No more Covid testing to travel to USA- reversed for travelers from China Jan 5, 2023
Feb 27, 2023, 5:59 am
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Reading this new US entry requirement. So if I went to China, then to Japan, stay for two days, and fly out from Narita, am I still subject to the covid test before the US bound flight?
If you plan to travel by air to the United States from China, Hong Kong, or Macau, you will need to get a COVID-19 viral test no more than 2 days before your flight. You must show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight.
If you plan to travel by air to the United States from China, Hong Kong, or Macau, you will need to get a COVID-19 viral test no more than 2 days before your flight. You must show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight.
- This requirement also applies if you have been in China, Hong Kong, or Macau in the past 10 days and you are traveling to the United States from one of the following airports: Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, Republic of Korea; Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Canada; and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Canada (referred to as Designated Airports).
Clause 2 states you will need a test if travelling from China on a single itinerary. Clause 3 is about the other 3 named airports.
If you're on one ticket from China through NRT to US then I think it applies to you (via clause 2). If separate tickets then not.
Last edited by NewbieRunner; Feb 27, 2023 at 7:44 am Reason: Conform with edited version of quoted text
Feb 27, 2023, 6:10 am
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BA still require Attestation and Proof of Vaccination for US travel
Feb 27, 2023, 7:42 am
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But you will need a negative Covid test before flying from China to Japan regardless of your vaccination status.
Feb 28, 2023, 1:36 pm
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Thank you for the explanation and for pointing to timatic for more reference. I understand the rule now though the regulation itself makes no real world logic sense.
Mar 22, 2023, 8:27 am
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We are US citizen and have completed 2 Pfizer vaccine shots, and 2 booster shots . We will flight home ( BKK ==> TPE ==> SFO) with transit for ~ 6 hrs at Taipei airport, Do I need any Covid-19 testing to be done before boarding at BKK airport . And because we will depart from TPE to SFO as our 2nd flight , not sure Covid-19 test is required before boaring . Please advise and thank you.
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Mar 22, 2023, 8:38 am
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While there are territorial disputes over Taiwan, it does not count as China in this matter.
Apr 4, 2023, 6:13 pm
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Rules quietly and cowardly extended again until the 11th of May, so far. Science ™ and 'common sense' ®
Sadly as predicted...
Source:
https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/fi...546-21-02c.pdf
Sadly as predicted...
Source:
https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/fi...546-21-02c.pdf
Apr 10, 2023, 1:58 am
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Rules quietly and cowardly extended again until the 11th of May, so far. Science ™ and 'common sense' ®
Sadly as predicted...
Source:
https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/fi...546-21-02c.pdf
Sadly as predicted...
Source:
https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/fi...546-21-02c.pdf
However, it is perfectly possible that even if it's two years since your last jab you would still be considered fully vaccinated in the eyes of the CDC/TSA.
I don't recall how long previous extensions were, but it does seem that they're putting the minimum period of time on now - so this could be a move towards relaxation.
Apr 10, 2023, 11:28 am
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Thank you for spotting this. Reading the document, there is still no change to the definition of "fully vaccinated" so it remains two shots of most vaccines, or a single shot of J&J plus the relevant time period in both cases. There is no requirement to have had a booster, although I suppose in practice (and looking at the UK's stats as an example) probably most people who took the first set of vaccines will have decided to have at least one.
However, it is perfectly possible that even if it's two years since your last jab you would still be considered fully vaccinated in the eyes of the CDC/TSA.
I don't recall how long previous extensions were, but it does seem that they're putting the minimum period of time on now - so this could be a move towards relaxation.
However, it is perfectly possible that even if it's two years since your last jab you would still be considered fully vaccinated in the eyes of the CDC/TSA.
I don't recall how long previous extensions were, but it does seem that they're putting the minimum period of time on now - so this could be a move towards relaxation.
Apr 10, 2023, 7:39 pm
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COVID national emergency ends as Biden signs bill (thehill.com)
The article doesn't mention the vaccine-related entry restrictions specifically, but this may (or may not) affect it.
The article doesn't mention the vaccine-related entry restrictions specifically, but this may (or may not) affect it.
Apr 10, 2023, 9:26 pm
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There is no connection at all sadly 
but who knows.
but who knows.
Apr 29, 2023, 6:33 pm
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There seems to be a mixed message in this aritcle via msn from dailymail.com
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/tri...5424b180&ei=13
"CDC RENEWS its Covid vaccine requirement for travelers coming to US"
"Covid vaccination requirements for foreign arrivals to the US by air are currently set to expire on May 11, 2023, says the Transportation Security Administration."
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/tri...5424b180&ei=13
"CDC RENEWS its Covid vaccine requirement for travelers coming to US"
"Covid vaccination requirements for foreign arrivals to the US by air are currently set to expire on May 11, 2023, says the Transportation Security Administration."
Apr 30, 2023, 10:50 am
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There seems to be a mixed message in this aritcle via msn from dailymail.com
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/tri...5424b180&ei=13
"CDC RENEWS its Covid vaccine requirement for travelers coming to US"
"Covid vaccination requirements for foreign arrivals to the US by air are currently set to expire on May 11, 2023, says the Transportation Security Administration."
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/tri...5424b180&ei=13
"CDC RENEWS its Covid vaccine requirement for travelers coming to US"
"Covid vaccination requirements for foreign arrivals to the US by air are currently set to expire on May 11, 2023, says the Transportation Security Administration."
May 1, 2023, 2:22 pm
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It will be interesting to see the reports in the news of the financial impact of this:
-testing sites and staff layoffs
-impact on companies that produce test kits
-Verifly app: it may be hit significantly, including the special areas in airports with Verifly checkin lines
Also, will this speed up airport check in for international flights, at least to the US? That would be a nice benefit.
-testing sites and staff layoffs
-impact on companies that produce test kits
-Verifly app: it may be hit significantly, including the special areas in airports with Verifly checkin lines
Also, will this speed up airport check in for international flights, at least to the US? That would be a nice benefit.
May 2, 2023, 5:56 am
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Please continue discussion in the following thread.
The US to End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for International Air Travellers
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The US to End COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for International Air Travellers
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