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INTERNATIONAL COVID NOTE: The ability to purchase a ticket does NOT mean you will be allowed to enter a particular country.
US citizens are currently prohibited from entering these popular destinations for tourism (short list):
Here are over 90 foreign countries and territories that US folks may visit as of March 12th 2021. |
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Travel restrictions change frequently due to COVID-19 so it is recommended that one keeps apprised of the latest requirements for their destination(s). Check with your destination country's immigration or consulate for specific requirements. Here are some good resources to get started:
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Negative test result or proof of recovery required to enter the US by air effective January 26th:
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0112-negative-covid-19-air-passengers.html |
Popular Tropical Getaways for US Folks: Hawaii, Mexico and Costa Rica
HAWAII
State of Hawaii - Transpacific Arrivals
- 1) Self-quarantine 10 days, OR...
- 2) Negative COVID test result within 72 hours:
- Applies to Oahu, Maui and the Big Island (NOT Kauai).
- Test must be taken within 72 hours of passenger's Transpacific flight departure time.
- Travelers must have their negative test results prior to boarding their Transpacific flight to the Hawaiian Islands.
- Anyone who arrives without such proof will be required to self-quarantine for 10 days regardless if a negative test result is received after arrival.
- Tests will NOT be provided at Hawaii airports for arriving passengers; they must be taken prior to departure from the mainland.
- Tests must be performed by a Hawaii-approved lab.
- https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/
- Self-quarantine is not allowed in short-term rentals and vacation rentals.
- Under self-quarantine, you will not be allowed to leave the room at your place of lodging under any circumstances, except for a medical emergency or to depart the state.
- Travelers are not allowed to rent a car in Hawai‘i for the duration of their self-quarantine.
- Travelers who violate the terms of the 10-day mandatory self-quarantine will be prosecuted and may face fines of up to $5,000 and one year in prison.
- Face coverings are required outdoors when official physical distancing guidelines cannot be maintained. Face coverings must be worn at all times indoors except when you are eating and/or drinking.
Inter-Island Travel
Arrivals to Kauai, Big Island and Maui from any other Hawaiian island:
- 1) Self-quarantine 10 days, OR...
- 2) Negative COVID test result within 72 hours before departure to the next island
- 3) Big Island only: Self-quarantine after arrival until negative COVID test result from a HawaiiSafe approved lab
- Does NOT apply to trans-Pacific travelers connecting through Honolulu Airport on O‘ahu.
No restrictions for arrivals to Oahu (Honolulu) from any Hawaiian island.
Kauai Specifics
- https://www.kauai.gov/COVID-19
- Effective April 5th, Kauai will re-establish participation in Hawaii's Safe Travels pre-testing program to exempt arrivals from quarantine and eliminate the resort bubble scheme... https://www.kauai.gov/Portals/0/Mayor/PIO/_2021-03-02KauaisubmitsproposedRule25toGovIgerequestingtorejoinstatesSafeTravelsprogramforTransPacifictravelersstartingApril5.pdf
Maui Specifics
- In addition to the state's entry requirements, all travelers must download and use the HawaiiSafe Alert app.
- Coming Soon: Covid antigen rapid test will be required upon arrival for all passengers. This is in addition to the state's required negative test to board your Hawaii-bound flight.
- https://www.mauicounty.gov/2417/Travel-to-Maui-County
Big Island Specifics
- Arriving passengers must complete a Covid antigen rapid test to avoid mandatory quarantine. The test is no cost to arriving passengers.
- https://coronavirus-response-county-of-hawaii-hawaiicountygis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/travel
🇲🇽 MEXICO
- Tourists arriving by air and sea are allowed (not land crossings at US/Mexico border).
- Requirements
- COVID-19 test: NO
- Travel Insurance: NO
- Health questionnaire: YES - Entry and exit
- Curfew: Varies by city and state
- US passport book: YES - Valid for the duration of one's stay
- Visa: NO
- Tourist Card: YES - Complete on the plane or online before you arrive
- Passengers and aircrew members arriving at Mexico airports may be subject to health screenings including temperature checks. Those exhibiting symptoms may be subject to additional health screening and/or quarantine.
- January 26th - Passengers returning to the US by plane must present a negative COVID-19 test result prior to boarding their flight to the US.
- The test must have been taken with 72 hours of departure.
- Lack of such documentation will result in denied boarding.
- Many Mexico resorts are providing complimentary on-site testing to facilitate this requirement. Verify before booking.
- https://mx.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/covid-19-information/
🇨🇷 COSTA RICA
- US passport holders are welcome
- Entry Requirements
- COVID-19 test: NO
- Travel Insurance: YES - With specific coverage included for COVID-19 treatment and quarantine accommodations
- Health questionnaire: YES - Entry
- Curfew: NO
- US passport book: YES - Valid for the duration of one's stay
- Visa: NO
- Tourist Card: NO
- Passengers and aircrew members arriving at Costa Rica airports may be subject to health screenings including temperature checks. Those exhibiting symptoms may be subject to additional health screening and/or quarantine.
- January 26th - Passengers returning to the US by plane must present a negative COVID-19 test result prior to boarding their flight to the US.
- The test must have been taken with 72 hours of departure.
- Lack of such documentation will result in denied boarding.
- Rapid tests are available for purchase at a designated state testing facility (up to $150 USD/test) to facilitate this requirement. Appointments are usually required.
- https://cr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
CRUISES
CRUISES
- US: November 1st - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Conditional Sail Order that introduces a phased approach for the safe and responsible resumption of passenger cruises. The Order establishes a framework of actionable items for the cruise line industry to follow so they can resume passenger operations with an emphasis on preventing the further spread of COVID-19 on cruise ships and from cruise ships into communities, and to protect public health and safety.
- Canada: All Canadian ports are closed to cruise ships until February 28th 2022. This means all Alaska cruises and Canadian New England cruises for 2021 are effectively cancelled.
- Voluntary Suspensions Until...:
- Azamara: April 30th 2021
- Carnival: Most sailings June 30th 2021; Carnival Magic, Carnival Paradise and Carnival Valor will not re-enter service until November 2021
- Celebrity: May 31st 2021
- Crystal: June 30th 2021... Sailing the Bahamas from Nassau and Bimini in July
- Cunard: Queen Elizabeth, June 4th 2021... Queen Mary II, May 28th 2021... Queen Victoria, May 16th 2021
- Disney: June 30th 2021
- Holland America: All sailings through June 30th 2021... All sailings from US ports more than 7 nights until November 1st 2021
- NCL Group (Norwegian, Oceania & Regent Seven Seas): June 30th 2021
- NCL Encore, October 29th 2021... Jewel, October 6th... Jade, November 4th... Joy, October 9th... Gem, October 22nd...
- Princess: June 30th 2021... All sailings from US ports more than 7 nights until November 1st 2021... Southampton UK (London), September 25th 2021...
- Royal Caribbean: May 31st 2021, except for Quantum of the Seas which is operating out of Singapore
- Seabourn: July 2nd 2021... Odyssey, November 5th 2021 (select sailings, not Alaska or Pacific Coast)
- Viking: July 31st 2021... Except sailing Iceland and Bermuda in June and July with full vaccinations required
- Virgin: June 30th 2021
- Windstar: June 19th 2021
CARIBBEAN ISLANDS
🇺🇸 UNITED STATES
- Visitors: With specific exceptions, foreign nationals who have been in any of the following countries during the past 14 days may not enter the United States. No end dates have been announced.
- China
- Iran
- Europe's Schengen Area
- United Kingdom
- Republic of Ireland
- Brazil
- South Africa
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/from-other-countries.html
- January 26th - Passengers arrive to the US by plane must present a negative COVID-19 test result prior to boarding their flight to the US.
- The test must have been taken with 72 hours of departure.
- Lack of such documentation will result in denied boarding.
- Applies to all passengers including US passport holders.
- US State Department: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html
COVID-19 news information is provided solely for reference. Each traveler is personally responsible for acquiring the relevant information, documents and vaccination(s) for his/her destination and points of transit. Each traveler is personally responsible for attaining the most current and relevant requirements for each destination he/she will visit. The Hill Guys assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of this content.
IMPORTANT: Before you travel, we encourage you to perform a self-assessment COVID-19 health screen. If you or any persons in your travel party are experiencing any flu-like symptoms associated with COVID-19 including fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle ache or pain, sore throat or new loss of taste or smell or if you or anyone in your travel party have been exposed or in close contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, please follow the recommendations of public health officials and stay home. For additional information concerning COVID-19 or a self-assessment COVID-19 health screening, please refer to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on their website. Travel suppliers such as airlines, lodgers, tour operators, rental car companies and others reserve the right to restrict or deny service for any persons experiencing or exhibiting any coronavirus or flu-like symptoms. We recommend that each traveler purchases travel insurance for every trip and that it includes specific coverage provisions for COVID-19 treatment and/or quarantine-related expenses and delays.
INFECTIOUS DISEASE WARNING: Please consider that there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases in any place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and in some cases, death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, EVERYONE IS AT RISK of contracting COVID-19. Older adults and those with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. While many travel suppliers have implemented recommended practices to promote the health and safety for everyone, we cannot ensure 100% or be held liable that any spaces or surfaces you encounter while traveling are free from contagions, whether caused by any travelers or travel supplier employees. By voluntarily participating in travel, you (and each person in your travel party) acknowledge and agree to accept complete and sole responsibility of the inherent risks associated with potential or actual exposure to infectious disease contagions (including, but not limited to, COVID-19).
INFECTIOUS DISEASE WARNING: Please consider that there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 or other infectious diseases in any place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and in some cases, death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, EVERYONE IS AT RISK of contracting COVID-19. Older adults and those with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. While many travel suppliers have implemented recommended practices to promote the health and safety for everyone, we cannot ensure 100% or be held liable that any spaces or surfaces you encounter while traveling are free from contagions, whether caused by any travelers or travel supplier employees. By voluntarily participating in travel, you (and each person in your travel party) acknowledge and agree to accept complete and sole responsibility of the inherent risks associated with potential or actual exposure to infectious disease contagions (including, but not limited to, COVID-19).
