Explained: European COVID-19 travel certificate; US considers own vaccine passport

Spain which is was one of the hardest-hit countries in Europe due to the virus opened its gates to vaccinated tourists on Monday in a bid to revive its tourism sector and boost the economy.

Spain opens borders to vaccinated travellers as tourists begin arriving

As Europe begins to reopen its borders for tourists, the Greek government on Friday unveiled a digital health certificate as the country seeks to welcome tourists after over a year of pandemic downturn.

Greece unveils digital certificate as Europe seeks to welcome tourists

European Union(EU) on Wednesday agreed to allow visitors from outside the bloc vaccinated with EU-authorised vaccines. Watch: "EU ambassadors agreed to update the approach to travel from outside the European Union," Christian Wigand, EU spokesman said.

As Europe reopens, European Union to ease travel restrictions for non-EU tourists

According to a New York Times report, European Union(EU) is mulling blocking Americans from entering its territory since the United States has failed to properly curb the coronavirus pandemic.

European Union may block American travellers over failure to curb virus: Report

France and Germany became the latest European countries to reopen their borders as the continent emerges from its three-month COVID-19 lockdown. Watch report.

Europe cautiously limps towards normalcy: France-Germany border reopens for EU nations