The rules for going to the U.S. now that they reopen
Finally a date is there: November 8, 2021. But what are the rules for going to the United States now that they are reopening? [...]
Finally a date is there: November 8, 2021. But what are the rules for going to the United States now that they are reopening? Until a few days ago, in fact, it was all very uncertain: what vaccines will one be allowed to enter with? Will one have to be swabbed? Here is everything you need to know.
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Rules for going to the United States starting Nov. 8
Among the rules for going to the United States starting Nov. 8, one is key. And it was made known early on: themandatory vaccine. In fact, the U.S. is reopening to international travelers, and therefore also to Europeans, as long as they are fully vaccinated: those who have had only one dose, even if it is because they have been cured in the previous six months, cannot cross the star-studded borders. The vaccines allowed are those approved by the World Health Organization. Airlines have already been informed of this, and they are required to accept passengers who have completed the vaccination cycle with one of the FDA-approved and licensed vaccines or a vaccine that is part of the WHO's Emergency Use Listing (EUL). A rule, this one, that will soon be extended to land borders.
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What vaccines are accepted, according to the rules for going to the United States?
- Pfizer
- Modern
- Johnson&Johnson
- AstraZeneca
- Sinopharm
- Sinovac
In contrast, Sputnik V is not accepted, while the fate of those who received the second dose with a different vaccine from the first is still unknown.
Before boarding the plane, you will also need to show a negative antigenic or molecular swab, while once on U.S. soil and before boarding the return plane, it will not be necessary (Italy, however, currently requires it upon return).
It is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended especially in this pandemic period, to have travel insurance. My advice if you plan to go to the U.S. is to take out the American Express Platinum not only because included in the fee is all-inclusive travel insurance for the entire family (or travel companions), but also Because among many benefits it gives benefits and discounts in hotels, allows you to take advantage of fast tracks at the airport, enter lounges and more.
Last but not least, do not forget to apply for ESTA, or electronic visa.
Which countries can't Italians (yet) go to?
Slowly, the world is reopening. And the list of destinations to which Italians can go is growing. What, however, are those countries to which we still, for tourism, cannot travel?
Recently they have opened up high-interest vacation destinations: Aruba, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Dominican Republic, Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam. Have been activated "Covid-free tourist corridors", for those who have completed the vaccination cycle or for those who have recovered from the virus in the last six months. Stringent for these countries is the regulation on swabs, which must be at least three (before leaving, before returning, at the Italian airport once you land).
The United States, on the other hand, falls into Group D and requires (until Oct. 25, unless extended) the submission of a negative swab taken within 72 hours prior to return to Italy. The same rule applies to the Canada and to the Japan.
Still closed to Italy remain Japan (until further indication), theAustralia, much of the Thailand (which will reopen in November without quarantine for travelers from "virtuous" countries, and to others between December and January) and Bali (which, in Europe, has opened only to France, Liechtenstein, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden).
