New Travel Rules to Enter the U.S.

[SKY]

U.S. citizens and residents returning from abroad who aren’t vaccinated will have to obtain a negative Covid-19 test within a day of their flight, the officials said.

Under the new system, vaccinated people who have had a negative test in the prior 72 hours will be able to board a flight to the U.S. as long as they share contact tracing information. Unvaccinated foreigners will be generally barred from entry.

U.S. Issues New Pandemic Travel Rules for Vaccination, Testing

The Biden administration issued new rules for travelers to the U.S. on Monday requiring proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 in addition to a recent negative test for the virus.

www.bloomberg.com

 

[aarhus]

So to travel to the US basically visitors to the US have to be vaccinated and it has to be a recent vaccination.

 

[SKY]

So to travel to the US basically visitors to the US have to be vaccinated and it has to be a recent vaccination.

No, not recent. In fact it has to be a certain amount of days AFTER vaccination.

 

[lifeisgreat]

So to travel to the US basically visitors to the US have to be vaccinated and it has to be a recent vaccination.

The merry go round keeps turning around no off button

 

[aarhus]

No, not recent. In fact it has to be a certain amount of days AFTER vaccination.

I think I read somewhere within two weeks.

 

[Clandestino]

In the several articles I have already reviewed on this topic tonight, it appears there will be another travel announcement for another travel change requirement(s) to be put into effect for early January 2022. My guess based on the patterns emerging is it will be that all travelers will need a vax / serum shot(s) to enter USA. Still trying to find what this next plan is so please post if some sleuth here is able to figure it out.

 

[DRdreaming]

I think I read somewhere within two weeks.

When traveling to the US the airline will validate that you received your second dose of the vaccine at least two weeks before your date of travel. If you are not vaccinated, or it has been less than two weeks since your second dose, you will need a negative covid test to board the plane. And yes, Sinovac is on the approved list of vaccines.

 

[aarhus]

When traveling to the US the airline will validate that you received your second dose of the vaccine at least two weeks before your date of travel. If you are not vaccinated, or it has been less than two weeks since your second dose, you will need a negative covid test to board the plane. And yes, Sinovac is on the approved list of vaccines.

Oh maybe I misunderstood the two weeks requirement. I thought I would need a new booster dose within two weeks of traveling. So with two Sinovac I am ok for now.

 

[LindseyKaufman]

Here is a better explanation, I think.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/25/us-unveils-new-coronavirus-travel-rules

 

[william webster]

One thing to consider -

The DR vax card is written differently than the US- the day/month is reversed.

 

[janlindy]

All visitors older than two years, regardless of vaccination status, will also need to present a negative coronavirus test taken within three days of travel, according to an order signed by US President Joe Biden on Monday.

 

[windeguy]

Or go to the source for the information to be even more confused and amused:

COVID-19 and Travel

CDC travel recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

www.cdc.gov

COVID-19 Testing Requirement for International Travel to the United States​

On October 25, 2021 CDC amended its January 25, 2021 Order, titled, “Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States.” This amendment updates COVID-19 testing requirements for air passengers 2 years or older boarding a flight to the United States, depending on COVID-19 vaccination status.

Effective November 8, 2021 at 12:01am EST (5:01am GMT), before boarding a flight to the US from a foreign country, all air passengers- 2 years or older – are required to present a negative COVID-19 viral test result, within a time period based on their vaccination status (see table below), or present documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the last 90 days. Air passengers will also be required to confirm in the form of an attestation that the information they present is true.

Time Period for Testing for Air Passengers to Obtain a Negative COVID-19 Viral Test

Type of Air Passenger (2 years or older)	Number of Days to get a COVID-19 Viral Test Before a Flight’s Departure to the US
Fully vaccinated	No more than 3 days
Not fully vaccinated	No more than 1 day

For the full list of requirements and exemptions, please review the language in the Order.

 

[windeguy]

All visitors older than two years, regardless of vaccination status, will also need to present a negative coronavirus test taken within three days of travel, according to an order signed by US President Joe Biden on Monday.

Not fully vaccinated the test has to be less than one day. At least that is what I just posted above from the CDC web site. Confusing? Yep.


Time Period for Testing for Air Passengers to Obtain a Negative COVID-19 Viral Test

Type of Air Passenger (2 years or older)	Number of Days to get a COVID-19 Viral Test Before a Flight’s Departure to the US
Fully vaccinated	No more than 3 days
Not fully vaccinated	No more than 1 day

 

[william webster]

Day before travel..... not that hard to do

 

[flyinroom]

Not fully vaccinated the test has to be less than one day. At least that is what I just posted above from the CDC web site. Confusing? Yep.


Time Period for Testing for Air Passengers to Obtain a Negative COVID-19 Viral Test

Type of Air Passenger (2 years or older)	Number of Days to get a COVID-19 Viral Test Before a Flight’s Departure to the US
Fully vaccinated	No more than 3 days
Not fully vaccinated	No more than 1 day

Seriously?
What's so confusing about that information?
I think it is about the clearest, most concise bit of info, on travel restrictions to enter the U.S., that I have seen in a while.

 

[windeguy]

Seriously?
What's so confusing about that information?
I think it is about the clearest, most concise bit of info, on travel restrictions to enter the U.S., that I have seen in a while.

Oh, you have to read the entire CDC web site for that. Just one snippet at a time, and it isn't too bad.

This probably sums it up as good as can be:

TUESDAY, Oct. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- The Biden administration on Monday released the specifics of its plan to allow the return of foreign travelers to the United States.

While adult visitors will have to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will need to be tested for the virus before boarding a plane to the United States, visitors younger than 18 will not have to be fully vaccinated, but will still need to take a COVID-19 test unless they are 2 or younger, the White House said in a statement. The new travel policy takes effect on Nov. 8.

Biden Administration Announces Details of Vaccination Requirements for Foreign Travelers

TUESDAY, Oct. 26, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- The Biden administration on Monday released the specifics of its plan to allow the return of foreign travelers to the

consumer.healthday.com

 

[SKY]

With few exceptions, only foreign nationals with vaccinations approved for emergency use by the World Health Organization will be allowed to board planes to visit the U.S.

Unvaccinated Americans to face tighter COVID testing requirements in new US travel system

While the new U.S. travel system rolling out Nov. 8 will open borders to more foreign tourists, there will be tighter rules for some Americans too.

www.usatoday.com

This seem pretty clear on this point.........................

 

[AZB]

if you have Johnson & Johnson vaccine, then it's only one dose (one shot) and that too is accepted. this card is only valid after 2 weeks of the vaccine shot.

 

[bob saunders]

COVID-19 and Travel

CDC travel recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

www.cdc.gov

read carefully

 

[aarhus]

if you have Johnson & Johnson vaccine, then it's only one dose (one shot) and that too is accepted. this card is only valid after 2 weeks of the vaccine shot.

I don’t think it’s offered in the DR. It’s either Sinovac or Pfizer