Surf Travel - COVID 19

Updated Nov. 1 2020 8:00 pm

Unless you’ve just returned from surf trip some remote island, you’re aware that an outbreak of a new coronavirus has circled the globe. It is responsible for a respiratory disease called COVID-19 (COrona VIrus Disease 19).

The following information regarding travel restrictions for each country is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.

NORTH AMERICA

MEXICO: Mexico does not have any entry restrictions, but travelers arriving from countries affected by COVID-19 will be screened and quarantined if necessary.

UNITED STATES: The United States has restricted the entry of all foreign nationals who have passed through or have been in China, Iran, European Schengen Area, UK, Ireland and Brazil in the past 14 days.

CENTRAL AMERICA:

COSTA RICA: Costa Rica has relaxed its entry restrictions to allow citizens and residents of Canada, the EU, the Schengen Area, the UK and certain parts of the US to enter Costa Rica.

EL SALVADOR: El Salvador has reopened airports with enhanced health protocols. All travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to departure. Travelers with a negative PCR test result will not be required to quarantine upon arrival.

GUATEMALA: Guatemala has reopened Guatemala International Airport. Travelers are required to register a Health Pass form online, and present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to arrival and the printed copy of the form.

HONDURAS: Honduras has resumed international flights. Travelers must bring a PCR test.

NICARAGUA: Travelers must present to the airlines a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result taken within 72 hours before arrival.

PANAMA: Panama has resumed commercial flights. Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR-RT test issued within 48 hours of departure to Panama and complete a "Declaracion Jurada de Salud".

SOUTH AMERICA:

BRAZIL: Brazil has reopened its borders.

COLOMBIA: Colombia has resumed international commercial flights. Travelers are required to present a negative PCR test result issued within 96 hours prior to departure.

ECUADOR: Flights to Ecuador have now resumed.

PERU: Jorge Chavez International Airport is now accepting flights arriving from certain destination. Travelers must have a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure and complete a "Declaracion Jurada de Salud".

CARIBBEAN

ARUBA: Aruba has opened its borders to travelers from Europe, Canada, the United States and most Caribbean nations.

BARBADOS: Travelers arriving from medium and high-risk countries must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to arrival to enter the country. Travelers arriving from low-risk countries are allowed to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 5 days prior to arrival.

DOMINICA: Dominica's borders are now open to all arrival.

PUERTO RICO: ravelers must have a negative molecular COVID-19 test result issued within the last 72 hours, completed a travel declaration form and obtain an airport exit confirmation number and QR code.

SINT MAARTEN: Sint Maarten has restarted flights from nearby territories and Europe.

SAINT LUCIA: St. Lucia has reopened its airports. Travelers arriving from outside the Caribbean will be subject to quarantine on arrival.

THE BAHAMAS: The Bahamas has opened its borders to all travelers, including visitors, but has a 14-day "Vacation-in-Place" (VIP) entry rule for all arrivals on commercial flights. Travelers must present a negative Covid-19 PCR test result issued within 5 days prior to arrival.

EUROPE:

In view of the current evolution of the virus in Europe, it is very complicated to keep an up-to-date list (the situation is changing day by day). Most countries (surf destination) has restricted entry of all travelers who are not from EEA countries, Switzerland or UK.

AFRICA:

CAPE VERDE: Cape Verde has resumed commercial flights. Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR-RT test issued within 72 hours of departure to gain entry to Cabo Verde and complete a health surveillance form.

COMOROS: Comoros has reopened its airports. Travelers must present a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) test result issued 72 hours prior to departure.

GABON: Gabon has resumed international flights. Travelers must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test result issued within 14 days prior to arrival.

GAMBIE: Gambia has resumed commercial flights. However, commercial flights remain very limited. Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 test result issued within 72 hours prior to arrival

GHANA: As of September 1, Accra Kotoka International Airport reopened for commercial flights. Travelers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued within 72 hours before departure and are subject to a mandatory COVID-19 test upon arrival.

MAURITIUS: Travelers must present a certificate of a negative PCR test issued within 7 days prior to departure and are subject to mandatory 14-day in-room quarantine.

MOROCCO: Upon boarding, travelers must present a negative PCR test certificate of less than 72 hours and justify a reservation at a tourist accommodation establishment, or an invitation from a company Moroccan.

SOUTH AFRICA: South Africa has restarted commercial flights into the country. However, The South African authorities will not grant entry to anyone travelling from a high-risk country for tourism or leisure purposes.

ASIA:

MALDIVES: Travelers must present a negative PCR test for COVID-19 on arrival to Maldives taken within 72 hours prior to departure.

SOUTH PACIFIC:

FRENCH POLYNESIA: French Polynesia has reopened borders to international tourism from all countries. Travelers must present a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure and complete a health registration form.

If you’re looking for personalized travel advice, like whether or not you should travel, please consult your local government’s resources.