First, some distinctions. While it’s enticing to think that everyone who is unvaccinated shares the same views and concerns, not all people in this group have chosen their status.

There is a wealth of medical reasons why people decline to be vaccinated. Not to mention that the international vaccination drive has yet to attain the global outreach it was supposed to have by now.

32 Countries Open For Unvaccinated Tourists

So, if you would like to spend a lovely vacation in a warm place, here are countries allowing unvaccinated or partially vaccinated travelers.

Countries Open For Unvaccinated Tourists: 2022 Picks!

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic has also lifted all Covid-related entry requirements for international travelers.

The new regulations took effect April 9, according to the local news agency Prague Morning.

Argentina

Argentina is the latest Latin American country to remove all Covid-related entry requirements for overseas tourists.

On April 7, the country returned to its old protocols “almost as it was before the pandemic,” the Ministry of Health confirmed.

This means that travelers are no longer required to present proof of vaccination or undergo Covid-19 testing before departure.

England

Home to one of the most-visited cities in the world -London-, England has scrapped all remaining Covid-19 related restrictions from March 18.

“All remaining Covid travel measures, including the Passenger Locator Form and tests for all arrivals, will be stood down for travel to the UK from 4 am on 18 March,” tweeted, Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps.

This means, no test, no quarantine and no vaccine certificate are now needed for any passengers regardless of their vaccination status.

Also, Heathrow Airport no longer requires passengers to wear face coverings in its hubs, railway stations or office buildings. It will continue to recommend wearing them for prophylactic reasons though.

Read our full post: England Announces Date For Removing All Entry Restrictions For Foreign Tourists

Montenegro

Montenegro removed all COVID-19 travel restrictions on March 10. International passengers will no longer be needed to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival.

The health situation has “improved favorably,” said Igor Galic, the Director of Montenegro’s Public Health Institute, at a news briefing.

So far, the country has an average of 114 infections per 100,000 population.

Slovakia

Slovakia is one of the latest European countries to lift all pandemic restrictions.

The decision means that travelers no longer have to take a Covid 19 test, fill out a registration form or present proof of vaccination before entering the country.

Latvia

Travelers to Latvia no longer need to present a vaccine certificate, undergo testing or quarantine, or fill out the old passenger locator form, as the country has become the 26th nation to abolish all entry requirements as of April 1, 2022.

Curaçao

This Dutch Caribbean paradise no longer requires any inbound travelers to submit proof of a negative COVID-19 test or a vaccine certificate to enter the country, announced Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) officials in a statement.

Nightly curfews, mask mandates and proof of vaccination for large-scale events have also been removed. However, hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, and tour operators retain the authority to impose restrictions at their discretion.

“Globally, we are seeing a shift from pandemic to endemic, and while the safety of our travelers will always be a top priority, we’re thrilled to have adapted our entry requirements and measures to align with the evolving travel environment,” said Hugo Clarinda, CTB’s deputy CEO.

Denmark

The Danish government has announced that COVID -19 measures will no longer be applied to visitors from third-party countries.

According to an official statement, all travelers may now enter Denmark without having to meet any entry requirements, regardless of their country of origin or vaccination status.

This means that travelers, regardless of the reason for their stay, no longer need to present a valid vaccination, recovery or test certificate upon arrival in Denmark.

Grenada

Visitors to the tri-island nation of Grenada will no longer be required to show a negative Covid 19 test after April 4, 2022, when the country reopens to tourism under pre-pandemic laws.

That means both vaccinated and unvaccinated people will be welcome without further testing, quarantine or requirements.

Up to 4 April, you must show proof that you are fully vaccinated to enter Grenada.

Mongolia

All pandemic-related restrictions for entry have been removed. Negative Covid-19 PCR testing before and after arrival is no longer required for international arrivals.

Keep in mind that the Mongolian-Chinese border will be closed until further notice.

Visitors are advised to contact the Mongolian Embassy for further information.

Moldova

All Covid-19 related restrictions have been removed. However, due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Moldovan airspace has been closed until at least Apr. 25.

The closest airport from which travelers can get a plane would be in Romania, 150 km from Chisinau.

Maldives

The Maldives has further relaxed its Covid-19 entry rules for fully vaccinated visitors in preparation for the Easter holidays.

The country is now allowing double-vaccinated visitors to enter without having to submit a negative PCR test on arrival.

Authorities also informed that the mandatory mask-wearing mandate has been removed in most indoor settings.

“Wearing masks is now optional, except in hospitals and health care centers, and should the COVID-19 positivity rate go above 20% in any island,” said Maldives’ president, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

Bonaire

Travelers no longer need a negative PCR test or proof of vaccination or recovery to enter Bonaire.

All overseas visitors are asked to complete a health declaration between 24 and 12 hours prior to departure, which can be accessed here.

The document must be digitally signed and submitted to the Bonaire authorities.

Read our full post: Bonaire Drops ALL Entry Restrictions for International Travelers and Introduces New Tourist Tax

New Zealand

Beginning May 1, the “no jab, no fly” rule will be eliminated for foreign travelers. Commenting on the move, Leanne Geraghty, Air New Zealand’s chief customer and sales officer, said:

“This is the first step in welcoming international visitors back to our shores and we couldn’t be more excited for both New Zealand and Air New Zealand.”

Croatia (no entry requirements for EU residentes only)

EU citizens are now exempt from all entry restrictions, but visitors from other countries must present a negative PCR test (72 hours before arrival at the border) or an antigen test (24 hours before arrival at the border).

Valid documents include a vaccination certificate, a certificate of booster shot certificate, or proof of recovery within 270 days.

Read our full post: Greece To Lift All Entry Restrictions From May 1 To September

Norway

On February 12, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre declared that no vaccination certificates or testing are longer required to enter the country.

“We can ease the measures because omicron does not cause as serious a disease as previous variants. Even though the infection is rising, the proportion who end up in hospital is low. We are well protected with the vaccine,” said Støre.

The decision means that anyone who had the right to enter Norway before the pandemic can now do so without restriction.

Notice that testing requirements for traveling to Svalbard will remain in effect for the time being.

The need to complete a digital registration form prior to arrival has also been withdrawn.

Aruba

Most travelers are welcome to visit this land of unique culture, exciting water activities, gorgeous landscapes, music, and warm, welcoming people.

The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba has abolished all pandemic-related entry requirements for travelers.

Travelers no longer need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter the island.

However, travelers must complete an embarkation/disembarkation card before landing in Aruba.

Bulgaria

Rated 3rd in Europe for its cultural and historical monuments from Thracian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval Bulgarian and Ottoman civilizations, Bulgaria also offers lively nightlife and delightful gastronomy.

Unvaccinated visitors from green, orange, red and dark red zone countries are welcomed without quarantine requirements.

They only need to present proof of a negative COVID test performed up to 72 hours or a rapid antigen test up to 48 hours before departure to Bulgaria. Proof of having recovered from COVID-19 is also valid.

Visitors from red countries are will be not allowed entry for the time being.

Sweden

Beginning February 9, travelers from the EU/EEA countries, as well as Switzerland, will no longer be required to submit a COVID-19 test, vaccine certificate, or quarantine to enter the country.

People from outside the EU/EEA are only permitted to enter the nation if they meet one of the exceptions to the entry ban on third-party countries and if they can also produce a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival in Sweden.

Sweden will lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions on non-EU nationals on March 31.

Portugal

Mild winters with temperatures rarely falling below 5°C (41°F), history, beaches, surfing, music festivals, and, most importantly, the always hospitable Portuguese people are welcoming visitors from all over the world.

Both vaccinated and unvaccinated visitors only need to present a negative COVID-19 test PCR test performed at least 72 hours prior to departure; or a rapid antigen test (TRAg), performed within 48 hours of boarding; or EU Digital Vaccination Certificate.

Everyone must also complete an online passenger locator card.

El Salvador

This Central American country has lifted all restrictions. This means that vaccinated as well as unvaccinated travelers no longer need to present a test or proof of vaccination to enter the country.

However, some events or tourists venues may require people to present proof of vaccination.

Panama

Connecting 2 oceans and 2 continents, Panama is a small country packed with tropical beaches, wildlife, duty-free shopping, and some sort of American lifestyle.

Only a 2.5-hour flight away from Miami and similar flight times from South America and Mexico, Panama is open and welcoming unvaccinated travelers.

Visitors must present a negative COVID-19 test or be tested at the Panama airport at their expense. In this case, they must quarantine for 72 hours or until their results return negative.

Vaccinated travelers only need proof of vaccination and fill out an electronic sworn affidavit.

Cyprus

Sandy beaches, great food, ancient tombs, fortresses, and palaces. That’s Cyprus. And those are not the only reasons why you should consider this beautiful island for this year’s holiday. Cyprus has also got one of the warmest climates in the Mediterranean and is a great spot to visit even in the winter months.

However, the best news is, without a doubt, that you can travel to Cyprus even if you are not vaccinated. It uses the ECDC categorization, which divides countries into green, yellow, and red categories.

Unvaccinated travelers from red countries such as the U.S. must present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival in Cyprus and quarantine for seven days at their own expense.

The PCR test result must be printed (not SMS), stamped by the lab or hospital that performed the test, contain a barcode, and be written entirely in English.

Once in the country, all arrivals must undergo an additional RT-PCR test at their own expense.

Tanzania

Looking for an exotic place to spend winter? Tanzania might be the option for you. Enjoy its vast beaches, explore its rich wildlife, or climb the Kilimanjaro. This country simply has it all.

Travelers must fill out an online Health Surveillance Form (at https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz/ for Tanzania mainland and at https://healthtravelznz.mohz.go.tz for Zanzibar) within 24 hours prior to arrival.

Visitors only need to take a PCR test up to 96 hours before departure and fill in the Traveler’s Health Surveillance Form within 24 hours before arrival.

Travelers who come from high-risk countries or have visited some of them in the past 14 days should also undergo further rapid testing at arrival.

Jamaica

A laid-back vibe, reggae music, beaches, and local food are excuses enough to pay a visit to this Caribbean island.

Tourists are requested and obtain a travel authorization within 72 hours of their planned travel date. All tourists must also present a copy of a negative PCR or Antigen test before boarding a flight to the island.

All arrivals are requested to quarantine at their location of arrival for up to 14 days, depending on the type of travel.

Mexico

Mexico’s breathtaking sugar-white beaches, deserts, cenotes (natural swimming holes), and hundreds of colonial villages have everything vaccinated and non-vaccinated travelers may want for a peaceful or adventurous getaway.

To make things even better, Mexico does not require visitors a negative Covid-19 test or a vaccine certificate, everyone is welcome!

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The Dominican Republic

Unvaccinated visitors are welcome to visit this tropical paradise, which is surrounded by nine hundred miles of Caribbean coastline, top-notch resorts, and lively nightlife.

A negative Covid-19 test is not required. Rapid tests are performed on randomly selected passengers upon arrival in the Dominican Republic but it almost never happens.

Belize

This small Caribbean country has become a hot spot destination for vaccinated and unvaccinated tourists during the Covid-19 pandemic, not only for its otherworldly landscapes but also for its easy entry restrictions.

Make sure to pack a negative Covid-19 PCR or serology test and that’s all.

Authorities will perform some health screening procedures at points of entry but nothing too invasive. Quarantine is only mandatory for those who test positive for Covid-19 at the airport.

South Africa

One of Africa’s most popular destinations is open for the unvaccinated. Stunning national parks, wineries, and popular resorts in Cape Town are welcoming visitors without too much trouble.

A negative Covid-19 test is required but quarantine is not.

Just one thing. Some nations still don’t allow visitors who have recently been to South Africa, so check with your embassy before booking your tickets.

Costa Rica

Its rich biodiversity and abundant wildlife have drawn eco-tourists for decades. But its sparkling blue waters and adventure sports offerings make Belize the perfect getaway for all types of travelers.

Read: Is it safe to travel to Costa Rica right now?

No testing or quarantine is required. However, unvaccinated travelers must purchase mandatory travel insurance that covers accommodation in case they have to quarantine.

Turkey

From cosmopolitan Istanbul to historical coastal escapes and the best cuisine you will ever taste, Turkey is open and receiving unvaccinated travelers.

They should provide evidence of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival or a negative antigen test taken within 48 hours prior to landing in the country.

In some cases, proof of vaccination is required. Consult with your embassy about your particular case.

Greece

The Parthenon, the Temple of Apollo, and the Temple of Poseidon, as well as Greece’s spectacular clear-blue water beaches, are open to EU countries and other nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.

Since May 1, Greece has removed all Covi-19 entry restrictions for both vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers.
Travelers visiting the country will no longer need to submit to a Covid-19 test, provide confirmation of vaccination, or serve quarantine.

Read our full post: Read our full post: Greece To Lift All Entry Restrictions From May 1 To September

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