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Returning to Travel
COVID-19 Update: July 5, 2021
This is a compilation of travel requirements for all countries
visited on 206 Tours Pilgrimages.
All information is subject to change at any time.
For the most up to date details, visit the embassy or official
government website(s) for each individual country.
As a Tour Operator, 206 Tours must adhere to the rules and
regulations set by governing bodies. 206 Tours is not
initiating these rules – we are simply following the guidelines
in order to continue to provide high-quality pilgrimages to
all our clients who are ready to travel. We expect many
new protocols will be temporary and hope all operations
will be easier in the near future.AUSTRIA • Borders are open with no restrictions for fully vaccinated (BioNtech/Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & John- son, Moderna, and Sinopharm) travelers presenting certificates or recovered travelers presenting certificates (after 6 months of being infected) from Albania, Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City and Australia, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Macau, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, United States of America. • Passengers are considered "vaccinated" starting on the 22nd day after your first dose, lasting for 3 months from the vaccination date. After the second dose, the validity extends for another 6 months. Vaccines that only require one dose are valid from the 22nd day after that dose and for 9 months from the vaccination date. • Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test performed no longer than 72 hours before board- ing or antigen test no older than 48 hours for all travelers from above countries who haven’t been vaccinat- ed. Tests need to be issued by a medical authority; self-tests are not valid. Children under 10 do not need to show a test. • Borders are open with restrictions of a 10-day self-isolation period and a pre-travel clearance for all the other countries not mentioned above. • Airports are open. • Hotels are open but health and social measures are in place. Passengers must show a negative COVID test or proof of vaccination/past infection and wear a FFP2 mask in all public areas. Valid entry test is required for using hotel restaurant. Every 48 hours, you will be able to take a monitored self-test directly at your hotel. • Attractions are open. FFP2 mask is required in all public areas. • Restaurants are open, but with health measures and restrictions in place. Passengers need to register, show proof of vaccination/past infection or negative COVID test, and are required to wear FFP2 masks if they are away from their designated table. Max group size for indoors – 4 adults plus children, for outdoors – 10 people. Eating or drinking is allowed only if seated, and not allowed at the bar. • Vaccination process has started and more than 32% of the population is fully vaccinated. *** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the document, please check your local government site for up to date information . Subject to change at any moment.
BELGIUM
• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test carried out at least 72 hours before departure
for all passengers coming from “red” countries. Exception to this rule apply to all passengers that are
spending less than 48 hours in Belgium and not travelling by flight or boat or not travelling by train or bus
from a country outside the EU or the Schengen Area. If staying longer than 48 hours and travelling by
flight or boar or coming to Belgium by train or bus from a country outside the EU or the Schengen Area,
passengers must fill in the Passenger Locator Form at the earliest 48 hours before arriving in Belgium.
• Airlines - A negative COVID-19 test certificate to be checked before departing. Operation at Brussels
Zaventem Airport is resumed with limited capacity.
• Hotels are open; however, it is recommended for you to check the opening of chosen hotel before arri-
val. Other accommodations such as bed & breakfast or youth hostels also welcome guests. Hotel restau-
rants can provide room service for hotel guests.
• Museums are open but reservations are needed.
• Restaurants and Bars are open from 05:00 until 23:30. Take away is available until 23:30.
• Vaccination has started, more than 32% of the population being fully vaccinated.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu-
ment, please check your local government site for up to date information. Subject to change at any
moment.BOSNIA and HERZEGOVINA
• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test or antigen carried out at least 48 hours for pas-
sengers from EU countries.
• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test or antigen carried out at least 72 hours for pas-
sengers from all the other countries.
• Borders are open with no restrictions for fully vaccinated passengers bringing a certificate showing final
dose was taken more than 14 days before arrival at the border or fully recovered passengers holding a
proof of recovery from COVID-19 more than 14 days and less than 180 days before arrival at the border.
• Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice.
• Sarajevo Airport is open.
• Hotels are open. Some might decide to remain closed due to low occupancy. It is recommended to check
the accommodation conditions before arrival.
• Attractions are open.
• Restaurants and bars are open with health measures in place.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu-
ment, please check your local government site for up to date information. Subject to change at any
time.CANADA
• US - Canada International Border closure for non-essential travel is extended until 21 July
2021. All travelers entering Canada have to follow a 14-day strict quarantine. Starting with the
6th of July 2021 returning Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are fully vaccinat-
ed and meet Government of Canada’s full vaccination requirements may be exempt from
quarantine.
• Borders are open with restrictions for rest of the countries: documentation of a negative PCR
test taken within 72 hours before boarding a flight to Canada must be presented to the airline.
Even if travelers are vaccinated a negative test is still required. Upon arrival in Canada, all trav-
elers will be tested again and need to isolate in government approved hotels until test results
come in. The stay is at their own expense. In case of a positive result travelers will need to con-
tinue isolating at the hotels at their own expense until a negative test is received. Negative
tested travelers will still need to quarantine for 14 days and test again in 8 days. All travelers
will have their quarantine plans reviewed by a government official and, if not suitable, will be
asked to quarantine in a federal quarantine facility.
• Canadian airlines have cancelled all direct flights from India.
• Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver airports have restricted the international flights.
• Hotels are open and operating under strict COVID-19 protocols. Many hotels close to Airports
and land border posts have been designated to take travelers for isolation. Most hotels not
offering buffet breakfasts.
• Outdoor tourist attractions are opening with capacity limits.
• Restaurants outdoor spaces are open with 50% capacity restrictions and a max of 4 people/
table rule.
• Vaccination process has started and more 26% of the population is fully vaccinated. Due to
rise in cases from delta variant the government is taking precautions and advising all Canadi-
ans not to travel for non-essential reasons
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the document,
please check your local government site for up to date information. Subject to change at any time.
CROATIA
• Borders are open with no restrictions for EU/EEA member states and Australia, Japan, New
Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Uruguay, China and special administra-
tive regions of the People’s Republic of China – Hong Kong and Macao.• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test not older than 48 hours for persons
coming from third countries, including the US, traveling only for urgent personal/family matters,
business reasons or other economic interest. Persons who do not present a negative PCR result
are subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine / self-isolation measure. Passengers who travel
for tourism must send an email to border control stating their intention to cross state border to
uzg.covid@mup.hr, followed by presenting Proof of tourism – accommodation proof, travel
agency voucher etc. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect
with little or no advance notice.
• Airports are open and commercial flights operate without restrictions.
• Hotels are open with necessary imposed health and safety measures. Many hotels offer free
COVID-19 testing without additional costs.
• Museums & heritage sites are open. All public events, gatherings, and celebrations, including
religious services must end at 22:00. Cinemas, museums, galleries, and churches must secure
7m2 of space per person.
• Restaurants, café and bars are closed, only catering and deliver is allowed during normal
hours. Alcohol will not be sold from 22:00 to 06:00.
• Vaccination process has started.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu-
ment, please check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject to change at any
time.
Czech Republic
•The Czech Republic is ready to host tourists. The number of countries from which is possible to arrive
in the Czech Republic is extended to all member states of the EU, selected states from non-EU and
newly also the United States of America. All people entering the Czech Republic will still need to ob-
serve the current rules, like vaccination, certificate, negative PCR tests or certificate about recovering
from COVID-19. Travelers must be able to provide a national vaccination certificate. Foreigners (except
for travelers from “green” countries, member states of EU) can come to the Czech Republic only on the
grounds of essential reasons, not for tourism or visiting friends.
• From the 1st of July, the EU Digital COVID certificate for vaccination, testing or covering from COVID-
19 will be used exclusively when traveling within the EU. Fully vaccinated citizens of the Czech Republic
will have their rules relaxed when traveling throughout the EU (Updated rules and list of countries here).
• Prague Main Airport is constantly updating the list of resumed and announced routes on its webpage.
• All hotels and hostels are open, only for all travelers who can present a negative COVID-19 test, a vac-
cination certificate or a document on having undergone COVID-19. Guests are allowed to be served in
the hotel's restaurants from 06:00 until 22:00.
• Museums, galleries, heritage sites, exhibition spaces, fairs, castles and chateaux may open under strict
sanitary conditions and social distancing rules. The capacity is limited to 1 person/15m2, while main-
taining a spacing of 2 meters. Guided tours are allowed for up to 10 people, or up to 30 people if all
passengers can show a negative test for coronavirus, a vaccination certificate or a document on having
undergone COVID-19.
• Restaurants and bars can open their indoor locations under strict hygienic conditions. Guests have to
show either a negative test for coronavirus, a vaccination certificate or a declaration that the guest had
undergone COVID-19. Only 4 people/table are allowed. Masks are mandatory in all public spaces.• Vaccination process has started and more than 27% of the population is fully vaccinated.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing
the document, please check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject
to change at any time.
FRANCE
• Borders are open with no restrictions for Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cy-
prus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden as well Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Thai-
land, China, Georgia, Rwanda, Tunisia, Uruguay. Before boarding ship or plane, travelers
must provide a sworn statement mentioning they have not encountered COVID cases in the
past 14 days. Without it, a PCR test will be done at the airport.
• Borders are open with restrictions (14 days quarantine) for The United Kingdom.
• All countries not mentioned are currently not allowed to enter.
• Airlines – air traffic is going back to normal. Masks are compulsory inside the airport as well as
on-board planes.
• Hotels are open with safety measures in place. Mask mandatory, use of hydro alcoholic gel
upon entrance. Common area cleaning: all handles, switches, lift buttons and room keys is
disinfected after each use. Rooms will not be re-let for 24 hours after guest departure (subject
to availability). Cleaning equipment will be changed after each room is cleaned, especially
cloths and microfiber wipes. All linen and courtesy products available in the room will be sys-
tematically changed before re-letting. Only NR EN 14476 + A2 standard disinfectant deter-
gents will be used. An antiseptic deodorant will be sprayed after each room has been
cleaned.
• Major Tourist Attractions are now open, however some are not open for groups (e.g. Ver-
sailles) and in any case, online reservation is compulsory. Mask and the use of hydro alcoholic
gel upon entrance is mandatory.
• All schools have re-opened.
• Shops are now open; mask and the use of hydro alcoholic gel upon entrance is mandatory.
• Bars and restaurants are opened with restrictions: max 10 pax per group, 1 m of safety be-
tween tables, masks mandatory for staff and for clients when they move around the restau-
rant. Bars are not allowed to serve standing clients.
• Masks are still compulsory in public transports all across France. All of Paris metro stations
have re-opened on the 22nd June.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the document,
please check your local government site for up to date information.GERMANY • Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test no older than 48 hours or proof a vaccination using Covid App (2 doses of the vaccine and 14-day waiting period after the 2nd dose) for all passengers from EU countries, Norway, Switzerland, United States of America, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau, Israel for touristic purposes. • Airports are open with restrictions in place. All passengers must provide a PCR test upon arrival. Arrival without a negative test will result in heavy fines and immediate deportation to the country of origin at own cost. • Hotels are open but travelers must present a negative antigen test no older than 24 hours before check- in. FFP2 masks are mandatory in all public areas. • Major Tourist Attractions are opened with regulations in place, FFP2 masks are mandatory in all public areas. • Restaurants and bars outside areas are open with health measures and restrictions in place. Indoors seating require an antigen test. • Vaccination process has started and 35% of the population is fully vaccinated. *** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the document, please check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject to change at any time.
GREECE
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HUNGARY
• Hungary adopts its own national classification of risk areas, hence travel restrictions for Hungary are
not based on the common "EU Traffic Lights" map.
• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival, fol-
lowed by undergoing a medical screening, which does not show any suspicion of infection for all non-
Hungarian citizens arriving for international sports events or cultural events. An authentic ticket for the
event in question must also be presented upon entry. Such foreign citizens are obliged to leave the
country within 72 hours of entry.
• Borders are open with restrictions of a mandatory 10-day quarantine from the date of entry for all pas-
sengers from United Kingdom and the foreign nationals entering Hungary for urgent matters (medical
reasons, education, participation in family events etc.). The quarantine can be shortened after negative
result of two PCR tests performed in Hungary at two different times, with at least 48 hours between
them. The first of the two tests can also be performed in one of the Schengen countries, the United
States of America or Canada.
• Borders are open with no restrictions for all persons who hold a Hungarian immunity certificate or an
immunity certificate issued by Serbia, Montenegro, Bahrein, Croatia, Turkey, North Macedonia, Czech
Republic, Georgia, Mongolia, Republic of Moldova or Slovenia. Those who can prove with either a
Hungarian or English language document that they have.
recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (e.g.: PCR test results, verification by a health service
provider or authority) can enter Hungary without restrictions.
• Entry from third countries is generally not allowed without a special reason.
• Airport is open and will continue to launch flights on a regular basis.
• Hotels are open and may only accept guests who are on a business trip, not tourists, and persons
holding a certificate of immunity.
• Museum, theatre, cinema, gym, zoos may be visited only by persons with a certificate of immunity,
children under 18 do not need a card.
• Restaurants and bars outside areas are open, indoors can be used only by guests with a certificate of
immunity.
• Vaccination process has started and more than 48% of the population is fully vaccinated.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu-
ment, please check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject to change at any time.IRELAND
• Borders are open with restrictions for all international arrivals to Ireland (except arrivals from
Northern Ireland) and are required of negative PCR test carried out no more than 72 hours pri-
or to arrival for all passengers arriving in Ireland (more details).
• Borders are open with restrictions of negative PCR test carried out no more than 72 hours pri-
or to arrival and 14 days mandatory quarantine regardless of the test result for Africa (Angola,
Botswana, Burundi, Cape Verde, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini,
Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South
Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Zambia, Zimbabwe), Asia (Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan,
Qatar, Sri Lanka, Philippines, United Arab Emirates), Europe (Russia, Turkey), North America
(Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Panama), South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and To-
bago, Uruguay, Venezuela).
• Main airports are open and airlines are operating with reduced schedules.
• Hotels are open.
• Major Tourist Attractions are open.
• Restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs are open with group size restrictions. Indoors spaces might
open from early July.
• Vaccination has started.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the
document, please check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject to
change at any time.
ISRAEL
• Borders are open with no restrictions from the 1st of August for all fully vaccinated passen-
gers or those presenting a certificate attesting they are recovered from COVID-19 and children
0-6 years. Exception of the rule is for the following countries and travelers who visited these,
unless they hold an A1, A5 or B1 visa, or are foreign workers vaccinated in Israel: Argentina,
Mexico, Brazil, India, Russia, South Africa.
• Tourists are still unable to enter but individuals should be able to arrive as from the 1st of Au-
gust due to the spread of the Delta variant. The Ministry of Health has permitted a very limited
number of vaccinated groups from various countries who were deemed safe, to enter Israel.
• Ben Gurion Airport is open and many airlines from USA, Europe and UAE are arriving in Isra-
el.
• Hotel are open with regulations in place.
• Tourist attractions are open for Israeli.
• Restaurants are open.
• Vaccination has started.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu-
ment, please check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject to change at any time.ITALY • Borders are open with no restrictions for Republic of San Marino and the Vatican City State. • Borders are open with restrictions (1 – present the COVID-19 Green Certificate showing that you have completed the anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination cycle at least 14 days ago – certification of success- ful completion of the vaccination cycle must relate to one of the four vaccines approved by the Euro- pean Medicines Agency: Comirnaty from Pfizer-BioNtech, Moderna, Vaxzevria, Jansen (Johnson & Johnson) – OR that you have recovered from COVID-19 (the certificate of recovery is valid for 180 days from the date of the first positive swab OR that you have taken a negative molecular or antigen swab test in the 48 hours prior to entering Italy). Children under 6 years of age are exempt from the pre-departure swab test; 2 – complete the digital Passenger Locator Form, which replaces the previ- ous self-declaration) for all travelers from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark (including the Faroe Islands and Greenland), Estonia, Finland, France (including Guadeloupe, Marti- nique, Guyana, Reunion, Mayotte and excluding other territories outside the European mainland), Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands (excluding territories outside the European mainland), Poland, Portugal (including the Azores and Madeira), Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, Liechten- stein, Switzerland, Andorra, Principality of Monaco, Japan, Canada, United States. • Borders are open with restrictions (1 – negative molecular or antigenic swab carried out within 72 hours prior to entry into Italy; 2 – complete a self-declaration; 3 – inform the local health authority im- mediately of your arrival in Italy; 4 – reach the final destination in Italy only by private transport; 5 – undergo fiduciary isolation and health surveillance for 5 days; 6 – undergo an additional molecular or antigenic swab at the end of the 5-day isolation period) for all travelers from Australia, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. • Certificates must be submitted in one of the following languages: Italian, English, French or Span- ish. • All countries not mentioned are currently not allowed to enter for tourism. • Airports are open but the operation and the schedule of the flights is down to each single airlines and should be checked directly with the carrier. Train stations are also operating. Both stations and airports are implementing social distancing measures and compulsory masks. Italy has reinforced ‘Covid-tested’ flights, extending the trials to airports in Venice and Naples, following Milan and Rome, and extending the authorised routes to flights from Canada, Japan, United Arab Emirates and United States. • Hotels are gradually reopening, most of them are open or ready to open as soon as the demand will increase. More news expected towards next months. Breakfast is served at the table and will take more time than before COVID-19. Buffet breakfast is not allowed. • Museums and archaeological sites are currently open as all Italian Regions are considered “low risk areas for Covid19” (white zones). All places of worship like churches are open to the public respect- ing the social distancing and safety measure. Face masks are required, limited number of visitors al- lowed, specific rules of each attraction about the maximum pax and booking procedures. • Bars and restaurants are open for lunch and dinner with seats outside and inside (max 6 people/ table), take away or delivery, respecting social distancing and safety measures. • Vaccination process has started. All Italian Regions are in white zone, which means they are in the lowest-risk areas. Curfew has been removed. Almost all activities have reopened and allowed, always respecting the safety measures. Shopping malls, gyms, cinemas and theatres, ceremonies and events are open. Free movement among the Regions as far as they are in yellow or white zones. *** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu- ment, please check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject to change at any time.
JORDAN
• Arava or Sheikh Hussein Borders and Aman Airport are open with no restrictions for fully vaccinated
travelers. A printed vaccination certificate is a must. Arava border will open from 04 July 2021 (SUN-
THU 08:00 – 15:00 / max 500 passengers; closed on FRI-SAT).
• Borders are open with restrictions of a PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival for all passengers
who took only the 1st vaccine dose.
• Allenby Border is closed until further notice.
• Queen Alia Airport is open for all nationalities. All airlines are operational.
• Upon departure from Jordan, all travelers who stayed in Jordan 3 days or more must do a PCR test.
• Hotels are open.
• All sites are open from 06:00 until 18:00 all days.
• Restaurants are open from 06:00 until 22:00 all days.
• Archaeological Sites and Museums (Golden Triangle only) are opened with sanitary regulations in
place and 50% occupancy restrictions.
• Vaccination has started.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu-
LITHUANIA
• All passengers arriving to Lithuania from all the countries by all means of transport, including by car
should fill Passenger's questionnaire and present the confirmation of the completed electronic form
(QR code) to the carrier before boarding the vehicle or to officials at the border checkpoint or passen-
ger checkpoint.
• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test taken 72 hours at the earliest before arrival,
followed by a 10-day self-isolation period, which can be shortened by presenting another negative PCR
test after 7 days, for all passengers from: Andorra, Brazil, India, Cyprus, Netherlands, France, Serbia,
Sweden, Turkey. The test for COVID-19 will be mandatory for individuals from the age of 16 inclusively.
A serological antibody test result will not be recognised.
• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test taken 48 hours at the earliest before arrival
followed by a 10-day self-isolation period, which can be shortened by presenting another negative PCR
test after 7 days, for all passengers from: Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Greece, Iceland, Spain, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Ro-
mania, Slovenia, Finland, Switzerland, Hungary, Germany, Jordan, Japan. (Updated list here)
• Borders are open with no restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers or travelers that have been infected
with COVID-19, or just transiting.
• Airports are open with extra health and safety measures. The travelers who will not have a negative
test for COVID-19 performed before arrival in Lithuania will be registered immediately for testing, and
stricter procedures for verifying the data in the passenger's questionnaire are also foreseen.
• Hotels are open with health measures in place.
• Culture establishments, libraries, Parks, Museums, Galleries, Zoos and Botanical Gardens, Culture
centres and Organised tours indoors fall subject to the requirement of 10m2 visiting space per person
(except visits by only those with the National Certificate). No restrictions for outdoors spaces.
• Restaurants and bars are open with health measures in place.
• Vaccination process has started and 34% of the population is fully vaccinated.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu-
ment, please check your local government site for up-to-date information.LUXEMBOURG
• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to departure or of a SARS-
CoV-2 rapid antigen test carried out less than 48 hours before the flight, by a medical analysis laboratory or any
other entity authorized for this purpose for all citizens of the European Union and of the countries associated with
the Schengen area, as well as citizens of San Marino, Andorra, Monaco and the Vatican/Saint See, as well Austral-
ia, China, Hong Kong and Macao (subject to reciprocity at European Union level), Israel, Japan, New Zeeland,
Rwanda, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand. The negative result of the test must be presented, if necessary,
accompanied by a translation, in one of the administrative languages of Luxembourg or in English, Italian, Span-
ish or Portuguese.
• Borders are open with no restrictions for fully vaccinated (AstraZeneca, BioNTech/Pfizer, Johnson&Johnson and
Moderna) or recovered passengers, presenting certificates issued by a practitioner or national authority of an EU
Member State of Schengen Area Member State, attesting that vaccination has been performed or that the pas-
senger has been infected within 6 months prior to travelling and completed the applicable isolation period in the
respective country with resolution of all symptoms of infection.
• Third-country nationals, except the ones from the above list, may no longer enter the territory of the Grand
Duchy until 30th of September 2021 (inclusive). Additional sanitary measures are applicable until the 15th of July
2021 for India, regardless of the means of transport.
• Airports are open.
• Hotels and other accommodation facilities remain open.
• Cultural institutions are open, specific rules are subject to recommendations and guiltiness from Ministry of Cul-
ture.
• Restaurants and bars are open. Rules and restrictions are subject to each establishment’s decision.
• Vaccination process has started and more than 31% of the population has been vaccinated.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the document, please
check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject to change at any time.
MALTA
• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test performed no later than 72 hours be-
fore arrival for Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China (Hong Kong, Ma-
cau and Taiwan included), Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Swe-
den, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay,
Vatican City. From 1st of July 2021 the UK (2 doses certificate) & the EU digital Covid certificate
will be accepted by the Maltese Authority.
• All countries not mentioned are currently not allowed to enter.
• Airlines are operating with limited number of flights.
• Hotels are open.
• Tourist Attractions are open with reduced hours. Groups of more than 6 persons are not al-
lowed in together. If this is the case, tourists will be divided in smaller groups of 6.
• Restaurants and Bars are open until 02:00. The maximum number of people per table is 6.
• Vaccination process has started. 70% of population is fully vaccinated.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu-
ment, please check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject to change at any time.MEXICO
• Mexico is no longer under quarantine and borders are now open.
• Airport is open and operating (Partially). The airport in Ciudad de Mexico is not closed,
now operating domestic flights (except to Merida) and another cities of United States such as
Dallas and Toronto.
• Quarantine restrictions to enter country are not yet defined. At the moment in Mexico
City, foreigners arriving on internal flights only have to sign a responsibility document while
the rest of the states determine the treatment given to each foreign person who enters, the
border areas are applying 14 days in shelters to any nationality.
• Hotels are open partially.
• Restaurants and bars are open partially.
• • Hotels are open with a maximum of 50% occupancy rate. Buffet breakfast is assisted. If
the occupancy of the hotel is low, they will be able to serve Full breakfast at the table.
• • Restaurants are open with a maximum of 50% occupancy rate and a limited number of
people/table (max 6 indoors / max 8 outdoors).
• • Vaccination process has started.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu-
ment, please check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject to change at any time.
NETHERLANDS
• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours prior to departure,
followed by a rapid test performed just before departure for all passengers from high-risk areas, or
from a country that is not on the list of safe countries for Netherlands, regardless of the means of
transportation. It is mandatory for all travelers from high-risk countries to present a quarantine dec-
laration, regardless if vaccinated or not. Otherwise, a fine of €95 will apply.
• Borders are open with no restrictions for all travelers from safe countries with a low COVID-19 risk:
Albania, Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea,
United States, Vatican City, Austria, Belgium (except Brussels-Capital Region), Bulgaria, Croatia, Cy-
prus, Czech republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece (except Athens), Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy (including Sicily), Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal
(except Lisbon), Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia Spain (Balearic and Canary islands only), Swit-
zerland. (Updated list of countries).
• Borders are closed for travelers from India, South Africa, Central and South America.
• Airports are open with health measures in place.
• Hotels are open with strict health measures in place. It is recommended to check the hotel situation
before arrival.
• Major Tourist Attractions are open. Reservations are mandatory.
• Restaurants, bars and coffee shops are open from 06:00 until 22:00. Reservation and a fixed seat
(not at the bar) are mandatory and only a max of 50 people is allowed inside.
• Vaccination process has started and almost 30% of the population is fully vaccinated.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the document, please
check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject to change at any time .Poland
• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result performed no later than 48
hours before crossing the border for all travelers coming from Schengen area. Travelers who have been
quarantined in Poland will be able to take a test, the negative result of which will release them from
quarantine.
• Borders are open with restrictions of a 10-day quarantine period for all travelers coming from outside
the Schengen area and the EEA, as well as from India, South Africa, Brazil, Great Britain and Northern
Ireland. Quarantine can end earlier if negative test is presented after the 7th day.
• Borders are open with no restrictions for fully vaccinated (14 days after the end of vaccination process)
people. This applies to people who have been issued a certificate of vaccination with a vaccine that has
been authorized in the European Union. Children under 12 years of age traveling in the care of adults
vaccinated against COVID19 will not be quarantined.
• Airports are open. It is recommended to check all the necessary documents and procedures for bor-
der-crossing before buying tickets.
• Hotels are open with 75% occupancy rule. The rule does not apply to fully vaccinated people or orga-
nized groups of children and adolescents under 12 years of age.
• Museums and art galleries are open and can operate under strict sanitary regimes. There is a limit of
people 1 person/15m2. In Cinemas, Theatres and amusement parks a maximum of 75% occupancy is
allowed, and 1 person/10m2.
• Restaurant and bars are open with 75% occupancy rule. Every second table can be occupied, the dis-
tance between the tables must be at least 1.5m, unless there is a partition at least 1m high between
them, counting from the surface of the table.
• Vaccination process has started and more than 31% of the population is fully vaccinated.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu-
ment, please check your local government site for up to date information. Subject to change.
PORTUGAL
• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test carried out no more than 72 hours before de-
parture or a rapid antigen test performed within 48 hours before boarding for passengers arriving Coun-
tries of the European Union, Schengen Associated countries (Liechtenstein, Norway, Iceland, Switzer-
land), UK, Australia, New Zealand, China, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand, the
special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau and the United States of America. Children un-
der 12 do not need to present test.• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative COVID-19 test carried out no more than 72 hours be-
fore departure or rapid antigen test done within 48 hours prior to departure, followed by a 14-days peri-
od of quarantine at their residence, or in a proper place indicated by health authorities for travelers arriv-
ing from Brazil, India, Nepal, and South Africa. Only essential travelling is allowed for these countries.
• All passengers need to fill a Passenger Locator Card before departure to Portugal or on board.
• No restrictions for passengers arriving by road.
• Main airports in the country are open and airlines are running part of their routes according to the re-
strictions.
• Hotels can open with limited capacity.
• Major Tourist Attractions are opened.
• Bar and restaurants are opened until 01:00. Limitation on number of people/table inside and outside
areas depending on the region.
• Vaccination process has started and more than 28% of the population is fully vaccinated. The EU Digital
Certificate, as of the 1st of July, at European border services, will facilitate free movement of citizens dur-
ing the COVID-19 pandemic.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the document,
please check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject to change at any time.
SLOVENIA
Borders are open with restriction of a negative PCR or rapid antigen test, a certificate of recovery, a
certificate of vaccination or a certificate confirming that they have recovered and have been vaccinat-
ed for all travelers from “orange” countries.
• Borders are open with restriction of a negative PCR test (antigen tests are not valid) followed by a
10-day quarantine period for all travelers from “red” and “dark red” countries. Travelers will not be
required to provide a PCR test and quarantine at home if they present a certificate of vaccination, a
certificate of recovery or a certificate confirming that they have recovered and have been vaccinat-
ed.
• Borders are open with no restrictions for travelers from “green” countries, provided they show
proof of having resided in an area on the green list for at least five consecutive days prior to entry.
• Flights are available from Slovenia and neighbouring countries. Ljubljana Airport is open, but with
a reduced number of flights.
• Hotels are open with 75% occupancy rule in place and restrictions of a negative COVID-19 test tak-
en no later than 48 hours prior to check-in or vaccination proof. Dining areas (indoors/outdoors)
are open for guests; however, food and drinks are served only to seated guest.
• Museums & heritage sites are open. Gyms, indoor sports centres, spas, swimming pools, cinemas,
car washes, casinos, cultural institutions, hair/cosmetic salons are open with restrictions.
• Restaurant and bars are open with of a negative COVID-19 test taken no later than 48 hours prior
to check-in, vaccination proof or a certificate stating that they recovered from COVID-19 and that
no more than six months have passed since the onset of symptoms.
• Vaccination process has started and more than 29% of the population is fully vaccinated.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu-
ment, please check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject to change at any time.SPAIN
• Borders are open with restrictions for all passengers entering Spain, including international transits,
regardless of their nationality, age or any other consideration and must complete the Health Control
Form and obtain their QR to present at boarding and health controls on arrival in Spain. Any third-
country national will be subject to denial of entry, for reasons of public order or public health, unless
they belong to one of the following categories: habitual residents in the European Union, Schengen
Associated States, Andorra, Monaco, The Vatican (Holy See) or San Marino, proving it documentary;
residents of third countries from Albania, Australia, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, New Zealand, Republic of
North Macedonia, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United States of America, United
Kingdom, China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan); persons with a vaccination certificate, that
the Ministry of Health recognizes for this purpose, after verification by the health authorities, as well as
their accompanying minors (under 12 years of age).
• All main airports are open and airlines companies are running part of their routes according to the re-
strictions in place in the different countries.
• Hotels are allowed to open although the capacity is limited according to the regional restrictions.
Some hotels have decided to remain closed due to the limited activity but will reopen gradually.
• Major Tourist Attractions are open with limited capacity and special schedules.
• Bars and restaurants are open in most of the regions with limited capacities: max 8 pax per table al-
lowed outside, max 6 pax per table allowed inside.
• Vaccination process has started and more than 35% of the population is fully vaccinated. The EU Digi-
tal Certificate, as of the 1st of July, at European border services, will facilitate free movement of citizens
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu-
ment, please check your local government site for up to date information. Subject to change at any time.SWITZERLAND
• Borders are open with no restrictions for all fully vaccinated (with authorized vaccines named Moderna,
Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Janssen) travelers or fully recovered passengers, including the ones arriving from
outside of Schengen area. Exempt of this rule are all travelers from India, Nepal and United Kingdom.
• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test carried out within 72 hours prior to arrival for
all the other travelers arriving by plane from low-risk countries.
• Borders are open with restrictions of a negative PCR test carried out within the last 72 hours before
entering Switzerland, followed by a mandatory quarantine which can be shortened if presenting a
negative PCR test after 7 days for all travelers from high-risk countries or those who have visited a
high-risk country in the last 10 days before entering Switzerland.
• Airports Geneva, Basel and Zurich are open (Lugano airport is closed). Flights from all over the EU are
flying directly into Swiss airports multiple times daily.
• Hotels are open.
• Most attractions are reopened with capacity restrictions. Cable cars, trains in the mountain and ski are-
as, are operating in strict compliance with the safety protocols. Masks are compulsory not only in the
closed cable car cabins, but also on open-air lifts (chair lifts, drag lifts) and in all queuing areas. Only two
thirds of maximum capacity is permitted in all closed forms of transport, such as trains, gondolas and ca-
ble cars. This applies to seating and standing room. Publicly accessible leisure and entertainment facili-
ties such as museums, zoos, libraries and reading rooms, archives, cinemas, swimming pools, outdoor
sports facilities and fitness centres (with limited pax number). Wellness facilities and pools of hotel facili-
ties are also open to hotel guests.
*** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the document,
please check your local government site for up to date information. Subject to change at any time.UNITED KINGDOM • Borders are closed for passengers from Red List countries: Afghanistan, Angola, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, French Guiana, Guyana, Haiti, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Ne- pal, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Exempt of this are Brit- ish or Irish National, or those with residence rights in the UK – they will be able to enter but must quarantine in a government approved hotel for 10 days and take 2 COVID-19 tests – one on or before Day 2 upon arrival, one on Day8, which are very specific, not just the normal PCR tests, and must be booked before travelling. • Borders are open with restrictions of a negative COVID-19 test taken up to 72 hours prior to departure for all passengers, followed by booking (before travelling) and taking specific health tests as follows: Green List countries – take a COVID-19 test on or before Day2 upon arrival. Amber List countries – passengers must take 2 COVID-19 tests: one on or before Day2 upon arrival, one on Day8; also, upon arrival a 10-day quarantine period is necessary, which can end earlier after 5 days if the travelers choose to undergo an additional private COVID-19 test and results are negative. • Main airports are open and airlines are operating with reduced schedules. • Hotels are open. • Tourist Attractions are open, both outdoors and indoors, with group size restrictions, capaci- ty control and social distancing measures. • Restaurants and Bars are open with group size restrictions, capacity control and social dis- tancing measures. • Vaccination is has started. *** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu- ment, please check your local government site for up to date information. Subject to change at any time.
UNITED STATES • Restrictions, service opening and closures in the U.S. vary by state and sometimes even by county. There are no national policies in place that are the same throughout the country. The CDC (Centres for Disease Control) has announced that fully vaccinated people in the U.S. can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. Masks are still required for local mass transportation and flights. Eve- ry air traveller entering the United States needs a negative Covid-19 test result. Passengers are required to get a viral test within three days before their flight to the US departs and to provide documentation of their lab results or documentation of having recovered from Covid-19. • California – As of June 15, California is back in business. That means hotels, restaurants, win- eries, shopping centres, theme parks, museums, and countless other attractions can open their doors without state-mandated capacity restrictions or physical distancing markers. Visitors are still strongly encouraged to check with individual attractions and destinations for any special- ized protocols and guidelines, but the default travel message is a big one: “You are good to go”. California still encourages visitors and residents to get vaccinated and, in line with CDC regulations, wear face coverings in congested environments. • New York – On June 15, almost all pandemic restrictions were lifted in New York state (including New York City) as 70% of New Yorkers 18 or older had received the first dose of their Covid-19 vaccination series. Safety guidelines for restaurants and other businesses are now optional. The state's restrictions remain in effect for large-scale indoor event venues, de- fined as indoor places that hold more than 5,000 attendees. Mask requirements are still in ef- fect for the unvaccinated. New York officials still recommend quarantine for all travelers who are not fully vaccinated or have not recovered from Covid-19 during the previous three months. Testing three to five days after arriving in New York is also recommended for these travelers. • The U.S./Canadian border remains closed for all non-essential travel and has been extended through 21 July 2021 as Canada works to get a higher percentage of Canadians fully vaccinat- ed. Essential cross-border workers such as health care professionals, airline crews and truck drivers will still be permitted to cross. That said, Canada will be lifting most international travel restrictions for Canadians, permanent residents, and certain foreign nationals who are fully vaccinated, allowing those eligible to travel to do so with more ease, starting in early July. Please check for additional updates on Canadian travel websites. • Airlines – International and domestic airlines are operating on increased schedules. Specific international flight to certain countries are now available for fully vaccinated passengers only. All travelers are still required to wear a face-covering with no vents and that fully covers their nose and mouth.
UNITED STATES Face coverings must be worn during the entire flight and in the airport. Upon arrival, travelers must follow local quarantine guidelines or vaccination requirements. Travelers from the follow- ing countries are currently prohibited from entry to the United States with exceptions of U.S. citizens, foreign national parents, siblings of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. ▪ China. ▪ Iran. ▪ European Schengen area (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxem- bourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Swit- zerland, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City) In most cases travelers must show proof of a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of their flight arrival. • Most hotels are open with COVID restrictions in place with limited occupancy and safety pro- tocols based on CDC (Center for Disease Control) recommendations and local regulations. Procedures across hotel brands have included the production of branded signage stating the new safety precautions in place, promoting social distancing and are offering hand sanitizing stations positioned throughout public areas. Many front-desk areas also have partitions in place to provide a physical barrier between guests and staff and many hotels are requiring face masks for both staff and guests in public areas. All the brands have increased the frequen- cy in which they clean high-touch areas in public spaces and enhanced cleaning and disinfect- ing of rooms. Health and Safety protocols for each hotel chain can be found on their website. • Most Tourist Attractions have reopened with reservation requirements and in a few cases lim- it capacity based on state and county regulations. Restrictions continued to be lifted and COVID cases are reduced in many cities. G2 Travel is compiling a list for all commonly used attractions, by city, that will be made available once completed. • Restaurants are open in most states for outdoor dining or pick-up/take-out only. Many more States now have indoor dining with reduced or full capacity. As COVID cases fluctuate re- strictions will be updated. In most areas seating is limited to 6 people per table with a maxi- mum of 2 households. A minimum of 6 feet (2 meters) distance is required betweentables and masks must be worn when not seated in most states. In most States bars, dance clubs, enter- tainment venues, breweries and wineries are now open, some with limited capacity or outdoor service only, however these restrictions are currently being lifted based on CDC guidelines in most states. • National Parks - Most restrictions have been lifted based on decreased Covid incidence rates of the state where the National Park is located. Meaning that right now coaches can enter freely in most parks, but the restrictions can return, when cases rise. Some parks have now im- plemented. Restrictions “by coach operator” whereby a given day max. 3 coaches of any given coach company can be in the park on a given day. The situation will be monitored carefully
UNITED STATES and sorted out at operations stage. The previous advisement of quoting load factors for full and 50% occupancy will remain in place, so that clients have the option in case one of the planned NPs has restrictions in place at time of planned travel. • Vaccinations – The U.S. has approved both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines which require two doses. In addition, the Johnson and Johnson vaccine has also been approved which re- quires a single dose. Less than six months after the U.S. began distributing coronavirus vac- cines, the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that half of the country's population has received at least one dose. More than 166.4 million residents, or 50.1% of the U.S. population, have received one shot so far. There are over 132 million Ameri- cans that are fully vaccinated, according to CDC data. • Coaches Safety Measures – There are no laws or rules that mandate social distancing on the coach, however, G2 Travel will adhere to the following minimum policies: ▪ All transportation companies must comply with state and local government guidelines, G2 Travel will keep clients informed about applicable policies for each trip. ▪ Transportation company must ensure that driver is in good health before each service. ▪ The driver will check guests’ temperatures prior to boarding the coach. ▪ Guests are required until further notice to wear face masks, covering nose and mouth, while onboard chartered vehicles. No exceptions. ▪ Guests are informed that they must report to the Tour Leader if they feel unwell (such as symptoms of the flu, cough or fever). The driver will deny boarding to those guests and they will be referred to G2 Customer Care for further assistance. ▪ Guests are encouraged to keep 6 feet (2 meters) social distancing between all other custom- ers during the trip. G2 Travel encourages all clients to operate tours without seat rotation and at load factors that allow distancing between people from different households. ▪ Hand sanitiser dispensers are required to be available for all customers at the entrance of the vehicle including the restroom, where applicable. ▪ The driver will clean the vehicle daily according to the enhanced cleaning and sanitizing pro- tocol, concentrating on high touch areas including but not limited to restrooms, armrests, seat belts, handrails, ventilation controls, overhead storage bins and interior windows. Sanitizing can be done via the commonly recognized methods, such as fogging, spraying disinfectants, UV light, etc. ▪ The driver is responsible for keeping constant airflow inside the vehicle to ensure maximum fresh air for guests and must replace air filters with great frequency. ▪ It is mandatory for the front row directly behind the driver to be kept empty during any ser- vice. ▪ Boarding motor coaches will start from back to front and disembarkation will start from front to back. *** Non exhaustive list of countries. List of countries mentioned is valid at time of preparing the docu- ment, please check your local government site for up-to-date information. Subject to change.
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