Updated International Travel Requirements to the US
On October 25, 2021 President Biden issued a Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The proclamation, effective on November 8, 2021, includes these key points:
- The proclamation revokes the regional travel bans restricting travel from China, India, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
- Beginning on November 8, nonimmigrant foreign nationals, such as F and J students and scholars, will need proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 1 day before their flight in order to board a flight to the United States.
- There are some exceptions to the vaccination requirement. It does not apply to anyone under age 18 or to travelers from countries with limited access to COVID-19 vaccines.
- The proclamation does not apply to U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card holders), but all unvaccinated travelers – including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and nonimmigrants eligible for exceptions to the vaccine requirement will be subject to stricter COVID-19 testing requirements.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control): Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers
- U.S. Department of State: Updated Requirements for Air Travelers to the U.S. due to COVID-19.
- CDC: "Find out if you can board a flight to the United States" travel assessment
Please email iss@umontana.edu with any questions.
