Vaccination is advancing at different rates in different countries, but in addition to the spread of new variants of the coronavirus, a number of countries are taking serious tightening of measures.
Portugal, Spain and the Netherlands are returning to restrictions, and a number of countries around the world have not opened their borders to foreigners at all since the beginning of the pandemic.
Following the complete closure of borders, the next drastic measure already in force in several countries is to prevent foreign visitors who have not been vaccinated.
See which are the tourist destinations that you will not be able to visit soon unless you have a vaccination certificate.
Malta
From July 14, 2021 Malta has announced it will become the first country in the European Union to close its borders to unvaccinated tourists. Until now, entry into the small island nation was possible with a negative PCR test, and this type of restriction applied only to British tourists.
“We will be the first EU country to do so, but we must protect our society,” the Maltese health minister told a news conference. Meanwhile, the European Commission has announced that it does not accept the requirement for vaccination to be a precondition for entering the country.
Abu Dhabi (and other Arab destinations)
Although there is no ban on unvaccinated people entering the territory of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, movement on its territory will soon be almost impossible for such. Schools, restaurants, hotels, shopping centers: from August 20 only vaccinated people will be allowed in most public places in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
No such rules are currently in place for Dubai, another of the seven emirates that make up the UAE. Each emirate has its own rules for the entry of foreigners into its territory.
Similar measures have been introduced in Kuwait, where people who have not been vaccinated are no longer allowed to enter the malls. As of August 1, only vaccinated people in Saudi Arabia can use public transport, as well as enter public and private facilities.
Canada
Foreign tourists who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 will not be allowed to enter Canada for some time, as the government does not want to jeopardize the progress made in controlling the virus. This was stated a few days ago by the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, quoted by Reuters. “I can tell you right now that this will not happen for a long time “, Trudeau said when asked by reporters when Canada would allow unvaccinated tourists to enter the country.
Mauritius
Although it does not close its borders to people without a vaccine, of 15 July 2021 the popular exotic island of Mauritius introduces a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all foreigners, and the conditions are stricter for those without vaccines. Those who are vaccinated will be able to spend their quarantine in a hotel complex, where they can use all entertainment facilities – pool, spa, beach. However, visitors without the vaccine will have to spend the entire period in their hotel room, and even food will be delivered to their room. After the end of the 14-day quarantine and a negative PCR test, tourists will be free to move around the island.
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