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U.S. ends last covid travel barrier, vaccine mandate for foreign arrivals
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The Biden administration will lift the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for inbound international air travelers on Friday. U.S. ends last covid travel barrier, vaccine mandate for foreign arrivals
Starting on May 12, 2023, all foreign nationals entering the U.S. will no longer be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 when boarding a U.S.-bound flight. Those applying for a green card will still need to show proof of full vaccination when attending the immigration medical exam. U.S. Travel celebrated the end of the Covid vaccine requirement for travelers arriving in the US:
The White House ended today, May 11, 2023, the requirement to present the covid vaccine for travelers and US government officials. In mid-April, US President Joe Biden decreed the end of the public health emergency for Covid-19.
Also, a few days ago, the WHO announced the end of the COVID pandemic.
U.S. Travel celebrated the end of the Covid vaccine requirement for travelers arriving in the US:
"Today's action to lift the vaccine requirement eases a significant barrier to entry for many global travelers, moving our industry and our country forward," said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. USA).
After the sanitary requirements have been lifted, the only measures to enter the United States is the presentation of general documentation:
Valid passport.
For some countries, a visa issued by the United States authorities is necessary (the only Latin American country that does not need a visa to enter the United States is Chile).
