After 20 months of travel restriction since the start of the covid, the United States closed its border for visitors. This ban is lifted from 8th November.
This lift on the travel ban will allow fully vaccinated Non-US citizens to travel from Ireland, China, India, South Africa, Iran and Brazil, 26 Schengen countries in Europe without border controls, and Britain.
The travel process is divided into two phases to conduct travel possible based on the requirement of travel. In the first phase starting from 8th November, all non-essential trips such as travel and visit will be possible for fully vaccinated visitors. essential traps, such as work and education, are possible for partially vaccinated or unvaccinated visitors.
In the second phase, starting January only fully vaccinated visitors will be allowed.
In addition to this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had applied some rules for travelers visiting the United States on Monday. these are as follows:
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All non-essential travelers will need to produce a vaccination certificate or proofer of vaccination before boarding the flight.
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The details will be cross-checked with the identity of the passenger.
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The vaccine needs to be Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved or authorized and World Health Organization (WHO) emergency use listed vaccines.
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Children under 18 years are exempted from compulsory vaccination but need to produce a negative viral test less than 24 hours old.
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For travelers above the age of 18 years, no exemption, unless stated earlier, will be given in vaccination.
