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Waiver page: United's Travel Waivers and Updates

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Domestic COVID 19 Travel Entry Requirements Map Page: https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...tions-map.html

International COVID 19 Travel Entry Requirements Map Page: https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly...nal-map.html

Index of all posted region and country-specific waivers:

Global

Vaccination and testing requirements and waiver for travel to the U.S.
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#ustravelers

Africa

Ghana
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#ghana

Nigeria
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#nigeria

South Africa
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#southafrica

Asia

China
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#china-travel-restrictions

Hong Kong
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#hkg-travel-restrictions

India
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#India

Japan
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#JP

Singapore
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#singapore-travel-restrictions

South Korea
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#south-korea-travel-restrictions

Taiwan
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#taiwan

Australia and Pacific

Australia
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#AUS

Guam
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#GUM

Marshall Islands
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#KWA

Micronesia
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#MIC

New Zealand
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#newzealand

Palau
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#ROR

Philippines
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#philippines

Saipan
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#SPN

Tahiti
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#PPT

Caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#antigua

Aruba
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#aruba

Bahamas
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#bahamas

Barbados
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#barbados

Bermuda
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#bermuda

Cayman Islands
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#cayman

Dominican Republic
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#dominican-republic

Jamaica
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#jamaica-travel-restrictions

Puerto Rico
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#puerto-rico

St. Kitts and Nevis
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#stkitts

St. Lucia
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#stlucia

St. Maarten
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#stmaarten

Turks and Caicos
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#turksandcaicos

U.S. Virgin Islands
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#us-virgin-islands

Cuba
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#cuba-travel-restrictions

Europe

Belgium
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#belgium

Croatia
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#croatia

France
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#FR

Germany
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#germany-travel-restrictions

Greece
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#greece

Iceland
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#kef

Ireland
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#Ireland

Italy
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#Italy

Netherlands
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#netherlands-travel

Portugal
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#portugal

Spain
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#spain

Switzerland
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#IATA

United Kingdom
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#LHR

Mexico and Central America

Belize
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#belize

Costa Rica
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#costa-rica-travel

El Salvador
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#elsalvador

Guatemala
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#guatemala

Honduras
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#honduras-travel

Mexico
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#MEX

Panama
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#PAN

Middle East

Israel
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#TLV

North America

Alaska
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#ANC

California
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#california

Canada
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#YYZ

Connecticut
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#Conn

Chicago
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#Chicago

Hawaii
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#KOA

Massachusetts
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#Massachusetts

New Jersey
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#NewJersey

New York
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#NewYork

United States: Entry Restrictions
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#united-states

South America

Argentina
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#EGE

Brazil
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#GRU

Chile
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#Chile

Colombia
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#Colombia

Ecuador
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#Ecuador

Peru
https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/notices.html#Peru

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Oct 18, 2020, 12:23 am

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October 16, 2020 Update:

Panama: ("The Government of Panama requires that all passengers present either proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR/Antigen test result from a test taken within 48 hours prior to departure in English or Spanish, or take a test upon arrival at their own expense, except travelers with a diplomatic or consular passport or those who have “laissez passer.” Passengers who arrive to Panama without a valid negative test must take a rapid COVID-19 PCR test at the terminal and will be subject to quarantine if they test positive.")

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Oct 20, 2020, 8:19 pm

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October 20, 2020 Updates:

Australia: (Modifies who can transit through or enter Australia: Eliminates both airline crew and diplomats)
Philippines: ("Starting October 21, non-essential travel by citizens and residents of the Philippines is approved. If you’re a citizen or resident of the Philippines and departing from MNL for non-essential travel, you’ll be required to show proof of a roundtrip ticket, travel and international health insurance, a B1 declaration form acknowledging risk of travel and a health certificate showing a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 24 hours of departure. Learn more")
Bahamas: (Modifies how far in advance a CV-19 test can be taken: "7 days beginning November 1, 2020")
Jamaica: ("For a travel authorization, travelers residing in Jamaica for a minimum of six continuous months in a calendar year can apply at https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/immigration.html. Travelers not residing in Jamaica can apply at https://www.visitjamaica.com. ")
Israel: (Adds a website: "Learn more")
Canada: (Add exemption to: "Immediate and extended family members of nationals and permanent residents of Canada who are traveling to be with the national or permanent resident for a period of at least 15 days. Extended family members must have a statutory declaration signed by the Canadian national attesting to the relationship and a letter issued by IRCC authorizing travel.")
Hawaii: ("Effective October 15, travelers to Hawaii can be exempted from the quarantine requirement if they undergo a state-approved COVID-19 test within 72 hours of travel and present a negative test result. Tests performed at facilities not included on the state of Hawaii’s designated Trusted Testing and Travel Partners list will not be accepted. If you’re traveling from San Francisco to Hawaii, you may be able to arrange your test through United")

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Oct 22, 2020, 9:08 am

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October 21, 2020 Updates:

Hong Kong: (?)
United Kingdom: (Deletes a date-specific context definition statement)
Belize: ("Within 72 hours of your flight to Belize, all travelers must download the Belize Health App at covid19.bz and complete the necessary information to receive a unique QR code and TRIP number which will be used upon arrival in Belize. Tourists are also required to book a “gold standard” hotel prior to departure and present proof of reservation upon arrival.")

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Oct 23, 2020, 3:47 pm

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October 23, 2020 Updates:

Japan: ("Japan requires a negative COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours of departure and a re-entry certification issued by the Japanese Embassy or a Consulate. This certificate must be in English.")
United Kingdom: (See below)
Costa Rica: ("Beginning October 26, 2020, travelers will no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test to enter Costa Rica but must present a QR code, available after completing the health pass form online, and have medical insurance."; "Beginning November 1, 2020, all tourists will be permitted to enter Costa Rica.")

United Kingdom:

United Kingdom: Travel restrictions and essential information

To protect everyone’s health, all travelers must complete an online passenger locator form before arrival in the United Kingdom.
Travelers may also be required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival and are advised to check the exempt countries list immediately before travel, as this list can change at short notice.
It is a legal requirement that everyone wears a face covering on public transport in the UK.
Failure to comply with the above measures is a criminal offense and could result in a fine. Please visit www.gov.uk/uk-border-control for detailed public health advice and requirements for entering the UK.

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Oct 26, 2020, 10:03 pm

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October 26, 2020 Updates:

Philippines: (See Below)
Guatemala: (See Below)
Panama: ("All travelers are also required to fill out a health declaration form online before boarding. Once travelers submit the form, they’ll receive an email with a digital copy of the form which must be shown to officials upon arrival. If travelers are unable to fill out the form online, they must fill out a paper version prior to arrival into Panama.")
Israel: ("Isolation self-report form for travel to Israel: https://govforms.gov.il/mw/forms/HouseIsolation%40health.gov.il")

Philippines:

Other exempt visa holders, including: merchant seamen with a 9(c) visa; nationals of India with a Temporary Resident Visa; nationals of China (People's Rep.) with a Permanent Resident Visa who is spouse of a national of the Philippines; passengers with visas issued by the Bureau of Immigration pursuant to EO No. 226 or the Omnibus Investments Code (as amended) and Republic Act No. 8756; passengers with 47(a)(2) visas issued by the Department of Justice; passengers with visas issued by Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority, and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority; and passengers with a 13(a), 13(b), 13(c), 13(d), 13(e), 13(g), RA 7919, EO324 or Native-born visa issued by the Philippines. Above referenced visas are required for travel.

Starting November 1, 2020, a negative COVID-19 antigen test will no longer be required. Learn more

Guatemala:The government of Guatemala is requiring all arriving passengers aged 10 years and older to complete a Health Pass form prior to departure. This will generate a QR code, which must be printed or presented electronically upon arrival.

Additionally, all travelers aged 10 years and older must provide a printed or electronic copy of a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 (PCR) or antigen test result issued 72 hours prior to departure. We recommend saving a screenshot or downloading a copy of your test result so that it’s easily accessible and can be shown prior to boarding.
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Oct 29, 2020, 10:36 pm

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October 28, 2020 Updates:

India: ("Travelers aren’t allowed to enter India, except for those listed below: Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan; Passengers with a Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) card; Passengers with a non-Tourist visa issued by India")
Philippines: ("All travelers must also have a confirmed reservation from an approved hotel which should be reserved prior to arrival.")
Belgium: ("Travelers aren’t allowed to enter. This doesn’t apply to: Travelers arriving from Australia, Canada, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand, Rwanda, Thailand or Uruguay")
Israel: ("Travelers arriving from Red Locations must have an electronic approval obtained from the Ministry of Health at most 24 hours before departure: https://go.gov.il/entry-to-israel-en. A list of Red Locations can be found on the Government of Israel’s website.")
Argentina: ("Travelers entering Argentina are subject to a mandatory quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.")

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Oct 30, 2020, 10:44 pm

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October 30, 2020 Updates:

Hong Kong: (See below)
India: ("First, the Indian Government requires that you provide contact information before you travel. You can complete the contact data form through My Trips at any point prior to traveling or during the check-in process. You won’t be able to complete the check-in process without filling out this information.")
Taiwan: ("Additionally, Taiwan requires all foreign nationals to present an English-language certificate of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test issued within three days prior to boarding the flight to Taiwan.")
Tahiti: ("Travelers to French Polynesia who are older than 6 years of age are required to have a medical certificate with proof of a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result issued within three days before international departure.")
Belgium: ("Travelers aren’t allowed to enter. This doesn’t apply to: Travelers arriving from Australia, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, Thailand or Uruguay")
United Kingdom: ("On select flights from New York/Newark to London, all passengers over 2 years old as well as crew members will be required to take a rapid COVID-19 nasal swab test. Learn more about this pilot program")
Argentina: ("Those with visas issued before March 17, 2020, must have a National ID Card issued to residents of Argentina or a certificate issued by a consulate of Argentina.")
Chile: (Newly added section)
Peru: (Newly added section)

Hong Kong:
The government of Hong Kong requires travelers departing the U.S. (or who have been to a high-risk country as defined by the government of Hong Kong) to obtain the following before traveling. United is required to confirm each traveler has the following documents before allowing them to board the flight:

A medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) nucleic acid test result. The certificate must be in Chinese or English, indicate a nucleic acid test was performed within 72 hours prior to scheduled departure time of the last direct flight to Hong Kong, and have the name of the passenger identical to that on their travel document.
If the certificate doesn’t meet all of the requirements in bullet point #1 , a written confirmation in Chinese or English issued by the laboratory or healthcare institution with the name of the passenger must be presented with the certificate. A letter must also be issued in Chinese or English by the relevant authority certifying that the test laboratory is recognized and approved by the government or that the testing provider is ISO 15189 accredited.
Proof of a hotel reservation for 14 days quarantine or more upon arrival, including returning residents.

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Nov 2, 2020, 10:05 pm

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October 31, 2020 Update:

China:
Flying on United nonstop from the U.S. to mainland China

Effective November 6, passengers bound for China via nonstop/direct flights must take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests at a test provider in the U.S. within 48 hours before boarding. Both tests have to be negative. The test result page should include traveler name, date of birth, type of test conducted, result of test, report date, and name and contact information of the test facility. Children aged 2 and under are exempt from the U.S. departure test requirement.

Chinese nationals must upload their negative test result to the WeChat health app. The WeChat app will generate a QR code that allows the passenger to board flights to mainland China. United also encourages you to carry paper or electronic copies of your test results.

Foreign nationals with valid entry visas for mainland China are required to submit a nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests at a test provider in the U.S. within 48 hours before boarding and submit negative results to their local Chinese Consulate or the Embassy in order to obtain a health declaration form. United representatives will verify the date on the form before permitting boarding flights to mainland China. The health declaration form is different than an entry visa.

Flying to mainland China on a flight with a connection in the U.S. or another country

Effective November 6, passengers traveling to mainland China from the U.S. via a connection in another country, such as South Korea, Japan, the UK, Germany, or Canada, or passengers originating outside of the U.S. and making a connection in the U.S. to mainland China, must take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests in the U.S. within 48 hours before boarding, and then take both tests a second time in their last transit country within 48 hours before boarding the flight to China. The test result page should include traveler name, date of birth, type of test conducted, result of test, report date, and name and contact information of the test facility. Children aged 2 and under are exempt from the U.S. departure test requirement.

The requirements for Chinese nationals and foreign nationals outlined above also apply to passengers traveling on connecting flights.

As tests are not available in the transit zones of major airports in transit countries, please use caution when choosing to fly to China via connecting flights. Passengers are advised to consult the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the transit country about the latest policies on nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests and entry requirements, and apply for a visa if necessary, to avoid being detained in the transit countries.

November 2, 2020 Updates:

Japan: ("Effective November 1, foreign nationals with residency status and a valid re-entry permit will not need to obtain re-entry certification from the Japanese Embassy or consulates.")
Aruba: ("The Government of Aruba requires all arriving passengers, including infants, to have a travel authorization card processed within 72 hours prior to their trip for approval to board their flight to Aruba. U.S. travelers can either take a required COVID-19 test upon arrival or upload a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result issued at most 72 hours prior to departure.
Travelers can complete the travel authorization process at www.edcardaruba.aw. Health insurance must be purchased before departure and available at the same website.")
Costa Rica: (Deletes text specific to testing after October 26, 2020)
New York: (See below)

New York:
Until November 4, passengers traveling to New York are subject to a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine upon arrival if they’re originating from a restricted state or territory. If you’re flying to New York directly from any of these states, you must fill out a Traveler Health Form online at traveler.health.ny.gov and save your email confirmation so you can show it upon arrival. Paper forms will be available at the airport, but we recommend completing the form ahead of time. For more information, visit New York State’s website.Effective November 4, New York has new guidelines allowing out-of-state travelers to New York to “test out” of the mandatory 14-day quarantine. Travelers from states that are contiguous with New York will continue to be exempt from the travel advisory; however covered travelers must continue to fill out the Traveler Health Form.

For any traveler to New York State from out of state, exempting the contiguous states, the new guidelines for travelers to test out of the mandatory 14-day quarantine are below:

For travelers who were in another state for more than 24 hours:
- Travelers must obtain a test within three days of departure from that state.
- The traveler must, upon arrival in New York, quarantine for three days.
- On day 4 of their quarantine, the traveler must obtain another COVID test. If both tests comes back negative, the traveler may exit quarantine early upon receipt of the second negative diagnostic test.
For travelers who were in another state for less than 24 hours:
- The traveler does not need a test prior to their departure from the other state, and does not need to quarantine upon arrival in New York State.
- However, the traveler must fill out the Traveler Health Form upon entry into New York State, and take a COVID diagnostic test 4 days after their arrival in New York.

For more information, visit New York State’s Department of Health website.

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Nov 3, 2020, 6:32 am

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Contact info for local Chinese consulate and embassy

The following is the contact info for Chinese Embassy and Consulates after getting test result. They will issue HS health declaration.
　　（二）外国公民向驻美使领馆（领区划分，请点击这里）提交“健康状况声明书”申报材料方式如下：

　　驻美国使馆(Embassy): [email protected]

　　（暂时代管驻休斯敦总领馆领区). Washington DC embassy and Houston consulate district;

　　驻纽约(New York Consulate)总领馆：[email protected]

　　驻旧金山(San Francisco Consulate)总领馆：[email protected]

　　驻洛杉矶(Los Angeles Consulate) 总领馆：请点击这里在线提交

　　驻芝加哥(Chicago Consulate)总领馆：12308chicago.com

Do the new requirements replace the old one only? If so, this means that you still need get a new visa and quarantine for 14 days or longer (if your final destination is not Shanghai) after arriving in China.

Nov 3, 2020, 11:05 pm

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November 3, 2020 Updates:

India: (Deletes line specific to completing contact info via My Trips - no replacement text provided)
New Zealand: (See below for newly added text)
New York: (Adds link to Traveler Health Form in 2 places)

New Zealand:
New Zealand’s borders are closed to most travelers. You still have a legal right to come to New Zealand if you’re:

a New Zealand citizen
a New Zealand resident with valid travel conditions.

There are a small number of limited exceptions to the closure of New Zealand's borders for people who aren’t citizens or residents.

David

Nov 5, 2020, 9:49 pm

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November 4, 2020 Updates:

Bahamas: (see below)
New York: (see below)

Bahamas:
Travelers must complete a “Health Travel Visa” application at travel.gov.bs before departure. You must upload a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test result or select relevant exemption category, and provide your contact information. Beginning November 14, all visitors will be required to opt in to mandatory COVID-19 health insurance when applying for their Health Travel Visa. You must present the approved Health Travel Visa application at check-in and upon arrival.

Travelers must have a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) RT-PCR test result from a sample dated 5 days or less before arrival in the Bahamas. This does not apply to travelers who are 10 years and younger. Please note that the "rapid" or "quick" antibody test will not be accepted by authorities.

For the duration of the visit, travelers must complete a daily online health questionnaire for symptom tracking purposes. You’ll also be required to take a COVID-19 rapid test on the fifth day of your visit (unless you’re departing on or before your fifth day).

New York:
Effective November 4, new New York Department of Health guidelines allow out-of-state travelers and travelers from any CDC Level 2 or Level 3 Travel Health Notice country to the state of New York to “test out” of the mandatory 14-day quarantine.

Travelers from states that are contiguous with New York (Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Vermont) are exempt from the travel advisory; however covered travelers must continue to fill out the Traveler Health Form.

Guidelines for travelers to test out of the mandatory 14-day quarantine are as follows:

For travelers who were outside of New York for more than 24 hours:
- Travelers must obtain a test within three days of departure to New York.
- The traveler must, upon arrival in New York, quarantine for three days.
- On day 4 of their quarantine, the traveler must obtain another COVID test. If both tests comes back negative, the traveler may exit quarantine early upon receipt of the second negative diagnostic test.
For travelers who were outside of New York for less than 24 hours:
- The traveler does not need a test prior to their departure to New York and does not need to quarantine upon arrival in New York State.
- However, the traveler must fill out the Traveler Health Form upon entry into New York State, and take a COVID diagnostic test 4 days after their arrival in New York.

For more information, visit New York State’s Department of Health website.

November 5, 2020 Updates:

Columbia: (Eliminates requirement for a pre-travel negative PCR result)

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November 6, 2020 Update:

China: (Small changes throughout - full text quoted below (and it is now the longest within the overall waiver page))

China has issued entry restrictions for passengers traveling to mainland China. Chinese nationals and those with passports exempt from this rule will be allowed to enter. Foreign nationals holding China residence permits traveling for work, personal matters, and/or reunions are allowed entry into China with a relevant visa. Please contact the Chinese Embassy or consulate to confirm your travel validity. All passengers entering mainland China will be administered a COVID-19 test and must undergo a 14-day compulsory quarantine at their own expense.

Flying on United nonstop from the U.S. to mainland China

Effective November 6, passengers bound for China via nonstop/direct flights must take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests at a test provider in the U.S. within 48 hours before boarding. Both tests have to be negative. The test result page should include traveler name, date of birth, type of test conducted, result of test, report date, and name and contact information of the test facility. Children aged 2 and under are exempt from the U.S. departure test requirement.

Chinese nationals must upload their negative test result to the WeChat health app. The WeChat app will generate a QR code with an “HS” mark that allows the passenger to board flights to mainland China. United also encourages you to carry paper or electronic copies of your test results.

Foreign nationals with valid entry visas for mainland China are required to submit a nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests at a test provider in the U.S. within 48 hours before boarding and submit negative results to their local Chinese Consulate or the Embassy in order to obtain a health declaration form. United representatives will verify the date on the form before permitting boarding flights to mainland China. The health declaration form is different than an entry visa.

Flying to mainland China on a flight with a connection in the U.S. or another country

Effective November 6, passengers traveling to mainland China from the U.S. via a connection in another country, such as Japan, or passengers originating outside of the U.S. and making a connection in the U.S. to mainland China, must take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests in the U.S. within 48 hours before boarding, and then take both tests a second time in their last transit country within 48 hours before boarding the flight to China. The test result page should include traveler name, date of birth, type of test conducted, result of test, report date, and name and contact information of the test facility. Children aged 2 and under are exempt from the U.S. departure test requirement.

The requirements for Chinese nationals and foreign nationals to submit their test results to the Chinese Government for verification outlined above also apply to passengers traveling on connecting flights.

As tests are not available in the transit zones of major airports in transit countries, please use caution when choosing to fly to China via connecting flights, especially if you’re booking through a combination of airlines. Passengers are advised to consult the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the transit country about the latest policies on nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests and entry requirements, and apply for a visa if necessary, to avoid being detained in the transit countries. Due to likely challenges of complying with the revised Chinese Government testing requirement for passenger traveling to China via a connection in a third country, United may cancel passenger itineraries and re-accommodate the passenger on other routing options.

Non-Functioning WeChat Health App

If the WeChat health app is functional, Chinese nationals that present the green QR code with blue HS writing are authorized to board.
Only if the app no longer functions, but the traveler presents a printed version or digital version (i.e. photo snapshot) of their boarding QR code (green code with blue HS writing), that is sufficient to allow boarding
Only if the app no longer functions, if the traveler can present a test result paper and verbally confirms they have complied with China’s test requirements that is sufficient to allow boarding

For more information on the above please visit the Chinese Embassy website or the Civil Aviation Administration of China website.

David

Nov 10, 2020, 10:29 pm

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November 9, 2020 Updates:

Australia: ("Travelers are not allowed to transit through or enter Australia, except for those listed below:

Travelers who have a visa and have been granted an exemption before departure. Learn more

Travelers arriving from New Zealand and travelers arriving on repatriation flights must complete a travel declaration form before departure.")
Tahiti: ("Travelers to French Polynesia who are 11 years of age and older...")
Germany: ("If you're entering Germany from another country and have visited a high-risk area in the last 10 days, then you're required to stay in quarantine for 10 days after entry. You also must complete a Digital Registration before entering Germany. Passengers will no longer be subject to quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19 after 5 days. Visit this website for more information about testing restrictions.")

David

Nov 12, 2020, 11:08 am

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November 12, 2020 Update:

Chicago:
Beginning November 13, the city of Chicago is offering travelers more options to avoid a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine upon arrival. Travelers arriving from certain states can obtain a negative COVID-19 diagnostic (RT-PCR or NAAT) test, taken no more than 72 hours before arrival, to avoid the 14-day self-quarantine. Travelers arriving from other states may still be subject to the quarantine. Visit the city of Chicago’s website to learn more about the specific restrictions by state and how they apply to your travels.

David

Nov 14, 2020, 11:24 pm

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November 13, 2020 Updates:

Hong Kong: (?)
India: ("Quarantine is at the traveler’s expense and additional details of the duration of quarantine and exemptions are available at https://www.newdelhiairport.in/covid19. Travelers who submit proof of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to departure may be exempt from quarantine. The test report must either be uploaded to the online health portal for consideration or produced upon arrival at the point of entry airport in India. Each traveler must also submit a declaration that the report is authentic. International travelers arriving without a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test and wishing to seek exemption from the quarantine may test at the airport in India, if facilities are available.")
France: (?)
Costa Rica: (Deletes last paragraph from November 2, 2020 update; Adds the following: "Airports in Costa Rica require all travelers to wear a face mask, not a generic face covering. Travelers who don’t have a face mask can ask for one from a customer service agent before departing to Costa Rica.")
Panama: ("Residency permits and visas issued by Panama that expired after March 13, 2020, are accepted for entry until January 31, 2021.")
Chile: (?)

David

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