The COVID-19 pandemic has given us perspective on many things that we
take for granted in our daily lives. One of those things is traveling or moving
internationally. With travel restrictions in place since the outset of the
pandemic, it has been extremely difficult for those moving to another country
to do so safely and while following all protocols. In this blog post we will
discuss everything you need to know about moving overseas and the steps to take
to ensure your move goes off without a hitch.
Understand that you can indeed
move internationally during the pandemic
Although international traveling restrictions are changing on a daily
basis, there are currently many countries that are accepting American citizens
who are relocating. It’s important to do your research and to constantly check
the traveling restrictions for the country you will be relocating to. As long
as the country is allowing American citizens to travel to their country, there
is no reason why you can’t safely move during this time.
Learn which countries are
currently accepting United States citizens
According to Travel + Leisure Magazine, you can currently relocate to
any of the below countries (as of April 2021) with different requirements and
restrictions being required for each:
• Albania
• Anguilla
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Armenia
• Aruba
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Bahrain
• Belarus
• Belize
• Bermuda
• Botswana
• Brazil
• Bonaire
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Botswana
• Cambodia
• Chile
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Croatia
• Curaçao
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Djibouti
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• Egypt
• El Salvador
• Ghana
• Grenada
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Ireland
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Kosovo
• Lebanon
• Maldives
• Mexico
• Montenegro
• Morocco
• Namibia
• Nepal
• Nicaragua
• North Macedonia
• Pakistan
• Panama
• Peru
• Rwanda
• St. Kitts and Nevis
• St. Lucia
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Sint Maarten
• Senegal
• Serbia
• Seychelles
• South Africa
• Tanzania
• Turkey
• Turks and Caicos
• Uganda
• Ukraine
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe[1]
Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Haiti, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Mauritius and
South Korea are also accepting travelers from America but require a mandatory
quarantine or self-isolation period. If you are moving to Europe, you may face
some problems, as many European countries are rejecting American citizens at
the border. If you are considering moving to one of the above countries, we
still advise that you research all of the country’s guidelines thoroughly
before going through with any relocation plans.
Make sure to follow CDC
guidelines to stay safe during the move
When you have made the decision to relocate internationally for work,
or any other reason, it is important to make sure that you and your family are
safe, both during the move and once you get to your destination. Make sure to
follow all CDC guidelines, and if you or a family member are considered
high-risk for the virus, it is suggested that you hold off on your move until
either you are vaccinated or the country you are moving to has a strong
vaccination plan in place. It is important to pay close attention to the
countries that have dealt better with the spread of COVID-19 and those that
have struggled as well. Although Bloom International Relocations Inc
will take
all the necessary precautions during the moving process, we cannot control what
people in that country do to protect against the virus.
Bloom International Relocations Inc is standing by to assist with all
of your international relocation needs. An experienced international moving
company, we have assisted many people and families with international
relocation during the COVID-19 pandemic and will be happy to answer any
questions you may have; reach out today.
