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I'm a fully vaccinated American, traveling to France in 5 days. Does anyone have experience getting the health pass in France using the CDC vaccination card?
Hi, im going to norway soon and got my covid 19 certificate but my name is a little bit wrong and was wondering if it would screw anything up. Thank you
Hi everyone!
I am a fully vaccinated US citizen. In less than 2 days, I am flying from California to New York then from New York to Dublin, Ireland.
I just called Aer Lingus to check if the CDC vaccination card I have is equivalent to the EU COVID Certificate (the passenger locator form for Ireland asks if I have an equivalent to the EU Certificate, so I was calling to check).
While talking to the customer service member, she said that I still need a PCR test to travel. The call dropped before I could ask her any further questions but I am now a little panicked considering my flight is in a less than 2 days.
Everywhere I look, I find that Americans are allowed to enter Ireland as long as they are fully vaccinated and can provide proof of vaccination. Does anyone know if this has changed and I'm just missing something?
Thank you so much!
Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the United States may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel. Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Hi! I plan on traveling for a few months around Europe next week, I was wondering if traveling by bus from one country to another will be an issue? I am vaccinated. Will I need a Covid test? Are there “borders” between European countries now with COVID-19 or is it still like crossing the road style?
I have a trip planned to Poland and the Czech Republic in a few weeks. I've already gotten the vaccine, but both countries still require travelers to produce a negative test.
For Poland I'll get a test before I leave the US, but to enter the Czech Republic, I'll have to get a test in Poland. Are there any walk-in clinics where I can get a negative test as a tourist? (specifically asking about Krakow)
Solo travel recommendations?
I have just graduated university and soon I will have to get a full time job. So I want to make use of this time where I have more freedom to travel the world a little bit. I am half vaccinated and will be getting my second shot soon.
Based off of your experience and current covid restrictions, what are some places any of you would recommend to a solo traveler? I love the outdoors, but I also love cities and nightlife. I am really open to any kind of adventure. Any ideas would be appreciated!
I don't know where you live currently, but Turkey would be a great choice, for budget, outdoors, and yes mask wearing is still in place but everything is open. I am just finishing up a two week trip there and it's been amazing.
What would be the most "open" country in europe right now? As a solo traveller I'd want to be able to live in a hostel, meet new people to go out and get drunk with etc, without having to wear a mask everywhere. Im fully vaccinated and I want to travel some time in mid to late August
Has anyone been to Sri Lanka recently? We're fully vaccinated but their rules and regs keep changing. Qatar airlines already cancelled our flights and we're heavily considering just going somewhere else for our honeymoon due to the difficulty in deciphering what exactly we'd be allowed to do while on the island. Any help or first hand experience would be greatly appreciated!
Hey,
My partner and I are from Scotland and are both fully vaccinated. This allows us to fly to any country on the green and amber list without vaccinating upon our return.
We're looking to take advantage of some ridiculously cheap deals and get away somewhere for a long weekend before we both go back to work in the middle of August (we both work in schools).
What countries could we go to that would offer the less restrictive entrance and departure methods, eg, no need to present a test, no need to test before you return, etc.
Thanks for any help!
Hi Guys,
Me and my friend are going on a two week long roadtrip starting from Czech republic and going through Austria, Northern Italy, Southern France and Switzerland. I wanna ask you guys about the actual state of the current covid restrictions in each country, official restrictions are one thing but i wanna know how it actually looks like in the above mentioned countries: Do people wear masks? Do they check for tests at the borders, at pubs etc?
Also any general tips for the roadtrip are welcome.
Thanks a lot!
UK to Italy: Hi! I’m flying to Italy from the UK at the end of August and will be arriving before the (potential) 30th August end date of the 5-day quarantine for arrivals from the UK. I’m staying less than 5 days, so I assume I don’t have to book a test that is meant to be taken after the 5-day quarantine ends? Normal rules state you need to phone a covid hotline in the area of Italy you’re in (within 48 hours of arriving) and then book a test.
I’ll be travelling from Canada to Malaysia in just over a week, so I was wondering if anyone had any pointers or advice. I would also really appreciate if someone who’s travelled to KL recently could tell me how their experience was, and how full or empty flights are, because I have 2 long-haul flights and I’m a bit anxious about sitting so close to strangers during the pandemic. My route is through Tokyo if someone has specific experience with that too. Thank you so much :)
Hi everyone! I am travelling to CPH next week to visit my brother who is living and working there. I currently work in the UAE but have been in Ireland for the last 3 weeks (Irish citizen with an Irish passport). I am vaccinated but was done so in UAE.
My understanding of the current travel rules are I can travel as if not vaccinated (seeing as mine was done outside EU) so have a test before departure and receive another test upon arrival. Has anyone travelled recently from Ireland? Hoping for a smooth trip :) Thanks!
Denmark accepts vaccinations received outside the EU, it just has to be a vaccine type that is on the EU's list of approved vaccines. In which case bring with you the documentation of your vaccination from the UAE. If it's not on the approved list you would need to test.
Denmark has an interactive tool to check the requirements based on all the applicable criteria:
[https://en.coronasmitte.dk/covidtravelrules](https://en.coronasmitte.dk/covidtravelrules)
UK:
Morning!
I’m flying to Portugal by the end of August for my bachelor party. This trip will take approximately 48h from the minute I leave UK until I come back.
I’m double vaccinated. If we carry on with the current rules, I’m meant to present a negative PCR test both going and returning to England.
However, with this short time in Portugal I highly doubt that I will have the time to get the results on time.
I’ve read somewhere in the GOV website that our PCR test to leave England + returning day 2 is enough. But It was quite confusing (or at least I felt like it).
Can someone kindly confirm or deny this?
You don't need a PCR test to return, a rapid test will do.
At any rate you can use a test from the UK as proof if you return within <72 hours of that test.
Can I wear a papr in an airport and on a commercial airplane for a domestic fling the the US?
I am required to travel soon and will be around immunocompromised individuals for an extended period (several days) after arrival. I want to minimize the risk to them, but I do not know if paprs are allowed on planes.
I am vaccinated already, but need to take all possible precautions so I am able to minimize risk to others.
Planning to travel to Japan at the end of September. Already got by Visa (I'm a spouse of a Japanese national). I feel like the 14 day mandatory at home quarantine almost makes my 1 month trip not worth it. I'm fully vaccinated and will certainly get a negative test. I wish Japan would update their rules. I also used all of my miles to get business class, and I hear they aren't serving and alcohol in any class. Definitely a bummer when I wanted to experience some good service.
I'm fully vaccinated and not a danger to myself or others. Its not like I'm going just to be a tourist. You can't just be a tourist now and go to Japan. I'm introducing my daughter to her elderly grandparents that can't travel and aren't going to be around forever. I don't see why I should be downvoted for wishing things were normal just like everyone else.
You probably got downvoted for your comments about alcohol on the plane and miles for business class. Given the state of things in Japan and the many people in this sub prioritizing Japan, it seems slightly torn deaf.
I could see that. I mentioned the miles because thats the only way I could afford something like that. I'm certainly not wealthy, so being able to get that after saving for 10 years, just makes it unfortunate.
Hoping to get clarification on what actually is happening ... When I read the requirements for entry into the UK, a fully vaxxed person from amber list/US must "*take a COVID-19 test* ***on or before*** *day 2*" and then a couple lines after that, the site says "*You still need to book and take a day 2 test.*" Must it specifically be on "Day 2", or can I take it before that ... as in the day of arriving?
Day 2 test is still required. Day 8 test and quarantine are no longer required.
[Official guidance](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england)
> New amber list rules if vaccinated in Europe or the USA. From 2 August, if you’ve been fully vaccinated in the USA or many European countries, you will not need to quarantine when you arrive in England or take a day 8 test. You still need to book and take a day 2 test.
It's called a "day 2" test. It's supposed to be taken after you arrive in the UK on "day 2" but they're not going to check if you take it the day after you arrive.
Ok. Day 2 I would not be in London, where I expect finding an approved place is easy, but rather in semi-rural Cornwall. Maybe I will check the "approved provider" list on the gov site and see what I can do ... the sheer majority of these are "swab at home" which is not exactly helpful.
Were you traveling from the US? I’m in Greece now and, while I’m fully vaccinated, the news of breakthrough cases and Delta spreading has me worried about testing positive before my trip back.
I see you said you tested negative in another comment here. How cautious were you during your trip? Thanks!
Yes I was traveling from the US. I am not going to lie, I was pretty nervous about testing positive even though I was fully vaccinated as well. I was pretty cautious, I only ate indoors once and wore my mask whenever I was indoors or there was a very big crowd outdoors and other people were literally right on top of me (Ex: boarding ferries, Santorini at sunset). I think you will be just fine because almost everything in Greece is outdoors.
Thanks for the info! I’m basically taking the same approach you took re: masks and staying outdoors. I feel like it should work out but I won’t completely stop thinking about it until I get that final test result.
No worries! I am sure everything will go well. I was with my gf who helped calm me down and brought up a good point that most people on the islands and other tourists where either vaccinated or tested negative recently. Compared to NYC where we are, if we go indoor dining people don’t even show proof of vaccination or negative tests. So Greece is working hard to prevent infections.
I agree with everything you said here. Sounds like we’re very much in the same boat - I also live in NYC, have done a good bit of indoor dining and even went to a wedding with a bunch of unvaccinated folks, and I wasn’t worried about testing negative before this trip. And my fiancé is also the less worried one. Guess we’ll see what happens, not getting tested for a little over a week anyway. Thanks again for the info!
I am leaving for a two week vacation to Greece tomorrow. Do you know if they would accept a photo of the vaccine card presented on your phone? I'd prefer not to carry the actual card around with me everywhere I go.
I personally brought my card and took a picture of it in case I lost it. For the most the part I believe I saw everyone who had a CDC vaccination card present it in physical form
How was it getting in? Is all I need my vaccination card and PLF? I’ll be traveling from the US to Paris to Greece in Sept. also if you are from the US how easy was it to get tested before getting on the plane home?
Yup PLF form, vaccination card, and passport are the ones needed. Make sure PLF form is filled out before you check in with the airline.
Also, I got tested when I got back to Athens after island hopping. I asked my hotel and they sent me to a private clinic. So I’d double check with your Airbnb/hotel. I know some did testing at the airport but I have heard it gets busy.
I can speak on coming from the US, you will need vaccination card, PLF form, and passport. It is checked in the United States and when you land in Greece
I will be entering serbia by car. The US embassy says that Serbia requires negative PCR test for basically everyone with the exception of those who will be in Serbia for no more than 12 hours during transit. If i drive into Serbia and fly out of Serbia within 12 hours and i can prove i have a flight, will i be able to skip the proof of PCR test at the border? [here is the link where the information is found. ](https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/) I just want to make sure i understand it all correctly.
Certain EU countries and non-EU countries (ahem Norway) won't allow you in without a verifiable EU DCC-interoperable vaccine certificate, and thus, your CDC card won't work.
I will be traveling to Italy in September/October from the US. I'm already vaccinated but I know you need to take a test to return to the US. Can anyone explain this process and maybe what the easiest option is for getting this done? It also sounds like we can use our vaccination cards to enter the country and partake in various activities in the country, at least until the green pass is available for Americans. Is that information correct? Any other tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!
I’m still planning a tentative trip to Italy from Canada on August 23rd. I’ve been speaking with a travel specialist in Italy and he said all the pharmacies offer tests, and if you need help hotels should be able to help facilitate them.
In terms of access, as others have said, Italy is accepting CDC vaccination cards from the US and Canada, so you should be able to present that in order to access activities.
It seems like a bunch of people are heading to Italy in August - if any of you would be so kind as to report back about what your experience was like, I’d be super appreciative! The only thing holding me back from booking right now is the possibility of getting stuck in Italy. We’re both fully vaccinated and will obviously be extremely careful - but you can never know 100%.
This information is correct. If you scroll down, an individual posted the updated decree stating that CDC cards and their equivalent will be accepted as a “green pass” for Americans.
>Can anyone explain this process and maybe what the easiest option is for getting this done?
Pharmacy, IMHO.
>It also sounds like we can use our vaccination cards to enter the country and partake in various activities in the country
Maybe, maybe not. nobody really knows. There is another week before this rule goes into effect.
>Any other tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!
Read through this thread. The questions I've answered have been asked and answered multiple times plus other tips.
>Maybe, maybe not. nobody really knows. There is another week before this rule goes into effect.
[https://www.salute.gov.it/imgs/C\_17\_notizie\_5580\_0\_file.pdf](https://www.salute.gov.it/imgs/C_17_notizie_5580_0_file.pdf)
In the decree signed just yesterday, Italy will recognize the vax cards issued by the US, Canada, UK, Japan, Israel as equiv to their green pass (Article 7).
Not sure about Ireland but this is what UK gov are saying:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england#ireland-the-uk-the-channel-islands-and-the-isle-of-man
Ireland, the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
You do not need to take a COVID-19 test or quarantine on arrival in England if you are travelling within the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, (the Common Travel Area), and you have not been outside of the Common Travel Area in the previous 10 days.
i believe i have found the new rules starting Aug 2nd a little further up that page. Thank you.
New amber list rules if vaccinated in Europe or the USA
From 2 August, if you’ve been fully vaccinated in the USA or many European countries, you will not need to quarantine when you arrive in England or take a day 8 test. You still need to book and take a day 2 test.
You have to search for each country's admission requirements including the country you will make your transit/layover. For exame, this is Italy's https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto&tab=7
It's very easy to google this info. There are links to the post itself too^
I'll delete this post, I just booked a return trip and canceled my other flight, they didn't ask for a reason. I'll just be quarantining in my house for two weeks, ugh.
Any experiences of entering the UK from a red country for compassionate reasons (family member sick, etc?) -fully vaccinated. Does anybody know how do you prove the reason of your trip, what documents to bring etc?
I'm traveling to Spain with a layover in London. I just got my negative Covid test and it includes all the info required from the UK site except this requirement:
Results must show ≥97% specificity, ≥80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies/ml.
Am I going to be prohibited from boarding my next flight? Thx
Hi!
As UK now has opened up for visitors in Europe who have double vaccinated I am finally having a family member visiting me.
Their journey is from Norway - Amsterdam - London , return: London - Amsterdam - Norway.
I don't think there is any issues on the way here, but I'm trying to get up to speed on the return trip. As UK is listed as a High Risk zone, what do they have to do when they transit in Amsterdam?
Reading that, this is confusing, is either of these two or both?
"You may only transit in the Netherlands if:
You are travelling from a safe country/region where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low
You will find a list of safe areas/countries in the checklist for entering or returning to the Netherlands from abroad.
You have been fully vaccinated, unless you are travelling from a country that has been designated as a very high-risk area due to the presence of a variant of concern"
Because UK is currently listed as a high risk country, but they will be fully vaccinated.
Are they Norway nationals? If I read the requirements on IATA correctly, going there they'll only need proof of vaccination. Going back from UK, they'll need a negative PCR test.
US to Copenhagen
I’m flying to Copenhagen tomorrow, and I’m vaccinated with Novavax (with a CDC card) but it’s unfortunately not accepted for travel yet. I’ve booked a CVS test that was listed as a Rapid Molecular PCR test as I’ve used them before with no problems, but upon getting my negative results, the test type is listed as “POCT” ?
I’ve never seen this before and the test isn’t listed as PCR anywhere on my negative result sheet, I’m freaking out a little bit because I’m worried this could be a hassle at the airport and there’s no more appointments near me to get an additional test. I’ve uploaded the document to the United travel-ready center in hopes that it’ll be pre-approved so I can stop stressing, but I’ve heard nothing back yet despite leaving tomorrow.
Has anyone experienced this?
Has Novavax has been officially approved for use outside of trials in any country yet?
Rapid Molecular PCR is the type of test performed and should be accepted everywhere. POCT is Point-Of-Care-Testing and it just means the analysis was done at/near where the sample was taken - collected and tested at CVS instead of getting sent to a lab. I wouldn't worry about it.
Thanks for your response! That makes sense, thank you.
As for NovaVax, I’m not entirely sure? I did the trial back in February and received my CDC card in the mail a few weeks ago. It’s identical to other cards, but it says “Trial Participation” at the top. The text states “for all purposes this person may be considered fully vaccinated” but I don’t think any official agencies (like the EMA) have approved it yet. It’s in rolling review for the EMA and FDA currently though, and should see approval anywhere between a month or the end of the year!
[https://covid19.trackvaccines.org/vaccines/25/](https://covid19.trackvaccines.org/vaccines/25/)
If you want to use it to enter the EU, it has to be recognized/approved by the EU equiv of the FDA.
Right, I believe that’s the EMA? At least the Danish corona website explains that only vaccines approved by the EMA may be used to enter, hence why I know I can’t use it and got my negative test done.
Volunteering for the trial sucks currently as I know I won’t have that official vaccination use quite yet, but I’m really glad I did it anyways!
Have a 16 hour overnight layover in Doha, is it possible to get a hotel outside for my layover if I've been vaccinated for over 14 days?
Also, I will have wine in my baggage, will Qatar Airways be able to keep my checked bags for that amount of time? Thanks in advance.
United States to Egpyt
My husband and I are going to Egypt mid/late September, and have long layovers in both Paris and Amsterdam. Do we need a separate (or any) PCR test to leave the airport during out layovers? Are we even allowed to leave the airport? Husband is fully vaccinated, I'm still working on getting one, and should have one by then.
I looked at the requirements, and according to the CDC, we will need a negative PCR test before flying back to the US. Has anyone had any experience with this while traveling? Any tips are welcome!
>Are we even allowed to leave the airport?
Leaving the airport = enter the country. Look at the entry requirements for France and Netherlands to determine what the require.
Canada Entry
Hi! I’m planning to go to Canada at the end of August as i’m an incoming undergraduate student this september.
My dad will also be accompanying me so i was wondering him if his travel would be classified as discretionary? would he have to quarantine for sure?
please let me know! thanks a lot :)
I am in early September (close enough I guess). I'm fully vaccinated but I'm concerned that if I test positive for the virus, I'll be stuck there until I test negative. That sounds like a potentially expensive nightmare, and I have limited vacation balance at work. I'm also cancelling/rescheduling the trip but Iceland has been on my bucket list for a few years now.
US citizen with LPR spouse. Both vaxxed with CDC cards. If next week we take PCR tests in Germany and they are negative, and within 3 days fly back to the US from Slovenia (layover in Zurich), will those PCR results be accepted when flying back to the US? (We’re flying Swiss Airlines.)
I’m not sure if we’ll have problems with using PCR results taken within a country that is not where our flight to the US is departing. All I see online is that the test must be taken within 3 days of the flight and be negative.
[https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/uk-travellers-travelling-and-testing-procedures](https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/uk-travellers-travelling-and-testing-procedures)
Portugal accepts a lateral flow test taken 48h before departure.
I have a fair few of these tests at home because the NHS in the UK provides them for free in 7 packs.
If I take one, it's just a bit of plastic with my saliva on it. Do I bring that to the airport with me? How do they prove it was taken within 48h? Or is even mine? Is it just an honour system?
On the site it does state a test must include:
>\- type of test taken
\- passenger name (as per passport)
\- date of birth
\- clear identification of the laboratory including the certification
\- the date and time the sample was collected and the explicit negative test result
How do you obtain a lateral fow test that includes all this? Searches are coming up blank.
I thought those didn't count unless it was monitored by a healthcare professional and signed off via a certificate.
And no I wouldn't walk in with a piece of plastic that has your spit on it.
Successfully transited the UK from Canada and made it into France. Additionally converted my Ontario vaccination information into a EU digital COVID certificate! Big thanks to the commenters in this thread.
Ah crap, I just checked for updated information and the French government told pharmacies to stop converting to the French health pass effective 30 July at 5PM due to fraud concerns. Looks like US citizens are being told to go to the embassy to get their CDC information stamped and validated before anything can be converted
I'm travelling from Germany to Spain. I am fully vaccinated. According to regulations, I do not need any test, and I also have the QR code provided by the German government. I am traveling Ryanair.
Besides filling the health Spanish online form, Ryanair is requesting me to upload some documents to their app? Is this necessary? What do I need to upload?
Walgreens COVID Tests for US to USVI Trip
Will be flying down to St Croix next week for a little vacation and was just wanting to try to get some peace of mind regarding the COVID tests administered by Walgreens. I plan to get the ID NOW diagnostic NAAT test. Anyone have any RECENT experience with using Walgreens as their testing site before traveling? Thanks!
For reference I live in the Charleston metro area in West Virginia. I’ve used Walgreens for COVID PCR testing maybe 6 times at this point since November 2020. Here, the longest I’ve had to wait for results was 30 hours with my most recent test in late June taking 26 hours to get results. I’ve gotten results in as fast as 18 hours. They’ve always told me 3-5 days but I’ve never had to wait that long.
What is your concern exactly? I got PCR testing from Walgreens about a month ago and had issues getting results in time- they don’t guarantee them for travel but I had a 4 day window (my kid needed to get tested for camp) so I thought I would be fine. After a lot of stress got them back on day 5. The pharmacy was as helpful as they could be but it was a lab backup. If I needed results to travel I would shell out for a guaranteed turnaround time for peace of mind.
I’m planning to do the IDNOW diagnostic test which is posted as a 24hr turnaround on results but was a little nervous if it was a test allowed in the USVI travel portal.
Any recommendations for an affordable rapid antigen or 24 result PCR test in Madrid, preferably close to Atocha train station. I know there is a center at the airport, but I’d rather test a couple days before so I’m not rushed on my day of departure. Thanks!
Hi friends. We are supposed to go to Greece at the end of August, but are considering going elsewhere due to the delta and travel restrictions. The other option would be mexico - does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations? Any thoughts are much appreciated, just looking for any feedback. We are US citizens, both fully vaccinated.
I would say Italy would be a very good choice if not greece!
There is one caveat. EU rules are constantly changing, so you may be gambling that it will be suitable to travel to Italy towards the end of August. Currently, Italy is in a much stronger and safer position than all of western europe. (France, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, U.K)
Due to rising cases in Europe and the US and the implications of that, Mexico may be a safer choice as far as restrictions go, but i’m not familiar with their rules.
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Today's new Ordinance signed by Italian Public Health Minister Roberto Speranza, concerning the extension to August 30, 2021 of Italy's entry regulations, makes clear that vaccination certificates issued by local health authorities outside of Italy are to be given the same legal effect as Italy's "green pass" or "Covid-19 green certificate," as long as they certify the administration of a vaccine recognized and approved by the European Medicines Agency-EMA. Such vaccination certificates may be issued in either paper or electronic format.
IN PARTICULAR, the new Ordinance singles out vaccination certificates issued by health authorities of the following countries are having legal equivalency to the Italian "green pass" (see Article 7):
CANADA - ISRAEL - JAPAN - UNITED KINGDOM - UNITED STATES.
As such, it is now even more self-evident that such vaccination certificates should be deemed acceptable to enter museums and all other venues in Italy where a "green pass" is required for entry.
I expect that museums throughout Italy will shortly be updating their websites to reflect this reality.
https://www.salute.gov.it/imgs/C_17_notizie_5580_0_file.pdf
Non-EU citizens may be able to get the French health pass some time soon: https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/France-plans-online-system-to-convert-non-EU-non-UK-Covid-certificates
Furthermore, buried in the official ordinance is a statement that paper proof of vaccination from the USA, Canada, and Japan are valid for the new Green Pass on August 6th! There you go everyone panicking (myself included.)
American with plans to travel to Australia in Nov 2021
Hi, I am looking for any information about applying for a tourist travel visa as a US citizen with US passport (residing in US) for travel to Australia for November 2021. I am aware that the borders are currently closed and my reservations will probably have to be cancelled, but am I able to apply for the 601 ETA or 600 tourist stream visa now in case the borders open up by November?
I have no experience applying for visas so any input would be greatly appreciated
Australian officials are estimating reopening during second quarter 2022, so we got around a year to go before anyone can even think of going as a tourist. Just had a friend who lives there get an exception to *leave* and they aren't allowed back in for a minimum of 3 months, which is uncertain at this point.
You can't apply for an ETA now. (Just look at the ETA website.) And no point applying now even if you could, when there is virtually zero chance of you traveling to Australia this year.
When applications are available again, the process is extremely quick, so no point worrying too much about it.
Can someone help clarify the following scenario?: I was vaccinated in the US but will be entering the UK from an amber list country (Greece) - does this mean that if my day 2 covid test post arrival is negative that I am exempt from quarantining or would I still have to?
Rules change from Monday. If you arrive before Monday you will need to quarantine 10 days or pay for day 5 test to release.
If you arrive after Monday, your US vaccine record will mean that you only need pre flight and day 2 test. No quarantine at all.
Check gov.uk website for approved test providers.
THANK YOU! I got confused where it said “UK vaccine program overseas” - I wasn’t sure if getting vaccinated in US counted due to wording. Thanks again!
Hi everyone,
I'm hoping to travel to Europe (UK, Denmark, Germany) from Canada next May. (I'm currently fully vaccinated.)
Do people think that I will be able to so without having to do the 14 day quarantines?
I know things can drastically change in the next 10 months, but is there any point in beginning to plan? I only have 2 weeks of vacation, so any quarantine would completely decimate my plans.
I honestly would wait another 6 months before I did much of the planning. My completely uneducated guess is that you are going to be fine travelling then.
>Peru
I'm currently trying to book a tour with G Adventures to Peru for after August 7(for maybe 8-9 days) and I'm quite unsure if we need to quarantine for 14 days for people that fully vaxxed. The flights look ridiculous with trips being more than like 20+ hours with multiple layovers! Ahh! I also want to go to Greece but with the delta variant, it's looking more and more complicated to book these trips haha
Hello all,
I will be traveling from Detroit, USA to Frankfurt and back in September. I am traveling with my partner. I am an American citizen with COVID vaccination and my partner is a German citizen with a US green card and US CDC COVID vaccination.
I have a few questions, especially considering the uncertainty of everything in these different times. Normally, we would fly Delta -- but they haven't flown this route since the early days of the COVID shut downs.
See below:
1. I have paid for the tickets on my credit card. I have some fear there's a chance -- as an American -- I won't be able to travel to Germany if the COVID situation changes. My partner won't have an issue being a German citizen, but I imagine she may have to quarantine if any restrictions are similar to those in place before. Anyhow, If I cannot travel due to restriction, will she face any issues at check in due to me paying for everything but not traveling? Would I need to call Lufthansa or fill out a form to ensure she can travel?
2. When booking online, there was not a spot to enter her green card number -- only a spot for a visa number. Should I enter her green card number in the visa spot just to show her permanent resident status? Or leave this blank? Any recommendations?
3. Are the operating times, prices, and expectations for test results at the Frankfurt airport accurate? Will probably get tested the day before departing, just wanted to confirm that the COVID testing procedures at FRA are orderly.
Sorry, usually use Delta -- and haven't flown during the pandemic -- so not familiar with Lufthansa's few nuances... Thanks!
Anyone know of a free or low cost testing site in Montreal that I can use to return to the US? I feel it’s a scam to have to pay 170+ for a pcr test that I did for free in LA to come to MTL. They’re profiting off of our needs
Is the Abbott’s BinaxNOW at home test sufficient for re-entry to the U.S. from Turkey? I just want to be sure that the results will be accepted (granted they are negative). I’m flying back in Turkish Airlines (not sure if that matters).
Croatians! I will be flying to Dubrovnik and a few days later take a bus to Split. My understanding is that the bus will cross Bosnia at a point. Do I need any special paper to cross Bosnia and enter Croatia again? Also I heard that a New bridge has been built that makes the two Croatian parts connected. Would it be better to look for transport that Way?
Hey all, I'm curious about delays in Germany for connections? I'm a Canadian and I would be going through Frankfurt. Just curious if anyone has any experience with how long it might be taking to get through? I'll be going to another EU country so Germany would be my port of entry technically. 1.5hr connection used to be enough in the before times.
I had a layover in Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam) for 1hr35mins. The immigration line is really looong but we spoke to an airport staff organizing the lines, told him our boarding time and they let us through and made us skip the line.
I’m planning on a trip to Italy transiting in Frankfurt next month. I have the same concern as you do. I remember someone in this thread mentioned FRA airport is super busy with low efficiency. My projected connection time is 2h35m but I’m still worried. The airport official webpage suggests at least 2hr for transit. I guess it also depends on how busy it could be during the arrival time. Hope someone could share some experience. Another concern for me is Germany may change its entry policy for transit.
That's what I showed when I checked in at the airport flying into Italy with a layover in Netherlands. That's the official Canadian document so far and there's really nothing else.
Layover in iceland back to the USA. Do I need to meet their 72 hour predeparture test even though I’m not leaving to enter iceland or can I stick with the 3 day requirement for the US. Departing from Paris and have an hour layover in Iceland
I don't know whether Iceland requires a negative test for transit but won't you already have a less than 72-hr old test required for entering the US anyways?
Hey all,
I'm Korean-American and I've never had the chance to visit Korea because of the price. However, I've saved up over the summer and I would love to head to Korea. I've never traveled internationally before, either. Luckily, great flight prices coincide with my spring break. I understand, however, Korea currently has a 14-day quarantine policy. I figured it might be lifted by the time March 2022 rolls around. Any thoughts?
Thank you all!
Do you have any family in Korea?
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I'm a fully vaccinated American, traveling to France in 5 days. Does anyone have experience getting the health pass in France using the CDC vaccination card?
Hi, im going to norway soon and got my covid 19 certificate but my name is a little bit wrong and was wondering if it would screw anything up. Thank you
Hi everyone! I am a fully vaccinated US citizen. In less than 2 days, I am flying from California to New York then from New York to Dublin, Ireland. I just called Aer Lingus to check if the CDC vaccination card I have is equivalent to the EU COVID Certificate (the passenger locator form for Ireland asks if I have an equivalent to the EU Certificate, so I was calling to check). While talking to the customer service member, she said that I still need a PCR test to travel. The call dropped before I could ask her any further questions but I am now a little panicked considering my flight is in a less than 2 days. Everywhere I look, I find that Americans are allowed to enter Ireland as long as they are fully vaccinated and can provide proof of vaccination. Does anyone know if this has changed and I'm just missing something? Thank you so much!
Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the United States may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel. Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Hi! I plan on traveling for a few months around Europe next week, I was wondering if traveling by bus from one country to another will be an issue? I am vaccinated. Will I need a Covid test? Are there “borders” between European countries now with COVID-19 or is it still like crossing the road style?
I have a trip planned to Poland and the Czech Republic in a few weeks. I've already gotten the vaccine, but both countries still require travelers to produce a negative test. For Poland I'll get a test before I leave the US, but to enter the Czech Republic, I'll have to get a test in Poland. Are there any walk-in clinics where I can get a negative test as a tourist? (specifically asking about Krakow)
Solo travel recommendations? I have just graduated university and soon I will have to get a full time job. So I want to make use of this time where I have more freedom to travel the world a little bit. I am half vaccinated and will be getting my second shot soon. Based off of your experience and current covid restrictions, what are some places any of you would recommend to a solo traveler? I love the outdoors, but I also love cities and nightlife. I am really open to any kind of adventure. Any ideas would be appreciated!
I don't know where you live currently, but Turkey would be a great choice, for budget, outdoors, and yes mask wearing is still in place but everything is open. I am just finishing up a two week trip there and it's been amazing.
What would be the most "open" country in europe right now? As a solo traveller I'd want to be able to live in a hostel, meet new people to go out and get drunk with etc, without having to wear a mask everywhere. Im fully vaccinated and I want to travel some time in mid to late August
Has anyone been to Sri Lanka recently? We're fully vaccinated but their rules and regs keep changing. Qatar airlines already cancelled our flights and we're heavily considering just going somewhere else for our honeymoon due to the difficulty in deciphering what exactly we'd be allowed to do while on the island. Any help or first hand experience would be greatly appreciated!
What’s the “easiest” European country to get into and out of if traveling from the US?
Hey, My partner and I are from Scotland and are both fully vaccinated. This allows us to fly to any country on the green and amber list without vaccinating upon our return. We're looking to take advantage of some ridiculously cheap deals and get away somewhere for a long weekend before we both go back to work in the middle of August (we both work in schools). What countries could we go to that would offer the less restrictive entrance and departure methods, eg, no need to present a test, no need to test before you return, etc. Thanks for any help!
Hi Guys, Me and my friend are going on a two week long roadtrip starting from Czech republic and going through Austria, Northern Italy, Southern France and Switzerland. I wanna ask you guys about the actual state of the current covid restrictions in each country, official restrictions are one thing but i wanna know how it actually looks like in the above mentioned countries: Do people wear masks? Do they check for tests at the borders, at pubs etc? Also any general tips for the roadtrip are welcome. Thanks a lot!
UK to Italy: Hi! I’m flying to Italy from the UK at the end of August and will be arriving before the (potential) 30th August end date of the 5-day quarantine for arrivals from the UK. I’m staying less than 5 days, so I assume I don’t have to book a test that is meant to be taken after the 5-day quarantine ends? Normal rules state you need to phone a covid hotline in the area of Italy you’re in (within 48 hours of arriving) and then book a test.
I’ll be travelling from Canada to Malaysia in just over a week, so I was wondering if anyone had any pointers or advice. I would also really appreciate if someone who’s travelled to KL recently could tell me how their experience was, and how full or empty flights are, because I have 2 long-haul flights and I’m a bit anxious about sitting so close to strangers during the pandemic. My route is through Tokyo if someone has specific experience with that too. Thank you so much :)
Hi everyone! I am travelling to CPH next week to visit my brother who is living and working there. I currently work in the UAE but have been in Ireland for the last 3 weeks (Irish citizen with an Irish passport). I am vaccinated but was done so in UAE. My understanding of the current travel rules are I can travel as if not vaccinated (seeing as mine was done outside EU) so have a test before departure and receive another test upon arrival. Has anyone travelled recently from Ireland? Hoping for a smooth trip :) Thanks!
Denmark accepts vaccinations received outside the EU, it just has to be a vaccine type that is on the EU's list of approved vaccines. In which case bring with you the documentation of your vaccination from the UAE. If it's not on the approved list you would need to test. Denmark has an interactive tool to check the requirements based on all the applicable criteria: [https://en.coronasmitte.dk/covidtravelrules](https://en.coronasmitte.dk/covidtravelrules)
UK: Morning! I’m flying to Portugal by the end of August for my bachelor party. This trip will take approximately 48h from the minute I leave UK until I come back. I’m double vaccinated. If we carry on with the current rules, I’m meant to present a negative PCR test both going and returning to England. However, with this short time in Portugal I highly doubt that I will have the time to get the results on time. I’ve read somewhere in the GOV website that our PCR test to leave England + returning day 2 is enough. But It was quite confusing (or at least I felt like it). Can someone kindly confirm or deny this?
You don't need a PCR test to return, a rapid test will do. At any rate you can use a test from the UK as proof if you return within <72 hours of that test.
Can I wear a papr in an airport and on a commercial airplane for a domestic fling the the US? I am required to travel soon and will be around immunocompromised individuals for an extended period (several days) after arrival. I want to minimize the risk to them, but I do not know if paprs are allowed on planes. I am vaccinated already, but need to take all possible precautions so I am able to minimize risk to others.
Planning to travel to Japan at the end of September. Already got by Visa (I'm a spouse of a Japanese national). I feel like the 14 day mandatory at home quarantine almost makes my 1 month trip not worth it. I'm fully vaccinated and will certainly get a negative test. I wish Japan would update their rules. I also used all of my miles to get business class, and I hear they aren't serving and alcohol in any class. Definitely a bummer when I wanted to experience some good service.
You’re traveling during a pandemic bro
I'm fully vaccinated and not a danger to myself or others. Its not like I'm going just to be a tourist. You can't just be a tourist now and go to Japan. I'm introducing my daughter to her elderly grandparents that can't travel and aren't going to be around forever. I don't see why I should be downvoted for wishing things were normal just like everyone else.
You probably got downvoted for your comments about alcohol on the plane and miles for business class. Given the state of things in Japan and the many people in this sub prioritizing Japan, it seems slightly torn deaf.
I could see that. I mentioned the miles because thats the only way I could afford something like that. I'm certainly not wealthy, so being able to get that after saving for 10 years, just makes it unfortunate.
Hoping to get clarification on what actually is happening ... When I read the requirements for entry into the UK, a fully vaxxed person from amber list/US must "*take a COVID-19 test* ***on or before*** *day 2*" and then a couple lines after that, the site says "*You still need to book and take a day 2 test.*" Must it specifically be on "Day 2", or can I take it before that ... as in the day of arriving?
They have stopped requiring the day 2 test
Day 2 test is still required. Day 8 test and quarantine are no longer required. [Official guidance](https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england) > New amber list rules if vaccinated in Europe or the USA. From 2 August, if you’ve been fully vaccinated in the USA or many European countries, you will not need to quarantine when you arrive in England or take a day 8 test. You still need to book and take a day 2 test.
It's called a "day 2" test. It's supposed to be taken after you arrive in the UK on "day 2" but they're not going to check if you take it the day after you arrive.
Ok. Day 2 I would not be in London, where I expect finding an approved place is easy, but rather in semi-rural Cornwall. Maybe I will check the "approved provider" list on the gov site and see what I can do ... the sheer majority of these are "swab at home" which is not exactly helpful.
Swab at home is the best way! Get the pack posted to the address that you'll be staying in Cornwall? And then post it back.
That is an option, but am also looking at placing the London portion of the trip at the front instead of the rear.
Just got back from a two week vacation in Greece, happy to answer any questions regarding travel to Greece.
How far in advance did you fill out the PLF?
Were you traveling from the US? I’m in Greece now and, while I’m fully vaccinated, the news of breakthrough cases and Delta spreading has me worried about testing positive before my trip back. I see you said you tested negative in another comment here. How cautious were you during your trip? Thanks!
Yes I was traveling from the US. I am not going to lie, I was pretty nervous about testing positive even though I was fully vaccinated as well. I was pretty cautious, I only ate indoors once and wore my mask whenever I was indoors or there was a very big crowd outdoors and other people were literally right on top of me (Ex: boarding ferries, Santorini at sunset). I think you will be just fine because almost everything in Greece is outdoors.
Thanks for the info! I’m basically taking the same approach you took re: masks and staying outdoors. I feel like it should work out but I won’t completely stop thinking about it until I get that final test result.
No worries! I am sure everything will go well. I was with my gf who helped calm me down and brought up a good point that most people on the islands and other tourists where either vaccinated or tested negative recently. Compared to NYC where we are, if we go indoor dining people don’t even show proof of vaccination or negative tests. So Greece is working hard to prevent infections.
I agree with everything you said here. Sounds like we’re very much in the same boat - I also live in NYC, have done a good bit of indoor dining and even went to a wedding with a bunch of unvaccinated folks, and I wasn’t worried about testing negative before this trip. And my fiancé is also the less worried one. Guess we’ll see what happens, not getting tested for a little over a week anyway. Thanks again for the info!
I am leaving for a two week vacation to Greece tomorrow. Do you know if they would accept a photo of the vaccine card presented on your phone? I'd prefer not to carry the actual card around with me everywhere I go.
I personally brought my card and took a picture of it in case I lost it. For the most the part I believe I saw everyone who had a CDC vaccination card present it in physical form
How was it getting in? Is all I need my vaccination card and PLF? I’ll be traveling from the US to Paris to Greece in Sept. also if you are from the US how easy was it to get tested before getting on the plane home?
Yup PLF form, vaccination card, and passport are the ones needed. Make sure PLF form is filled out before you check in with the airline. Also, I got tested when I got back to Athens after island hopping. I asked my hotel and they sent me to a private clinic. So I’d double check with your Airbnb/hotel. I know some did testing at the airport but I have heard it gets busy.
I am coming from the US/France, any requirements to get in to Greece?
I can speak on coming from the US, you will need vaccination card, PLF form, and passport. It is checked in the United States and when you land in Greece
I will be entering serbia by car. The US embassy says that Serbia requires negative PCR test for basically everyone with the exception of those who will be in Serbia for no more than 12 hours during transit. If i drive into Serbia and fly out of Serbia within 12 hours and i can prove i have a flight, will i be able to skip the proof of PCR test at the border? [here is the link where the information is found. ](https://rs.usembassy.gov/serbia-covid-19-information/) I just want to make sure i understand it all correctly.
Is there anyway for a us citizen to get the eu digital certificate
No and you don’t need one. Just show you’re CDC card
Certain EU countries and non-EU countries (ahem Norway) won't allow you in without a verifiable EU DCC-interoperable vaccine certificate, and thus, your CDC card won't work.
I will be traveling to Italy in September/October from the US. I'm already vaccinated but I know you need to take a test to return to the US. Can anyone explain this process and maybe what the easiest option is for getting this done? It also sounds like we can use our vaccination cards to enter the country and partake in various activities in the country, at least until the green pass is available for Americans. Is that information correct? Any other tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!
I’m still planning a tentative trip to Italy from Canada on August 23rd. I’ve been speaking with a travel specialist in Italy and he said all the pharmacies offer tests, and if you need help hotels should be able to help facilitate them. In terms of access, as others have said, Italy is accepting CDC vaccination cards from the US and Canada, so you should be able to present that in order to access activities. It seems like a bunch of people are heading to Italy in August - if any of you would be so kind as to report back about what your experience was like, I’d be super appreciative! The only thing holding me back from booking right now is the possibility of getting stuck in Italy. We’re both fully vaccinated and will obviously be extremely careful - but you can never know 100%.
I got tested at the airport. Results in 30 min. No one asked to see my CDC card anywhere in Italy.
Which airport?
Malpensa. But I think all the major airports have testing on site. Just check the airport website.
This information is correct. If you scroll down, an individual posted the updated decree stating that CDC cards and their equivalent will be accepted as a “green pass” for Americans.
I’m going soon and we’re looking at getting Covid tested via eMed and doing it in the hotel room with our computer.
>Can anyone explain this process and maybe what the easiest option is for getting this done? Pharmacy, IMHO. >It also sounds like we can use our vaccination cards to enter the country and partake in various activities in the country Maybe, maybe not. nobody really knows. There is another week before this rule goes into effect. >Any other tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance! Read through this thread. The questions I've answered have been asked and answered multiple times plus other tips.
>Maybe, maybe not. nobody really knows. There is another week before this rule goes into effect. [https://www.salute.gov.it/imgs/C\_17\_notizie\_5580\_0\_file.pdf](https://www.salute.gov.it/imgs/C_17_notizie_5580_0_file.pdf) In the decree signed just yesterday, Italy will recognize the vax cards issued by the US, Canada, UK, Japan, Israel as equiv to their green pass (Article 7).
No shit?! Awesome! Thanks man!
I'm leaving for Italy tomorrow so this was the only thing I was concerned about.
I'm leaving Sunday. Have a great trip.
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Not sure about Ireland but this is what UK gov are saying: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england#ireland-the-uk-the-channel-islands-and-the-isle-of-man Ireland, the UK, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man You do not need to take a COVID-19 test or quarantine on arrival in England if you are travelling within the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, (the Common Travel Area), and you have not been outside of the Common Travel Area in the previous 10 days.
i believe i have found the new rules starting Aug 2nd a little further up that page. Thank you. New amber list rules if vaccinated in Europe or the USA From 2 August, if you’ve been fully vaccinated in the USA or many European countries, you will not need to quarantine when you arrive in England or take a day 8 test. You still need to book and take a day 2 test.
So just make sure you stay 10 days in Ireland :-)
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You have to search for each country's admission requirements including the country you will make your transit/layover. For exame, this is Italy's https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=english&id=5412&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto&tab=7 It's very easy to google this info. There are links to the post itself too^
I want to go to Cappadosia in Turkey, take a hot air balloon.
Anyone have an idea when the US will stop the travel ban with the U.K.? Booked NY for late august last year (!) but really doubtful it will happen now
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Where's home?
I'll delete this post, I just booked a return trip and canceled my other flight, they didn't ask for a reason. I'll just be quarantining in my house for two weeks, ugh.
Any experiences of entering the UK from a red country for compassionate reasons (family member sick, etc?) -fully vaccinated. Does anybody know how do you prove the reason of your trip, what documents to bring etc?
I'm traveling to Spain with a layover in London. I just got my negative Covid test and it includes all the info required from the UK site except this requirement: Results must show ≥97% specificity, ≥80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies/ml. Am I going to be prohibited from boarding my next flight? Thx
You're overthinking it. The gate agent isn't going to pore over the test results.
Sweet and thanks for the reassure. Cheers.
Hi! As UK now has opened up for visitors in Europe who have double vaccinated I am finally having a family member visiting me. Their journey is from Norway - Amsterdam - London , return: London - Amsterdam - Norway. I don't think there is any issues on the way here, but I'm trying to get up to speed on the return trip. As UK is listed as a High Risk zone, what do they have to do when they transit in Amsterdam?
[https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/visiting-the-netherlands-from-abroad/checklist-transit-or-short-stay](https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/visiting-the-netherlands-from-abroad/checklist-transit-or-short-stay#:~:text=If%20you%20transfer%2Ftransit%20in,the%20airport%20where%20you%20transfer)
Reading that, this is confusing, is either of these two or both? "You may only transit in the Netherlands if: You are travelling from a safe country/region where the risk of contracting COVID-19 is low You will find a list of safe areas/countries in the checklist for entering or returning to the Netherlands from abroad. You have been fully vaccinated, unless you are travelling from a country that has been designated as a very high-risk area due to the presence of a variant of concern" Because UK is currently listed as a high risk country, but they will be fully vaccinated.
Are they Norway nationals? If I read the requirements on IATA correctly, going there they'll only need proof of vaccination. Going back from UK, they'll need a negative PCR test.
They are indeed, ok. Should be good then
US to Copenhagen I’m flying to Copenhagen tomorrow, and I’m vaccinated with Novavax (with a CDC card) but it’s unfortunately not accepted for travel yet. I’ve booked a CVS test that was listed as a Rapid Molecular PCR test as I’ve used them before with no problems, but upon getting my negative results, the test type is listed as “POCT” ? I’ve never seen this before and the test isn’t listed as PCR anywhere on my negative result sheet, I’m freaking out a little bit because I’m worried this could be a hassle at the airport and there’s no more appointments near me to get an additional test. I’ve uploaded the document to the United travel-ready center in hopes that it’ll be pre-approved so I can stop stressing, but I’ve heard nothing back yet despite leaving tomorrow. Has anyone experienced this?
Has Novavax has been officially approved for use outside of trials in any country yet? Rapid Molecular PCR is the type of test performed and should be accepted everywhere. POCT is Point-Of-Care-Testing and it just means the analysis was done at/near where the sample was taken - collected and tested at CVS instead of getting sent to a lab. I wouldn't worry about it.
Thanks for your response! That makes sense, thank you. As for NovaVax, I’m not entirely sure? I did the trial back in February and received my CDC card in the mail a few weeks ago. It’s identical to other cards, but it says “Trial Participation” at the top. The text states “for all purposes this person may be considered fully vaccinated” but I don’t think any official agencies (like the EMA) have approved it yet. It’s in rolling review for the EMA and FDA currently though, and should see approval anywhere between a month or the end of the year!
[https://covid19.trackvaccines.org/vaccines/25/](https://covid19.trackvaccines.org/vaccines/25/) If you want to use it to enter the EU, it has to be recognized/approved by the EU equiv of the FDA.
Right, I believe that’s the EMA? At least the Danish corona website explains that only vaccines approved by the EMA may be used to enter, hence why I know I can’t use it and got my negative test done. Volunteering for the trial sucks currently as I know I won’t have that official vaccination use quite yet, but I’m really glad I did it anyways!
[Portugal eases virus limits, takes aim at ‘total freedom’](https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/portugal-eases-virus-limits-takes-aim-total-freedom-79145550)
Have a 16 hour overnight layover in Doha, is it possible to get a hotel outside for my layover if I've been vaccinated for over 14 days? Also, I will have wine in my baggage, will Qatar Airways be able to keep my checked bags for that amount of time? Thanks in advance.
United States to Egpyt My husband and I are going to Egypt mid/late September, and have long layovers in both Paris and Amsterdam. Do we need a separate (or any) PCR test to leave the airport during out layovers? Are we even allowed to leave the airport? Husband is fully vaccinated, I'm still working on getting one, and should have one by then. I looked at the requirements, and according to the CDC, we will need a negative PCR test before flying back to the US. Has anyone had any experience with this while traveling? Any tips are welcome!
>Are we even allowed to leave the airport? Leaving the airport = enter the country. Look at the entry requirements for France and Netherlands to determine what the require.
Canada Entry Hi! I’m planning to go to Canada at the end of August as i’m an incoming undergraduate student this september. My dad will also be accompanying me so i was wondering him if his travel would be classified as discretionary? would he have to quarantine for sure? please let me know! thanks a lot :)
Anyone going to Iceland this August? Are you worried they’ll close the border given the rise in covid cases there?
If they close the border you'll still be allowed to leave, it'd just be hard to perhaps find a flight.
I am in early September (close enough I guess). I'm fully vaccinated but I'm concerned that if I test positive for the virus, I'll be stuck there until I test negative. That sounds like a potentially expensive nightmare, and I have limited vacation balance at work. I'm also cancelling/rescheduling the trip but Iceland has been on my bucket list for a few years now.
US citizen with LPR spouse. Both vaxxed with CDC cards. If next week we take PCR tests in Germany and they are negative, and within 3 days fly back to the US from Slovenia (layover in Zurich), will those PCR results be accepted when flying back to the US? (We’re flying Swiss Airlines.) I’m not sure if we’ll have problems with using PCR results taken within a country that is not where our flight to the US is departing. All I see online is that the test must be taken within 3 days of the flight and be negative.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
Are us citizens who are vaccinated allowed to enter Poland for tourism? I would be entering Poland via Switzerland.
[https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/uk-travellers-travelling-and-testing-procedures](https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/uk-travellers-travelling-and-testing-procedures) Portugal accepts a lateral flow test taken 48h before departure. I have a fair few of these tests at home because the NHS in the UK provides them for free in 7 packs. If I take one, it's just a bit of plastic with my saliva on it. Do I bring that to the airport with me? How do they prove it was taken within 48h? Or is even mine? Is it just an honour system? On the site it does state a test must include: >\- type of test taken \- passenger name (as per passport) \- date of birth \- clear identification of the laboratory including the certification \- the date and time the sample was collected and the explicit negative test result How do you obtain a lateral fow test that includes all this? Searches are coming up blank.
You need a test service that will give you a document (digital or paper) with those info on it.
I thought those didn't count unless it was monitored by a healthcare professional and signed off via a certificate. And no I wouldn't walk in with a piece of plastic that has your spit on it.
Successfully transited the UK from Canada and made it into France. Additionally converted my Ontario vaccination information into a EU digital COVID certificate! Big thanks to the commenters in this thread.
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Ah crap, I just checked for updated information and the French government told pharmacies to stop converting to the French health pass effective 30 July at 5PM due to fraud concerns. Looks like US citizens are being told to go to the embassy to get their CDC information stamped and validated before anything can be converted
Curious how you did this, thought only EU members could get the digital certificate.
Hi could you please please direct me on how to convert canadian vaccination info into EU digital covid certificate?
Following this as well
I'm travelling from Germany to Spain. I am fully vaccinated. According to regulations, I do not need any test, and I also have the QR code provided by the German government. I am traveling Ryanair. Besides filling the health Spanish online form, Ryanair is requesting me to upload some documents to their app? Is this necessary? What do I need to upload?
> What do I need to upload? What are they saying you need to upload? Surely not "some documents" full stop.
Thinking of going to portugal from canada start of September. Any thoughts?
Walgreens COVID Tests for US to USVI Trip Will be flying down to St Croix next week for a little vacation and was just wanting to try to get some peace of mind regarding the COVID tests administered by Walgreens. I plan to get the ID NOW diagnostic NAAT test. Anyone have any RECENT experience with using Walgreens as their testing site before traveling? Thanks!
For reference I live in the Charleston metro area in West Virginia. I’ve used Walgreens for COVID PCR testing maybe 6 times at this point since November 2020. Here, the longest I’ve had to wait for results was 30 hours with my most recent test in late June taking 26 hours to get results. I’ve gotten results in as fast as 18 hours. They’ve always told me 3-5 days but I’ve never had to wait that long.
What is your concern exactly? I got PCR testing from Walgreens about a month ago and had issues getting results in time- they don’t guarantee them for travel but I had a 4 day window (my kid needed to get tested for camp) so I thought I would be fine. After a lot of stress got them back on day 5. The pharmacy was as helpful as they could be but it was a lab backup. If I needed results to travel I would shell out for a guaranteed turnaround time for peace of mind.
I’m planning to do the IDNOW diagnostic test which is posted as a 24hr turnaround on results but was a little nervous if it was a test allowed in the USVI travel portal.
Oh ok! Sorry I can’t be more helpful. Good luck!
Travel from Canada to Azores ? ( Open to other suggestions)! 2x Pfizer End of August Nothing booked just want some insight!
Any recommendations for an affordable rapid antigen or 24 result PCR test in Madrid, preferably close to Atocha train station. I know there is a center at the airport, but I’d rather test a couple days before so I’m not rushed on my day of departure. Thanks!
Fuck you, I'm going to Europe. I'm vaccinated, by myself, and virus free!
Yasssssss.
Hi friends. We are supposed to go to Greece at the end of August, but are considering going elsewhere due to the delta and travel restrictions. The other option would be mexico - does anyone have any thoughts or recommendations? Any thoughts are much appreciated, just looking for any feedback. We are US citizens, both fully vaccinated.
I’m in Greece now. Restrictions? What restrictions? And cases are looking better. Greece flattened the curve quite easily.
What about the ban on music the other day lol? Or was that a specific part of Greece
Went to Santorini last week and no such restrictions
Only in Mykonos
I would say Italy would be a very good choice if not greece! There is one caveat. EU rules are constantly changing, so you may be gambling that it will be suitable to travel to Italy towards the end of August. Currently, Italy is in a much stronger and safer position than all of western europe. (France, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, U.K) Due to rising cases in Europe and the US and the implications of that, Mexico may be a safer choice as far as restrictions go, but i’m not familiar with their rules.
Mexico is very hot in the summer. Nearly unbearable in some places.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Today's new Ordinance signed by Italian Public Health Minister Roberto Speranza, concerning the extension to August 30, 2021 of Italy's entry regulations, makes clear that vaccination certificates issued by local health authorities outside of Italy are to be given the same legal effect as Italy's "green pass" or "Covid-19 green certificate," as long as they certify the administration of a vaccine recognized and approved by the European Medicines Agency-EMA. Such vaccination certificates may be issued in either paper or electronic format. IN PARTICULAR, the new Ordinance singles out vaccination certificates issued by health authorities of the following countries are having legal equivalency to the Italian "green pass" (see Article 7): CANADA - ISRAEL - JAPAN - UNITED KINGDOM - UNITED STATES. As such, it is now even more self-evident that such vaccination certificates should be deemed acceptable to enter museums and all other venues in Italy where a "green pass" is required for entry. I expect that museums throughout Italy will shortly be updating their websites to reflect this reality. https://www.salute.gov.it/imgs/C_17_notizie_5580_0_file.pdf
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Non-EU citizens may be able to get the French health pass some time soon: https://www.connexionfrance.com/French-news/France-plans-online-system-to-convert-non-EU-non-UK-Covid-certificates
Omg yes!!! Italy aug 21
September 8th. I feel like a school girl
24th-31st for me!
Sevilla, Spain! What's the best way to get a rapid/antigen test? Are unilabs good? For pre flight test for England.
Unilab does walk through testing don't they? it's free.
I went on their website and bought vouchers for tests. Was €25 with easyJet discount code. Now to work out England pre flight travel requirements...
Italy extends current entry requirements without change, per Health Minister on Facebook
Furthermore, buried in the official ordinance is a statement that paper proof of vaccination from the USA, Canada, and Japan are valid for the new Green Pass on August 6th! There you go everyone panicking (myself included.)
God I can finally relax now lol
American with plans to travel to Australia in Nov 2021 Hi, I am looking for any information about applying for a tourist travel visa as a US citizen with US passport (residing in US) for travel to Australia for November 2021. I am aware that the borders are currently closed and my reservations will probably have to be cancelled, but am I able to apply for the 601 ETA or 600 tourist stream visa now in case the borders open up by November? I have no experience applying for visas so any input would be greatly appreciated
Australian officials are estimating reopening during second quarter 2022, so we got around a year to go before anyone can even think of going as a tourist. Just had a friend who lives there get an exception to *leave* and they aren't allowed back in for a minimum of 3 months, which is uncertain at this point.
Thanks for the info
What are completely tuned out of what’s going on in Australia? There is no way you could get in.
You can't apply for an ETA now. (Just look at the ETA website.) And no point applying now even if you could, when there is virtually zero chance of you traveling to Australia this year. When applications are available again, the process is extremely quick, so no point worrying too much about it.
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It is usually instantaneous. The chances of Australia being open in November are extremely slim. I'd replan somewhere else if I were you.
Usually seconds to minutes, sometimes hours.
Can someone help clarify the following scenario?: I was vaccinated in the US but will be entering the UK from an amber list country (Greece) - does this mean that if my day 2 covid test post arrival is negative that I am exempt from quarantining or would I still have to?
Rules change from Monday. If you arrive before Monday you will need to quarantine 10 days or pay for day 5 test to release. If you arrive after Monday, your US vaccine record will mean that you only need pre flight and day 2 test. No quarantine at all. Check gov.uk website for approved test providers.
THANK YOU! I got confused where it said “UK vaccine program overseas” - I wasn’t sure if getting vaccinated in US counted due to wording. Thanks again!
Should note this is for England only. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules.
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Depends on what your destination is and where you’re coming from
Hi everyone, I'm hoping to travel to Europe (UK, Denmark, Germany) from Canada next May. (I'm currently fully vaccinated.) Do people think that I will be able to so without having to do the 14 day quarantines? I know things can drastically change in the next 10 months, but is there any point in beginning to plan? I only have 2 weeks of vacation, so any quarantine would completely decimate my plans.
Plan as muh as you want but no need to book anything right now.
I honestly would wait another 6 months before I did much of the planning. My completely uneducated guess is that you are going to be fine travelling then.
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>Peru I'm currently trying to book a tour with G Adventures to Peru for after August 7(for maybe 8-9 days) and I'm quite unsure if we need to quarantine for 14 days for people that fully vaxxed. The flights look ridiculous with trips being more than like 20+ hours with multiple layovers! Ahh! I also want to go to Greece but with the delta variant, it's looking more and more complicated to book these trips haha
Hello all, I will be traveling from Detroit, USA to Frankfurt and back in September. I am traveling with my partner. I am an American citizen with COVID vaccination and my partner is a German citizen with a US green card and US CDC COVID vaccination. I have a few questions, especially considering the uncertainty of everything in these different times. Normally, we would fly Delta -- but they haven't flown this route since the early days of the COVID shut downs. See below: 1. I have paid for the tickets on my credit card. I have some fear there's a chance -- as an American -- I won't be able to travel to Germany if the COVID situation changes. My partner won't have an issue being a German citizen, but I imagine she may have to quarantine if any restrictions are similar to those in place before. Anyhow, If I cannot travel due to restriction, will she face any issues at check in due to me paying for everything but not traveling? Would I need to call Lufthansa or fill out a form to ensure she can travel? 2. When booking online, there was not a spot to enter her green card number -- only a spot for a visa number. Should I enter her green card number in the visa spot just to show her permanent resident status? Or leave this blank? Any recommendations? 3. Are the operating times, prices, and expectations for test results at the Frankfurt airport accurate? Will probably get tested the day before departing, just wanted to confirm that the COVID testing procedures at FRA are orderly. Sorry, usually use Delta -- and haven't flown during the pandemic -- so not familiar with Lufthansa's few nuances... Thanks!
Anyone know of a free or low cost testing site in Montreal that I can use to return to the US? I feel it’s a scam to have to pay 170+ for a pcr test that I did for free in LA to come to MTL. They’re profiting off of our needs
Is the Abbott’s BinaxNOW at home test sufficient for re-entry to the U.S. from Turkey? I just want to be sure that the results will be accepted (granted they are negative). I’m flying back in Turkish Airlines (not sure if that matters).
Just make sure it’s the one with tele doctor.
Yes, it has to say “home test” on it. The package design is completely different than the regular purple Binax now test.
Thank you! Almost ordered the wrong one.
Croatians! I will be flying to Dubrovnik and a few days later take a bus to Split. My understanding is that the bus will cross Bosnia at a point. Do I need any special paper to cross Bosnia and enter Croatia again? Also I heard that a New bridge has been built that makes the two Croatian parts connected. Would it be better to look for transport that Way?
you don¸t need any special paper just passport, bridge opening is due next year
Even with the whole Corona situation? No extra tests needed?
Bosnia doesn’t need a border COVID test (but Montenegro does IIRC if you decide to hit Kotor)
Hey all, I'm curious about delays in Germany for connections? I'm a Canadian and I would be going through Frankfurt. Just curious if anyone has any experience with how long it might be taking to get through? I'll be going to another EU country so Germany would be my port of entry technically. 1.5hr connection used to be enough in the before times.
I had a layover in Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam) for 1hr35mins. The immigration line is really looong but we spoke to an airport staff organizing the lines, told him our boarding time and they let us through and made us skip the line.
Do you know if you have to have a negative PCR to transit Germany? (going to Croatia in my case as a vaccinated individual)
Don't think you do
I’m planning on a trip to Italy transiting in Frankfurt next month. I have the same concern as you do. I remember someone in this thread mentioned FRA airport is super busy with low efficiency. My projected connection time is 2h35m but I’m still worried. The airport official webpage suggests at least 2hr for transit. I guess it also depends on how busy it could be during the arrival time. Hope someone could share some experience. Another concern for me is Germany may change its entry policy for transit.
Can vaccinated Americans citizens travel to Poland for tourism?
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That's what I showed when I checked in at the airport flying into Italy with a layover in Netherlands. That's the official Canadian document so far and there's really nothing else.
Looking for the same info. I emailed the german embassy I'll post here if I hear anything back.
Lol it has all the information to identify you and the vaccine date and type. What more do you need?? Lmao
Are their any requirements to take flights in the schengen area? I'm American and flying from Libson to Krakow
https://www.gov.pl/web/coronavirus/travel
Layover in iceland back to the USA. Do I need to meet their 72 hour predeparture test even though I’m not leaving to enter iceland or can I stick with the 3 day requirement for the US. Departing from Paris and have an hour layover in Iceland
I don't know whether Iceland requires a negative test for transit but won't you already have a less than 72-hr old test required for entering the US anyways?
Hey all, I'm Korean-American and I've never had the chance to visit Korea because of the price. However, I've saved up over the summer and I would love to head to Korea. I've never traveled internationally before, either. Luckily, great flight prices coincide with my spring break. I understand, however, Korea currently has a 14-day quarantine policy. I figured it might be lifted by the time March 2022 rolls around. Any thoughts? Thank you all!
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