The world is beginning to reposition itself to adjust to life post-pandemic and more than ever, we are ready to travel abroad once again.
Europe has shifted its entry restrictions, and many countries now only allow vaccinated travelers to enter, a growing number of countries now require the booster as well. Thankfully, many countries have changed their rules as to their entry requirements and yet figuring out those rules can feel a little overwhelming.
When planning a trip, it is important to check CDC travel recommendations for each country, as they can frequently change.
In many destinations, you don't need to complete a pre-departure test before arrival or quarantine on arrival. You may only need to fill out an entry form for some of these countries (mostly online).
Here is a current list (As of April 10th, 2022) for all the European countries that do not require tests to enter if you are traveling from the US and fully vaccinated.
Here is a currently list as of April 8th 2022:
Albania
Travelers aged 6 and older looking to enter Albania must satisfy one of the three requirements: submit a vaccine passport, have a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours (or a rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours) or provide documentation of recovery from COVID-19 in the past 6 months according to the U.S. Embassy in Albania.
There is a curfew in place — so movement is restricted from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. In the meantime, Albania has reopened restaurants with outdoor seating and allowed beaches, cultural centers, and shops to reopen with social distancing guidelines.
Austria
Austria is open to travel and there is no quarantine requirement for vaccinated travelers. A negative COVID-19 test is required for entry along with a vaccination certificate approved by the Austrian government, a rapid antigen test is not accepted. Fully vaccinated travelers with the booster and those fully vaccinated who have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 180 days are exempt from testing rules.
Austria requires a vaccine card for entry into public indoor spaces for leisure activities such as going to restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. On the mountain, a vaccine card is required to ride in a chairlift or cable car.
Belgium
Vaccinated travelers from the U.S. are now allowed to enter Belgium. The United States is considered a "red zone" country and Americans will be required to show a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to arrival or a PCR test taken 24 hours prior.
Indoor shops, restaurants, and bars are open in Belgium, and vaccine cards are becoming increasingly required to enter indoor public spaces.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Only vaccinated Americans can travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and must also present a negative PCR test for COVID-19 taken no more than 48 before arrival.
Other foreign travelers can also visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, but the only people exempt from testing prior to entry are BiH citizens and citizens of Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. Restaurants and most other businesses in the country are open with social distancing guidelines, and masks should be worn when social distancing is not possible, the embassy noted.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria will now allow travelers from a number of countries, including Americans, citizens of the EU, and travelers from a number of eastern European and Asian countries. The United States is considered a "red country", which forbids Americans to enter Bulgaria from the United States, they must enter through a "green" or orange" country.
Travelers must be able to show one of the following three things: "a vaccination certificate for a completed vaccination course against COVID-19," which is valid 14 days after the final vaccine dose; a PCR test that proves you have antibodies/immunity against COVID-19 from the last six months; or a negative PCR test for COVID-19 taken no more than 72 hours before entering the country.
Bulgaria has reopened restaurants, drinking establishments, and coffee shops. Mask wearing is mandatory indoors and when social distancing is not possible.
Croatia
Visitors looking to enter Croatia must provide proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test, and proof of accommodations within the country. Visitors are also required to fill out an entry form online. Upon arrival, travelers must take another COVID-19 test and quarantine until there are results.
As of now, there is a mask mandate in place, and capacity limits to promote social distancing.
Cyprus
Travelers from the United States are now allowed to enter Cyprus. All travelers to Cyrpus must obtain a "flight pass" 48 hours prior to arrival. Travelers must present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival, upon arrival there will be a rapid antigen test where all travelers regardless of vaccination status will be required to isolate until results are processed.
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic will allow all boosted travelers to forgo the need for a COVID-19 test upon entry. Vaccinated travelers without the booster and travelers who have recovered from COVID-19 will need a negative test to enter, according to the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior. Travelers do not need a vaccination card to enter, however, hotels, restaurants, and most indoor public spaces do require proof of vaccination to enter.
As of Feb. 15, travelers will need a vaccine within 9 months to be considered fully vaccinated.
Denmark
Denmark has rolled back all of its COVID-19 internal restrictions, however, the CDC still has Denmark marked as a "level 4" due to high rates of COVID-19.
Finland
Vaccinated visitors may enter Finland with a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours, The U.S. Embassy stated.
Non-vaccinated travelers from the U.S. are allowed to enter Finland for essential reasons only and may need to take 2 tests upon arrival. Vaccinated travelers do not need to take a COVID-19 test. More information is available here.
France
France requires visitors from outside the EU to provide proof of a negative PCR or antigen COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of their planned arrival in addition to proof they've been vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated is 7 months from the latest vaccine.
However, the vaccine card from the CDC is not a proper vaccine card for France. Travelers from the US may present their vaccine card in a pharmacy and pay a fee to obtain a proper vaccine pass to get into attractions within the country.
Germany
According to the German Mission in the U.S.- Americans may enter Germany without any prior electronic entry registration. Proof of full vaccination or proof over the age of 12 is required to enter Germany. Children under 12 years of age have to be accompanied by a fully vaccinated person.
Unvaccinated travelers may only enter Germany for essential reasons.
Greece
All travelers entering Greece regardless of vaccination status must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival. Visitors will need to present a vaccination card in order to enter public areas, masks are still worn indoors and outdoors.
Hungary
Visitors entering Hungary must show a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of arrival. In Hungary, restaurants, and cafes have reopened, as have museums, pools, and theaters, though only to those who can present vaccination records.
For larger events such as, sporting events, or music festivals an immunity certificate is required.
Iceland
Iceland is open to vaccinated travelers only, and all travelers must present a negative COVID-19 test prior to entry. Travelers must also complete a pre-registration form before entry.
Currently, Iceland has reopened several facilities, including swimming pools and bars, but many restrictions and capacity rules are in effect.
Ireland
A negative COVID-19 PCR test is no longer required to enter Ireland for vaccinated travelers. Americans must show proof of their vaccination status when entering the country. Unvaccinated tourists are also welcome, but they must arrive with a negative COVID-19 test and self-quarantine for five days after entry.
All passengers must fill out a passenger locator form prior to entry.
Italy
International travelers can enter Italy by simply showing they have been fully vaccinated within nine months or have received a booster shot. There is no need for a test for vaccinated travelers.
Luxembourg
Vaccinated Americans may enter Luxembourg, according to the U.S. embassy. However, the CDC-issued vaccine card is not authorized to allow entry into restaurants, bars, or most indoor settings, therefore Americans may enter the country, but will have a difficult time in indoor settings. Only a Covid Check/ QR certificate will be allowed.
Malta
Malta also became the first EU country to reach herd immunity. Malta is open to vaccinated Americans, for vaccinated travelers entering Malta, a vaccine card is required along with the VeriFly App.
Malta considers fully vaccinated to be within 3 months of the last dose of COVID-19, and most visitors will need to booster shot.
Moldova
Moldova is now admitting American travelers, among other foreigners, as long as they are able to provide a vaccine certificate or a negative PCR test for COVID-19 taken no more than 72 hours before entry, according to the U.S. Embassy in Moldova. There is currently a nationwide mask mandate.
Monaco
To get to Monaco, most visitors have to travel through France. Anyone who enters Monaco, regardless of nationality, must be able to show a negative PCR test for COVID-19 taken 72 hours before entry.
Montenegro
Montenegro continually updates its list of countries from which visitors are allowed to enter, based on epidemiological data. American travelers are allowed to enter Montenegro at this time, with a negative PCR test, travelers must also be vaccinated to enter.
Netherlands
Americans planning on visiting the Netherlands must be fully vaccinated, or provide proof of a recent recovery, present a negative COVID-19 test prior to arrival, and then undergo on-site testing if positive. The U.S. is considered a high-risk area, and therefore, all travelers must self-isolate for 5 days and then test again, if they test positive they must self-isolate for another 5 days, according to the U.S. embassy.
Travelers transferring at Schiphol Airport from high-risk countries must present a negative COVID-19 test result and follow all transfer regulations available here.
North Macedonia
North Macedonia is open to American travelers, who present a vaccination card and a negative COVID-19 test that was taken 48 hours prior to arrival, or a recent COVID-19 recovery certificate. Most indoor facilities must operate at a 50 percent capacity.
Norway
All U.S. travelers to Norway must complete entry registration and test upon arrival regardless of vaccination status. Travelers must also apply for an EU Digital COVID-19 certificate.
Poland
Poland is now allowing vaccinated travelers do not need to quarantine in Poland. All travelers must have a negative COVID-19 test prior to entry taken within 24 hours of entering the country. All travelers will also need to fill out the EU locator form.
Portugal
As of now, Americans and EU residents may enter Portugal for non-essential travel. Americans, regardless of vaccination status. must have prior authorization, a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours, a rapid test was taken within 48 hours, and a passenger locator card. Travelers will need to present proof of recovery or a negative COVID-19 test to stay in hotels.
The Spain/Portugal land border is open, and there are no restrictions on inter-state travel within Portugal. Portugal is currently in a state of Calamity which allows the government to impose mandatory quarantine for individuals infected with COVID-19 and individuals deemed by health officials to require medical observation.
Romania
Americans will need to present proof of vaccination, a recent COVID-19 test, and a passenger locator form to enter the country. Unvaccinated travelers will be subject to quarantine.
Most indoor attractions remain closed in Romania, but hotels and campsites have reopened. Dining indoors is not available in many areas of Romania (and whether the indoor restaurants open depends on coronavirus statistics in specific areas). Masks must be worn in indoor and outdoor public spaces.
Serbia
Foreign travelers are welcome in Serbia, provided they can produce a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test was taken within 48 hours of arrival, according to the U.S. Embassy in Serbia. Shops, restaurants, cafes, and parks have reopened in Serbia, and masks are required indoors (and outdoors when social distancing is not an option).
Slovakia
Americans may enter Slovakia if they are vaccinated or meets other criteria outlined by the Slovakian ministry of the interior. Fully vaccinated travelers do not need a negative test to enter the country.
According to the U.S. Embassy in Slovakia, "Slovakia's pandemic control measures vary regionally based on its Traffic Light System, which automatically updates restrictions weekly based on local disease indicators."
Slovenia
Travelers allowed into Slovenia must show a vaccination card or proof of recovery from COVID-19. Currently, there is a nationwide mask mandate and only surgical or N95 masks are approved for wear, both visitors and residents must show proof of vaccination to enter attractions and venues.
Spain
Travelers heading to Spain will now be required to show proof of a COVID-19 booster dose. Vaccinated Americans can travel to Spain for nonessential travel, there are health screening procedures at places of entry. Passengers arriving to Spain from the U.S. will be required to create a health portal account and present a QR code upon arrival.
The most common restrictions in indoor settings are masks, limited capacity, and proof of vaccination to enter bars, restaurants or other indoor public venues.
Sweden
Sweden no longer requires visitors to present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival. Visitors must be vaccinated to enter, and they must show a digital certificate proving full vaccination.
Switzerland
Switzerland is open to vaccinated Americans. All tourists will have to test before coming to Switzerland, all entering Switzerland must also present a completed entry form.
Switzerland has rolled back on almost all internal COVID-19 protocols, and mask-wearing will only be enforced on public transportation and in healthcare settings, the Swiss Government announced.
Turkey
Turkey is open to foreign travelers those who are vaccinated do not need to test prior to arrival. There is no longer a curfew in place, and supermarkets and other food-related shops open during normal operational hours.
United Kingdom
Vaccinated travelers to the United Kingdom will no longer need a test upon entry. All passengers will be required to fill out a passenger locator form.
The information in this post reflects that of the publishing time above. However, as information regarding coronavirus rapidly changes, some figures may be different from when this post was originally published. We recommend that you also visit sites like the CDC or websites of local health departments to confirm current requirements.
Please note, that there are different rules for how each country defines 'fully vaccinated' so you may need to check your vaccination record to make sure you qualify.