Not Immune To Confusion: Do You Need A Vaccine To Travel?

Press Release1 July 2021Every day, COVID-19 travel guidelines are updated. It's no surprise that many travelers find the task of planning a trip daunting.AdvertisementsCignpost ExpressTest surveyed more than 2,000 people to determine if 18% knew what type of test they would need for travel. Only 8% knew what test they would need on their return.Book your flight to Melbourne, Australia, in the morning. By the evening, the state might be locked down. Add to that the complexity of vaccinations, testing, and COVID recovery. Travel guidelines can be affected by any of these factors. Many member states of the European Union are now allowing travelers with an EU COVID-19 certification - which means they have been tested negative, vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 - to travel across Europe.Compare that to a New Zealand trip and everything changes. Even fully vaccinated travelers need to quarantine for 14-days and get a negative COVID-19 result. It is important to know where you are going and how far you are travelling.Fortunately, tools such as CWT Travel Essentials can simplify your travel experience during the pandemic. We recently updated our website to add several new features. One of these is a filter that allows you to choose whether you are fully vaccinated and unvaccinated. The guidelines and restrictions may change depending on the status of the chosen traveler. A simple list of travel documentation requirements can be downloaded online.Travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic can be stressful enough without long lines at airports and masks.CWT Travel Essentials will help you plan your next trip.