As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve, so do the travel requirements for those wanting to visit Europe.
Currently, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is recommending that all non-essential travel to Europe be postponed. For those who must travel, they recommend getting tested for Covid-19 both before and after your trip, as well as self-isolating for 14 days upon arrival in Europe.
The ECDC also has a color-coded map that ranks each European country by its risk level for Covid-19. Green countries have a low risk, yellow countries have a moderate risk, orange countries have a high risk and red countries have a very high risk.
Currently, most of Europe is classified as orange or red, with only a handful of green countries. This means that if you do choose to travel to Europe right now, you'll need to be extra vigilant about following health and safety guidelines.
Wearing a face mask in public spaces is mandatory in many European countries, even if you don't have any symptoms of Covid-19. You should also practice social distancing by keeping at least six feet away from others when possible.
If you're planning on visiting multiple countries within Europe, keep in mind that each country has its own entry requirements which may include things like proof of a negative Covid test or completing an online health declaration form. Be sure to research the specific requirements for each country before you travel.