After 18 months of the American borders’ closure for individuals coming from the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, The Republic of Ireland, the Federative Republic of Brazil, and the Republic of South Africa, we finally have a date for the reopening !!!
I must admit that this period has been challenging, frustrating, and complicated. So when I saw the news, I didn’t even believe it. And as I write this article, I still can’t believe it 🙂
Updated on June 10, 2022.
Mark your calendar: November 8, 2021!
NEWS: END OF NEGATIVE TEST REQUIREMENT
COVID testing will no longer be required for entry into the U.S. as of June 12, 2022.
The measure will be on trial for 90 days. In the meantime, the obligation to be vaccinated will remain in place.
When could we go to NYC?
On September 20, 2020, 18 months and seven days after the border closure, Jeff Zients, the White House pandemic coordinator, said that vaccinated individuals would be able to travel to the US in early November.
For the moment, we don’t have a specific date. It could be for or after Veterans Day, on November 11, 2021. We will see! Whatever happens, Press Secretary Jen Psaki, talked about early November. She added that the authorities would give more information as we go along to be ready by then.
What will it take to enter the United States starting in November 2021?
First of all, all travelers coming from abroad to the US will have to be fully vaccinated.
Today, it is necessary to prove a negative Covid-19 test, less than 72 hours before landing in the US.
Finally, the US might set up a system of traceability to track each passenger. It will surely be the airlines that will have to collect this information to know where you are going to the USA.
Guidelines in a nutshell
Travel restriction remains in place for individuals coming from the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, The Republic of Ireland, the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Republic of South Africa (Biden Proclamation, January 25, 2021) until November 8.
Health protocol as of January 27, 2022, for ALL PERSON traveling to New York with the following recommendations:
– There are generally no quarantine, work furlough, or testing requirements for asymptomatic travelers.
– Monitor symptoms daily from the day of arrival in New York through day 14,
– Continue strict adherence to all recommended non-pharmaceutical interventions, including hand hygiene and the use of face coverings.
US citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or immigrant
– CDC and New York State recommend delaying international travel until the traveler is fully vaccinated (FDA approved).
– Starting January 27, 2022, proof of negative COVID test taken no more than 1 day before travel to the USA or documentation of recovery from Covid-19
– Covid-19 testing 3-5 days after arrival is a recommendation as well as self-quarantine if not fully vaccinated.
– Proof of Vaccination to access indoor activities (see Key to NYC Vaccination Mandate).
Official Information Quiz to find out requirements
Take the quiz before you travel to the USA!
International Travelers
– CDC and New York State recommend delaying international travel until the traveler is fully vaccinated (FDA approved).
– International travelers must comply with CDC requirements:
+ Show proof that you are fully vaccinated to travel to the United States by plane (18+ years old). You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receipt of the last dose (list of vaccines).
+ Starting January 27, 2022, proof of negative COVID test taken no more than 1 day before travel to the USA or documentation of recovery from Covid-19.
– Covid-19 testing is recommended 3-5 days after arrival in NY, even if fully vaccinated.
Official Information Quiz to find out requirements
Take the quiz before you travel to the USA!
Will children be able to go to the United States from November 2021?
Yes. There is no vaccination mandate for children under 18 years old to enter the USA.
However, the CDC Order (January 12, 2021), requires to all air passengers, 2 years of age or older, traveling into the US, including US citizens and legal permanent residents, to be tested no more than 1 day before their flight departs to the US.
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Conclusion
I am happy to see the borders reopening soon. Still, my heart also goes out to those who can’t leave their country for sanitary measures or have no access to vaccination yet.
In the meantime, I thank you in advance for your support and kindness.
Love to you all!
Memo.
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For the moment we don’t have more information about that. The US authorities are only talking about “vaccinated tourists”, which is still very vague… As soon as we receive more information, we will update our article here.
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