Travel Updates (Updated )
Official Entry Requirements
!! Most requirements in relation to Covid-19 have been lifted !!
It’s always important to check a country’s entry requirements prior to traveling as these are subject to change. For the most up-to-date travel requirements, (ex. identification documents, pre-travel forms, etc.) check the official government or embassy website of the countries you’re traveling to, by clicking below:
Exceptions: Please note that some private suppliers (airlines, cruise ships, hotels, bus companies, museums, etc.) may implement their own requirements. Requirements by Airline can be found here: Air France, Alitalia, American Airlines, British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines
Return to the United States:
For all travel updates from the United States Department of State, check here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html
As of June 2022 | The CDC and United States dropped the pre-travel testing requirement for return to the US.
Requirements for Non-US Citizens: If you are not a US citizen, or, are a US citizen but are traveling from another country, you are required to check on rules and regulations with the country you are visiting, as well as requirements for the return to any non-US country. For The Latest International Entry Requirements, you can visit: https://cibtvisas.com/health-requirements
Optional Protection Available
We highly recommend purchasing Travel Protection when traveling abroad! There are two options to protect your pilgrimage.
1. Travel Protection (Through Travel Insured International)
Travel Protection can be purchased up to 72 hours prior to your departure, via phone or email [email protected] Full payment of the cost of the travel protection will be due at the time it is applied. Details: www.206tours.com/insurance
2. Book with Confidence! Travel Insurance Plus Cancel for Any Reason (Get 100% MONEY BACK)!
Our “Cancel for Any Reason” Waiver (CFAR) allows pilgrims to cancel up until 48 hours prior to departure, and get 100% money back (minus protection costs). The waiver is available for $399 per person and must be added within 48 hours of initial booking and in addition to the Travel Protection offered through Travel Insured International (some exceptions apply). To add, please contact us via phone or email: [email protected] Details: www.206tours.com/cancelforanyreason. *CFAR is not available on select departures.
COVID & TRAVEL FAQs
Q: What testing is required to travel?
A: Most countries no longer require any pre-travel Covid testing. Check the official website (linked by country above) for each country you’re traveling to prior to departure. Your 206 Tours Account Manager will email you the current requirements in the days ahead of travel.
Q: What if I test positive for COVID while abroad? What is the protocol?
A: A traveler who tests positive, and has valid travel protection, must follow the guidelines of the health officials of the country visiting & contact the Travel Protection Agency. A Licensed Travel Protection Agent will assist with necessary arrangements. A traveler who tests positive and does not have travel protection must follow the guidelines of the health officials of the country visiting. If a mandatory quarantine is required due to COVID, 206 Tours will assist in arranging accommodations and return flights for you once cleared to travel. The cost involved will be the sole responsibility of the pilgrim or mitigated by the Travel Protection Agency. 206 Tours will be at the pilgrim’s disposal 24/7. 206 Tours highly recommends that ALL pilgrims purchase travel protection prior to their departure.
Q: What are the quarantine protocols per country when a US traveler tests positive?
A: Quarantine protocols are subject to change – a local health official will advise accordingly what is required if one tests positive.
Q: What happens if the country I plan on visiting requires a vaccination after I have paid in full if I am unvaccinated?
Countries may change entry requirements at any time. 206 Tours is not responsible for these travel requirements, however, must adhere to the mandates put in place by local governments in our to operate tours. If you are unvaccinated and a vaccine requirement becomes mandated after you have paid in full, you will be unable to enter the country’s border. In this event, unvaccinated travelers will have two options:
Option 1: So long as your departure is more than 60 days away, you can opt to re-book a different tour at a $150 transfer fee.
Option 2: Cancel as per our terms and conditions. Refunds will be processed in accordance with our cancellation terms which were agreed to upon booking, detailed here: www.206tours.com/terms
Postponed Pilgrimages
So long as borders are open, 206 Tours will operate pilgrimages as planned. In 2020 when tour postponements were necessary, 206 Tours contacted all postponed pilgrims, via email, with the following two options:
Transfer your Registration (including Travel Protection/ Cancel For Any Reason Premiums) at 100% credit to either:
- NEW Dates confirmed by your Group Leader or Priest
- Any Future Pilgrimage
- Scheduled Pilgrimage departures: www.206tours.com/pilgrimages
- Special Groups: www.206tours.com/specials
Terms and Conditions (www.206tours.com/terms) will apply to your “New” Tour. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via Phone or Email.