European Union:
Six Countries Removed From EU ‘Safe Travel’ List
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Key Points
- The U.S., Kosovo, Lebanon, Montenegro, and North Macedonia were
all removed from the EU’s list of countries exempt from
restrictions on non-essential travel. - Travelers from the United States, Israel, Kosovo, Lebanon,
Montenegro, and North Macedonia will face additional travel
restrictions, such as longer quarantine periods and additional
testing requirements due to this change.
Overview
On Monday, Aug. 30, the European Council recommended that all 27
EU Member States remove the U.S. and several other countries,
including Kosovo, Lebanon, Montenegro and North Macedonia from the
safe travel list as a result of rising COVID-19 infections.
What are the Changes?
As of June 30, the U.S. and 14 other countries had reached an
agreement with the EU that allowed for the easing of entry
requirements for non-essential travel.
However, as of Aug. 30, individuals taking part in non-essential
travel will potentially face additional travel restrictions as
determined by each Member State.
Looking Ahead
Based on the decision, additional travel restrictions could be
implemented at the discretion of the authorities of each Member
State. Most Member States are expected to comply with the
Council’s recommendation. Restrictions…