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.
The Latest: Sri Lanka reopens tourism after 10-month closing
Sri Lanka is welcoming tourists again after keeping the doors closed to visitors for nearly 10 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The government’s action Thursday is seen as an effort to revive the island nation’s tourism industry, which has been badly hit by the pandemic. Tourism accounts for about 5% of Sri Lanka’s economy and before the pandemic employed 250,000 people directly and up to 3 million indirectly.
Germany Will Allow Vaccinated Travelers to Skip Quarantine and Testing
The German government plans to allow visitors who have been vaccinated against or recovered from COVID-19 to skip mandatory testing and quarantines. It also will permit travelers who test negative for COVID-19 to leave quarantine early. German lawmakers approved the changes on Wednesday, the Associated Press reported, noting that the relaxed restrictions won't apply to travelers from countries where variants of concern are clustered.