7 countries open to tourists who have been vaccinated against Covid-19

Cyprus

In December 2020, the country became the first destination to announce plans to allow fully vaccinated travelers to enter without quarantine. Visitors who have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine will not need to provide a negative test result.

However, this policy only applies to people coming from the list of safe countries as announced by the government such as European Union (EU) member countries. This list is updated regularly and visitors should update the situation before intending to visit.

Poland

Travelers from European Union countries can visit the country without going through the mandatory 10-day quarantine if they have been vaccinated since December 28, 2020.

Those who provide a negative nCoV test certificate within 48 hours of boarding the plane are also exempt from quarantine.

Georgia

The country, which sits at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, has also opted to lift restrictions on fully vaccinated travelers, with the Foreign Ministry recently confirming that all travelers who have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine are allowed to enter the country without needing a negative test result.

Those who have not been vaccinated must present a negative PCR test result, taken within 72 hours before entry, and are required to take a second test at their own expense.

Romania

The above policy has been applied in this country since January 18. The new regulation by the European National Committee for Emergency Situations (CNSU) stipulates that visitors and citizens entering the country must prove that they have received two doses of the vaccine.

The second dose must be taken at least 10 days before arrival to avoid mandatory quarantine. Those who submit a negative PCR test, which must be taken within 72 hours before entry, must quarantine for 10 days.

Seychelles Islands

In January, the popular resort archipelago officially introduced a 10-day quarantine exemption for visitors who had been vaccinated against Covid-19.

Those arriving by private plane must self-isolate and provide a negative nCoV test, taken within 72 hours before departure.

Estonia

The country has not only dropped mandatory quarantine requirements for EU visitors, but also for those who have contracted and recovered from the virus within the past six months. It is also accepting visitors who have received vaccines from nine providers around the world. However, visitors will need to provide proof of vaccination in Estonian, Russian or English.

Those who have been infected and recovered must present a doctor's certificate, along with a recent PCR test, proving they are no longer carriers of the virus. Currently, visitors to the area are required to undergo a mandatory 10-day quarantine, except for citizens from European countries considered low-risk, such as Bulgaria, Iceland, Norway, etc., with a negative nCoV test taken within 72 hours before arrival.

Iceland

From May 1, vaccinated travelers from European Union countries will be exempt from quarantine and will not be required to submit a negative PCR test when entering the country. Iceland also plans to issue online vaccination certificates to citizens, making it easier for them to travel to other countries around the world.

Unvaccinated travelers from countries on the safe list must take a nCoV test before arriving, quarantine for 5-6 days, and take a second test.

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