{"id":10776,"date":"2020-09-18T10:00:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T10:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=10776"},"modified":"2023-08-15T12:34:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T12:34:20","slug":"where-to-travel-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/where-to-travel-right-now","title":{"rendered":"Where to travel right now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last updated on 15 August 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

More and more countries are welcoming travellers with ease and we\u2019ve put together this handy guide to let you know where you can zip off to. Have a read to find out not only where you can go but what protocols you\u2019ll need to follow. Those long dreamed of trips are coming closer and closer to reality.<\/p>\n

Argentina – open<\/h2>\n

Argentina<\/a> is open to all travellers with the no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements. However, the following applies:<\/p>\n

\u2022 It is recommended that all travellers aged 6 years and over who aren’t fully vaccinated take a PCR test 24 hours after arrival.
\n\u2022 All travellers are required to have proof of insurance that covers any COVID-19 or related costs.<\/p>\n

Be aware that any travellers aged 13 and over may be required to present a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate to enter certain venues.<\/p>\n

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Bhutan – open<\/h2>\n

The kingdom of Bhutan<\/a> is open to all international travellers with no pre-arrival testing requirements. However, all travellers 12 years and older may be subjected to random RT-PCR testing at formal points of entry. Should the results be positive, they will be required to follow a five-day isolation protocol.<\/p>\n

It is also recommended that all travellers are fully vaccinated.<\/p>\n

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Botswana – open<\/h2>\n

Botswana<\/a> is currently open to all travellers with no Covid-19 testing or vaccination requirements.<\/p>\n

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Cambodia – open<\/h2>\n

Cambodia<\/a> is open to all fully-vaccinated (completed no less than 14 days before travelling) travellers with no testing requirements in place. Travellers are required to carry their vaccination certificate, excluding children below the age of 18 travelling with a parent\/guardian.<\/p>\n

Partially or unvaccinated travellers are required to complete a 14-day quarantine upon arrival in Cambodia at a location designated by the Ministry of Health.<\/p>\n

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Chad – open<\/h2>\n

Chad<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is open to all travellers with the following guidelines in place:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Travellers with a valid, full vaccination certificate require no pre-arrival tests.
\n\u2022 Partially or unvaccinated travellers aged 12 or older are required to present a negative PCR test certificate conducted no more than 96 hours before arrival.<\/p>\n

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CAR – open<\/h2>\n

The CAR<\/a>\u00a0is open to all travellers with the requirement that they take a PCR Covid-19 test on arrival.<\/p>\n

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DRC – open<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0DRC<\/a>\u00a0is currently open to all travellers and the following guidelines are in place,\u00a0excluding those below the age of 11:<\/p>\n

\u2022 All travellers are required to present a negative PCR Covid-19 test, conducted within 3 days of flying.
\n\u2022 All travellers are required to take a Covid-19 test at the airport at the cost of $45 per person. This test needs to be booked<\/a> three days before arrival.
\n\u2022 Travellers are required to self-isolate until a negative test result is received, which is generally within 24 hours.
\n\u2022 When leaving, all travellers are required to present a negative PCR Covid-19 test taken within 3 days of departure. This test can be booked here<\/a> at the cost of $30 per person.<\/p>\n

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Republic of Congo – open<\/h2>\n

Republic of Congo<\/a>\u00a0currently open to all travellers\u00a0providing that those who enter:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Present a negative PCR Covid-19 test, conducted within 72 hours of entry (this excludes children under 11 years old).
\n\u2022 Adhere to temperature screening on arrival and departure.
\n\u2022 All travellers are required to take a PCR Covid-19 test on arrival.<\/p>\n

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Ecuador – open<\/h2>\n

Ecuador<\/a> is open to all travellers with the following guidelines:<\/p>\n

\u2022 All travellers are required to complete a Health Declaration Form<\/a>.
\n\u2022 Fully-vaccinated travellers (with the last dose received at least 14 days before flying) are required to present their certificate on arrival. However, they aren’t required to present a negative Covid-19 PCR test.
\n\u2022 Travellers may also choose to take a Covid-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of boarding. This applies to flights to the Galapagos Islands as well. Children under three years old are exempt from any vaccination & testing requirements.
\n\u2022 Unvaccinated travellers who have tested positive within the last six months and are unable to receive\/complete their vaccination are required to present a COVID-19 infection certificate and an official document proving the above dispensation and regulation in their home country (valid for 6 months).
\n\u2022 If a traveller presents COVID-19 related symptoms on arrival, they will be evaluated by a Ministry of Public Health (MSP) representative, prior to entering the immigration control area. In the event of a suspected case of COVID-19, the traveller will be required to take a rapid antigen test. If the result is positive, the passenger will be instructed to self-isolate for 10 days at their own cost.<\/p>\n

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Egypt – open<\/h2>\n

Egypt is currently open to all travellers with the following guidelines in place:<\/p>\n

\u2022 All travellers are required to complete a health declaration form<\/a> on arrival.
\n\u2022 All travellers are required to provide confirmation of a valid health insurance policy.<\/p>\n

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Eswatini – open<\/h2>\n

The Kingdom Eswatini<\/a> is currently open to all travellers. All those entering the country will be\u00a0required to present a negative PCR Covid-19 test, conducted within 72 hours of departure – travellers who adhere to this will be permitted to stay in the country for 14 days. The Eswatini government has stated that those visitors entering from a high risk country must quarantine at their own cost – we are awaiting further information on which countries this includes and will update when we have that.<\/p>\n

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Ethiopia – open<\/h2>\n

Ethiopia<\/a> is open to all travellers with the following guidelines in place:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Travellers who are fully vaccinated don’t require any pre-travel testing.
\n\u2022 Travellers who are partially or unvaccinated are required to take a\u00a0PCR test 72 hours before departure or an antigen test 24 hours before arrival.<\/p>\n

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Ethiopia<\/div>
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India – partially open<\/h2>\n

India<\/a> is open to all travellers with a full, valid vaccination certificate from a programme accepted in India – this includes the USA and UK. The following applies:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0All vaccinated travellers aren’t required to have a Covid-19 test prior to or after arrival. Those from countries without an approved vaccination programme will be required to take an RT-PCR Covid-19 test within 72 hours of departure.
\n\u2022\u00a0All travellers are required to complete a self-declaration form via Air Suvidha<\/a>.
\n\u2022 All travellers are required to complete a health screening before boarding the flight & on arrival in India.
\n\u2022\u00a0 It is advised that all travellers carry a digital and hard copy of the self-declaration form & vaccination certificate \/ test results.<\/p>\n

Randomised Covid-19 testing will be carried out at the airport and anyone tested will be able to carry on travelling unless the results are positive.<\/p>\n

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Kenya – open<\/h2>\n

Kenya<\/a>\u00a0is open to all travellers providing they have an approved e-visa<\/a>. Visas are no longer available on arrival.<\/p>\n

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Laos – open<\/h2>\n

Laos<\/a> is currently open to all travellers with the following guidelines in place:<\/p>\n

A Covid-19 vaccination certificate must be provided and, if not, RT-PCR test results received within 48 hours of arrival in Laos must be supplied. Children below the age of 12 are exempt from any testing requirements.<\/p>\n

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Laos<\/div>
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Lesotho – open<\/h2>\n

Lesotho<\/a> is currently open to all travellers with no Covid-19 testing or vaccination requirements. However, entry is only available through South Africa.<\/p>\n

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Madagascar – open<\/h2>\n

Madagascar<\/a>\u00a0is currently open to all travellers with flights available from Johannesburg, France (CDG), Mauritius (Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam), Reunion (Roland Garros), Ethiopia (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport), Nairobi and Istanbul.<\/p>\n

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Malawi – open<\/h2>\n

Malawi<\/a>\u00a0is currently open to all travellers with no Covid-19 testing or vaccination requirements.<\/p>\n

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Maldives – open<\/h2>\n

The Maldives<\/a> is open to all travellers and the below protocols must be followed:<\/p>\n

\u2022 All travellers are required to submit a traveller declaration form<\/a> within 96 hours of departure to the Maldives.
\n\u2022 All travellers must have a confirmed hotel reservation in a registered tourist facility for the entirety of their stay and will undergo a medical screening.<\/p>\n

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Mauritius – open<\/h2>\n

Mauritius<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is open for international travellers and the guidelines include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 It is mandatory to wear masks in the airport.
\n\u2022 All travellers are required to hold proof of travel insurance that specifically covers COVID-19.
\n\u2022 Prior to travel, it is recommended that all travellers fill out the All in One travel form<\/a>. This will generate a PDF with a QR code, which needs to be printed and presented on arrival.<\/p>\n

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Morocco – open<\/h2>\n

Morocco<\/a>\u00a0is open to all international travellers with no vaccination or testing requirements. All travellers must present a health form<\/a>, printed and completed before boarding.<\/p>\n

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Mozambique – open<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0Republic of Mozambique<\/a>\u00a0is open to all visitors with the following guidelines:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Fully vaccinated travellers aren’t required to present a negative PCR test. Partially or unvaccinated travellers must present a negative PCR test result (not older than 72 hours) on arrival.
\n\u2022 PCR tests are valid 14 days from the date of collection, this should be considered for those planning a multi-destination trip.
\n\u2022 Children up to the age of 11 are exempt from the testing requirement to enter Mozambique
\n\u2022 The only land border currently open is the Lebombo\/Ressano Garcia Border.<\/p>\n

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Namibia – open<\/h2>\n

Namibia<\/a>\u00a0is currently open to all travellers with no vaccination or testing requirements.<\/p>\n

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Reunion Island – open<\/h2>\n

Reunion Island<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is currently open to all travellers with no testing or vaccination requirements.<\/p>\n

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Rwanda – open<\/h2>\n

Rwanda<\/a>\u00a0is currently open to all travellers without the need for a PCR test before or on arrival.<\/p>\n

A PCR test is no longer required should you be going gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, Gishwati-Mukura National Park, Nyungwe National Park and Akagera National Park.<\/p>\n

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S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe – open<\/h2>\n

S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9\u2019s<\/a> borders are open and welcoming all travellers but the following protocols must be followed:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Full-vaccinated travellers require no testing and must present proof of vaccination on arrival. Partially or unvaccinated travellers must take a Rapid Antigen Test 48 hours before flying to S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Principe, and are advised to carry a printed copy of the results. Children 11 years of age and younger are excluded from all requirements.
\n\u2022 No testing or proof of vaccination is required for flying between the islands.
\n\u2022 Should you be required to take a PCR or RAT based on your next destination, but this can only be done in\u00a0S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9.<\/p>\n

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Seychelles – open<\/h2>\n

The Seychelles<\/a> is now open to all travellers\u00a0with no vaccination or testing requirements with the following guidelines:<\/p>\n

\u2022 All travellers are required to complete a Health Travel Authorization form<\/a>\u00a0no more than 72 hours and no less than 9 hours before arrival.
\n\u2022 All travellers must have acquired adequate travel insurance that covers hospitalisation or quarantine.
\n\u2022 All travellers must provide booking confirmation for their chosen accommodation.<\/p>\n

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South Africa – open<\/h2>\n

South Africa<\/a> is open to all travellers with no testing or vaccination requirements.<\/p>\n

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Sri Lanka – open<\/h2>\n

Sri Lanka<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is currently open to visitors with the following requirements in place:<\/p>\n

\u2022 All travellers must be fully-vaccinated (with the last jab received at least two weeks prior to arrival). Travellers under the age of 18 are permitted to enter Sri Lanka with one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
\n\u2022 If you were unable to receive a second dose due to testing positive, proof of this must be carried with you. A Covid-19 vaccination certificate must also be carried.
\n\u2022 Any non-vaccinated travellers are required to present a negative\u00a0PCR or Rapid Antigen Test result taken within 72 hours (or 48 for the RAT) of arrival.<\/p>\n

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Tanzania – open<\/h2>\n

Tanzania<\/a> is currently open to all visitors with no vaccination or testing requirements.<\/p>\n

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Thailand – open<\/h2>\n

Thailand<\/a> is open to\u00a0all travellers with no vaccination requirements in place. However, the following applies:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Symptomatic travellers are recommended to take COVID-19 test on arrival.
\n\u2022 Travellers are recommended to wear masks in all public places and on public transportation.<\/p>\n

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Uganda – open<\/h2>\n

Uganda’s<\/a> international airport (Entebbe) is open to all travellers with no testing or vaccination requirements. The following guidelines apply:<\/p>\n

\u2022 All travellers are required to make an online visa application\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0before arrival and carry a hard copy of their approval documents.
\n\u2022 All travellers are required to complete a digital health declaration form<\/a> within 24 hours of arrival and departure.<\/p>\n

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Vietnam – open<\/h2>\n

Vietnam<\/a> is open to all travellers with the following guidelines:<\/p>\n

\u2022 All travellers are required to take a PCR Covid-19 test conducted within 72 hours of departure or\u00a0carry evidence of a negative rapid antigen test, administered by a medical professional within 24 hours of departure.
\n\u2022 Travellers must obtain medical insurance with a minimum coverage of $10,000 and coverage of any Covid-19 related treatment.
\n\u2022 Upon arrival, a rapid antigen test may be administered should the passenger be exhibiting symptoms.<\/p>\n

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Zambia – open<\/h2>\n

Zambia<\/a>\u00a0is currently open to all travellers with no Covid-19 testing or vaccination requirements.<\/p>\n

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Zimbabwe – open<\/h2>\n

Zimbabwe<\/a>\u00a0is currently open to all travellers with no vaccination or testing requirements.<\/p>\n

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