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December 22, 2020
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Updated on 3/2/2021
In the age of coronavirus, travel is looking different. One week all countries close their borders, the next some begin the reopening process. It can be frustrating and confusing with this never ending change in plans. However, there are still things to take heart in.
Countries are, in fact, reopening.
It’s not as plain and simple as that though. When countries reopen their borders, it's often to a select list of countries where they feel the coronavirus risk is low. One country that is open to the UK may not be open to Canada or Australia. One country may be open to all of them or even none of them.
Below are the countries specifically open to travelers coming from Canada as well as safety information, travel restrictions and what is open in each country.
Montenegro
Safety info
State Department advisory: Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
There is currently a Level 4 advisory against traveling to Montenegro due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
Travel restrictions: There are no mandatory coronavirus tests or quarantines for travelers from Canada. Travelers should note that without entry restrictions they may be at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 because there is no screening to tell if other visitors are entering the country with the virus.
What’s open: All non-essential businesses are closed. A nationwide curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. remains in effect.
Coronavirus situation: Montenegro has had 71,995 cases overall with 950 deaths and 62,825 recoveries. There were 402 new cases reported on February 22.
Bermuda
Safety info
State Department advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
There is currently a Level 3 advisory against traveling to Bermuda due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
Travel restrictions: Travelers will need to present a negative status on a coronavirus test as well as undergo airport health screenings upon arrival. There is a short mandatory quarantine. All visitors are required to wear an electronic Traveler Wristband for 14 days which costs $300.
What’s open: Restaurants, museums, hotels and pools have all reopened to visitors. A nationwide curfew is in effect from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Coronavirus situation: Bermuda has had 699 cases overall with 12 deaths and 679 recoveries. There were zero new cases on February 22.
Aruba
Safety info
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC alert level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
There is currently a Level 3 advisory against traveling to Aruba due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
Travel restrictions: Travelers will need to present a negative status on a coronavirus test upon arrival and have purchased COVID-19 health insurance. There is no mandatory quarantine at this time.
What’s open: Many resorts among other businesses and tourist attractions have reopened for visitors. A nationwide curfew is in effect from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Coronavirus situation: Aruba has had 7,674 cases overall with 71 deaths and 7,323 recoveries. There were 27 new cases reported on February 22.
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Saint Lucia
Safety info
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
There is currently a Level 3 advisory against traveling to Saint Lucia and Nevis due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
Travel restrictions: Travelers will need to present a negative status on a coronavirus test taken no more than 5 days before travel and undergo airport health screenings upon arrival. They will also need to be approved for travel by the government and book accommodation at a COVID safe hotel.
What’s open: Many hotels and resorts have reopened including Sandals Grande St Lucian, Ladera and Sugar Beach, AViceroy Resort.
Coronavirus situation: Saint Lucia has had 3,078 cases overall with 31 deaths and 2,534 recoveries. There were 218 new cases reported on February 22.
South Korea
Safety info
State Department Advisory: Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
CDC Alert Level: 2 (Moderate Level of COVID-19)
Travelers are advised to exercise increased caution when traveling to South Korea due to COVID-19. No other safety warnings are currently in place.
Travel restrictions: Travelers will need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 72 hours of departure and undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
What’s open: South Korea has reopened nearly all businesses, restaurants and hotels. Some local restrictions may remain depending on the area.
Coronavirus situation: South Korea has had 87,324 cases overall with 1,562 deaths and 77,887 recoveries. There were 332 new cases reported on February 22.
Cambodia
Safety info:
State Department advisory: Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
CDC Alert Level: 1 (Practice Usual Precautions)
Travelers should exercise increased caution if traveling to Phnom Penh due to crime or very remote areas of Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Siem Reap, Pailin, and Kampong Thom provinces due to land mines. Street crime such as phone and bag theft often occur where foreigners gather.
Travel restrictions: Travelers will need to present a negative status on a coronavirus test and quarantine for 14 days. They must also pay a deposit of $2,000 for mandatory testing, accomodation and potential medical treatment.
What’s open: Temples like Angkor Wat are still open to the public.
Coronavirus situation: Cambodia has had 568 cases overall with zero deaths and 475 recoveries. There were 35 new cases reported on February 22.
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Other Countries that are Open to Travelers Coming from Canada
State Department Advisory: Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers are warned not to travel to Afghanistan due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed conflict.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC alert level: 4(Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution if traveling to Albania due to crime. Police have a limited ability to assist travelers.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC alert level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution when traveling to Antigua and Barbuda because of damaged infrastructure caused by the 2017 hurricane.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers are warned not to travel to the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Armenia due to armed conflict.
State Department advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should reconsider travel to Azerbaijan due to terrorism. Terrorists may attack tourist locations. Do not travel to the Nagorno-Karabakh region due to armed conflict.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution due to crime on the New Providence and Grand Bahama islands in the Bahamas and be aware of unregulated commercial watercraft.
State Department advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution in Barbados due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers are warned to exercise caution in Belize due to violent crime and a lack of police support.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution in Bermuda due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
State Department advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should reconsider travel to Park Pendjari, Park W and adjacent hunting zones, and other areas near Benin’s northern border with Burkina Faso due to terrorism and kidnapping. Travelers should also exercise increased caution if traveling to urban areas due to crime.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should be careful in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to terrorism and widespread land mines.
State Department Advisory: Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution when traveling to Brazil due to crime.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution in Bulgaria due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
State Department Advisory: Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers are warned not to travel to Burkina Faso due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise caution when traveling to Chile due to civil unrest and large-scale demonstrations in major cities.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should be careful when traveling to Colombia due to crime and terrorism.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution if traveling to Costa Rica due to crime.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution in Croatia due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
State Department Advisory: Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise caution when traveling to Cuba due to injuries against diplomats.
State Department advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution in Curacao due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution if traveling to the Dominican Republic due to crime. Armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault are concerns throughout the country.
State Department advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution when traveling to Ecuador due to crime.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution when visiting Egypt due to terrorism and should not travel to border areas as they are military zones.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution in French Polynesia due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
State Department Advisory: Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should not travel to Russian-occupied regions in Georgia including South Ossetia and Abkhazia due to a risk of crime, landmines and civil unrest.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution when visiting Guatemala due to crime.
State Department Advisory: Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should not travel to Haiti due to crime, civil unrest and kidnappings.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution in Iceland due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
State Department Advisory: Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
CDC Alert Level: 2 (Moderate Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution when traveling to India due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest and armed conflict on the Pakistan border.
State Department Advisory: Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers are warned not to travel to Iran due to the risk of kidnapping, arbitrary arrest and detention.
State Department Advisory: Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers are warned not to travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, and armed conflict.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should be careful when traveling to Jamaica due to crime, and they should not travel to certain areas of Kingston, Montego Bay and Spanish Town.
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State Department advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should reconsider travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, armed conflict, and civil unrest. Travelers should avoid travel to the border with Syria, the border with Israel or refugee settlements due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict.
State Department advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution if traveling to urban areas and beaches in Liberia due to crime. Armed robbery is common and local authorities lack adequate resources to respond effectively to serious crimes.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise caution when traveling to the Maldives due to a risk of terrorist attacks in tourist areas.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution in Malta due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution if traveling to Mexico due to crime and kidnapping.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should be careful when visiting Morocco due to a risk of terrorism targeting tourist areas.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should be careful when visiting Nicaragua due to political unrest, the arbitrary enforcement of laws and crime.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers are advised against traveling to Pakistan due to terrorism. Kidnappings have occured and travelers are strongly urged to avoid the areas of Balochistan province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province. There is a high probability of armed conflict in certain areas of Pakistan, particularly along the border.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers visiting Panama should exercise caution due to crime and should not travel to the Mosquito Gulf or parts of the Darien Region.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should be aware of a risk of crime in Paraguay.
State Department Advisory: Level 4 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution in Peru due to crime and terrorism in certain areas.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution when visiting Rwanda due to crime, unrest and armed conflict at the borders of Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The CDC alert level is only for COVID-19, so if you are concerned about avoiding common health risks in Africa such as Malaria or Ebola, Rwanda could be a great choice.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers are warned to be careful when visiting Serbia due to crime.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution in Sint Maarten due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should be extra careful when visiting South Africa due to a risk of violent crime, civil unrest and water restrictions.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should be aware of the high risk of crime and terrorism in southern Tanzania. Also, LGBT persons should exercise increased caution as they may be detained or harassed.
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State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers visiting Thailand should avoid traveling to Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla provinces due to an increase in civil unrest.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
*The areas near the Syrian and Iraqi borders are at a Level 4 advisory level (Do Not Travel).
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers are advised to reconsider travel to Turkey due to terrorism and arbitrary detentions.
State Department Advisory: Level 4 (Do Not Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers visiting Turks and Caicos should exercise caution due to crime in Providenciales and be aware that local medical care and police services are limited.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
If traveling to Ukraine, travelers should exercise increased caution due to crime and civil unrest.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should be careful when flying to the United Arab Emirates due to risks with civil aviation.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 4 (Very High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution in the United Kingdom due to the threat of terrorist attacks.
State Department Advisory: Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
CDC Alert Level: 3 (High Level of COVID-19)
Travelers should exercise increased caution in Zambia due to COVID-19. No other safety risks are currently listed.
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