The world is changing at a fast pace after the COVID-19 pandemic condition. Some countries still observe the COVID protocols and others are observing moderately. Many countries have lifted the protocols completely. You must follow the health codes even when you are visiting the country for business or during the holidays.

In the following, you will find the list of some of the most tourist-receiving countries’ health guidelines. Moreover, some general healthy practices are also there. You will also find popular attractions in the region if you are visiting the country during your holidays.

South Africa

COVID-19 Protocols

According to the government website, the following protocols you need to follow.

• You should have a PCR test report that is not more than 72 hours.
• Travelers should have proof of self-quarantine.
• If related symptoms or contact with the affected person is found, the subject will go under test. If the test is found positive, then 10 days is mandatory for the traveler.

General Health Guideline

There are some other general health guidelines.

• Carry your routine drugs after consultation with your physician.
• Don’t visit the countries if you have any serious medical issues, as many medical facilities are not operational.
• Take the suggested dose of the following vaccines: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
• Plan your thorough tour and keep things according to weather and destination requirements.

Popular Attractions

• Kruger National Park
• Robben Island
• Maclear’s Beacon
• Addo Elephant National Park

China

COVID-19 Protocols

• There is no need to wear a mask.
• No vaccination certificate is required.

General Health Guideline

Some other general health guidelines include.

• Eat only thoroughly cooked food.
• Don’t eat raw food, raw eggs, and unpasteurized dairy products.
• If you want to stay long, go through a proper vaccination for different diseases.

Popular Attractions

• Great Wall of China
• Forbidden City
• Xi Lake
• Potala Palace

New Zealand

COVID-19 Protocols

• No COVID-19 certificate is required.
• Observing facemasks is not compulsory.

General Health Guideline

There are not many health issues in the country. The overall health status is high. Medical facilities are available.

Popular Attractions

• Aoraki / Mount Cook
• Franz Josef Glacier
• Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
• Mount Tongariro

Australia

COVID-19 Protocols

• Currently, Australia has no health-specific guidelines for travelers.
• Wearing a mask is no longer mandatory at airports.

General Health Guideline

There is some advice to observe better health in Australia.

• Wear a face mask.
• Take hygienic food.
• Consume processed dairy products.

Popular Attractions

• Uluru
• Sydney Opera House
• Bondi Beach
• Kakadu National Park

Europe

COVID-19 Protocols

• Wearing a facemask is not compulsory.
• A COVID-19 certificate is not necessary.
• No quarantine is required.

General Health Guideline

There are some general health guidelines that you must follow to observe better health.

• Eat a balanced diet.
• Take proper rest. (About 7-8 hours a day)
• Do proper exercise.
• Carry physician-suggested medication.

Popular Attractions

• Colosseum
• La Sagrada Familia
• Eiffel Tower
• Acropolis of Athens

India

COVID-19 Protocols

India required the following health protocols.

• A COVID-19 certificate is required.
• On arrival, the thermal screening will be done. If found any symptoms, then the COVID-19 test will be conducted. In case of a positive report, you will undergo a 10-day quarantine.
• Under 12 are free from on-arrival and post-arrival tests. However, they will undergo thermal screening. In case of symptoms, they will also undergo the same process of testing and quarantine.

General Health Guideline

To be healthy in India you need to follow the following practices.

• Take a measles vaccination dose before arrival in the country.
• Take all the vaccines before visiting the country, I.e., hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
• Eat healthy and hygienic food.
• Drink from a trustworthy source.
• Do proper exercise.

Popular Attractions

• Taj Mahal
• Sri Harmandir Sahib
• Amber Palace
• Mysore Palace

Hong Kong

COVID-19 Protocols

• Wearing a face mask is not required.
• A COVID-19 certificate is not required.
• Pre-quarantine proof is not required.

General Health Guideline

There are some general health guidelines to stay healthy in Hong Kong.

• Don’t visit the country with a fever, as you must go through isolation for a SAR test.
• Take as many copies as you have of your prescriptions. Because you can only get medicine by presenting a prescription.
• Beware of the snakes if you are going hiking. It is said that out of 49 types, 9 are venomous.

Popular Attractions

• Victoria Peak
• Hong Kong Disneyland
• Tian Tan Buddha
• Lantau Island

Canada

COVID-19 Protocols

• No vaccination is required.
• No facemask is required.
• No pre-quarantine proof is required.

General Health Guideline

There are some other general health guidelines to stay healthy in Canada.

• Use sunscreen in summer.
• Be hydrated and take proper rest.
• In case of any emergency, call 911.

Popular Attractions

• CN Tower
• Rocky Mountains
• Niagara Falls
• Columbia Icefield Skywalk

Pakistan

COVID-19 Protocols

• No vaccination is required.
• No facemask is required.
• No pre-quarantine proof is required.

General Health Guideline

There are some general health guidelines to stay healthy in Pakistan.

• Eat healthy and hygienic food.
• Drink from a trustworthy source.
• Do proper exercise.
• Use Sunscreen.
• Don’t go outside between 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. on summer days to avoid hot weather.
• Take care about measles, as some destinations reported this disease.
• Go through the proper vaccination before arriving on the land. It includes measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, varicella (chickenpox), influenza and others.

Popular Attractions

• Lahore Fort
• Fairy Meadows
• Saif-ul-Maluk Lake
• Lok Virsa Heritage Museum

Middle East

COVID-19 Protocols

• No vaccination is required.
• No facemask is required.
• No pre-quarantine proof is required.
• You can test for COVID-19 in the government-suggested laboratories.

General Health Guideline

There are some other general health guidelines to stay healthy in the Middle East.

• Do proper exercise.
• Summer is usually very hot, so use sunscreen during the day hours.
• Don’t go outside between 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. on summer days to avoid hot weather.
• Use mosquito repellent to avoid malaria and dengue fever.

Popular Attractions

• Petra
• Burj Khalifa
• Old City Jerusalem
• The Great Pyramid of Giza

Russia

COVID-19 Protocols

Russia has lifted all of COVID-19 protocols. Therefore,

• No vaccination is required.
• No face mask is required.
• No quarantine is required.
• No health form is required.

General Health Guideline

However, there are some general health guidelines to stay healthy in Russia.

• Carry translated medical prescriptions with you.
• Carry a first aid kit with all the necessary medicine.
• Use mosquito repellent to avoid malaria in warm weather.

Popular Attractions

• The Moscow Kremlin
• State Hermitage Museum
• Red Square Moscow
• Summer Palace of Peter the Great

Central America

COVID-19 Protocols

Following are the COVID-19 measures to follow in Central America.

• No vaccination is required.
• No face mask is required.
• No quarantine is required.
• No health form is required.

General Health Guideline

There are some general health guidelines that you must follow to be healthy in Central America.

• Always take proper diet as many of the visitors fell in food poisoning.
• Always use boiled water for drinking.
• Do exercise and get a healthy sleep.

Popular Attractions

• Miraflores Visitor’s Center
• Fortuna Waterfall
• Joya de Ceren Archaeological Site
• Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Japanese Island

General Health Guideline

Japan has lifted all the health protocols since July 2023.

• No vaccination is required.
• No face mask is required.
• No quarantine is required.
• No health form is required.

However, it’s suggested to take a proper vaccination dose.

General Health Guidelines

Japan follows the best hygienic lifestyle. Therefore, you don’t need to be afraid of in terms of health issues. However, if you are taking some regular medicine, then carry it. Always carry a prescription for a prolonged stay.

Popular Attractions

• Mount Fuji
• Imperial Tokyo
• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
• Historic Kyoto

Caribbean island

General Health Guideline

• No vaccination is required.
• No face mask is required.
• No quarantine is required.
• No health form is required.

General Health Guideline

• Drink trusted and plenty of water, as the region is sunny.
• Use sunscreen in summer.
• Use bug spray to avoid disease-carrying insects.
• Use antibacterial gel to avoid bacterial diseases.

Popular Attractions

• Turks & Caicos
• St. Lucia
• British Virgin Islands
• Bahamas

Conclusion

Observe the above-discussed health guidelines and enjoy your trip. However, it’s better to check the most updated health recommendations. To check the updates, visit (https://www.cdc.gov/.) about your travel destination. Also, consult with your physician for any specific medication.