BillyBobzTeeth

Wear them properly! ???? 

 

Just some countries that are now open for tourism, and not requiring tourists to quarantine or vaccinate to enter their country.

The Full List can be seen here - https://www.traveloffpath.com/countries-reopening-their-borders-for-tourism-the-complete-list

So my question to you guys is.

Why isn't Thailand on this list?

Thailand has one of the lowest death rates from Covid-19. 

Are the countries below going about reopening wrong?

Is Thailand with its great Covid-19 record being a bit too cautious with it's reopening schedule?

When I look at the regularly updated list from the article above it certainly looks that way to me.

Your thoughts are appreciated indeed!

 

 

Dominican Republic

Open Without Restrictions

The Dominican Republic reopened to tourists starting on July 1, 2020

No test or quarantines are required, and all nations can visit. 

 3%-10% of arrivals will be randomly tested at the airport, but it’s an easy, fast and painless breath-based test.

Costa Rica

Open Without Restrictions

Costa Rica first reopened its borders for tourism on August 1, 2020, allowing tourists from Canada, United Kingdom and the European Union.

Then, visitors from ALL US became welcome as of November 1, 2020

PCR testing requirement has been REMOVED effective October 26

 

Tanzania

Open Without Restrictions

As of June 2020, Tanzania is now accepting tourists under normal and regular ‘pre-covid’ border rules. 

No mandatory quarantine period is currently in place, however temperature checks, mask wearing, and social distancing is in effect.

No testing is required.

Albania

Open Without Restrictions

Albania reopened borders for international tourism on July 1, 2020.

All nations welcome. At this time there are only temperature checks at the airport. No tests. No quarantines. 

Albania is a great option for travelers who need a country to meet up in with no restrictions. 

North Macedonia 

Open Without Restrictions

The Republic of North Macedonia has officially reopened for international tourism July 1, 2020 and is now allowing tourists from all countries to visit, restriction free.

No testing and no quarantines are required. All nations welcome. 

Armenia

Open – with restrictions 

Armenia has reopened borders for international tourism on August 12, 2020

They’re accepting tourists from all nations, making Armenia a great option for many bi-national couples currently separated by travel bans.

Arrivals can either bring a negative 72-hour PCR with them to circumvent quarantine – OR –  they can schedule a PCR test in their hotel/rental, and when the test comes back negative, the tourists can leave quarantine early. 

Bahamas

Open – with restrictions 

The Bahamas officially reopened for tourism in July, re-closed, and then reopened again in October. 

Tourists from all countries are welcome to visit the Bahamas at this time. A negative PCR test is required, taken no longer than 5 days before arrival, as well as another rapid test on-island for any stays longer than 5 days.

Barbados

Open – with restrictions

Barbados officially reopened for tourism on July 1^, 2020, allowing travelers from all countries and nations to visit.

While all nations are welcome to visit the island nation of Barbados, there are different entry requirements depending on where the travelers are coming from. 

USA, Canada, the UK, and other countries are currently considered ‘high-risk’, meaning 2 PCR tests are needed. (one prior and one on-island)

 

Belize

Open – with restrictions 

Belize has reopened borders on October 1, 2020. 

All nations can visit, but everyone will need to bring a negative test no older than 96 hours.

New in 2021: Vaccinated travelers are exempt from the PCR testing requirement for entry.

Brazil

Open – with restrictions

Brazil officially reopened their borders for tourism on July 30, 2020

Starting on December 30, 2020 a 72-hour negative PCR test will be required by ALL for entry into Brazil. 

Bulgaria

Open – with restrictions

Bulgaria announced that tourists from 30 countries can visit starting June 1, 2020. Now in 2021, Bulgaria is one of the only EU nations accepting third-party travelers from places like Canada, Israel, Turkey, UAE and more.

Approved passengers will need to bring proof of a negative PCR test, taken no longer than 72-hours before arrival.

Cuba

Open – with restrictions

Cuba has reopened for tourism on July 1, 2020, starting with select areas like Cayo Coco. As of December, the rest of Cuba, including Havana, reopened. 

Starting January 1, 2021 ALL passengers will also have to bring a 72-hour negative PCR test in combination with getting tested at the airport. 

Ecuador

Open – with restrictions

Ecuador has now reopened for tourism

As of August 16, 2020 tourists can now travel to Ecuador WITHOUT quarantine, as long as they bring a negative PCR test, no older than 10 days.

Egypt

Open – with restrictions

Egypt first reopened its borders for tourism to seaside resorts starting on July 1, 2020 and later expanded to other areas. 

All arrivals will need to bring a negative PCR test, taken no longer than 72 hours prior to departure of the last direct flight into the country. 

Finland

Open – with restrictions

Finland has now reopened for tourism as of July 15, 2020 and has recently updated the countries that are permitted to visit. As of July 23, 2020, additional third-party countries are now permitted to enter Finland as well.

2021 Note: Approved countries will have to now provide a 72-hour negative PCR test for entry.

Jamaica

Open – with restrictions

Jamaica officially reopened its borders to ALL international tourists on June 15, 2020.

Starting March 11, 2021, ALL passengers arriving to Jamaica will need to show proof of a negative PCR or antigen test, taken no longer than 3 days before the flight.

Maldives

Open – with restrictions

The Maldives reopened borders for tourism on July 15, 2020 

Tourists from all countries will be able to enter the Maldives. 

Travelers will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test that was taken no more than 96 hours prior to departure..

Every tourist will be provided with a free 30 day visa.

Malta

Open – with restrictions

Malta reopened for tourism on July 1, 2020, allowing visitors from 20+nations to enter the country without an isolation period or testing.

Winter Note: While Malta has seen a few closures and heightened restrictions, it has not gone into lockdown like other EU nations. Malta still has a decent-sized list of countries that can visit without restrictions and another list of who can enter, but with a negative PCR test.

 

Nicaragua

Open – with restrictions

Nicaragua reopened for tourists on October 1, 2020

In fact, Nicaragua never really closed their borders for tourism in the first place, but flights were suspended, effectively cutting the nation off to tourists. 

Flights from cities like Miami, Houston and Mexico City resumed Oct 1.

A 72 negative PCR test is needed to enter.

Paraguay

Open – with restrictions

Paraguay was one of the last tourism reopenings in the Western Hemisphere but is now accepting tourists to enter.

All passengers will need to bring a 72-hour negative Covid test, but thankfully Paraguay is accepting PCR, LAMP and Nucleic Acid tests. 

Russia

Open – with restrictions

Russia began reopening to a small list of nations on July 15, 2020, which has seen some additions over the past few months. 

20+ nations in total can now go, and they are quite a mix of countries!

72-hour PCR testing is required to avoid quarantine.

Saint Lucia

Open – with restrictions 

Saint Lucia began reopening its tourism industry in phases on June 4, 2020

Visitors will be required to fill out an online form, present certified proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 5 days of boarding their flights, and upon arrival in St. Lucia, they must continue to wear facemasks and practice social distancing.

Seychelles

Open– with restrictions

As of June 1^st the Seychelles reopened to tourists from 19 countries, and since reopening, have now added another 20+ countries to the list.

All arrivals will need to bring proof of a negative PCR test, taken no longer than 72 hours prior to departing their home country. 

Sweden

Open – with restrictions

 Sweden has been a unique country during the pandemic because many services and establishments never actually closed down in the first place.

However, they still have an entry ban in place for countries outside the EU/EEA (with the exception of the EU’s small third-party list)

As of Feb 6, 2021 a 48-hour negative PCR test is needed for entry.

Turkey

Open – with restrictions

Turkey has reopened its borders to international tourism starting on June 12th.

As of June 12th, they have been welcoming all tourists from all countries and nations under normal travel regulations. 

Update December 28: Starting Dec 28, ALL passengers entering Turkey will need to present a 72-hour negative PCR test. 

 

 

 

 

 

Just a quick report to let you chaps know I got a 60 day Covid extension with no hassles, it was a very friendly service at Satun Immigration. 

 

They needed the following

 

1. Copy of all pages with stamps in my passport.

2. Copy of previous 60 day extension ( family )

3. Copy of details page and departure card. 

4. Tm7 with photo and 1900 baht.

5. Affidavit ( I ticked can't get embassy letter from UK )

6. They took my picture.

 

I waited around 1 hr and all went smoothly with great service.

 

The stamp runs from 24th Nov to 24th Jan ( no under consideration stamp).