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Milo Boyd

26 countries that still have Covid travel rules including the USA and Thailand

Plenty of countries have eased their Covid travel rules - but some including Thailand the USA still have some restrictions for holidaymakers.

While the UK may have completely lifted its restrictions on people entering and exiting the country after rolling out several doses of the coronavirus vaccine, other nations haven't.

Whether that be because smaller proportions of their populations are fully jabbed or due to different attitudes towards the spread of the disease, all visitors must fully their requirements.

Before booking a holiday to somewhere on the other side of the world, it's important to know whether they'll let you in or not.

Here are 26 countries which still have coronavirus entry restrictions in place.

USA

Visitors to the US must be jabbed (Getty Images)

There are no longer any requirements to get tested before entering the US, but you must show that you're jabbed if you're over 18.

The UK’s NHS Covid Pass, showing two or more jabs, is accepted as proof.

China

It has been no mean feat getting into China over the past two and a half years, and little has changed now.

Once you've got a visa - which is very hard to obtain - you must complete a Health Declaration Certificate, take two PCRs, be Covid free for 14 days before travel, have a PCR test on arrival and then quarantine for seven days.

If you're travelling with kids, they may be quarantined away from you.

It is particularly difficult to get to China still (AFP via Getty Images)

Taiwan

Brits don't need to get a visa to go to Taiwan, and pre-travel and post-arrival tests have now been scrapped.

However, all international visitors must quarantine for three days, and then spend another four monitoring their symptoms.

These requirements will be ditched from October 13 however.

Japan

The Asian country has opened its door to tourists not in guided tours from October 11, although you must be tripled jabbed.

If you have only been vaccinated twice, you must show a PCR test within 72 hours of your flight leaving.

Thailand

To get into Thailand you must show a negative PVR test taken within 72 hours of arrival, or proof of vaccination.

Hong Kong

The east Asian country has dropped its hotel quarantine requirements, but all visitors must show they are vaccinated and have two negative tests - one PCR and one antigen.

Once in the country, for three days you must self-monitor your coronavirus status, while avoiding being in crowded public places such as bars and restaurants.

Hong Kong no longer requires people to get vaccinated (Getty Images)

The Seychelles

Visitors have to be fully jabbed or take two PCR tests, within three days of arriving, or an antigen within a day of getting there.

Different rules apply to different aged children, so check on the government's website before travelling.

Singapore

Singapore requires those entering to show proof of being double jabbed or a negative PCR or antigen test, taken within two days of arrival.

Since 29 August, unvaccinated travellers have been able to enter with a pre-travel test to avoid quarantine or further testing. However, they must have comprehensive insurance to cover their quarantine period.

Visitors will be given a rapid antigen test on arrival and must quarantine for seven days.

Venezuela

You must be fully vaccinated or take a PCR test within 72 hours of entry to get in.

UAE

To get into UAE you have to be able to show proof of double vaccination, a PCR test result taken within 48 hours before flight time, or proof of recovery from Covid-19 within 30 days before arrival.

Bermuda

A PCR or antigen taken within 48 hours of arrival and valid health insurance are all that are required.

Visitors to Bermuda must take a vaccine (Getty Images)

St Maarten

The fully jabbed may enter without being tested, while those who are not vaccinated must show that they're negative with a PCR test taken within 48 hours of arrival, or an antigen within the day before.

Cuba

Visitors to Cuba are subject to random testing on arrival, with the positive forced into a quarantine facility for 14 days at their own expense.

Myanmar

The vaccinated must have a professionally administrated antigen test, and the unvaccinated a professionally administered antigen, before quarantining for five days.

You’ll also need to complete a Health Declaration Form before arrival, as well as taking a rapid antigen test on arrival at the airport and getting health insurance.

Different rules apply to different aged children, so check on the government's website before travelling.

Ecuador

If you have Covid symptoms on arrival, you may be required to take a rapid antigen test. If the result is positive, you will be instructed to self-isolate for seven days.

All passengers are required to complete a Health Declaration Form with their itinerary and local contact details.

Ecuador looks like a nice place to visit (Getty Images/EyeEm)

The Bahamas

Two doses of the vaccine or a negative PCR test, taken with three days of arrival, are sufficient.

Different rules apply to different aged children, so check on the government's website before travelling.

Indonesia

The fully jabbed must upload proof to a national app and may have their temperature checked at the border.

Those who are found to have the virus may have to quarantine at their own expense.

Those who are not vaccinated will be tested and a similar quarantined fate awaits them if they're positive.

Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

All visitors must either be fully jabbed or be able to show a negative PCR, taken within 24 hours of departure.

If you're unvaccinated, you'll also need to take a PCR test within three days of arrival.

Tunisia

A PCR test within two days of entering or an antigen within a day are required for those who are not fully vaccinated.

Everyone may be subject to random testing, with the positive having to self-isolate in their own accommodation for five days.

The unjabbed must take tests to enter Tunisia (Getty Images)

Zambia

You need to show full vaccination or a PCR test result taken within 72 hours before departure to enter Zambia.

You may have your temperature taken upon arrival and may be told to isolate in your own accommodation if you then test positive.

All passengers are required to complete a Health Declaration Form with their itinerary and local contact details.

Kenya

The over-12s must be fully jabbed or show a negative PCR result, taken within 72 hours of arrival.

Nepal

Those who are not fully vaccinated must show a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival.

Fiji

Two doses of vaccine are required, with unvaccinated travellers only allowed in in exceptional circumstances.

Cook Islands

Two doses of vaccine are required, with unvaccinated travellers only allowed in in exceptional circumstances, unless they are under 16.

Papua New Guinea

Over 18s must be fully vaccinated.

  • Travel restrictions are correct at the time of writing but can change quickly - always check the latest Foreign Office advice for a destination before booking or going on a trip.

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