The White House announced on Friday (October 10) that from November 15th, entry restrictions on fully vaccinated foreign citizens will be lifted and applied to all air and land ports.

Any vaccine approved by the World Health Organization meets the entry requirements, which also means that foreign citizens who have received other vaccines, as long as they have been vaccinated with Pfizer Pfizer, AstraZeneca AZ, Johnson & Johnson, Modena Moderna, Sinopharm and Beijing Coxing will be allowed to enter the United States.

However, this does not mean that you can come in by buying a ticket. People entering the United States must provide a certificate of COVID-XNUMX vaccination before boarding a flight to the United States.Negative test certificate within 3 daysOr proof of recovery from COVID-3 in the past 19 months.However, those entering through land ports from Canada and Mexico need to provide a vaccination certificate.

The following is the official interpretation of the CDC, what should be paid attention to:

Does this requirement apply to U.S. citizens?

This order also applies to all air passengers entering the U.S. 2 years of age or older, including U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

When do I need to be tested before I can travel to the United States, and what kind of test do I need?

Take off on your flight to the U.S.3 day beforeAccept the test within.Make sure to proceedVirus test (NAAT or antigen test)To determine if you are currently infected with COVID-19.Also make sure youReceive your results before the flight departs, And have your result file to show to the airline.

forWhat is 3 days?Instead of 72 hours?

The 3-day period is 3 days before the flight departure, which provides passengers with greater flexibility than 72 hours.

For example, if the passenger's flight is 1pm on Friday, the passenger can board the flight with a negative test on the previous Tuesday or any time afterwards.

What kind of test result file do I need to provide?

Before boarding a flight to the U.S., you need to show yourPaper or electronic copies of negative test results, For review by airlines and upon request of public health officials after you arrive in the United States.

The file must include:

1. Test type (indicate it is NAAT or antigen test)

2. The entity that publishes the results (such as a laboratory, a healthcare entity, or a telemedicine service)

3. The date of specimen collection.A negative test result must indicate that the sample was collected 3 days before the flight.The positive test result of the documents recovered from COVID-19 must indicate that the sample was collected within 3 months before the flight.

4. Information to identify the person (full name plus at least one other identifier, such as date of birth or passport number, etc., should have sufficient personal identification information).

5. Test results.

Can I perform a quick test?

As long as rapid detection is an acceptable virus detection under this order, it is acceptable.

Does the self-inspection meet the standards?

You can use a self-test (sometimes called a home test) that meets the following criteria:

1. The test must be a SARS-CoV-2 virus test (NAAT or antigen test) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).

2. The test procedure must include the telemedicine service attached to the test manufacturer, which provides real-time supervision remotely through audio and video connections, confirms identity, complies with sample collection and testing procedures, confirms the test results, and issues a report that meets the requirements of the CDC order .Some FDA-authorized self-checks including telemedicine services may require prescriptions.

3. Airlines and other aircraft operators must be able to review and confirm the identity of this person and the details of the test results.If required, passengers must also be able to present the test result documents to US officials at the port of entry and local/state health departments.

Some countries may restrict the entry of unauthorized or registered tests.Travelers considering a U.S.-authorized test for use outside the U.S. should contact the destination authority for information before traveling.

What is the post-recovery certificate?

If you have tested positive for the virus in the past 3 months and you meet the criteria for ending quarantine, you can travel with your recovery certificate.

You must show yourA paper or electronic copy of the positive test result (dated no more than 90 days ago) and an official letter signed by your healthcare provider or public health official, Which contains the name, address, and phone number of a licensed health care provider or public health official, indicating that you have been approved to end the quarantine so you can travel.A letter stating that you have been allowed to end the quarantine and return to work or school is also acceptable, Even if the letter does not specifically mention travel.

What personally identifiable information is required to confirm a negative test result or recover documents?Must it be in English?

Airlines and other aircraft operators must be able to confirm test results and view other required information, and should determine when translation is needed for this purpose.Passengers whose documents are in languages ​​other than English should consult their airline or aircraft operator before travelling.

Do passengers still need to have a copy of their certification and the airline keeps a copy of it?

Passengers only need to keep paper or electronic copies of their negative test results or recovery documents throughout the trip.The proof should be submitted to the airline or aircraft operator.

Should the passenger keep the proof of the negative test or recovery documents?

Yes,Passengers must still keep paper or electronic copies of necessary documents, as federal public health officials may require them to be viewed at the port of entry.U.S. state, territory, tribal, and/or local health departments can also apply according to the requirements of their own public health authorities.

Do state and local governments in the United States have separate testing requirements for air passengers?

Boarding aircraft to the United States must meet federal testing requirements.Some state and local governments may have similar or more stringent testing requirements for air passengers arriving in their jurisdictions.In addition to federal requirements, always check and comply with state and local travel recommendations or requirements.

Can the test performed before leaving the United States be used to return within 3 days?

If itineraryLess than 3 days, You can use the virus test performed in the United States to meet the requirements of the order, as long as the sample is collected no more than 3 days before the departure of the flight back to the United States.If the return delay exceeds 3 days after the test, the passenger will need to retest before the return flight.

What if I don’t take the test and want to go to the US?

The airline must confirm the negative test results or recovery documents of all passengers before boarding.If the passenger chooses not to present the test result or the certificate of rehabilitation, the airline must deny the passenger to board the flight.

What if I cannot be tested before take-off?

Change departure dateAllow time for testing, or change the flight toTransit in locations that can be tested.

For more information about where to test overseas, travelers shouldView the relevant U.S. Embassy website external icon.Passengers may need to consider changing the route to a different country or city to meet the test requirements.

Can I get a waiver?

When emergency travel (such as emergency medical evacuation) must occur to protect someone's life and health from serious danger, or when personal safety and testing cannot be completed before the travel, you canExemptions are granted on an extremely limited basis.

If my test result is negative, do I need to be tested and quarantined again after arriving in the United States?

CDC recommends that travelers be tested 3-5 days after travel, and self-isolate for 7 days at home or in other ways after travel.If you have not been tested, the safest course of action is to stay at home for 10 days.Always follow state and local recommendations or requirements related to travel.

If I transfer to another country through the United States, do I still need to be tested?

Yes.Any flight entering the United States, even if it is a connecting flight, needs to be tested before departure.

For connecting flights to the United States, does the 3-day period apply to the first flight or the last flight?Do I need to do another test?

If your itinerary arranges you to arrive in the U.S. via one or more connecting flights, you canWithin 3 days before the first flightTake the test.

If the 3-day test period expires before one of your connecting flights, if it fallsIn the following cases, you need to re-test before boarding :

1. Your planned itinerary includes one or more overnight accommodations to the United States. (Note: If the itinerary requires an overnight connection due to flight availability restrictions, you do not need to retest.)

2. Due to circumstances beyond your control (for example, delays due to bad weather or aircraft mechanical problems), the transit flight is delayed beyond the 3-day test limit, and the delay causes 48 hours to expire.

3. Due to circumstances beyond your control (for example, delays due to bad weather or aircraft mechanical problems), your first flight was delayed beyond the 3-day test limit, and the delay resulted in an expiration of 24 hours.

If I fly from one U.S. state or territory to another U.S. state or territory, but must transit in a foreign country, do I need to test?

No need to be tested.

Do I need to be tested when leaving the United States?

CDC does not have any testing requirements for outbound passengers, but it is recommended that you take a virus test (NAAT or antigen) 1-3 days before traveling abroad.Passengers should check their entry requirements with international destinations.