Countries Allowing Vaccinated Travelers in 2021

Countries Allowing Vaccinated Travelers

UPDATE: As of June 11, 2021, I am no longer updating this list since things are changing so rapidly. For a more updated account of countries accepting vaccinated American travelers, check this article.

Where can vaccinated travelers go? Here are the countries allowing vaccinated travelers in 2021.

This list only contains countries where travelers may enter with just proof of a vaccine (and no other requirements, such as presenting a negative COVID-19 test, or submitting to quarantine.)

The countries on this list are all open to American travelers, but be sure to double-check with your country’s embassy if you’re traveling from somewhere other than the United States.

I will update this list regularly as more countries open to vaccinated travelers.

Last Updated: June 11, 2021

Bahamas

Dreaming of a Caribbean getaway? The Bahamas is now open to vaccinated travelers, as long as the vaccine was administered at least two weeks prior to traveling.

Unvaccinated travelers must provide a negative PCR test taken within 5 days before traveling. The result must be uploaded into the Bahamas online travel health visa before arriving. For all stays over four nights, a rapid antigen test must be taken on the fifth day.

However, these requirements can all be bypassed with proof of vaccination.

Belize

Travelers can enter Belize with proof of a vaccine administered at least two weeks prior to traveling. Unvaccinated travelers can still enter the country as long as they have a negative PCR test taken within 96 hours prior to traveling, or a negative rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours prior to traveling. Children under the age of five are exempt.

Bulgaria

This Eastern European country is now welcoming vaccinated travelers.

As long as you have proof of a vaccine administered at least two weeks prior to traveling, you can enter this nation known for its historic capital Sofia, Black Sea beach resorts, and winter skiing.

Another option for entering Bulgaria is presenting a negative PCR or rapid antigen test taken within 72 hours of traveling, or provide proof of recovery from COVID.

Croatia

Croatia has reopened to vaccinated tourists who have proof of the vaccine administered at least two weeks prior to traveling.

Alternatively, you can present a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to traveling. (The same rule applies for rapid antigen tests, but a second test must be taken 10 days later if the traveler is still in Croatia.) Travelers who were diagnosed with and recovered from COVID-19 no more than 180 days prior to arrival are also able to enter.

Children under the age of seven are exempt.

Additionally, all travelers to Croatia must have proof of accommodation that has already been paid for. (The reservation alone is not enough.)

Cyprus

The island nation of Cyprus is now open to vaccinated travelers who can show proof that they have been vaccinated at least two weeks prior to traveling. Currently, this is the only way to enter Cyprus, and unvaccinated Americans cannot enter.

A Cyprus Flight Pass must be filled out 24 hours prior to arrival.

Ecuador

Anyone can enter Ecuador if they have a COVID-19 vaccine certificate. Unvaccinated travelers can still enter as long as they have a negative PCR test or negative rapid antigen test taken within 72 hours prior to traveling. Also, anyone who was diagnosed with and recovered from COVID-19 is able to enter with medical proof. Children under the age of two are exempt.

Travelers will also undergo a screening upon arrival at the airport in Ecuador by the health ministry, and may be required to take a rapid antigen test. If it comes back positive, the traveler must isolate for 10 days at their own expense.

El Salvador

This Central American country known for its surf beaches, volcanoes, and colonial towns is now welcoming vaccinated travelers. Without a vaccine, you can still visit El Salvador by providing a negative PCR or rapid antigen test taken within 72 hours prior to traveling.

Georgia

Georgia is open to vaccinated travelers with a vaccine certificate. Alternatively, you can present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to traveling. A second negative PCR test must be submitted on your third day in Georgia.

Greece

If you’ve been dreaming about seeing ancient ruins in Athens or sitting on the beach in Mykonos, now you can. Greece has reopened to vaccinated travelers, or travelers with a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to traveling.

Guatemala

Travelers can enter Guatemala with proof of a vaccine administered at least two weeks prior to traveling. If you are not vaccinated, you can still visit Guatemala with a negative PCR or rapid antigen test taken within 72 hours prior to traveling. Travelers who were diagnosed with and recovered from COVID-19 no more than 90 days prior to arrival are also able to enter.

Children under the age of ten are exempt.

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Iceland

All vaccinated travelers are welcome in Iceland with proof of a vaccine certificate. As of right now, there is no alternative way to enter the country with just a negative test; it is only open to vaccinated travelers.

May update: Testing on arrival has been reinstated, even for vaccinated travelers. Vaccinated travelers have to quarantine for 2 to 24 hours while waiting for test results.

Kosovo

This small country in Europe is now accepting vaccinated travelers who can prove they’ve been vaccinated at least two weeks prior to traveling. Alternatively, they can show a negative PCR test taken within 72 of traveling.

Montenegro

Montenegro is accepting travelers who have proof of a vaccine administered at least one week prior to traveling. Another option is presenting a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of traveling.

Panama

The Central American country of Panama is now welcoming travelers who have been vaccinated, allowing them to bypass testing requirements. You can also still present a negative PCR or antigen test taken within 72 hours prior to traveling in order to enter the country.

Tunisia

Tunisia is now welcoming vaccinated travelers. Unlike other countries on this list, visitors to Tunisia only need to show proof of having received ONE dose of a COVID-19 vaccine (even for two-dose vaccines.)

Unvaccinated travelers have a tougher time getting in, and must provide a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to traveling, then quarantine in a hotel for 7 days, then submit to another test to be released.