Requirements for Argentina

Last Update: Nov 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM (GMT-5)

Proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19:

Required to board

Applies to non-resident foreigners over 18 years of age. Unless exempted, they must present a certificate of vaccination against COVID-19 completed at least 14 days prior to arrival in Argentina.

Excepted includes:

  • Be immediate family members of Argentines or residents in the country traveling on family visits: children, parents, spouses or partners of Argentines or residents. They must present:
    • Marriage or birth certificate
    • Certificate of civil union/cohabitation or certification issued by the local authority certifying cohabitation
    • DNI of the Argentine family member
    • Copy of their passport and declare the planned date of travel.
    • The documentation must be apostilled
  • Be non-resident foreigners traveling for work, business, study/training, official diplomatic travel or an athlete who requires to participate in a sporting event. They must present:
    • Letter from the employer, Letter from the guest in the country or business counterpart, official Letter from the State agency sending the foreign official on official mission or proof of enrollment in educational institution or congress or invitation from the entity organized by the international tournament recognized by the MINISTRY of TOURISM and SPORTS of the Nation.
    • Copy of your passport and declare the planned date of travel.
  • Be foreigners with a visa in permanent or temporary migratory category. They must present a copy of their passport and declare the planned date of travel. The visa granted will be verified.
  • Athletes. They must have a certificate from their sports organization certifying that they are traveling for sporting purposes to be shown to the competent authorities.
Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Must present a certificate with a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test performed no more than 72 hours before departure from the first boarding point.

Exceptions:

  • Passengers younger than 6 years
  • Passengers who have presented COVID-19 in the 90 days prior to entering the country, will not need to present the negative PCR test for entry. They must show the results of the diagnostic tests for SARS-CoV-2 and add the medical discharge after more than 10 days of the diagnosis.
  • Passengers coming from the countries or jurisdictions mentioned below are allowed to perform the PCR test at destination, accompanied by a medical certificate stating that they have no symptoms compatible with COVID-19 and to include it in the Sworn Declaration. For this purpose, a note indicating the reason why a negative PCR result was not presented during the last 72 hours prior to boarding to Argentina must also be included in the Sworn Declaration.
    • Bolivia: Department of Potosí and Gran Chaco Province.
    • Colombia: San Andrés
    • Ecuador: Cañar, Los Rios, Zamora Chinchipe and Morona Santiago
    • Haiti
    • Dominican Republic
    • Paraguay: Misiones, Ñeembucú and Itapua.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Applies to nationals and residents. They will be exempted from quarantine as long as they comply with the following requirements:

  1. To have completed the vaccination schedule at least 14 days prior to entry into the country.
  2. To have a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed at least 72 hours prior to the departure of the flight.
Travel & Health Insurance:

Required to board

Applies to foreign non-residents, tourists and family reunification. Must present medical insurance that includes hospitalization and isolation assistance due to COVID-19.

Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to nationals and foreign residents. Must complete an electronic sowrn declaration 48 hour prior departure here.

Applies to foreign non-residents. Must complete an electronic affidavit prior to travel at here and attach proof of negative PCR COVID-19 test and medical insurance that includes hospitalization and isolation assitance due to COVID-19.

Exceptions:

  • Passengers over 70 years of age may complete the sworn declaration upon arrival.
Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

Non-resident foreigners are allowed to enter under the following categories:

  1. NON-VACCINATED non-resident foreigners:
    • Be immediate family members of Argentines or residents in the country traveling on family visits: children, parents, spouses or partners of Argentines or residents. They must present:
      • Marriage or birth certificate
      • Certificate of civil union/cohabitation or certification issued by the local authority certifying cohabitation
      • DNI of the Argentine family member
      • Copy of their passport and declare the planned date of travel.
      • The documentation must be apostilled
    • Be non-resident foreigners traveling for work, business, study/training, official diplomatic travel or an athlete who requires to participate in a sporting event. They must present:
      • Letter from the employer, Letter from the guest in the country or business counterpart, official Letter from the State agency sending the foreign official on official mission or proof of enrollment in educational institution or congress or invitation from the entity organized by the international tournament recognized by the MINISTRY of TOURISM and SPORTS of the Nation.
      • Copy of your passport and declare the planned date of travel.
    • Be foreigners with a visa in permanent or temporary migratory category. They must present a copy of their passport and declare the planned date of travel. The visa granted will be verified.
    • Athletes. They must have a certificate from their sports organization certifying that they are traveling for sporting purposes to be shown to the competent authorities.
  2. Non-resident foreigners who can prove that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to arrival in Argentina.
Other Important Considerations:

The use of the APP CUIDAR or APP SPECIFIC application is recommended for Argentineans, residents or foreigners, within 48 hours before arrival.

Requirements for Aruba

Last Update: Oct 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM (GMT-5)

Prior to travel, all passengers must complete the online ED Card at www.edcardaruba.aw. The online ED Card is mandatory for all travelers visiting Aruba, including minors and infants.


Negative COVID-19 Test:

Passengers have the option to:

  • Present negative COVID-19 test performed within 72 hours prior to flight departure and upload the result to www.edcardaruba.aw 12 hours prior to flight departure.
  • Or, take a COVID-19 test upon arrival at their own expense and must be quarantined for 24 hours at their hotel or lodging.
  • Or, present a positive COVID-19 molecular test performed within 2 weeks prior to flight arrival. Passenger must have tested positive between 2 to 12 weeks prior to flight arrival.

Accepted tests:

  • PCR, RT-PCR, ddPCR, Rapid PCR, NAA, NAAT, AMP PRB, LAMP, TMA.

Exceptions to present a negative COVID-19 test:

  • Children younger than 12 years of age

  • Passengers who are residents or who’s trip originates from a high-risk country must undergo a COVID-19 test prior to departure or upon arrival in Aruba.

Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident and Foreign: Passengers without a certificate of COVID-19 test are subject to a PCR test on arrival at their own expense and quarantine for 1 day.

Exceptions:

  • Nationals or residents of Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao who have a complete vaccination certificate issued by the country of residence at least 15 days prior to arrival.
Travel & Health Insurance:

Required to board

Applies to non-resident foreigners. When registering the ED Card, will be asked to pay the mandatory insurance established by the Government of Aruba (15 USD for persons 15 years of age and older).

Exceptions:

  • Residents of Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire
  • Students from Aruba
  • Diplomatic officers
  • Passengers in transit
Sworn Declaration:

Required to board. Passengers must show boarding authorization during Check-In

Passengers must complete a health declaration at www.edcardaruba.aw within 72 hours and 4 hours prior to flight departure.

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

NA

Requirements for Bahamas

Last Update: Sep 01, 2021 at 10:30 AM (GMT-5)

Before traveling, all passengers must apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa at travel.gov.bs. Applications take up to 72 hours to process.

 
Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Obtain negative NAAT, PCR, RNA, RT-PCR or TMA test performed no later than 5 days prior to flight departure and upload result to complete travel health visa application.

Exceptions:

  • Children under 2 years of age are not required to be tested.
 

Children between 2 and 11 years of age and fully vaccinated passengers will be required to obtain a COVID-19 test (antigen or PCR) within 5 days of arrival in the Bahamas.

Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident and Foreign: Not required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Required to board

Applies to non-resident foreigners. Must opt for mandatory medical insurance COVID-19 when processing their travel health visa.

Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Passengers must apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa at travel.gov.bs. This will generate a QR code that must be presented during check-in.

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

Passengers arriving from or who have transited through Haiti are not allowed to enter until further notice.

Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable

Requirements for Barbados

Last Update: Oct 28, 2021 at 5:30 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Must present a medical certificate in English with a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 3 days before arrival.

Negative COVID-19 test exceptions:

  • Passengers younger than 5 yeas who area accompanied by a legal guardian.

Passengers are subject to an additional COVID-19 antigen testing upon arrival at the airport.

Additional antigen test exceptions:

  • Passengers who have been fully vaccinated and arrive with a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 3 days before travel.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident: quarantine at a goverment quarantine facilities, which are provided free of cost for 14 days.

Foreign: quarantine at a designated holding hotel or approved villa at their own expense for 5 days. On the fifth day of their stay a PCR test for COVID-19 will be carried out and the quarantine will be lifted if the test result is negative. Approved hotels are available on the Visit Barbados website.

Quarantine exceptions:

  • Passengers who have been fully vaccinated and arrive with a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 3 days before travel.
Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Sworn Declaration:

Not required to board

Applies to all passengers. Complete Immigration and Customs Form prior to flight arrival here or upon arrival at the available kiosks.

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable

Requirements for Belize

Last Update: Sep 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Not required to board

Applies to all passengers. Have the option to present:

  • A negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test issued at most 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
  • Or, a negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen, Sophia, SD Biosensor or Abbott (Panbio) test result issued at most 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
  • Or, take a COVID test upon arrival at the airport. The cost of the test is USD 50.00 and only cash is accepted. There are no ATM machines at the Health Testing Unit and credit cards are not accepted.

Exceptions:

  • Passengers younger than 5 years.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident and Foreign: If the COVID-19 test result on arrival is positive, the passenger must comply mandatory quarantine at a hotel designated by the local authority at his or her own expense.

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Sworn Declaration:

Not required

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

Passengers as tourists must have a reservation confirmation of an approved hotel; details can be found at https://www.travelbelize.org/health-safety.

Requirements for Bolivia

Last Update: Oct 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Must present medical certificate with negative result of RT-PCR test for COVID-19 performed 72 hours prior to flight departure from the first embarkation point.

Exceptions:

  • Children 5 years of age or younger must not present negative test.

Passengers who do not have a certificate of vaccination against COVID-19 with a complete vaccination schedule at least 14 days prior to the date of entry, must take an RT-PCR test 72 hours after entering Bolivian territory and remain in mandatory isolation from entry until a negative result is obtained. The cost of the test must be covered by the passenger.

Mandatory Quarantine:

Not required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Required to board.

Applies to non-resident foreigners. Must have health insurance with coverage for COVID-19, covering expenses for treatment.

Sworn Declaration:

Not required to board

Passengers must fill out a Passenger Locator Health Form. Upon arrival, they must submit an affidavit of place of stay.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable

Requirements for Brazil

Last Update: Oct 12, 2021 at 11:30 AM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Have the option to:

  • Present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test performed maximum 72 hours prior to departure from the first boarding point. The test must be submitted in Portuguese, Spanish or English.
  • Or, present a negative COVID-19 antigen test performed maximum 24 hours prior to departure from the first boarding point. The test must be submitted in Portuguese, Spanish or English.
  • Or, if they have had COVID-19 in the last 90 days, are asymptomatic and persist with a positive RT-PCR or antigen test, they must present:
    • Two positive RT-PCR tests at least 14 days apart, with the last one performed within 72 hours prior to flight departure
    • Negative antigen test, after the last positive RT-PCR test
    • Medical certificate stating that the person is asymptomatic and able to travel, including the date of travel. The certificate must be issued in Portuguese Or Spanish Or English and contain the identification and signature of the responsible physician

Exceptions:

  • Children under 12 years of age traveling with a companion are exempt from present the negative COVID-19 test, if adult companion present it.
  • Children under 2 years of age are exempt from negative testing.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Not Required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not Required

Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Complete the Electronic Traveler's Health Declaration at most 24 hours prior to flight departure at https://www.gov.br/anvisa/pt-br. It will be requested printed or digital during Check-In.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

The use of the following items as face masks is prohibited:

  • Acrylic or plastic masks.
  • Masks with valves, including N95 and PFF2
  • Scarves, bandanas or other material not characterized as a mask for professional or non-professional use
  • Non-mask face shield
  • Non-professional face shield produced with only one layer or not meeting the minimum requirements of ABNT standards.

Exceptions to the masks requirements:

  • Passengers with autistic disorder, intellectual disability, sensory disability or any other disability that keeps them from using a mask correctly, as stated in a medical declaration.
  • Children up to 3 years old.
Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Exceptions:

  • Passengers with a permanent residence permit issued by Brazil and spouses, partners, children, parents or guardians of a national of Brazil who have been in or transited South Africa or United Kingdom are allowed to enter.
Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable

Requirements for Chile

Last Update: Nov 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM (GMT-5)

Proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Required to board

Applies to non-resident foreigners. They must present the certificate of vaccination against COVID-19 validated by MINSAL, unless they are subject to exceptions. View exceptions in Entry Restrictions.

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Applies to all passengers. Must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed no more than 72 hours prior to departure of the direct flight from Panama to Chile.

Exceptions:

  • Passengers under 2 years old.
  • Persons who have a special authorization from the health authority where it is justified that the COVID-19 PCR test cannot be performed in the country where it is located. This authorization will be granted by electronic means upon request to the corresponding Chilean Consul in the country where the person is located.
  • Persons who have been infected by COVID-19 in the month prior to their travel with 2 medical certificates with positive PCR test results: The first test taken between 14 to 30 days prior to flight departure, and the second test taken no later than 72 hours prior to flight departure.
 

All passengers who have been in Brazil in the last 14 days prior to arriving in Chile will be transported to a health facility designated by the health authority where they will be tested for COVID-19:

  • If the test result is negative, they must remain in quarantine for up to 11 days at their residence or point of destination.
  • - If the test result is positive, they will be isolated for 14 days at the health facility.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Chileans, resident foreigners and non-resident foreigners in Chile can request the Chilean validation of their vaccination certificate through the platform https://mevacuno.gob.cl. Depending on the response of this validation, they must comply with quarantine as follows:

  • Passengers with vaccines validated by MINSAL: They must comply with a 5-day quarantine at home or hotel indicated at their own expense.
  • Passengers without vaccines validated by MINSAL: They must comply with a 7-day quarantine at home or hotel indicated at their own expense.
Travel & Health Insurance:

Required to board

Applies to non-resident foreigners. Must present valid travel medical insurance, which guarantees their assistance in case of suspicion or confirmation of COVID-19 with a minimum coverage of USD $30,000.00.

Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Complete the C19 Sworn Declaration through an electronic form available at www.c19.cl up to 48 hours before boarding.

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

Non-resident foreigners are allowed to enter under the following conditions:

  1. Non-resident foreigners subject to exceptions (Decree 102)
    • Chilean citizens and residents.
    • Foreigners with vaccination certificate against COVID-19, validated by MINSAL through the platform https://mevacuno.gob.cl.
    • Persons carrying a laissez-passer granted in accordance with the provisions of Article 66 of the Consular Regulations.
    • Passengers in transit to a foreign country.
    • Seamen must present a seaman's license, ship's letter, health insurance and a negative COVID-19 test for PCR.
    • Foreign companion of persons with disabilities, with reduced mobility, organically decompensated, agonic or unconscious.
    • Parents or foreign children of a Chilean or resident foreigner, born abroad, who enter as tourists. They must present to the authority the apostilled or legalized birth certificate.
    • Personnel sent to Chile by other States or international organizations to provide humanitarian aid or international cooperation duly accepted by Chile.
    • Persons holding diplomatic and official visas issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile.
    • Persons holding diplomatic or official passports or who are international civil servants, with authorization from the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
    • Foreigners who have a marital relationship or a Civil Union Agreement with a Chilean or resident foreigner, celebrated in Chile, who enter as tourists. They must present to the authority the certificate of the Civil Registry and Identification Service.
    • Foreigners who have a marital relationship or a Civil Union Agreement with a Chilean or resident foreigner, celebrated abroad, who enter as tourists. They must carry a safe-conduct in accordance with the provisions of Article 66 of the Consular Regulations and present the marriage certificate or civil union agreement before the respective consulate.
    • Foreigners who for urgent reasons must enter the country for business purposes, according to the provisions of the first paragraph of Article 44 of Decree Law No. 1.094, taking into account in particular the convenience or usefulness for the country. They must carry a laissez-passer in accordance with the provisions of Article 66 of the Consular Regulations.
  2. Non-resident foreigners with vaccination certificate against COVID-19, validated by MINSAL through the platform https://mevacuno.gob.cl.
Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable

Requirements for Colombia

Last Update: Jul 16, 2021 at 6:30 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Not required

Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident and Foreign: No required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Forms:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers arriving and departing. Complete the pre check-in form in the Check-Mig application https://apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro/public/preregistro.jsf, prior to entering the immigration control in Colombia.

Passengers entering Colombia must report their health status through the Corona App application for follow-up by health authorities.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

On flights of more than 2 hours, passengers must bring multiple masks to replace them during the trip.

The use of an N95-type mask is recommended for people over 60 years of age or with comorbidities, since they are more vulnerable to severe COVID-19 symptoms.

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

Each traveler who arrives in the country will be tracked by his or her insurer or the health department of the place where he or she will stay for the next 14 days.

Remember that the land borders are closed, therefore it is NOT valid for passengers to present a ticket to travel within the national territory to the borders.

Requirements for Costa Rica

Last Update: Nov 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Not required

Mandatory Quarantine:

Not required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Required to board

Foreign passengers must present travel insurance for a minimum of 5 days with coverage of COVID treatment and accomodation costs.

Exemptions:

  • Passengers under 18 years old
  • Passengers that have complete vaccination against COVID-19. The last dose of the vaccine that completes the scheme must have been administered at least 14 days prior to arrival in Costa Rica.

A complete vaccination scheme which combine vaccines from different pharmaceutical companies will also be accepted if authorized by the health authorities of other countries.

Vaccines accepted: AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Covaxin, Janssen, Moderna (Spikevax), Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Sinopharm and Sinovac.

The information that proves the vaccination status, must include:

  • Name of fully vaccinated person
  • Name of government or non-governmental entity which administered the vaccine
  • Brand or other identification information about the vaccine
  • Dates on which the vaccine was administered
  • Document should be in English or Spanish
Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Passengers must complete a health pass at most 48 hours before departure at here. This will generate a QR code, which must be presented upon arrival.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Travel requirements for passengers traveling on or after October 26, 2020:

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Not required

Mandatory Quarentine:

Resident and Foreign:  Not required

Travel Insurance

Required — Boarding will be denied if its not presented

Foreign passengers must present travel insurance that covers quarantine accommodation, isolation and medical care when necessary. Insurance can be either Costa Rican insurance purchased from the National Insurance Institute (INS) https://www.grupoins.com/seguroparaviajeros and Sagicor https://www.sagicor.cr/seguro_para_turistas/ or international, which should be uploaded to the Health Pass. Boarding will be denied if its not presented.

Foreigners with legal permanence may enter the country even without having the payment of the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social, as long as they have travel insurance with a minimum coverage of 22 days that covers accommodation and medical expenses generated by the COVID-19 disease. The insurance must be purchased by one of the insurance companies authorized by the Superintendencia General de Seguros of Costa Rica. View active insurance companies: https://www.sugese.fi.cr/seccion-mercado-seguros/aseguradoras

Sworn Declaration:

Required — Boarding will be denied if its not presented

Passengers must be completed a health pass at most 48 hours before departure at https://salud.go.cr. This will generate a QR code, which must be presented upon arrival.

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

NA

Requirements for Ecuador

Last Update: Oct 15, 2021 at 3:00 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Applies to passengers over 16 years of age. They have the option to:

  • Present a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test performed 72 hours prior to flight departure.
  • Or, present a COVID-19 vaccination card with the complete vaccination, as appropriate, which must be valid at least 14 days prior to the flight

Applies to passengers over 2 years and under 16 years of age. Should present a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test performed 72 hours prior to flight departure.


Applies to all passengers arriving from India over 2 years of age. Should present a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test performed 72 hours prior to flight departure.

Mandatory Quarantine:

Applies to all passengers arriving from India. 10-day isolation at home or at any hotel of the traveler's choice and at the traveler's expense.

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Print the Traveler's Health Form at https://captur.travel/images/PDF/formulario_de_salud_del_viajero.pdf, fill it out and present it at boarding.

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

Passengers arriving from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden or United Kingdom are not allowed to enter until 6 January 2021.

Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable

Requirements for United States

Last Update: Nov 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM (GMT-5)

Proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Required to board

Applies to noncitizen passengers. Must present digital or paper vaccination against COVID-19 certificate to carrier prior to boarding unless excepted.

Excepted includes:

  • Diplomatic, government travel, UN travel
  • Children under 18
  • People in clinical trials
  • People with medical contraindications
  • Humanitarian and emergency exceptions granted by CDC
  • Limited vaccine availability (from countries with less than 10% of total population vaccinated
  • US armed forces
  • Sea crew members
  • Persons with National Interest Exception

Accepted vaccines: Janssen/J&J, Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Covaxin, Covishield, Sinovac and BIBP/Sinopharm (WIBP/Sinopharm is not accepted).

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Passengers older than 2 years of age entering or transiting through USA have the option to:

  • Present negative COVID-19 molecular (RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, TMA, NEAR o HDA) or antigen test:
    • Fully vaccinated passengers that are U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or noncitizen passengers, the test must take place within 3 days of departure.
    • Not fully vaccinated passengers that are U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident and noncitizen passengers allowed to travel under an exception, the test must take place within 1 day of travel.
  • Or, if the passenger has recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days prior to travel, present letterhead from a licensed healthcare provider or public health authority certifying the recovery of COVID-19 and that he or she is authorized to travel, accompanied by a positive test performed within the last 90 days.

Passengers can use a self-test that meets the following criteria:

  • The test must be a SARS-COV-2 viral test (NAAT or antigen) with the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA.
  • The testing procedure must include a telehealth service affiliated with the manufacturer of the test that provides real-time supervision remotely through an audio and video connection.
  • The telehealth provider must confirm the person’s identity, observe the specimen collection and testing procedures, confirm the test result, and issue a report.
  • Airlines and other aircraft operators must be able to review and confirm the person’s identity and the test result detail
Mandatory Quarantine:

Not required for passengers without symptoms.

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Must complete the passenger contact information at www.copaair.com/ustravelforms and also download and fill the passenger attestation that will be requested during check-in.

Complete Passenger Contact Information Form
Download the Passenger Attestation
Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

N/A

Requirements for Guatemala

Last Update: Oct 15, 2021 at 3:00 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Passengers have the option to:

  • Present a negative PCR or antigen test result performed a maximum of 72 hours prior to flight departure.
  • Or, if the passenger has been vaccinated for COVID-19, present proof that both doses have been received. The last dose must have a minimum of 2 weeks of administration prior to travel.

Exceptions:

  • Nationals or residents of Guatemala and passengers with a diplomatic passport traveling on duty. They are subject to a COVID-19 antigen or PCR test upon arrival at their own expense.
  • Children under 10 years of age must not present a negative test.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident and Foreign: Not required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Sworn Declaration:

Not Required

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

NA

Requirements for Mexico

Last Update: Ago 20, 2021 at 7:30 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Not required

Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident: Not required

Foreign: Not required

Exceptions: Not applicable

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Multiple Inmmigration Form:

Not required to board

Passengers must complete the Multiple Immigration Form at https://www.inm.gob.mx/fmme/publico/solicitud.html at check-in at origin, which must be presented upon arrival in Mexico.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

If you are planning to visit Mexico, consult the Traveler's Guide to review the requirements for foreigners who do and do not require a Mexican visa.

Requirements for Panama

Last Update: Sep 22, 2021 at 8:30 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Applies to non-vaccinated passengers or passengers without a complete vaccination scheme. Must present a negative PCR, HDA, LAMP or antigen COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours prior to arrival in Panama or take a COVID-19 test at their own cost at the airport.

Vaccinated passengers are exempt from presenting a negative COVID-19 test for entry as long as they can provide physical or digital proof of a complete vaccination scheme approved by the OMS, FDA o EMA., equal to or greater than 14 days after the last dose.

Passengers under 12 years of age are exempt from presenting the COVID-19 negative test if their parents or guardians comply with the established requirements.


Domestic flights to/from David (DAV)

  • Passengers originating in Panama to David are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test.

Important:

If you have a connection in Panama and you will stay within the international area, it is not necessary to present a negative COVID-19 test result to transit. If the COVID-19 test is required for the country of your final destination, we will request it during Check-In at your point of origin.

The health authority reserves the right to randomly perform the PCR or antigen test for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19), to all travelers at the points of entry to Panama, which will be paid by the Panamanian State.

Mandatory Quarantine:

Not required to board

Applies to non-vaccinated passengers or passengers without a complete vaccination scheme, coming fromCosta Rica, Cuba, United States, Guatemala, French Guyana, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Macedonia, Montenegro, United Kingdom, Azerbaijan, Israel, Malaysia, Mongolia, Guinea Bissau, South Africa, Tunisia and Fiji.

They must comply with a quarantine of 72 hours as follows:

  • Nationals or residents: at home.
  • Non-resident foreigners: in authorized hotel of the traveler's choice and cost. They must have their reservation during check-in at origin, which must be presented upon arrival in Panama. The list of authorized hotels can be found on the Visit Panama.

Passengers under 12 years of age are exempt from the 3-day quarantine if their parents or guardians comply with the established requirements.

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Present printed and/or digital Health Declaration made on the website viajes.panamadigital.gob.pa.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

The use of facemask is mandatory at all times for travel and also within the national territory in Panama

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

NA

Requirements for Peru

Last Update: Nov 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 test or proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. They have the option to:

  • Present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing they have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to arrival;
  • Or, present negative RT-PCR test issued no later than 72 hours prior to flight departure from the first boarding point.

Tests accepted are CRISPR, HDA, LAMP, LampORE, MPOCT, NAAT, NEAR, NGS, PCR, RTLamp, RT-PCR, RealTimeRTPCR, SDA, TMA, TRC, WGS, Orf1abgenedetection, Egenedetection, Ngenedetection, Rdrpgenedetection and Sgenedetection.

Exceptions:

  • Children younger than 12 years of age.
  • Persons recovered from COVID-19 up to 3 months prior to travel presenting a health document from the country of origin proving the COVID-19 discharge status.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Applies to nationals and residents who have been or transited in the last 14 days from South Africa. Must comply with an obligatory quarantine of 14 days at home, hotel or isolation center.

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Digital or printed presentation of the "Affidavit of Health and Commitment to communicate to the Health Authority" with a QR code.

Passengers must complete the Affidavit 72 hours prior to flight departure here.

Minors must have a declaration completed by their representative or person in charge.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Passengers must wear two masks or a mask and face shield.

Entry Restrictions:

Non-resident foreigners who have been in South Africa in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter until further notice.

Other Important Considerations:

Passengers departing from Peru: During the Check-In process, it is necessary to confirm if the passenger has spent more than 6 and less than 14 days in Lima. In this case the passenger must present an epidemiological discharge in addition to the travel requirements for the destination. In case they do not present the epidemiological discharge, they must go to the Air Sanitation area, where they will complete the process.

Requirements for Dominican Republic

Last Update: Oct 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Applies to passengers arriving from Australia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, Monaco, Ireland, Democratic Republic of Congo, St. Vincent and the Granadines, Senegal, South Africa, Syria, Sweden, Thailand, Tunez and United Kingdom. Present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival or vaccination card with no less than 3 weeks after the last dose was administered.

Applies to passengers arriving from Spain. Present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival or vaccination card with no less than 2 weeks after the last dose was administered:

  • This measure also applies to passengers coming from the mentioned countries, arriving to the Dominican Republic from a third country and for those who have been in these countries in the last 14 days or less

Exceptions:

  • PCR negative test result requirement does not apply to people under 7 years of age

Random Covid-19 rapid screening tests will be maintained for all passengers arriving in the Dominican Republic from all other countries:

Exceptions:

  • Passengers who present a vaccination card no less than 3 weeks after the last dose was administered or present a negative result of a PCR test performed within the last 72 hours prior to arrival
Mandatory Quarantine:

Applies to passengers arriving from the United Kingdom. Passengers without a medical certificate with a negative PCR test result for COVID-19 issued no more than 72 hours prior to flight arrival, are subject to quarantine for 7 days upon arrival, at their own expense.

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Complete a Passenger Locator Form at least 72 hours before departure at https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/. This will generate a QR code that must be presented upon arrival.

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable

Requirements for Uruguay

Last Update: Nov 3, 2021 at 12:00 AM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Should present a certificate of negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test performed at most 72 hours before the depature from the first embarkation point.

Exceptions:

  • Minors under 6 years old
  • The test requirement is exempted in those countries of origin where the test result cannot be obtained 72 hours before. The passenger must present a consular note allowing entry, and must take the test at their own expense upon arrival.

Passengers vaccinated or who have been infected with COVID-19 within the last 90 days (immunized) must:

  • Perform a second PCR test at their own expense, on the seventh day after the PCR test that was performed in the country of origin or transit
  • Comply with mandatory isolation for 14 days after entering the country
Mandatory Quarantine:

Applies to all passengers. Mandatory 7-day quarantine at a declared address. On the 7th day of quarantine, they will be asked to take a second swab test and wait for a negative result before being allowed to finish their quarantine period. Alternatively, travelers may be quarantined for 14 days without having to take the second test.

Exceptions:

  • Passengers who have already had COVID-19 within the last 90 days prior to embarkation or arrival in the country. In this case they must present a positive RT-PCR or antigen test performed between 20 and 90 days prior to embarkation.
  • Passengers who have received the single dose or two doses (depending on the type of vaccine supplied) against COVID-19 approved by their country of origin, within the last 6 months prior to embarkation or arrival in the country and have complied with the respective waiting periods to achieve effective immunity. In this case, they must present a complete vaccination certificate issued by the sanitary authority of the country of origin.
  • Passengers under 18 years of age.
Travel & Health Insurance:

Required to board

Applies to non-resident foreigners. Present travel insurance that guarantees their assistance in the event of suspicion or confirmation of COVID-19.

Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Complete a digital traveler's sworn declaration 48 hour prior to flight departure through https://www.gub.uy/antes-venir. The sworn declaration will be requested by the authorities upon arrival of the flight.

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

Non-resident foreigners are allowed to enter under the following conditions:

  • Foreigners who have received the complete vaccination against COVID-19 within the last 9 months before entering the country. In this case, they must present a certificate of vaccination issued by the health authority of the country of origin.
  • Foreigners who have already suffered from COVID-19 disease within the last 90 days prior to embarkation or arrival in the country, which must be evidenced by a positive COVID-19 PCR or antigen test performed between 90 days and up to 20 days prior to embarkation.
  • Foreigners under 18 years of age.
  • Drivers affected by the international transportation of goods, merchandise, correspondence, supplies and humanitarian and health aid.
  • Diplomats accredited to the Uruguayan government or to international organizations based in the country.
  • Foreigners benefiting from a humanitarian or sanitary corridor established for the embarkation or disembarkation of aircraft based on what is determined by the sanitary authority.
  • Cases of international protection manifestly founded in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 18.076, of December 19, 2006 (Refugee Law).
  • Duly justified family regrouping (parents, spouses, concubines, unmarried minor children or elderly people with disabilities) managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before the National Directorate of Migration.
  • Transitory income for labor, economic, business or judicial reasons, processed by the Ministry before the National Directorate of Migration
  • Foreigners owning real estate and their families traveling together (spouse or common-law spouse and first and second degree blood relatives). Must comply with the following conditions:
    • Complete the Sworn Declaration
    • Present the vaccination certificate approved by the country of origin, within the last 6 months prior to arrival into the country and the respective waiting period to achieve effective immunity have been met.
Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable.

Requirements for Honduras

Last Update: Oct 12, 2021 at 11:30 AM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Present negative RT-PCR, antigen or ELISA test, performed within 72 hours prior to flight departure.

Rapid antibody tests will not be permitted.

Exceptions:

  • Passengers with original vaccination certificate with complete doses.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident and Foreign: Not required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not Required

Sworn Declaration:

Not required to board

Applies to all passengers. Complete a health declaration at https://prechequeo.inm.gob.hn or on arrival.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable.

Requirements for Jamaica

Last Update: Nov 3, 2021 at 12:00 AM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Must present NAA, RNA, PCR or antigen COVID-19 test performed in certified laboratories no later than 3 days prior to departure of the first point of embarkation.

Exceptions:

  • Children under 12 years of age must not present negative test.
 

Business travelers are subject to COVID-19 testing upon arrival at the airport at their own expense.

Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident and Foreign: Not required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not Required

Travel Authorization:

Required to board

Resident: complete travel authorization 5 days before flight departure at https://jamcovid19.moh.go.jm/immigration.html

Foreign: complete travel authorization 5 days before flight departure at www.visitjamaica.com

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable.

Requirements for El Salvador

Last Update: Oct 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Have the option to:

  • Present negative COVID-19 RT-PCR, NAAT, LAMP test result issued at most 72 hours prior to flight arrival. The test can be presented in printed or digital format.
  • Or, present COVID-19 complete vaccination certificate.

Exceptions:

  1. Passengers younger than 2 years old.
  2. Passengers travelling with a diplomatic, official, service o special passport.
  3. Passengers in transit.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident: Not required

Foreign: Not required

Exceptions: Not required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Sworn Declaration:

Not required

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

If you have a connection with another airline, we recommend you to contact them directly to find out their travel requirements.

Requirements for Curacao

Last Update: Nov 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Passengers coming from VERY low risk countries are not required to present COVID-19 test.

Passengers coming from countries with low, high risk. Must present negative PCR COVID-19 test performed no more than 48 hours prior to flight departure, or negative antigen test performed no more than 24 hours prior to flight departure.

Passengers coming from very high risk countries. Must present negative PCR COVID-19 test performed maximum 48 hours prior to flight departure.

Test acceptance:
  • Results must be uploaded to https://dicardcuracao.com/portal
  • Have a printed or digital copy of the result to present to the authority.
  • Testing by mouth or self-Testing is not allowed.
  • Test must be from an accredited laboratory.
  • If the hour limit is not met, the passenger must take another Test in Curacao at his/her own expense and quarantine until the Test result is received.

On the third day after arrival in Curacao, all passengers coming from low, high and very high risk countries must take an additional antigen test which must be paid for and booked when filling out the form at least 48 hours prior to travel.


Negative COVID-19 test exceptions:

  • Children under 12 years of age who do not have symptoms of COVID.
  • Flight Crew
  • Pax departing/arriving or arriving/departing the same day
  • Residents of Curacao, Aruba, Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Saba and St. Maarten must show proof of full vaccination at least 2 weeks prior to entry to Curacao. They must show their vaccination card.
  • Person who contracted the COVID-19 virus no earlier than 6 months prior to the date of travel and can show proof of their positive PCR test result.
  • Passengers who have been infected with COVID-19 in the recent past and whose PCR test result is positive at:
    • Present negative antigen test performed no later than 24 hours prior to flight departure and
    • Positive results from at least the last 2 tests performed, or a recent letter from the treating physician stating that the person was infected with COVID-19 virus, the period of infection, and a confirmation that the person is no longer infected.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident and Foreign: Not required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Required to board

Applies to non-resident aliens. Must have medical insurance to cover COVID-19 related medical expenses, including transportation and quarantine expenses for the duration of stay with a maximum period of six 6 months.

Exceptions:

  • Holders of a diplomatic passport.
  • Members of the Armed Forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and immediate family members.
  • Passengers in transit/transfer who continue their journey without entering Curaçao.
Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. They must complete the digital immigration card and the online Passenger Locator Card form 48 hours prior to flight departure at https://dicardcuracao.com/portal and carry the printed or digital document.

Exceptions:

  • Passengers in transit within 24 hours after flight arrival at CUR are not required to submit PLC form.
  • Residents are NOT required to present a digital migration card. They must present the Passenger Location Card (PLC) only.
Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

Very low risk: British Virgin Islands, China, Ecuador, Hong Kong, India, Montserrat, Morocco, Saba, Saint Barthelemy, St. Eustasius, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates.

Low risk: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Lebanon, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Sint Maarten, Spain, Sweden, Turks and Caicos, Uruguay, US Virgin Islands.

High risk: Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Guyana, Iceland, Luxemburg, Martinique, Norway, Poland, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Suriname, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United States of America.

Very high risk: Anguilla, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bonaire, Cayman Islands, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Greece, Haiti, Hungary, Ireland, Netherlands, Romania, Singapore, United Kingdom, Venezuela.

Countries that do not appear in one of the listed classifications should be considered and apply the requirements of the high risk level.

Requirements for St Maarten

Last Update: Oct 28, 2021 at 6:30 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Applies to passengers coming from high risk countries*. Must present a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test performed no later than 72 hours prior to departure of the direct flight to St. Maarten.

Applies to passengers coming from the United States and Canada. Must submit a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test performed no more than 120 hours prior to departure of the direct flight to St. Maarten, or a negative antigen test performed 48 hours prior to departure of the direct flight to St. Maarten.

Results from COVID-19 home test kits will not be accepted.

Negative COVID-19 test exceptions:

  1. Residents and travelers from a low-risk country are exempted from the mandatory RT-PCR or antigen test.
  2. Children under the age of 10 are not required to present negative COVID-19 test results.
  3. Fully vaccinated passengers
Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident and Foreign: Not Required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Required to board

Applies to non-resident foreigners. Must present travel insurance that guarantees their attendance in case of suspicion or confirmation of COVID-19.

Exceptions:

  • Nationals and residents
  • Passengers in transit
  • Flight crews
  • Transiting cruise ship crews
  • French nationals
  • AUC faculty
  • BES-ZVK medical referrals
Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Complete health authorization application at least 12 hours prior to flight departure here.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

Entry restriction for non-resident foreigners from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Uruguay or Venezuela.

Other Important Considerations:

*Any country that is not on the list of low-risk countries is considered a risk country.

Low risk countries: Anguilla, Antiqua and Barbuda, Australia, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, China, Dominica, Grenada, Japan, Montserrat, New Zealand, Saba, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, St. Eustatius, Thailand.

Requirements for Suriname

Last Update: Jul 08, 2021 at 5:00 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Must present a negative PCR test for COVID-19, performed no more than 72 hours prior to departure from the first point of embarkation.

Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident: Not applicable

Foreign: Not applicable

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Sworn Declaration:

Not required

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

Restriction of entry to foreign passengers until further notice.

Exceptions:

  • Nationals of Suriname who plan to stay in Suriname for more than 6 months
  • Passengers with a residence permit issued by Suriname who plan to stay in Suriname for more than 6 months
  • Passengers with a letter of attestation issued by the Government of Suriname
  • Passengers with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate stating that they were fully vaccinated
Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable.

Requirements for Venezuela

Last Update: Aug 11, 2021 at 3:30 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board.

Applies to all passengers. They must present a negative PCR molecular test performed in laboratories authorized by the health authorities of the country of origin of the flight, with a maximum of 72 hours before the flight arrival.

Exceptions:

  • Children under 2 years old
 

All passengers over 12 months of age must take an additional PCR test upon arrival at the airport at their own cost.

  • The cost of the test is USD 60.00 and will be charged by Copa Airlines at airport counters during check-in on the day of departure.
  • Payment will be accepted in cash or credit card. Some airports do not accept cash, please check the list here.
  • Passengers with destination Caracas must pre-register for the test at pasedesalud.casalab.com.ve. Passengers with destination Maracaibo and Valencia do not require pre-registration
 

Passengers departing from Maracaibo must take a PCR test at the airport (only site authorized by the Government of the State of Zulia):

  • The cost of The test is USD60.00 and can be paid in zelle, cash, credit card or bank transfer.
  • If the test is done the same day of the flight, the passenger must be at the airport 6 hours before the flight departure. The passenger may also be able to show up 24 to 48 hours before the day of travel.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident and Foreign: Not required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Sworn Declaration:

Not required to board

Applies to all passengers. Complete a Passenger Locator Form that will be provided during the flight or upon arrival before entry into the country.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

As of January 23, 2021, flights from/to Panama are allowed.

Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable.

Requirements for Guyana

Last Update: Nov 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM (GMT-5)

Proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19:

Applies to all passengers 12 years of age or older. Must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they have received at least one dose. Vaccines accepted are: Oxford-Astra Zeneca, Sputnik V, Sinopharm, Sinovac, Pfizer-BioNTec, Moderna, Jansen COVID-19, COVAXIN, Abdala, Soberana 1, 2, Plus, Mambisa.

Exceptions:

  • Passengers who are advised against being vaccinated for medical reasons (Pax must present a “Letter of Exemption” from a licensed medical practitioner).
  • Partially vaccinated Guyanese who departed Guyana on or before October 31, 2021 and will return to Guyana on or before November 30, 2021. Partially vaccinated means those who have received the first dose of an approved vaccine.
Negative COVID-19 Test:

Applies to all passengers. Have the option to:

  • Present a negative PCR or antigen COVID-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure
  • Or if the PCR or antigen test results exceeds 72 hours from the date it was taken are required to have an Antigen or RT- PCR test upon arrival to Guyana at their own cost.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident and Foreign: Passengers could be subject to quarantine.

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

 

Sworn Declaration:

Not Required

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

Flights from Brazil are not allowed.

Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable.

Requirements for Cuba

Last Update: Nov 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Applies to passengers coming from the United States. Must present the International Certificate of Vaccination against COVID-19.

Applies to passengers NOT coming from the United States. They will have the option to present the International Certificate of Vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 PCR-RT test performed no more than 72 hours prior to flight departure.

Exceptions: minors under 12 years of age, regardless of their nationality, are exempt from presenting the vaccination certificate or the PCR-RT negative COVID-19 test upon arrival in Cuba.

Mandatory Quarantine:

Not required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required to board

Applies to non-resident foreigners. Must present travel insurance which covers the duration of the stay. It can be obtained on arrival.

Sworn Declaration:

Not required to board

Passengers must fill out Declaración de Sanidad del Viajero which will be supplied by the airline.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

As of December 1, 2020, all passengers arriving in the country must pay a health fee of USD30.00 corresponding to the International Health Control services in Cuban airports. Passengers with tickets issued on or before November 30th must make the corresponding payment at airport counters at their point of origin.

Requirements for Haiti

Last Update: Sep 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Applies to all passengers, Must present a medical certificate witth a negative result of RT-PCR or antigen COVID-19 test performed within 72 hours prior to flight departure.

Exception:

  • Passengers younger than 5 years old.
  • Passengers recovered from COVID-19 who present a written document that includes the positive test and the evaluation of the doctor who treated them.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident: 14 days in hotel designated by local authority, at your own expense. Must present confirmed hotel reservation.

Foreign: 14 days in hotel designated by local authority, at your own expense. Must present confirmed hotel reservation.

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not Required

Sworn Declaration:

Required

Passengers must complete a health declaration that will be provided by the airline. Must be presented to authorities upon arrival.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable.

Requirements for Nicaragua

Last Update: Nov 3, 2021 at 12:00 AM (GMT-5)

Traveling to Nicaragua

In compliance with the measures established by the Government of Nicaragua in resolutions N° 358-2020 of the Ministry of Health and N° 017-2020 of the Nicaraguan Institute of Civil Aeronautics, these authorities must approve the entry of any person to the country and passengers must comply with the following

  • Complete the information form for migratory use with their general data.
  • Have a negative RT-PCR test result (swab) for COVID-19 of an authorized laboratory, performed in a period of no more than 72 hours prior to entry to Nicaragua.
  • Once you have the result of the COVID-19 test, you must send it in PDF format no later than the day before the flight to Managua at 1:00pm (Panama time), to vuelosmanagua@copaair.com.

The information will be sent by Copa Airlines to the authorities, who will review the documents and notify the approval for entry into the country of each passenger.

Copa Airlines will notify you by e-mail (up to 5 hours before the flight departure) the approval of the authorities for your entry to Nicaragua.

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Present original document of negative PCR test result (swab) for COVID-19 performed maximum 72 hours before entry to Nicaragua.

No blood tests, antigens or rapid tests for COVID-19 are accepted.

Mandatory Quarantine:

Resident and Foreign: Not required

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not required

Sworn Declaration:

Not required to board

Applies to all passengers. Must fill the sworn declaration provided by the airline prior to flight arrival.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

If you have a connection with another airline, we recommend you to contact them directly to find out their travel requirements.

Traveling from Nicaragua

Applies to all passengers. You must provide your personal information to Copa Airlines, who will consolidate all the information and send it to the authorities, through the information for immigration use form.

Requirements for Paraguay

Last Update: Nov 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM (GMT-5)

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Must present a negative RT-PCR, LAMP or NAAT test for COVID-19 taken no more than 72 hours prior to departure from the first point of embarkation or negative antigen test taken no more than 24 hours prior to departure from the first point of embarkation.

Exceptions:

  • Passengers with positive COVID-19 RT-PCR, LAMP or NAAT test issued at least 14 days and maximum 90 days prior to flight arrival
  • Passengers under 12 years of age

Passengers 12 years of age, vaccinated or unvaccinated, must repeat the RT-PCR test for COVID-19 after 5 days, from the date of the first test, in a public or licensed laboratory in the country.

Exceptions:

  • Passengers from MERCOSUR countries and Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Suriname.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Applies to all passengers. Must comply with a 5-day quarantine. After 5 days, passengers must repeat the test in a laboratory in the country:

  • If the result is negative, passengers do not have to be in quarantine.
  • If the result is positive, passengers must be quarantined for 7 days. Quarantine must take place in a hotel, hostel or declared residence.
  • Exceptions:
    • Passengers with complete vaccination equal to or greater than 14 days after their last dose, will not have to comply the 5-day quarantine.
    • Passengers with a positive COVID-19 test issued between 90 and 14 days before arrival.
Travel & Health Insurance:

Required to board.

Applies to non-resident foreigners. Must present travel insurance that guarantees assistance in case of suspicion or confirmation of COVID-19.

Exceptions:

  • National passengers and residents of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela.
  • Children up to 18 years of age, of parents of Paraguayan nationality.
Sworn Declaration:

Required to board.

Applies to all passengers. Traveler's health form must be completed 24 hours prior to flight departure at https://dgvs.mspbs.gov.py/webdgvs/views/paginas/vista_viajeros_nor.html. This will generate a QR code that must be presented during Check-In.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes. Passengers must bring a replacement mask since upon disembarkation the health authorities will request that it be discarded to enter the airport.

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable.

Requirements for Puerto Rico

Last Update: Nov 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM (GMT-5)

Proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Required to board

Applies to noncitizen passengers. Must present digital or paper vaccination against COVID-19 certificate to carrier prior to boarding unless excepted.

Excepted includes:

  • Diplomatic, government travel, UN travel
  • Children under 18
  • People in clinical trials
  • People with medical contraindications
  • Humanitarian and emergency exceptions granted by CDC
  • Limited vaccine availability (from countries with less than 10% of total population vaccinated
  • US armed forces
  • Sea crew members
  • Persons with National Interest Exception

Accepted vaccines: Janssen/J&J, Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Covaxin, Covishield, Sinovac and BIBP/Sinopharm (WIBP/Sinopharm is not accepted).


Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Passengers older than 2 years of age entering or transiting through USA have the option to:

  • Present negative COVID-19 molecular (RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, TMA, NEAR o HDA) or antigen test:
    • Fully vaccinated passengers that are U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or noncitizen passengers, the test must take place within 3 days of departure.
    • Not fully vaccinated passengers that are U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident and noncitizen passengers allowed to travel under an exception, the test must take place within 1 day of travel.
  • Or, if the passenger has recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days prior to travel, present letterhead from a licensed healthcare provider or public health authority certifying the recovery of COVID-19 and that he or she is authorized to travel, accompanied by a positive test performed within the last 90 days.

Passengers can use a self-test that meets the following criteria:

  • The test must be a SARS-COV-2 viral test (NAAT or antigen) with the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA.
  • The testing procedure must include a telehealth service affiliated with the manufacturer of the test that provides real-time supervision remotely through an audio and video connection.
  • The telehealth provider must confirm the person’s identity, observe the specimen collection and testing procedures, confirm the test result, and issue a report.
  • Airlines and other aircraft operators must be able to review and confirm the person’s identity and the test result detail.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Not required for passengers without symptoms.

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not Required

Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Must complete the Passenger Attestation that will be requested during check-in.

Download the Passenger Attestation
Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

No restrictions

Other Important Considerations:

Not applicable.

Requirements for Trinidad and Tobago

Last Update: Nov 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM (GMT-5)

All passengers entering Trinidad and Tobago MUST have a TTravel Pass, which should be obtained at https://ttravelpass.gov.tt/. Travellers who successfully complete the application process will be automatically granted a TTravel Pass that can be printed or saved on a mobile device for use to board the flight and entry into Trinidad and Tobago.


Proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19:

Required to board

Applies to noncitizen passengers. Must present WHO approve vaccination against COVID-19 certificate (at least 14 days between their final dose).


Negative COVID-19 test:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed at most 72 hours prior to flight arrival. PCR test must be in English.

Mandatory Quarantine:

Applies to all passengers. Must complete a 14-day quarantine in an authorized hotel of your choice and cost. During check-in, they must present a paid hotel reservation. A list of authorized hotels can be found at https://ttravelpass.gov.tt/pdf/List-of-State-Supervised-Quarantine-Facilities.pdf.

Exceptions:

Passengers who have a complete vaccination equal to or greater than 14 days after their last dose, will not have to complete the quarantine.

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not Required

Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to all passengers. Must obtain TTravel Pass at https://ttravelpass.gov.tt/.

Temperature Control:

Boarding will be denied if you register a body temperature of 38°C/100.4 F or higher

Mandatory Facemask:

Yes

Entry Restrictions:

Non-resident foreigners who have a complete vaccination equal to or greater than 14 days after their last dose ara allowed to enter.

Other Important Considerations:

N/A

Requirements for Canada

Last Update: Nov 3, 2021 at 12:00 AM (GMT-5)

Proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19:

Applies to passengers who are 12 years and 4 months of age or older departing from Canada. Must be fully vaccinated. In recognition that passengers will need time to get vaccinated, will be able to board with a valid COVID-19 molecular test taken within 72 hours of travel until November 29. On November 30, all passengers departing from Canada must be fully vaccinated.

Negative COVID-19 Test:

Required to board

Passengers must present a negative COVID-19 test performed no more than 72 hours prior to departure of flight to Canada.

Tests accepted are: CRISPR, Ct, detection of the E gene, detection of the N gene, detection of Orf1a/b, detection of the RdRp gene, detection of the S gene, ddPCR, isothermal amplification, LamPORE, NAAT, NAT, NGS, PCR, qPCR, RNA, RT-LAMP, RT-PCR, sequencing and WGS.

COVID-19 test results issued in India are not accepted.

Exceptions:

  • Passengers recovered from COVID-19 With positive PCR, RT-PCR, NAAT, LAMP or RT-LAMP COVID-19 test performed between 14 and 180 days prior to flight arrival.
  • Passengers under 5 years of age.
  • Transit passengers who are only flying through Canada to reach another country.
  • Nationals, permanent residents and registered Indians who have been refused entry to a country or territory other than Canada.
  • Other exceptions can be found here.
 

All passengers are subject to a COVID-19 molecular test upon arrival at the airport and, another test towards the end of their quarantine period with a home kit that they will receive before leaving the airport.

Exceptions:

  • Passengers recovered from COVID-19 With positive PCR, RT-PCR, NAAT, LAMP or RT-LAMP COVID-19 test performed between 14 and 180 days prior to flight arrival.
  • Passengers under 5 years of age.
  • Persons exempted from quarantine requirements
  • Diplomats and diplomatic or consular couriers.
  • Extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances.
  • Other exemptions can be found here.
Mandatory Quarantine:

Passengers are subject to mandatory quarantine for 14 days.


Failure to comply with the mandatory requirements may result in:

  • Contraventions Act fines of up to $3,000.
  • Up to six months in prison.
  • Up to $750,000 in fines.

Exceptions:

  • Crew member
  • Guests of the Minister of Health for the purpose of assisting in the COVID-19 response
  • Canadian Forces for the purpose of performing their duties
  • Person authorized by the Chief Public Health Officer
  • Person authorized by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration or the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to be in the national interest
  • Person who is permitted to work in Canada as a provider of emergency services, medical care, transporting essential medical equipment, supplies or means of treatment, or delivering, maintaining or repairing medically-necessary equipment or devices
  • Person who enters Canada for the purpose of receiving essential medical services or treatments within 36 hours of entering Canada
  • A licensed health care professional with proof of employment in Canada for the purpose of performing their duties as a licensed health care professional.
  • Captain, deckhand, observer, inspector, scientist and any other person supporting commercial or research fishing-related activities.

Fully vaccinated passengers and unvaccinated children under the age of 18 or adult dependents traveling with them will be exempt from quarantine, taking the COVID-19 test on day 8, and staying in a government-approved hotel. To do so they must:

  1. Have received the full series of a vaccine accepted by the Government of Canada at least 14 days prior to entering Canada. Accepted vaccines are Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca / COVISHIELD and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson).
  2. Provide documentation supporting their vaccination in English, French or with a certified translation, issued by a governmental or non-governmental entity that administered the vaccine which must contain:
    • Name of the governmental or non-governmental entity that administered the vaccine
    • Brand Name or other identifying information about the vaccine
    • Dates on which the vaccine was administered
  3. Provide all related information electronically through ArriveCAN prior to arrival in Canada.

The passenger is responsible for paying the cost of the hotel stay, COVID testing, as well as all associated costs for food, security, transportation.

Travel & Health Insurance:

Not Required

Sworn Declaration:

Required to board

Applies to paasengers entering Canada. Must submit their travel information electronically 72 hours prior to flight arrival through the ArriveCAN app or at https://arrivecan.cbsa-asfc.cloud-nuage.canada.ca/privacy.

Applies to passengers departing from Canada. Must complete the Passenger Confirmation form and submit it to Copa Airlines staff during boarding. Download the form here.

Mandatory Facemask:

Passengers must wear facemask at all times: during the boarding process, during the flight, and upon landing, from the moment the plane doors are opened until the destination airport.

Entry Restrictions:

Non-resident foreigners are allowed to enter under the following conditions:

Exceptions:

Current travel restrictions allow certain categories of foreign nationals to travel to Canada under the following circumstances:

  • If they do not have symptoms of COVID-19
  • If they do not intend to travel to Canada for optional or discretionary purposes, such as tourism, recreation or entertainment.
  • If they are able to meet the quarantine requirement as dictated by law.

If you meet these three criteria, these are the exemptions to the travel restrictions that will allow foreign nationals to travel to Canada:

  • A person with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate uploaded in ArriveCAN showing that they have been fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to arrival. Acceptable vaccines are AstraZeneca (Covishield), AstraZeneca (SK Bioscience), AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech. A combination of vaccines is acceptable.
  • A person younger than 12 years accompanied by a guardian with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate uploaded in ArriveCAN showing that the guardian was fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. Vaccines accepted are: AstraZeneca (Covishield), AstraZeneca (SK Bioscience), AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech. A combination of vaccines is accepted.
  • A member of the immediate family of Canadian citizens and permanent residents or a person registered as an Indian under the Indian Act
  • A member of the extended family of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or a person registered as an Indian under the Indian Act; if they have a legal statement attesting to their relationship to the Canadian citizen or permanent resident signed by the Canadian citizen or permanent resident OR their confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) document; and are authorized, in writing, by a designated officer under subsection 6(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, to enter Canada
  • A person who is authorized, in writing, by an officer designated under subsection 6 (1) of IRPA, to enter Canada for the purpose of reuniting immediate family members
  • Crew member
  • An accredited diplomat and his or her immediate family members, including a representative of the United Nations and international organizations of which Canada is a member
  • A person travelling at the invitation of the Minister of Health for the purpose of assisting in the response to COVID-19
  • A person arriving by aircraft operated by the Canadian Forces or the Department of National Defence
  • Member of the Canadian military, visiting forces and members of his or her immediate family
  • A French citizen residing in St. Pierre and Miquelon (SPM) who has only been in SPM, the U.S. OR Canada during the 14-day period prior to the date of embarkation
  • A person or any person in the class of persons who, in the opinion of the Director of Health, has been in SPM, the U.S. or Canada for a period of 14 days prior to the date of shipment.
  • A person or any person in the class of persons who, in the opinion of the Director of Public Health:
    1. Does not pose a risk of significant harm to public health
    2. Will provide an essential service while in Canada
  • A person or any person in a class of persons whose presence in Canada, as determined by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration or Public Safety, is in the national interest
  • A person who holds a valid study permit for Canada and his or her immediate family members
  • A person who holds a valid work permit for Canada
  • A person whose application for a work permit in Canada was approved and who received written notification but has not yet been issued the permit
  • A person whose application for a work permit in Canada was approved and who received written notification
  • A person seeking to enter Canada for the purpose of attending a listed institution, and that person's immediate family members other than a dependent child of a dependent child of the person, if the person has a valid study permit, as defined in section 2 of the IRPR, if the person may apply for a study permit upon entry to Canada under section 214 of the IRPR, or if the person's application for a study permit was approved under IRPA and received written notice of the approval but has not yet been granted the permit
  • A person authorized to work in Canada as a student in a health care field or as an emergency health care provider
  • A licensed health care professional with proof of employment in Canada
  • A person seeking to enter Canada for the purpose of delivering, maintaining or repairing medically necessary equipment or devices
  • A person seeking to enter Canada for the purpose of making medical deliveries of cells, blood and blood products, tissues, organs or other body parts, which are required for patient care in Canada during or within a reasonable period of time after expiry. From the order
  • A person whose application for permanent residence in Canada was approved and who received written notice of approval before noon (EDT) on March 18, 2020, but who has not yet become a permanent resident
  • A worker in the shipping industry who is essential to the movement of goods by ship, and who seeks to enter Canada for the purpose of performing duties in that industry
  • A person seeking to enter Canada to hold office as a diplomat, consular officer, representative or official of a country other than Canada, of the United Nations or any of its agencies or of any intergovernmental organization of which Canada is a member, and members of that person's immediate family
  • A person who arrives at A Canadian airport on board A commercial passenger conveyance and who is in transit to A country other than Canada and remains in A sterile transit area
  • A person seeking to enter Canada on board a vessel, as defined in section 2 of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, that is engaged in research and that is operated by or under the authority of the Government of Canada or at its request or operated by a provincial government, a local authority or a government, council or other entity authorized to act on behalf of an Aboriginal group.
  • A person who is A high performance amateur athlete or A person deemed to have an essential role in connection with A unique international sporting event, in possession of A PCH quarantine Waiver Letter of Authorization (PCH) From the Minister of Canadian Heritage
  • Fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents of the U.S., currently residing in the U.S., will be permitted to enter Canada for discretionary (non-essential) travel.
Other Important Considerations:

In order to manage the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Canada has put in place some additional measures:

  • It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure they are eligible to enter Canada. If entry is refused, the passenger will be responsible for his/her own return.
  • Prior to boarding, you will be required to answer a few simple questions, you may be denied boarding depending on the answers. Providing a false or misleading answer could result in a maximum fine of $5,000.
  • Upon arrival, you will be asked to provide information to public health officials so they can contact you if necessary.
  • As a reminder, no person should board when feeling ill as this could put others at risk. If symptoms such as fever, cough or difficulty breathing occur during the flight, please notify the crew immediately.