Have you been wondering what countries you can travel to if you are or are not vaccinated? Also, what are those requirements when you get there? For example, it would suck to fly all the way somewhere just to fly back because you forgot a document.
It isn’t as simple as it used to be back when you could simply check if you had visa-free access and then fly out for the weekend. Things have changed. As a result, there is a new item to add to your checklist before your trip, but it’s not as bad as you think.
The world is almost fully re-open if you are vaccinated now. There are still some restrictions that you should consider though.
Many unvaccinated individuals think they are unable to travel, but this isn’t true. Many countries are still fully open to you, but you will have slightly fewer options than a fully vaccinated individual. Depending on your destination, you are more likely to need a test or quarantine as well.
Kayak has this excellent resource for checking where you can or can’t go. In addition, the requirements are updated with new regulations regularly.
The above is the map for vaccinated travelers from the United States. The below map is for unvaccinated travelers from the United States. You can see that you still have access to most of the world. The primary difference is more countries will require a test still if you are unvaccinated.
You can find that map here to see the current regulations for travelers from your country and your vaccination status.
This resource is also a fantastic way to get an idea of other restrictions, such as possible quarantine requirements, testing requirements, and making requirements.
Remember, just because you can travel to a destination today does not mean you will be able to travel after some time. Additionally, as the northern hemisphere moves into winter, countries could impose a new round of restrictions if new variants emerge.
It is undoubtedly more challenging than before, and the rules update regularly. However, it is still possible to travel if you want to. You only need to make a few more plans.
Save yourself the hassle and cost. Now, it is always a good idea to check this resource to ensure you don’t fly somewhere only to be turned away.
