COVID-19 Global Travel Restrictions Will be Lifted for Vaccinated Travelers on November 8, 2021 – JD Supra

On October 25, 2021, the White House issued a newPresidential Proclamation(the Proclamation) which rescinds the existingCOVID-19 travel restrictionseffective November 8, 2021 at 12:01AM EST. This Proclamation replaces the COVID-19 travel restrictions with a newCOVID-19 vaccination requirementfor foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States via air travel.

Specifically, starting on November 8, 2021, foreign nationals traveling to the United States by air will need to comply with the following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

In summary, effective November 8, 2021, foreign nationals traveling to the United States will need to carryproof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19and will need to show a negative COVID-19 test.

There are also accommodations for individuals who have documented evidence of recovery from COVID-19 in the past 90 days. The CDC has afrequently asked questionspage on its website with additional helpful information.

The CDC has also published guidance forU.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents,which outlines the requirements to enter the United States when returning from abroad.

At this time, we are still awaiting further guidance regarding travel restrictions at the land borders between the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Until November 8, 2021, any planned travel to the United States will need to comply with theexisting travel restrictions and applicable national interest exceptions.

Given the severe disruptions in consular operations over the past two years, it is expected that there will continue to be severe backlogs in obtaining appointments and visas at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad. Due to the expected increase of eligible individuals seeking the necessary documentation to travel to the United States, consular appointment delays should be expected.

Employers should identify personnel who may be affected by this new guidance and contact their counsel to discuss strategies and considerations regarding the travel of these employees. Williams Mullen is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as further information becomes available.

Finally, given that the state of COVID-19 remains fluid, travelers are reminded to monitor the CDCsCOVID-19 pagefor the latest developments and alerts for international travel.

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COVID-19 Global Travel Restrictions Will be Lifted for Vaccinated Travelers on November 8, 2021 - JD Supra