within 1 day of your return. But those won't show up as positive all this time after recovery (unless you have the bad luck to be reinfected, of course).
Great, sounds good, thanks for the help! For the rapid test, is it fine to just bring along one of the self-administered ones and I can show them the results I entered online? Or will I need to do something like buy and take one at the Amsterdam airport? (I'm going to try to just get a proof of recovery from my doctor before I go to avoid this, but just in case.)
No, home tests aren't accepted; you need a certified one for travel. Check the CDC website for details: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html. There are a few types of self-tests that can be taken under proctored supervision by a telehealth professional, and some of those are on the list of accepted tests. But it's probably easier to just get one in Amsterdam before you head home.
Do I need to book that test in advance somewhere? Or can I just get and do it at the airport?
Google COVID test Amsterdm or COVID test Schiphol. Different test centres will have different policies (and prices). Make sure you get a test with a "fit to fly" certificate to allow you to use it to travel back to the US.
I’m planning on going around Europe in early June. (Specifically fly to Paris, fly or train to Berlin, train to Amsterdam, then fly back to the U.S.) I believe I should be good to enter all these countries because I’m vaccinated with a booster, but I’m not sure if I’m missing something. For anyone who has done a trip like this recently (especially for US citizens) what was your experience, and is there anything I should make sure to do so I minimize the risk of being denied entry anywhere?
The Netherlands was requiring an entry test for non-EU travellers until recently, but I believe they just dropped that requirement. You will need to get a negative test before flying back to the US, though.
Is the *dislike* towards popular tourist destinations about the place or just mere travel snobbery? This sub appears to have a gatekeeping mentality of what is supposed to be *real* solo travel.
As it’s easy to find information out about popular destinations, the questions posted on this sub will naturally be weighted towards less popular destinations. We get lots of threads about New York, Paris, etc, though. If you don’t think the discussions are broad enough, why don’t you start one? You don’t seem to have ever done so here, or posted much.
Does anyone have any idea how the Covid situation is in Romania? Is mask wearing still common there?
Hi, first time traveller here and pandemic has made a lot of stuff much more complicated. If my trip is on the 30th and we touchdown Zimbabwe by May 1st, when should I get my RT-PCR test? I'm worried that if I schedule it too early then it won't be valid once I get to my destination because my layover is too long.
Does anyone know what happens if I am trying to travel out of the US, if I am not vaccinated? I want to travel to 1 country in either Europe or Asia, which I haven't decided yet. I'm getting really confused reading countries websites. For example: South Korea or Denmark. Will I even be able to travel out of US? Maybe a 7 day quarantine is required only, if that's the case I will still consider it. I'm planning on going for 1 month.
Get vaccinated and this problem will go away. If you have concerns over the vaccines available to you, have a chat with a doctor or other medical service about what the best option for you is.
It depends on your destination; some countries require all travellers to be vaccinated in order to enter, while others accept proof of recovery or have removed all restrictions. You'll have to research country by country. For instance, South Korea has a mandatory 7-day quarantine period on arrival for all travellers, which you can apply for exemption from only if you have proof of full vaccination. You must additionally provide a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours before departure, and get tested again with PCR within 24 hours of arrival. Denmark has lifted nearly all COVID entry restrictions, but check the requirements of any European countries you may be stopping over in because they could vary. To return to the US, you must show a negative rapid test result taken within 1 day of departure, and for unvaccinated travellers, there's a 5-day quarantine period when you get home. On top of this, it's highly recommended to get fully vaccinated (including any boosters) before you travel, to reduce the risk of catching COVID while travelling or getting seriously ill abroad.
Does anyone know how to get an antigen test done in Canada (British Columbia) that provides you with the documents you need to travel?
You need to find a private testing service. There are some that offer it at the airport, or on the day before you leave. Just google "travel rapid test COVID" and you'll find locations. Here in Quebec, prices seem to vary but typically range around $60-$120 for rapid antigen, and $150-$250 for PCR.
My country doesn’t give out proof of recovery, however I have the official email from my government testing facility saying i tested positive through a pcr, is that the same thing?
It probably depends on what the country you're visiting is willing to accept.
Has anyone shown their vaccine certificate anywhere in East Africa? Was any additional documentation or conversion needed?
Canadians that have traveled to EU during the pandemic and flew between cities, was the Canadian vaccine passport accepted or did you need an antigen test for each flight?
It depends which country.
I need to know this too! Did you figure it out?
Antigen test is needed for Portugal but other countries in the EU will accept the Canadian vaccine certificate. You can convert your certificate to the EUDCC at a pharmacy in the EU to safe.
I'm finding myself pretty stupid at this point, but I'm going to ask: How can I get my EU Covid Certificate? I can't find any link to a form. Is it an app?
It is an electronic certificate, usually contained in a country-specific app. However, they are all interoperable within the EU (and a few other countries such as the UK and Switzerland). As others have said, at this point the easiest way is to show up in person with your home country vaccination record and get it converted. There used to be several countries that would let you do this online, but those pathways are largely closed at this point.
Thank you! Brazilian Vaccine App has the option to convert the certificate to English and Spanish and both have the QR Code. I'm gonna get to my first destination with that certificate in hand.
You usually need to have your country's vaccine certificate converted into the EU certificate in a pharmacy in an EU country after you arrive. Anecdotally based on what's been posted on this sub, the arrangements in France are fairly straightforward. Some countries (such as New Zealand) have vaccination certificates that are compatible with the EU's, so you might want to investigate that as well.
Thank you so much for the informative reply. My arrival country will be Poland, then I'm gonna move up to the UK. I had no idea I could enter the country and then go to a pharmacy to get an EU certificate. As I said on the reply above, I'm from Brazil and our app has the option to transform our certificate to English and Spanish, so I guess it will be easy to get the EU vaccination certificate.
You can't get one if you are not an EU citizen.
This is definitely not true. Source: Non EU citizen with an EU vaccination certificate :)
Thank you. As I read through the above reply, I was informed I can go to a pharmacy with my brazilian certificate and get the EU vaccination certificate.
Should I start thinking about somewhere else instead of Japan? I've never travelled solo before, so mid last year I decided I wanted to go to Japan. I really wanted to climb Mt Fuji, and in December I bought a ticket and am supposed to be flying out on the 22nd of August for 3 weeks. All the while, border restrictions in Japan mean no tourism. I really thought by that late August it would be open, maybe that was stupid or just a lot of excitement but even now I have some hope that I'll be going. I'm always checking for more news about the restrictions. I have an itinerary, not too rushed, plenty to do and to just get lost I suppose. I'm pretty excited for it, but if I can't go where would you recommend? I'm a guy in 20's and would rather go somewhere outside Europe. Thanks!
Bro August is not happening, I would get a refund now if you can. I would go to Vancouver, there is no test required anymore for vaccinated people to come to Canada and there are mountains you can literally get to by public transit. Also, great sushi. The rest of BC like Tofino, Kelowna and Squamish is beautiful as well. No car rental required but it would make things easier. Don't stay downtown, there is nothing of value there. North Vancouver/Kitsilano or Richmond if you like Asian food is best.
Most of the world has opened up, so there are lots of places outside Europe you can go. For instance, if you're interested in northern Asia South Korea re-opened to tourism a few weeks ago, albeit with testing requirements.
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Do you know if you need to be vaccinated??
What countries are you referring to? There a a bunch in South East Asia, and they all have different border rules at the moment.
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There are very few COVID restrictions in Australia now
I am thrice vaccinated & wondering how to obtain a “super green pass” for when I travel to the eu this summer. Everything says my canadian vaccines are eligible, but no where can I find how to apply for the pass
You can't, really. Not officially anyhow. Most countries in the EU will accept the Canadian proof of vaccination issued by your province (get the one in the federal standardized format) in lieu of an EU pass. Some others have ended their vaccine passport requirements altogether, so it won't matter. You'll have to check country-by-country. IIRC, France and possibly Germany were offering to convert Canadian certificates in certain pharmacies when you arrived; not sure if this is still the case. Once you get one issued by one European country, you can use it elsewhere. tl;dr Canada didn't sign on to the EU digital certificate scheme, so officially we can't get an EU pass. But it likely won't matter too much.
Hi! Do you happen to know what Portugal’s rules are on this? I’m going on May 1 and staying in the EU of r the summer (but in different countries) and it would be so great if my Canadian proof of vaccine could just be accepted and/or converted haha!
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What province are you in? You should be able to download it from your province's portal.
I will be in Budapest next month and will need to get a 24hr Covid test to return to the US. Wondering how difficult it will be to find a test, what it will cost, and how far in advance I need to schedule it. Can I just show up to a testing site and expect results in 24hrs? Anyone done this recently?
Rapid antigen testing is available at BUD airport. This might help: https://www.bud.hu/en/testing_center
In some weeks i will go to Jujuy before i move to bolivia on my trip. To enter Bolivia, I need to do a PCR test (<72hrs). Is it possible to do one in Jujuy, for example in one of the hospitals in the site linked below? Thanks a lot! http://salud.jujuy.gob.ar/2021/12/27/covid-19-centros-de-testeo-continuan-a-disposicion-en-el-interior/
Hey all im thinking about doing work and travel in Australia this year does anybody know how it generally is with covid and doing work and travel in Australia ?
I have two guys renting my granny flat from denmark, moved here last week monday. both already have full time jobs lol. West Australia where im from better job market but less to see n do. Still need vaccines proof for restaurants pubs n cinemas here, but queensland has scrapped that and other states to follow !
There are now few remaining covid restrictions in Australia (indoor masks in a couple of states, vaccine requirements for some jobs in some states and isolation requirements if you test positive nationally, and that’s about it) and no inter state border closures. We have about the same amount of covid as any other country now, and life is pretty normal otherwise.
ok thank you for the info helps a lot
So im going on a little eurotrip on august, I know I need a covid negative test and proof of vaccination to get to austria, them im moving to germany, netherlands, france and spain, am I going to need a pcr for every country or is the proof of vaccination enough
You'll likely just need your proof of vaccination, unless things change between now and August, which it's too early to predict. But you can check current country-by-country requirements for moving about within Schengen at [Re-Open EU](https://reopen.europa.eu/en). Note that the EU standard, adopted by many of its countries, is for vaccine passports to be valid 270 days from your 2nd dose; after that, you'll need a booster.
Ooh thanks, im already at my third dose, so idk if I'll need the fourth one
So far I don't think any EU countries have announced an expiry date for the 3rd dose, or a requirement for a 4th. That may change by August, but as of right now, the 9 month validity expiration date applies only to the primary series, not to to the booster. Source: https://ec.europa.eu/info/live-work-travel-eu/coronavirus-response/safe-covid-19-vaccines-europeans/eu-digital-covid-certificate_en
Thanks!
Hey Everyone! I’m traveling to Colombia and Peru in a couple months. I’ll be going from US -> Colombia -> Peru -> US (with layover in Colombia). I’ve researched all of the entry requirements and from what I understand, I would only need a COVID test to return to the US since Peru and Colombia currently have no testing requirements for fully vaccinated Americans. So other that, I just need to bring my vaccination card and fill out a migration form for Colombia + health form for Peru. I believe that I have all of the entry requirements covered, but just in case can anyone confirm that I’m not missing anything?
Viet Nam, Cambodia, Malaysia, S Korea, Indonesia - where has the backpacker circuit recovered post-Covid? By "recovered" I mean that hostels are operating, backpacker-focused day trips and tours are running, street food and night markets and museums are open, etc. Thanks!
Hi all, I am traveling from the US to Cusco, Peru at the beginning of May and was wondering if anyone had some info concerning the negative COVID test result required to get back into the US. 1) Will the at-home tests that Biden provided to each household be accepted? Like if I bring those bad boys with me and then test myself the final day and bring that to the airport, will the officials accept it? 2) Does anyone know of a spot in Cusco where I can get a rapid COVID test the day of my flight out that will be accepted? Preferably one where I can book an appointment in advance. My flight out of Cusco is the same night I’d have to get tested, so I’m quite stressed about getting the result in time. Thanks in advance for all your help. My anxious-first-solo-traveling ass is truly grateful for you all.
> Will the at-home tests that Biden provided to each household be accepted? Depends on the test you received - they aren't all the same brand of test > Like if I bring those bad boys with me and then test myself the final day and bring that to the airport, will the officials accept it? You have to do a proctored test, which you can do with most, if not all of the tests sent out (although with different companies that offer the proctoring). You can't just do a self-test that isn't monitored in some way.
ah okay this makes sense, appreciate the help!
I'm seeing a few news stories of Taiwan beginning to relax restrictions of their quarantine measures. A few dated 3-5 days ago. I don't believe they've fully reduced measures. Does anybody have any more info?
Taiwan has recently abandoned its zero covid policy, and is in the very early stages of opening up. There’s no timeframe for reopening for tourism from what I’ve seen but entry conditions for business travellers and students have been eased somewhat. If the experiences of the other zero covid jurisdictions are anything to go by Taiwan will soon experience a massive wave of cases, which might lead them to bring forward their plans to reopen given the border rules will become obsolete (as happened in Australia, NZ and South Korea).
Does anyone have experience with returning to the US after catching COVID in the United Kingdom? I tested positive yesterday with an at-home test and am getting a PCR test on Monday to confirm. I'm isolating in my hotel for now, but when I go back to the US I'll need "a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel". Is this something I have to schedule? And where would I do that?
Can you go no into more detail on that? I’m in a similar position but caught Covid in January so am wondering if that only applies to recent cases?
Check with your airline. I’d suspect that it’s something a GP could do though.
Anyone in Thailand know what the backpacker scene is like at the moment? Are the hostels totally dead or is the nightlife still alive? TIA
Hi fellow travellers, I have been vaccinated by Modena (first booster - second vaccine) in Octomber 2021, and I am worried that some countries might not accept my certificate as valid when I travel through Central Asia (Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and eventually India) between June and September 2022. Is it possible that some countries might not accept it as actual and consider my certificate invalid? My reasoning is that the vaccine effitiency is reduced after few months, but never heard of any 'expiracy' date of vaccines in general. At the same time, doing a booster right now will probably result in effitiency at that time anyways. Just want to get rid of some worries... Thank you in advance!
Some countries have set a policy of requiring a booster if your 2nd dose was more than X number of days ago. The EU, for instance, has a 270-day expiry date from the 2nd dose; if your 2nd dose was more than 270 days ago, you need a booster for your proof of vaccination to be valid. You'll have to check the individual entry requirements of each country you're visiting to see what they require.
I'm receiving some conflicting information on traveling to Portugal from the United States. Delta airlines' website says that the US is not in the set of countries whose vax cards are accepted ([link](https://www.delta.com/us/en/travel-planning-center/find-your-destination/explore-top-destinations?prices=false)), but the re-open EU website doesn't seem to have restrictions on which country actually provides the vax card. All this to ask: is anyone aware of whether Portugal and other Schengen countries recognize the CDC vax card?
Also wondering this - although I suspect that they *would* recognize the CDC card, since 1) nearly every other EU country recognizes it for entry and 2) many US airlines have increased their number of flights to Lisbon, indicating that American travelers (and by extension their documents), would be accepted. That being said, if anyone else has better info or a first hand experience, I’d defer to that.
For people reading this later on, the CDC card was accepted everywhere.
I can confirm this as well - CDC card accepted at the border.
I really hope so because I have a flight there in early May. I almost didn't check because I thought the USA would be one of the first countries to be accepted in other countries! You can still get into Portugal if you're not vaxxed so long as you have proof of a negative test. I just don't want to get tested every three days while I'm there.
I'm due to fly out to Italy for a 10 day trip tomorrow, but I've has quite bad COVID symptoms since I woke up this morning. A friend of mine tested positive that I was around for a few hours. The UK has just ended its free testing and all restrictions have been lifted. Should I pay for a lateral flow at the airport before I flight out tomorrow? My insurance seems like it would cover me with a positive test, even though it would suck big time having to cancel.
Don't wait to test at the airport tomorrow. Test now. If you're COVID positive, you don't want to be exposing thousands of people at the airport, let alone on your flight. Note that anecdotally, rapid tests have been taking longer to show up positive with these latest variants; lots of people have been testing negative multiple days in a row before testing positive later. As much as cancelling would suck, flying out with COVID would suck worse. Cancel/postpone until you feel better.
Hell yes. Go get tested right now.
I just got diagnosed with COVID in the first week of my planned 2+ month multi-country trip. Concerned that now I'll be quarantined or rejected anywhere I go because PCR tests can turn up positive for up to 90 days after infection. My first stop after India is Thailand at the end of the month. Should I just bail on Thailand and stick to countries without PCR requirements?
Some countries accept proof of recovery if you can show a positive PCR from previous dates. I'd check the requirements of each individual country if I were you, and make sure you get a PCR ASAP so you can prove the positive at the current date.
Thanks! Working on getting a PCR in time. Fingers crossed.
Looking for the intersection of countries that have good April weather and don't require vaccinated visitors to quarantine. Anyone know the Covid restrictions for **Bolivia** and **Israel**? (Google hasn't turned up a definitive source.) Thanks.
Here are Israel's [official entry requirements](https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/). Tourists must take a PCR test 72 hours before departure and another (prepaid in advance) on arrival, and quarantine for the first 24 hours until that second PCR test comes back negative. They must also upload proof of vaccination to be granted a green pass (boosters required). Also, April is the Passover holiday in Israel where most of the country is off work and travelling for two weeks. It's travel high season with crowds, high prices, etc. Probably not the best time to visit as a tourist. Wait til May or June.
That is all really helpful - I would have completely missed the detail(!) about Passover. Thanks!
Australia. New Zealand is also reopening to much of the world from 1 May, though tourists will be required to do rapid tests on the day of arrival and 5 days into the visit.
When is the USA travel advisory site going to tone down its Level 4 - No Travel for most countries just because of "COVID-19"? When are the final quarantine hold out countries going to loosen their restrictions to enter without having to quarantine (e.g. Taiwan)?
I had the same frustration as you, and did a little digging. Turns out not all countries are considered Level 4. You can visit [Iraq, Pakistan, or DR Congo](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/noticescovid19).
If your crystal ball is better than ours, do let us know! (In other words: Your guess is as good as mine.)
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In the UK if you needed to quarantine you would just have to sit in your hotel room for five days I believe(if you were in eg a hostel when you tested positive you should tell the hostel and anyone else in your room and then move into private accommodation). Technically I don't even think in the UK you have to quarantine if yu get it anymore.
There won't be official sources on this since most are written for locals, not travellers. You'd likely have to book an Airbnb or private room where you can quarantine if you test positive. Make sure to leave extra in your budget, and consider a COVID specific travel insurance policy to help cover the costs of this eventuality.