Traveling abroad during the COVID-era, whether it’s for your business or pleasure, can be challenging. Getting all the necessary information, understanding country specific COVID-19 PCR test travel requirements, documentation, following travel bans and restrictions around the world can be even more daunting.

Countries Requiring a Negative Coronavirus Test Result

You are probably already aware that most countries have specific COVID-19 PCR test entry requirements. For example, some countries might require a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of travel. This requirement can vary to as little as 48 hours to as far as 10 days before your travel. In addition, there might be some additional requirements around the type of the COVID-19 test that the authorities will require you to present at the time of your arrival. Examples of tests that can be requested are COIVD-19 PCR test, COVID-19 RT-PCR test, or Antigen COVID-19 test. Moreover, an international destination might specify the type of sample collection that they want to see, for example, only a nasopharyngeal swab would be accepted,  but not serological or blood collection. Therefore, it is crucial to check the laws and regulations of the country you are heading to.

COVID-19 PCR Testing Entry Requirements by Country

We have created a list of countries with their specific COVID-19 test requirements. Please follow the links to each country so you can double check on the current requirements. The list is updated periodically.

Antigua and Barbuda
COVID-19 Test Requirement: RT-PCR (real time polymerase chain reaction) test for SARS-CoV-2 using a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab
Timeframe: 7 days before flight
Other info:Testing required for ages 12 and older.
All arriving passengers must complete a Health Declaration Form and will be subjected to screening and temperature checks

Argentina
COVID-19 Test Requirement: A negative COVID-19 PCR test
Timeframe: 72 hours before travel,
Other info:

Anguilla
COVID-19 Test Requirement: A negative COVID-19 PCR test
Timeframe: 3-5 days before arrival
Other info: Visitors can apply for entry into Anguilla at the Visitor Application Form

Aruba
COVID-19 Test Requirement: PCR
Timeframe: 72 hours before departure
Other info:Testing required for ages 15 and older
Travelers are required to complete an online immigration ED card and to upload their negative COVID-19 PCR test results to the ED card prior travel
Travelers are required to purchase mandatory COVID-19 health insurance prior to travel

Bahamas
COVID-19 Test Requirement: RT-PCR (molecular swab)
Timeframe: 5 days before departure
Other info: Must submit a Travel Visa Application, which will require a negative RT-PCR test result, each traveler must present their Travel Health Visa application and negative COVID-19 test upon boarding flight and upon arrival
Testing required for children ages 10 and up

Barbados
COVID-19 Test Requirement: PCR
Timeframe: 72 hours before departure
Other important info: For travelers from High and Medium risk countries, tests must be taken through an accredited or certified facility / laboratory.
Test results must be submitted via On-line Immigration/Customs Form, and travelers are required to bring a copy of the results with them. All tests will be checked for validity

Bermuda
COVID-19 Test Requirement: Must be PCR. The test cannot be an antigen, antibody or rapid test.  All tests must be performed by an accredited laboratory
Timeframe: 7 days of departure
Other important info: Both visitors and residents must apply for a Bermuda COVID-19 Travel Authorization 1 to 3 days before departure. Travel to Bermuda without an approved Travel Authorization is not allowed. Submission of a Travel Authorization within 24 hours of travel date will not be approved. To obtain approval for a Travel Authorization, visitors must provide proof of valid negative PCR COVID-19 test.

Brazil
COVID-19 Test Requirement: As of December 20, 2020: Negative RT-PCR test from a laboratory accredited by the health authorities in the U.S.
Timeframe: 72 hours prior to departure
Other important info: Children under the age of twelve who are traveling with a companion are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 test; however, children aged two or over and less than twelve years old who are traveling unaccompanied must present proof of the negative/non-reactive COVID-19 test

Canada
COVID-19 Test Requirement: A negative molecular PCR, RT-PCR, NAAT test result etc.  A full list of accepted tests can be found here.
Timeframe: 72 hours prior to departure
Other info: All travelers ages 5 and up must be tested. Proof of having a COVID-19 vaccine will not replace a negative test result.

Cayman Islands (As of January 14, 2021)
COVID-19 Test Requirement: A negative molecular COVID-19 PCR test from an upper airways sample; in some cases, this might be termed a NAAT (nucleic acid amplification) test.
Timeframe: 72 hours prior to departure
Other info: All travelers ages 10 and older must be tested. Rapid antigen or antibody tests are not accepted.

Chile
COVID-19 Test Requirement: negative result from a PCR test
Timeframe: 72 hours prior to departure
Other info: All travelers (of all ages) will have to present a completed “Affidavit of Travelers” electronic form, and proof of a health insurance policy that provides coverage for Covid-19 and related health issues during the stay

Colombia
COVID-19 Test Requirement: negative COVID-19 PCR test
Timeframe: 96 hours prior to departure
Other info: For the latest information, please visit, Colombian Immigration authority (Migration, Colombia).

Costa Rica
COVID-19 Test Requirement: No
Timeframe: N/A
Other info: Must complete a “Health Pass” 48 hours before departure and provide proof of health insurance  to cover medical treatment and quarantine lodging related to COVID-19 illness while in Costa Rica.

Curacao (As of January 1, 2021)
COVID-19 Test Requirement: Negative COVID-19 PCR test
Timeframe: Taken within 72 hours prior to departure
Other Info: Only deep pharyngeal nose and throat swab PCR tests are accepted. PCR tests such as Gargle samples, Saliva swabs and Rapid PCR Test will not be accepted.

Dominican Republic
COVID-19 Test Requirement: No
Timeframe: N/A
Other info: Rapid tests will be given to randomly to selected travelers upon arrival. Passengers under the age of five and crew are exempt from this requirement
All persons entering the country must complete a Traveler’s Health Affidavit that will be provided by the airline and/or  Dominican immigration authorities

Ecuador
COVID-19 Test Requirement: PCR COVID test
Timeframe: 10 days prior to arrival
Other info:

France (As of January 31, 2021)
COVID-19 Test Requirement: RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2
Timeframe: 72 hours before boarding
Other info: Must complete a sworn declaration

French Polynesia / Tahiti
COVID-19 Test Requirement: RT-PCR COVID-19 test, no antigen tests or serology (blood) tests are allowed. No tests antigéniques et no tests sérologiques.
Timeframe: 3 days prior to their international air departure
Important info: List of approved and non-approved tests for travel to Tahiti
Testing required for children ages 11 and up

Germany 
COVID-19 Test Requirement: Must present a negative PCR or Antigen COVID 19 Test
Timeframe: 48 hours before entry
Other info: Children up to and including 6 years of age are exempt from the testing; List of approved Antigen tests.

Galapagos Islands
COVID-19 Test Requirement: PCR COVID-19 test
Timeframe: 96 hours prior to arrival to the Islands
Other info: Travelers to the Galapagos also need a “salvo conducto” from their tour operator

Ghana
COVID-19 Test Requirement: must present a negative PCR COVID-19 test conducted by an accredited laboratory in the U.S.
Timeframe: 72 hours prior to departure
Other info:

Guadeloupe
COVID-19 Test Requirement: A negative COVID-19 PCR test
Timeframe: 72 hours prior to departure
Other info:

Guatemala
COVID-19 Test Requirement: A negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test
Timeframe: 72 hours prior to arrival
Other info: Testing required for children ages 10 and up

Hong Kong
COVID-19 Test Requirement: Nucleic acid test for COVID-19
Timeframe: 72 hours before departure
Other info:
A test report issued by a laboratory or healthcare institution that contains the passenger’s name identical to a travel document that shows:

  1. they were tested for a nucleic acid test for COVID-19
  2. the sample was taken within 72 hours of the departure to Hong Kong
  3. the result was negative

And
Documentary proof in English or Chinese to show that the laboratory or healthcare institution is ISO 15189 accredited or is recognized or approved by the relevant authority of the government of the place in which the laboratory or healthcare institution is located;
And
The relevant traveler has confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 14 days starting on the day of the arrival of the relevant traveler in Hong Kong

Israel (As of January 23, 2021)
COVID-19 Test Requirement: All visitors must present negative PCR test or confirmation of having been vaccinated against COVID-19
Timeframe: 72 hours prior to departure
Other info: 

Jamaica
COVID-19 Test Requirement: all travelers are required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test performed by an accredited lab
Timeframe: 72 hours of departure
Other info: All travelers, ages 12 and up, regardless of citizenship are required to present the test

Mozambique
COVID-19 Test Requirement: negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-based COVID-19 test results administered in their country of origin
Timeframe: 72 hours of departure
Other info: All travelers, regardless of citizenship, will be on a mandatory 10-day self-quarantine

Nicaragua
COVID-19 Test Requirement: All visitors must present the negative RT-PCR test (swab)
Timeframe: 72 hours before entering the country
Other info: 

Panama (As of October 12, 2020)
COVID-19 Test Requirement: A negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test
Timeframe: 48 hours prior to travel
Other info: Each individual entering Panama must complete and sign an electronic sworn affidavit prior to check-in.

Paraguay
COVID-19 Test Requirement: Every traveler must present a negative COVID-19 (RNA tests: RT-PCR, NAAT, or NAAT)
Timeframe: 72 hours prior to entering
Other info: In exceptional circumstances, Paraguayan citizens and foreigners with residency in Paraguay may enter without testing

Peru
COVID-19 Test Requirement: RT-PCR COVID-19 test. Serology (blood test) will not be accepted
Timeframe: 72 hours before departure
Other info: Travelers must complete an Affidavit of Health and Geolocation Authorization
Testing required for ages 12 and older.

Portugal
COVID-19 Test Requirement: present a negative COVID-19 test or get tested upon arrival and isolate until the results are received
Timeframe: 72 hours prior to departure

Russia
COVID-19 Test Requirement: All foreign travelers present a negative PCR COVID-19 test result upon arrival
Timeframe: 72 hours or three days
Other info: Foreign travelers must also complete Application for Russian Federation border crossing

St. Barts / St. Barth / Saint Barthélemy
COVID-19 Test Requirement: Negative Molecular PCR COVID-19 test via a nasal swab
Timeframe: 72 hours before arrival
Other info: Testing required for ages 11 and older

St. Lucia
COVID-19 Test Requirement: A negative COVID-19 PCR test
Timeframe: 7 days before arrival
Other info: All arrivals (18 years and over) must complete and submit a Travel Registration Form 7 or more days before departure

Saint Martin – French Side
COVID-19 Test Requirement: A negative PCR COVID-19 test
Timeframe: 72 hours before departure
Other Info: Travelers must present a sworn statement that they have no symptoms and that they are not aware of having been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 for 14 days before the flight

Sint Maarten – Dutch Side
COVID-19 Test Requirement: A negative RT-PCR test for the SARS-COV-2 virus obtained from a naso-pharyngeal swab only. Antibody tests or Antigen tests and tests performed outside of 120 hours period will not be accepted
Timeframe: 120 hours (5 days) of arrival

Spain (As of February 23, 2021)
COVID-19 Test Requirement: A negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test
Timeframe: 72 hours before arrival to Spain
Other Info: The negative test result should be in Spanish or English and should be presented in original paper or electronic record, containing the name, passport or national ID number, date, and name and contact information of testing center.

The Netherlands 
COVID-19 Test Requirement: Must present a negative PCR NAAT COVID-19 test. Or you can present two tests: negative NAAT (PCR) test result with sample collected no more than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands AND a negative rapid test result based on a sample collected no more than 24 hours before boarding.
Timeframe:
1. PCR NAAT test 24 hours before boarding; Or
2. PCR NAAT 72 hours prior to arrival to country AND a negative rapid test no more than 24 hours before boarding.
Other Info: Testing required for children aged 13 and older

The United Kingdom
COVID-19 Test Requirement: Must present a negative COVID-19 test. Acceptable tests include PCR, LAMP or Antigen tests, provided they meet the standards outlined by the UK Government
Timeframe: 72 hours before travel
Other Info: Children aged under 11 do not need to take a test

Turks and Caicos
COVID-19 Test Requirement: A negative COVID-19 PCR test
Timeframe: 5 days prior to travel to the islands
Other info: All travelers must obtain travel pre-authorization via the TCI Assured Portal. Travelers are also required to provide insurance, which covers COVID-19 medical costs and full hospitalization, doctors’ visits, prescriptions and air ambulance, and completed online health screening questionnaire.

Ukraine
COVID-19 Test Requirement: No
Timeframe: N/A
Other info: U.S. citizens entering Ukraine from the United States will be required to enter into self-quarantine or take a COVID-19 test upon arrival at international airports in Kyiv, Kharkov, and L’viv.

Venezuela
COVID-19 Test Requirement: A PCR test is required
Timeframe: The test must be taken less than 48 hours before arrival

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