Which countries have opened their borders to our tourists this summer? What kind of certificates will be required from you at the entrance, and what documents do you need to have with you?
The vacation season is in full swing, and our tourists are actively flying to the resorts of Egypt and Turkey. According to the observations of tour operators, these destinations "bite off" the largest piece of the tourist pie: in Almost 60% of our fellow citizens go to Turkey today, but Egypt is chosen by 20% because of the seasonal heat. vacationers.
These countries are popular, first of all, because of their loyal prices: the same Turkey, in comparison with the past, dock-like years, has significantly fallen in price. Now a week-long vacation for a family with a child In Alania is cheaper than the same rest in Ukrainian hotels on the sea. Another advantage is simple and clear entry conditions. For Egypt, it is enough for a tourist to have a negative PCR test 72 hours before departure, but Turkey will also require medical insurance against coronavirus.
Meanwhile, the horizons for travel are gradually expanding. On the interactive map, which is on the website of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are more and more powers that you can go to, subject to certain requirements. These countries are marked in green. As of today, without any documents related to COVID-19, Ukrainians will be accepted in 18 countries of the world. Nine dozen more states opened their borders to our tourists in the presence of a negative PCR test and (not everywhere) special medical insurance, which in case of coronavirus will cover the tourist disease treatment abroad.
In Europe, without any additional information and restrictions on COVID-19, Ukrainians will be received in Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia. Those wishing to go further away can safely plan a vacation in Nepal, South Korea, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. But for fans of exotic tours, Somalia, Uganda, the Central African Republic, Cameroon and a number of other African countries that are not particularly popular among our tourists are completely open today.
The beaches of the Dominican Republic are open to tourists without restrictions / istockphoto.com
The rest of the countries impose their own restrictions and requirements for tourists. The main one is the presence of a negative PCR test for COVID-19, which is valid for 72 hours. In some cases, instead of a test, they may accept a certificate of the transferred coronavirus with the obligatory designation of the quantity antibodies or a certificate of completed vaccination (provided that the second dose of the vaccine was administered no earlier than 14 days before departure). We have compiled a short guide on the requirements of the most popular tourist destinations among Ukrainians, so that you can more easily navigate the documents necessary for your vacation.
Egypt: negative PCR test
Turkey (increased restrictions from June 4, 2021): for a vacation, you need one of three certificates to choose from. Either a negative PCR test 72 hours before arrival, or a rapid antibody test 48 hours before arrival, or a vaccination passport. You also need medical insurance against COVID-19.
Bulgaria: one of three references to choose from.
Greece: one of three certificates to choose from plus registration on a special portal.
Croatia: one of three certificates to choose from plus registration on a special portal. In Croatia, you can take a test for the presence of antibodies to COVID-19 right at the airport
Slovenia: negative PCR test
Serbia: negative PCR test
Romania: one of three certificates to choose from, upon arrival, quarantine mode for 14 days
Georgia: negative PCR test (canceled for children under 10 from June 17) or vaccination passport
Spain: vaccination passport
France: vaccination passport, but only with Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Cyprus: negative PCR test or vaccination passport
Great Britain: negative PCR test, quarantine mode 10 days
Ireland: negative PCR test, quarantine mode 14 days
Tunisia: negative PCR test plus quarantine mode for 7 days or vaccination passport without quarantine
UAE: negative PCR test, medical insurance against COVID-19
Cambodia: negative PCR test, medical insurance against COVID-19
Sri Lanka: negative PCR test
Bahamas: negative PCR test
Mauritius: negative PCR test, quarantine mode 14 days
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