Sep 17, 2021, 12:56 am
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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES STARTING NOVEMBER 8, 2021
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...vel/index.html
IN EFFECT JANUARY 26, 2021 TO DECEMBER 31, 2021 UNLESS OTHERWISE AMENDED
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/g...ncrypted-p.pdf
FAQ
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...travelers.html
PASSENGER ATTESTATION FOR TRAVEL TO THE USA
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/a...21-01-12-p.pdf
OTHERS
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-...L7PwJTTCggyB7k
ISSUED 21 JAN 2021: National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness "EXECUTIVE ORDER PROMOTING COVID-19 SAFETY IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL" begins on page 174 of this document.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...vel/index.html
IN EFFECT JANUARY 26, 2021 TO DECEMBER 31, 2021 UNLESS OTHERWISE AMENDED
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/g...ncrypted-p.pdf
FAQ
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...travelers.html
PASSENGER ATTESTATION FOR TRAVEL TO THE USA
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/a...21-01-12-p.pdf
OTHERS
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-...L7PwJTTCggyB7k
ISSUED 21 JAN 2021: National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness "EXECUTIVE ORDER PROMOTING COVID-19 SAFETY IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL" begins on page 174 of this document.
Covid test for entry/re-entry to US [merged thread]
Jun 30, 2021, 11:18 pm
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They will only ship the eMed kits to a US address. You'll need a US based person to physically transport the kit outside of the country. During the Navica proctored session, they will ask for your passport, and do a screenshot. Not sure if it matters if you are a US citizen or not.
Jun 30, 2021, 11:24 pm
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Jul 1, 2021, 10:30 am
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I'm confused, too.
Do you have to order your BinaxNow test from eMed to get the proctor and verified results? They are only offering the 6-pack for $150. And would I need to order two six-packs to test two people, since there seems to be some strange no-sharing rule?
Or can you get the proctored results with the cheaper one (2 for ~$20 at Walmart/CVS)?
Do you have to order your BinaxNow test from eMed to get the proctor and verified results? They are only offering the 6-pack for $150. And would I need to order two six-packs to test two people, since there seems to be some strange no-sharing rule?
Or can you get the proctored results with the cheaper one (2 for ~$20 at Walmart/CVS)?
Jul 1, 2021, 11:18 am
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Are you sure? I thought I saw an option on their website to pay only for the supervision and book an appointment for the test. IIRC the fee was $20.
Jul 1, 2021, 1:58 pm
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Posting again because this disappeared.
Anyway I cleared CBP today at DFW from LHR. After I handed the agent my global entry receipt I asked him if he needed to see my negative test result. He said "no we don't. We aren't the covid police. That's an airline thing".
Anyway I cleared CBP today at DFW from LHR. After I handed the agent my global entry receipt I asked him if he needed to see my negative test result. He said "no we don't. We aren't the covid police. That's an airline thing".
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Jul 1, 2021, 1:59 pm
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Jul 1, 2021, 8:56 pm
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This to me is the most concerning part. It's all on individual airline check-in staffers in foreign countries to assure compliance with this CDC negative test requirement. I see all sorts of ways they might misunderstand the requirements and refuse to let you board, even though you have met the CDC requirements to the letter. It won't be much comfort if after your plane departs, you straighten it all out and have to wait another day for the next flight.
Jul 1, 2021, 9:22 pm
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(my emphasis)
This to me is the most concerning part. It's all on individual airline check-in staffers in foreign countries to assure compliance with this CDC negative test requirement. I see all sorts of ways they might misunderstand the requirements and refuse to let you board, even though you have met the CDC requirements to the letter. It won't be much comfort if after your plane departs, you straighten it all out and have to wait another day for the next flight.
This to me is the most concerning part. It's all on individual airline check-in staffers in foreign countries to assure compliance with this CDC negative test requirement. I see all sorts of ways they might misunderstand the requirements and refuse to let you board, even though you have met the CDC requirements to the letter. It won't be much comfort if after your plane departs, you straighten it all out and have to wait another day for the next flight.
[TIMATIC is supposed to be the "official" place both airlines and pax search to find what the rules are--is this really the case?]
Jul 2, 2021, 6:01 am
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So the agent made it clear to me a negative test isn’t required for entry into the US. Shouldn’t he said instead of saying it’s an airline thing it’s a CDC requirement?
Jul 2, 2021, 7:12 am
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Since (it seems that) CBP is not dealing with Covid testing that is one item pax won't be worrying about. If you can't board the plane you won't get to the US, so as I noted above everything hinges on what airlines are requiring to let pax board.
Jul 2, 2021, 2:48 pm
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Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019...travelers.html
Jul 2, 2021, 4:04 pm
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So can you buy one of the approved, proctored kits at a pharmacy (in the US), or can it only be purchased on-line? I leave for France on July 8th and the on-line website says that's not enough time for delivery.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Jul 2, 2021, 4:21 pm
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The six pack of binaxNOW tests took 2 days to get to my house from day of ordering.
Jul 2, 2021, 4:33 pm
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Seems like only online, and they only sell them in a 6 pack for $150. From what I've read, testing is widely available at pharmacies throughout France, and my return airport's website says they have PCR or antigen testing there too. Testing is currently free for tourists, but after July 7 it'll be 49 euros for a PCR test or 29 euros for an antigen test. So I don't think it makes sense for me to use an online, proctored test. Maybe if I was traveling with 4 or 5 people, or visiting a country where testing costs are outrageous, it would pencil out. But solo to France...nope.
Jul 2, 2021, 7:30 pm
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I just plopped down $231 for three 2-packs of the Abbott test (Optum website). So I expect that any day now the CDC will drop the negative test requirement for fully-vaccinated Americans on their return.