More than a hundred countries keep their borders closed to tourism – Telam

Since Monday, 101 countries have their borders closed to tourism

Although the restrictions world map update is constantly being updated, As of Monday, there are 101 countries whose borders are closed to tourism, with the exception of their citizens, returning residents or those who have to travel for extraordinary reasons., in accordance with some of the measures ordered in Argentina.

In addition, 113 countries set entry limits at their borders, such as requiring passengers to have completed the vaccination process and / or with a negative result of a PCR test. or COVID-19 antigens and / or undergo quarantine upon arrival in the country.

Only 5 nations have allowed the arrival of people without any requirement.

International tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2021 were 83% lower, as travel restrictions have been maintained in a generalized manner, maintains a register of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Between January and March 2021, global destinations received 180 million fewer international tourist arrivals compared to the first quarter of last year, according to UNWTO, the United Nations specialized agency to analyze the impact of coronavirus in the sector from measures ordered by national governments and the fear of tourists to travel.

The report says 101 countries have their borders closed and only citizens, returning residents or people in special circumstances can enter; Another 113 countries have their borders open with restrictions and finally 5 countries have their borders open, where there are currently no restrictions or requirements for most travelers.

Among the countries with restrictions are Spain (You must have a negative PCR or a complete vaccine); Germany (Only those with German nationality or a residence permit can enter and must be quarantined for fourteen days); New Zealand (He suspended from Saturday for three days the “air bubble” which allows flights without quarantine with Australia); Israel (The government has decided to postpone the entry of vaccinated tourists into the country until August 1 due to the detection of the Indian delta variant).

Blgica (For a week the entry of non-national travelers from European Union countries has been prohibited); United Kingdom (not allowing its travelers to visit any of the major summer destinations, such as Spain, Italy, Portugal or Greece); Australia (close its borders); Portugal (restricted entry with 14-day quarantine).

China (maintains the suspension of the entry of foreign nationals without a residence permit); Japan (non-Japanese are prohibited from entering, with the exception of residents or individuals considered to be exceptional humanitarian cases); France (only travelers from EU countries are allowed to enter); United States (admission with negative COVID-19 test).

Mexico (There are no restrictions, but it is advisable to limit trips to those strictly necessary); Chile (will keep borders closed until the end of this month); Brazil (you can enter with a negative PCR test 72 hours before and a quarantine may be required, depending on the destination and time of travel); Bolivia (Travelers from Argentina must show a negative result of an RT-PCR (NAAT) test performed 168 hours before entering Bolivia and must maintain a 10-day quarantine upon arrival in Bolivia).

And finally, In Uruguay, the country’s borders continue to be closed to non-residents, except for diplomatic, personal or economic and professional reasons., with the express permission of the Executive.

But they must have valid health and travel insurance during the stay, as well as a health declaration before arriving.