The EU Summer Travel Ban Explained
Countries Included and Restricted from Travel to Europe During July 2020
After much speculation, the European Union announced today which countries will be approved for non-essential travel to the continent during July 2020.
The ban will go into effect on July 1. Every two weeks thereafter, E.U. officials will assess each country’s new rate of infection, circulation levels, and general aptitude in crisis management (I.E., contact tracing, testing, containment, treating, and reporting).
🌍 COUNTRIES ALLOWED (AS OF JUNE 30): 🌏
Algeria
Australia
Canada
Georgia
Japan
Montenegro
Morocco
New Zealand
Rwanda
Serbia
South Korea
Thailand
Tunisia
Uruguay
China (pending confirmation of reciprocity)
🌎🚫 COUNTRIES RESTRICTED: ⛔️
Any country with a COVID-19 infection rate above the E.U. average on June 15, 2020 of 16 cases per 100,000 people will have its residents restricted from entering the European Union and Schengen Zone, including (but not limited to):
Brazil
Ecuador
India
Panama
Peru
Russia
Saudi Arabia
United States
At least two E.U. countries - Ireland and Denmark - are opting out of the ban, as it would require them to restrict travel from the United Kingdom.
According to the announcement, non-E.U. countries which will be joining the ban include Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and the Vatican. Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein may also participate.
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📝 EPISODE RESOURCES & SHOW NOTES
EU Official Announcement (June 30): Council Agrees to Start Lifting Travel Restrictions
Additional details on Medium.com: “The EU Travel Ban Explained”
New York Times Story (June 23): E.U. May Bar American Travelers as It Reopens Borders
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