Travel and covid-19: Countries re-imposing restrictions on tourism

Alarms have sounded again all over the world COVID-19 Due to the fact that China is recording a sudden wave of infections that has crossed its borders and is causing concern around the world.

In this context, different countries around the world have taken procedures Specifically related to income international travelers, so Argentines planning vacations abroad should carefully review the requirements before embarking on a trip, especially now that summer has begun. Particularly those without a minimum two-dose vaccination schedule will always be able to enter neighboring countries with a negative PCR test at a cost of about $10,000.

Other countries, such as the United States, require mandatory vaccination while many European countries reintroduce requirements for travelers from China but have none for those from the rest of the world.

– United State: Since January 5, the country requires a negative test for covid-19 from travelers arriving from China.

To arrive from Argentina it is necessary to have a known visa, as well as a complete vaccination plan in which the last dose has been applied at least 15 days before entry. The country accepts the following vaccines: AstraZeneca, CanSinoBIO, Covaxin, Covishield, Covovax, Janssen, Moderna, Nuvaxovid, Pfizer-BioNTech, Sinopharm, and Sinovac; Plus combinations of these vaccines as long as they are applied up to 17 days before the trip.

– United kingdom: Britain’s defense secretary said on Thursday that the British government will review whether to impose coronavirus restrictions on travelers from China. Ben Wallans. To enter from Argentina it is not necessary to present any covid-19 related document.

– Italia: From now on, all travelers arriving from China can be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival in the European country. There are no requirements for travelers from Argentina.

– Germany: The country has banned entry to all travelers coming from China, except for some special cases such as people of European nationality and their immediate relatives. It has no requirements for travelers coming from Argentina.

real time, In Argentina, the new measures are not being evaluated about covid-19, and it is not required to do so as soon as possible, according to the sources of the Ministry of Health that were consulted by this means.

Uruguay: A River Plate resident needs a full covid-19 vaccination certificate, and those who have not been vaccinated can enter as long as they prove they had the disease 10 to 90 days before entry or if a negative result from a PCR test or antigen detection within 72 hours before the trip.

Brazil: The neighboring country requires travelers to present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate stating that the program was completed at least 14 days before the trip. Failing this, passengers can submit a test with a negative result taken 24 hours before the flight, this applies to persons over 12 years of age. Minors under this age are exempt from these requirements.

Chili pepper: You can enter the trans-Andean country with a certificate of vaccination from the country of origin together with a traveler’s identity document; Those who are not vaccinated must have a negative PCR test taken a maximum of 48 hours before admission, and although it is no longer necessary to have health insurance for entry, the recommendation is to have health coverage that includes complications related to covid -19 .

Bolivia: It is necessary to obtain a complete vaccination certificate, a PCR test or an antigen detection test, with a negative result, within 72 or 48 hours prior to arrival, respectively; In addition, it is necessary to present a “COVID-19 Surveillance Traveler Affidavit” at the time of entry into the country.

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