The United States of America has been added to many high-risk lists across the European continent. We take a look at the new restrictions US travellers face when visiting Europe.
Belgium
In accordance with EU recommendations, Belgium has has tightened restrictions for US visitors. Travellers from the US who want to visit Belgium for non-essential reasons need to provide proof of a vaccination certificate.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria moved the US on to its red list on the 1st of September. Consequently, travellers from the US, regardless of their vaccination status, can only enter Bulgaria if they fall into specific exemption categories. These include, Belgian citizens and residents, those with student visas, and those travelling for humanitarian reasons.
Germany
Germany put the US on its ‘high-risk’ list in August. This means that only fully vaccinated travellers, or those who fall into specific exemption categories can travel to Germany.
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Italy
US travellers to Italy are now required to undergo 5 days of self-isolation if they do not have either and full vaccination certificate, or, a proof of recovery certificate. The certificate must be recognized by the governing authorities, and if for vaccinations, must be one of the EU’s accepted vaccines, which are:
- Comirnaty from Pfizer-BioNtech
- Moderna
- Vaxzevria
- Jansen (Johnson & Johnson)
The Netherlands
As of the 4th of September, The Netherlands has designated the USA and a very high-risk area. Travellers from America will not be allowed to enter the Netherlands if they are not vaccinated or do not fall into one of the exemption categories. All arrivals from the US need to quarantine for 10 days on arrival, and submit a negative test result, regardless of vaccination or recovery status.
Norway
Norway is not permitting travellers from the United States to enter its borders, unless they fall into an exemption category. From the 12th of September, residents in the United States, with a relation to one of the can visit Norway:
- Adult children and stepchildren, including parents and stepparents to adult children/stepchildren
- Grandparents, step-grandparents, grandchildren, and step-grandchildren
- Girlfriends/boyfriends over the age of 18 and their minor children
Spain
Spain has removed the US from its restriction-free travel list. Travellers to Spain from America now have to provide proof of full vaccination no less than 14 days old. Or check to see if they fall into one of the other exemption categories.
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