10/29/2021
On November 8th, a number of travel changes will be implemented impacting both citizens and non-citizens traveling to the U.S. from international destinations. The most significant change for U.S. citizens is a new policy that unvaccinated individuals will be required to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of departure to the U.S. This is a change from the previous three day requirement, which remains in place for vaccinated travelers. Additionally, airlines will now verify vaccination status – in addition to negative COVID-19 test results – to ensure individuals comply with the correct testing timeframe based on their vaccination status.
Also, non-U.S. citizens traveling from international destinations will be permitted to enter the United States beginning on November 8th if they are fully vaccinated, have a negative COVID-19 test taken three days before departure, and provide proof of their vaccination status to airlines prior to flying to the U.S.
Prior to travel, we remind travelers to check with the U.S. State Department for the most current travel information. We also encourage them to check with their specific airline about COVID-19 requirements and the process for demonstrating those requirements. All travelers should be referred to the CDC website at cdc.gov and the U.S. State Department website at travel.state.gov as important travel resources.
