SOUTH KOREA COVID-19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TRAVELERS NEED TO KNOW
From kimchi to barbecue, K-Pop to fashion, there seems to be no end to Korea’s cultural impact around the world. Whilst just a year ago millions of foreign tourists flocked to its shores to sample its stunning scenery and culinary delights, the pandemic has grinded tourism in the country to a halt, leaving businesses and travelers in the lurch. Here are the latest COVID-19 entry requirements you need to know if you’re planning a trip to South Korea.
Turks and Caicos is welcoming tourists from any country
Visitors to Turks and Caicos will need a TCI Assured Travel Authorization in order to board their flight. This is a free authorization which you apply for online. As part of the authorization, you'll need a negative PCR test taken within 5 days of travel; insurance which covers Covid-related medical costs including the possibility of full hospitalization, doctors’ visits, prescriptions, and an air ambulance; and a completed online health screening questionnaire.
Phuket, Thailand Opens Doors to Vaccinated Tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that vaccinated travelers from low-risk countries will be allowed to fly directly to Phuket starting July 1. As of this writing, TAT has not released its list of which countries are considered safe. They're calling the opening the "Phuket Sandbox" program and touting it as attractive because tourists will not be required to quarantine. While a leader