U.S. is changing the rules for international travel because of omicron. Here's what you need to know
New requirements for all inbound U.S. travelers to show negative Covid test results the day before departure take effect Monday.Airlines are waiving some change fees for certain destinations that aren't accepting visitors from abroad.
Starting Monday, the U.S. is implementing stricter testing requirements for inbound travelers, including U.S. citizens, forcing travelers to make time and to budget forRules have changed quickly. Here is what U.S.-bound air travelers need to know:Starting Monday, air travelers flying to the U.S. from abroad will need to show airlines proof of a negative Covid test result that was taken within one day of departure before being allowed to board. That includes U.S.
Previously, vaccinated visitors, permanent residents and citizens had to show a test within three days of departure for the U.S.The Centers for Disease Control says specimens must have been collected one calendar day before departure.Both antigen and nucleic acid amplification tests, or NAAT, including PCR, results will be accepted.No. The United States does not require that travelers test upon landing and entering the U.S.
However, the CDC has expanded a program to offer free, voluntary tests to travelers upon arrival to help detect variants, most recently the omicron variant.
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