The US Updates Travel Requirements Related to Omicron Variant

New travel conditions with the arrival of the OMICRON variant

New travel conditions with the arrival of the OMICRON variant

As several positive cases of the Omicron variant have been confirmed in several countries, American authorities are establishing new requirements for travelers wishing to enter the country.

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Immigration measures that promote COVID-19 prevention

Since the advent of the COVID-19 virus, there have been constant modifications to the protocols and requirements for people seeking to enter the US. For instance, the COVID-19 vaccine is now required as part of medical examination for most immigration processes.

To learn more about this rule: COVID-19 Vaccine Now Mandatory for Immigration Medical Examination

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Changes in travel requirements

This time, in order to reduce the impact that the omicron variant could generate, authorities have decided to establish some additional criteria. A recent CNBC report outlines some of these requirements, among which are:

  • People willing to enter the US must show a negative result from a COVID-19 test.
  • This test must be taken within 24 hours prior to the day of travel.
  • Antigen and nucleic acid amplification tests or NAAT, as well as PCR, are valid.
  • This measure applies not only to travelers and migrants, but also to American citizens and permanent residents.
  • This test cannot be taken upon arrival in the US, unless it is an additional test.
  • These conditions do not change the measures established by other countries.
  • If it is necessary to cancel a flight for not complying with this measures, each airline has implemented its own conditions to postpone, modify or cancel the flight; so it is important to seek information directly with the airline.

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These travel criteria may change

It is important to note that these measures may change depending on the health requirements implemented by regulatory agencies in order to minimize the adverse effects of the COVID-19 virus and the Omicron variant.

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