This archive report was first published on 30 June 2020.
As the world slowly recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, European nations are taking steps to reopen their borders to nonessential travelers. However, the United States is not on the list of countries that will be allowed entry, at least not yet.
According to the European Union's official press statement, residents of Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, and Uruguay will be allowed to enter European nations starting July 1. China is also on the list, but its inclusion is subject to confirmation of reciprocity.
Residents of Andorra, San Marino, Monaco, and the Vatican will also be allowed entry. However, the United States is not on the list, and residents of the country will not be allowed to enter the European Union unless they qualify for an exception.
European officials have said that the list will be reviewed every two weeks, and it's possible that the United States will be added to the list if the country's epidemiological situation improves. A country may also be removed from the list if its situation worsens.
It's worth noting that the restrictions do not apply to European citizens or residents, regardless of the purpose of travel. Additionally, there are several exceptions to the travel ban, including health workers, seasonal farm workers, diplomats, humanitarian workers, transit passengers, asylum seekers, students, and passengers traveling for imperative family reasons.
