COVID Travel Ban for Foreign Passengers going to the US be lifted in November

Great news to all J-1 Candidates who are planning to travel to the US this year the COVID Travel Ban for Foreign Passengers going to the USA be lifted in November.

Opening the Country to More Visitors

Finally, the travel restrictions imposed by the Former US President Donal Trump for 18 months will be lifted in November 2021 provided that passengers are able to present proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID.

This decision lifts the travel restrictions on previously tagged countries as hot spots like India, Brazil, United Kingdom, China, Iran, and South Africa.

“Today we’re announcing a new international air travel system. This new system includes strict protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 from passengers flying into the United States, protecting Americans and making international air travel safer,” White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients told reporters during a virtual news conference.

New International Air Travel System

The United States, he said, with science and public health as its guide, has developed a new international air travel system that both enhances the safety of Americans here at home and enhances the safety of international air travel.

“Most importantly, beginning in early November, foreign nationals flying to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and they must show proof of vaccination prior to boarding a US-bound airplane,” he said.

Despite being fully vaccinated, travelers will still need to complete pre-departure testing (Swab/PCR testing) within 3 days prior to departure to the United States and present Negative Swab test results to the Immigration.

On the other hand, stricter guidelines are imposed on unvaccinated Americans returning to the US. They will need to have the COVID test a day before their departure to the US and another one upon arrival.