Cyprus is one of 7 countries that have 'broken the border limit' to welcome tourists who have been vaccinated with Covid-19.

In addition to Cyprus, Poland, Estonia, Iceland ... are countries that have broken the border limit. Welcome visitors who have been vaccinated to enter, do not need quarantine.

Cyprus

In December 2020, the country became the first destination to announce plans to allow fully vaccinated tourists to enter without quarantine. Visitors who have already had two doses of Covid-19 vaccine will not need to provide a negative test result.

 

The poetic beauty of Cyprus. Photo: mapleleafvn

However, this policy only applies to those who come from the list of safe countries announced by the government such as European Union (EU) member states. This list is updated regularly and visitors need an update before attempting to visit.

 

Estonia

The country not only removed the mandatory quarantine requirement for EU visitors, but also applies to those who have been infected with nCoV and recovered within the last 6 months. The country is also accepting travelers who have vaccinated from 9 suppliers globally. However, guests are required to provide proof of their vaccination in Estonian, Russian or English.

 

Estonia. Photo: AFP

People who have been infected and who have recovered from the disease need to submit a doctor's certificate, together with recent PCR tests that prove they are no longer carriers. Currently, visitors to this site are subject to mandatory 10-day quarantine, except for citizens from European countries considered low-risk such as Bulgaria, Iceland, Norway ... with a nCoV negative test. done within 72 hours before arrival.

 

Georgia

Countries located at the Eurasian intersection also chose to lift restrictions on tourists who are fully vaccinated. The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently confirmed that every traveler who has had two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine is allowed to enter without a proof of nCoV negative.

 

Georgia. Photo: New York Times

For those who have not yet injected, they must present negative PCR test results, which are done within 72 hours of arrival and are required to have a second test at their own expense. 

 

Iceland

From May 1, vaccination tourists from European Union countries are exempt from quarantine and do not have to submit a negative PCR test upon entering the country. Iceland also plans to issue certificates of online immunization to citizens, allowing them to travel smoothly to other countries around the world.

 

Iceland. Photo: Azamara

Visitors who are not vaccinated but from safe-list countries are required to have a nCoV test prior to arrival, 5-6 days before quarantine, and a second test.

Poland

Visitors from European Union countries can visit the country without going through a 10-day mandatory quarantine process if they have been vaccinated since December 28, 2020.

 

Poland. Photo: Businesshub Poland

Providers of nCoV negative test papers within 48 hours of boarding are also exempt from quarantine. 

 

Romania

The above policy is applied in this country from January 18. The new regulation issued by the European National Emergency Commission (CNSU) requires visitors and citizens on entry to prove they have received two doses of the vaccine.

 

Romania. Photo: Red Savanah

The second dose must be taken at least 10 days prior to arrival to avoid mandatory quarantine. Those submitting a negative PCR test must be done within 72 hours of arrival, subject to 10 days quarantine. 

 

Seychelles Islands

In January, this popular resort archipelago officially introduced a 10-day quarantine exemption from Covid-19 vaccinated tourists.

Seychelles Islands. Photo: Costa

Those arriving on private aircraft are required to isolate and provide a negative nCoV test paper, performed within 72 hours of departure.