Covid-19 Travel Restrictions for TGW Destinations

Spain Travel Restrictions

Are the borders open? Yes, with limitations. 

Can I fly to this country? You can travel to Spain if you are travelling from the European Union, from a country in the Schengen area, or from another country which has a reciprocal agreement with Spain for accepting travellers. These are Australia, China, South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand and Uruguay. In all cases, a negative PCR test carried out within 72 hours prior to your arrival in Spain is mandatory if you are travelling from a high risk country or area (from 23 November).

Do I need mandatory paperwork before traveling? Yes, You must complete a health control form (HCF), which includes the need to provide a negative PCR test, carried out within 72 hours prior to arrival in Spain for all tourists travelling from a high risk country or area (from 23 November). The form must be completed and signed telematically before your arrival in Spain. You can access the form and sign it via the Spain Travel Health website or apps for Android or iOS devices. After you sign it you will receive a QR code which must be presented upon arrival in Spain (only valid in digital formats. However, for justifiable reasons it may be presented in paper format before embarking). Remember that you must fill in a separate form for each trip and each person.Also, all tourists travelling to the Canary Islands must present a negative PCR or antigen test taken no more than 72 hours earlier in order to stay in any accommodation establishment on the islands.

Is there a health check when arriving in Spain? Yes. All travellers arriving in Spain by air or sea will go through a health check. This check may include having their temperature taken, checking their documents, and a visual examination of the passenger’s state of health. In all cases, you must present the health control form (HCF) and a negative PCR test result carried out within 72 hours prior to arrival (in paper or digital format) could also be required, if you are travelling from a high risk country or area. If the health control form reveals any indication of possible symptoms of COVID-19, the traveller must undergo a diagnostic test in the airport upon arrival in Spain.

Can US Citizens Travel for tourism: No

Portugal Travel Restrictions

Are the borders open? Yes, with limitations. 

Can I fly to this country? Yes, with limitations. Yes for EU countries, Schengen associated countries (Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland – and the United Kingdom), and approved non-EU countries (Australia, China (including Hong Kong and Macao), South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand and Uruguay.)

May I enter this country without being subject to a mandatory quarantine? Yes, if you are traveling from the above countries. Specific Information for Madeira islands EN, Specific Information for Azores.

May I enter this country without a medical certificate, such as a negative test? Yes if you are traveling from the above countries. If you are traveling to the Azores or Madeira Islands, you will need to present a negative Covid-19 test carried out within 72 hours of boarding.

Can US Citizens Travel for tourism: No

Greece Travel Restrictions

As of November 11, 2020 all people traveling to Greece from foreign countries will be required to have a negative molecular test result (PCR) for COVID-19, performed up to 72 hours before their entry to Greece. This includes air and land arrivals to Greece.

Further, people traveling to Greece should be aware that as of November 6, 2020 Greece is in lockdown. More information about eligible ways and means of transport and movement permits within Greece is available on forma.gov.gr.

Croatia Travel Restrictions

Are the borders open? Yes. 

Can I fly to this country? Yes, All EU/EEA nationals and persons with permanent residence in EU/EEA countries, plus their family members, can enter Croatia freely. However, all travelers are advised to fill out the form on the ENTERCROATIA website. Citizens of other countries can enter as well, but will need to provide PROOF of TRAVEL RESERVATIONS & Negative Covid-19 Test that is not older than 48 hours of entering country. Citizens of other countries can enter as well, but if they are connecting in other countries, must check to see if they can connect. 

Can I enter this country without a medical certificate, such as a negative test?EU/EEA nationals YES. Members of other countries need to present a negative PCR result of a nasal and throat swab for SARS-Cov-2 at the border crossing point, which is not older than 48 hours (counting from the time of taking the swab to arriving at the border crossing point).

May I enter this country without being subject to a mandatory quarantine? EU/EEA nationals YES. Citizens of other that do not show a negative Covid-19 Test within 48 hours of entering will be allowed to enter Croatia, however, they will be obligated to self-isolate and re-test themselves in Croatia at their own expense. Self Isolation will be for 14 days. 

Can US Citizens Travel for tourism: YES, but will need to provide PROOF of TRAVEL RESERVATIONS & Negative Covid-19 Test that is not older than 48 hours of entering country.

Germany Travel Restrictions

Are the borders open? Yes. 

May I fly to this country? Citizens of the EU, Schengen States: Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein and passport holders of Australia, Georgia, New Zealand, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay can enter. Citizens of Japan, South Korea and China may be able to enter at later date. 

Can I enter this country without being subject to a mandatory quarantine? Yes, with limitations. For travelers arriving from a country that is classified as a risk area according to the Robert Koch Institute website, a mandatory 14-day quarantine applies in almost all federal states. This measure can only be dispensed with if travelers have a medical certificate that confirms that there is no evidence of infection with the SARSCoV-2 coronavirus. The medical certificate must come from a member state of the European Union or another state published by the Robert Koch Institute and must not be older than 48 hours upon arrival. Proof must be provided when entering Germany.

Can I enter this country without a medical certificate, such as a negative test? Yes. The federal police do not require a medical certificate upon entry. The federal and state governments have agreed on the basic principles of uniform quarantine regulations for incoming and return travelers. The federal states are responsible for the concrete implementation of the measures. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) identifies international risk areas, so that travelers who have been in one of these areas within the last 14 days before entering the country may be required to self-isolate.  More information can be found HERE.

Can US Citizens Travel for tourism: No

Iceland Travel Restrictions

Are the borders open? Yes, with limitations.

Can I fly to this country? Yes

May I enter this country without being subject to a mandatory quarantine? No. As of August 19, all arriving passengers must choose between: a 14-day quarantine or a double testing procedure along with a quarantine for 5-6 days.

Those who test negative in the second PCR-test (on day 5-6) are no longer required to take special precautions. Those who test positive must self-isolate.

Mandatory Travel Documentation: Passengers are required to fill out a pre-registration form before departure to Iceland, which requires to provide personal details and contact information, flight information, travel dates, address(es) during their stay in Iceland and information on countries they have visited before arrival. Passengers are also encouraged to download and use the COVID-19 app Rakning C-19, which contains important information on COVID-19 and how to contact the health care service in Iceland.  CLICK HERE for more information

May I enter this country without a medical certificate, such as a negative test? Yes, but you do need to take a test upon arrival and choose between the two quarantine schemes (above).

Can US Citizens Travel for tourism: Yes but you must quarantine based on the guidelines mentioned above.

Italy Travel Restrictions

Are the borders open? Yes, with limitations.

Can I fly to this country? Yes, with limitations.  Entry is allowed from EU countries without restriction, with the exception of France, Czech Republic, Spain, United Kingdom, Belgium and Netherlands, which require a negative Covid-19 test no older than 72 hours from arrival.

The following OTHER countries may enter Italy but are subject to a 14 day quarantine:  Bulgaria, Romania, Australia,  Georgia , Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay. No other countries are allowed to enter at this time.

May I enter this country without being subject to a mandatory quarantine? Yes but only for certain EU citizens mentioned above.

Can US Citizens Travel for tourism: No

France Travel Restrictions

*Note: France is currently under a lockdown which may temporarily affect some of the below information.

**Important PCR TEST Update

During the lockdown, France has said it will require a 72 hour PCR test from ALL arrivals, otherwise one will be done at the airport at the traveller’s expense. We are unsure if this requirement will drop after lockdown.

Are the borders open? Yes, with limitations.

Can I fly to this country? Yes, with limitations.  Entry is allowed from EU countries , Switzerland. As of late October a nationwide lockdown is in effect with most businesses closed until the end of November.

May I enter this country without being subject to a mandatory quarantine? Yes but only for certain EU citizens mentioned above and the following countries (subject to change /update every two weeks) – Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay.

Can US Citizens Travel for tourism: No

Brazil Travel Restrictions

Effective October 2nd, Brazil extended the restrictions on entry of foreigners by land (unless for transit) and sea.  The entry of foreign visitors traveling by air is currently permitted.

As of October 2nd, foreign travelers by air to Brazil, for a short stay of up to 90 days,  NO LONGER need to present proof of purchase of health insurance. This cancels a prior requirement that all travelers present health insurance  in English or Portuguese, that is valid in Brazil for the entire period of the trip with minimum coverage of 30,000 Brazilian reais to an airline agent prior to boarding. Although health insurance is not required it is always highly RECOMMENDED.   CLICK HERE for a recommended company that currently may include coverage for COVID-19 related illness.

Foreigners who are in a land border country and need to cross the border to embark on a flight back to their country of residence may enter Brazil with authorization from the Federal Police and must follow the below steps:

– The foreigner must obtain an official note from the embassy or consulate of the country of citizenship (U.S. citizens should reach out to the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate General for assistance
– When crossing the border, the air tickets for the flight to the home country must be presented to the immigration official; and
– After approval of the request, the foreigner must go directly to the airport after crossing the land border.

Colombia Travel Restrictions

Are the borders open? Yes, with limitations.

Can I fly to this country? Yes. Limited international flights have started as of September 21 to Colombia’s four busiest airports: Bogota, Cartagena, Medellin and Cali.

May I enter this country without being subject to a mandatory quarantine? Yes and as of November 05, 2020, you are NO longer required to provide a negative Covid-19 PCR test.

Can US Citizens Travel for tourism: Yes but they must follow the guidelines above.

All passengers need to fill out the online migration form called “Check-Mig” between 24 hours and 1 hour before the flight. This form will help pre-screen arrivals and speed up time at customs.

Download CoronApp to self-report your health throughout the duration of your trip

Peru Travel Restrictions

Are the borders open? Yes, with limitations.

Can I fly to this country? Yes. Limited international flights have started as of October 21. To see a full list of the flights, go here.

Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes

• To enter Peru, passengers on commercial flights must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result conducted within 72 hours of departure; a serology test will not be accepted. In addition, passengers must complete an electronic Affidavit of Health and Geolocation Authorization administered by Migraciones. The affidavit can be found here: https://e-notificacion.migraciones.gob.pe/dj-salud/. For more information on Jorge Chavez International Airport’s arrival protocol, please visit the following webpage (in English): https://www.lima-airport.com/eng/for-passengers/covid-19-protocol/arrival-protocol.

Is it required to quarantine upon entry to Peru :  No, Passengers entering Peru on commercial flights who have a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of departure and do not present any COVID-19 symptoms are not required to self-quarantine upon arrival. As of October 21, 2020, Peru has lifted all in-country quarantine restrictions.  However, some curfew and movement restrictions remain in effect.

Can US Citizens Travel for tourism: Yes, but must provide a negative covid-19 PCR test within 72 hours of departure.

Argentina Travel Restrictions

Are the borders open? Yes, as of October 30th, residents of Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Boliva and Uruguay can enter Argentina by air and sea for the purposes of tourism.

Can I fly to this country? Yes. Limited international flights opened on October 30th.

May I enter this country without being subject to a mandatory quarantine? Yes, however, arriving passengers should obtain a negative PCR test result no more than 72 hours before departing to Argentina, sign an affidavit declaring they are not infected, and agree to a health screening including temperature checks.

Can US Citizens Travel for tourism: No, at the moment only tourists from Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Boliva and Uruguay.

Chile Travel Restrictions

Chile is closed to all foreign tourists, but will reopen with restrictions starting on November 23. For more info Go Here.

United Arab Emirates (Dubai) Travel Restrictions

Are the borders open? Yes, with limitations. Please note that entry into Abu Dhabi may have additional restrictions and this information if for Dubai only.

Can I fly to this country? Yes. You must adhere to the rules below and check if you need a visa prior to arriving.

May I enter this country without being subject to a mandatory quarantine? Yes, however tourists must take a PCR test up to four days prior to their date of arrival in UAE and have a printed certificate. The certificate must be for a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. Other test certificates including antibody tests and home testing kits are not accepted in Dubai. Certain exceptions exist, consult the UAE authorities for information.

If a tourist does not have a test one will be carried out upon arrival at the airport. It is advised to have a test as you may be denied flying without the test by the airline.  Travelers must also complete a health declaration form prior to departing and download an official APP. You must may download the COVID19 – DXB Smart App here… iOS–Android  .

Additionally, travelers must fill out the  quarantine undertaking form. You may need to take another COVID-19 PCR test on arrival, you must remain in your hotel or residence until you receive the test result.

Can US Citizens Travel for tourism: Yes but they must follow the guidelines above.

United States

With specific exceptions, foreign nationals who have been in any of the following countries during the past 14 days may not enter the United States. For a full list of exceptions, please refer to the relevant proclamations in the links below.

• China
• Iran
• European Schengen area (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City)
• United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
• Republic of Ireland
• Brazil 

After arriving at the United States from one of these countries, the CDC recommends that travelers stay home and monitor their health for 14 days.