Biden administration: The travel restrictions that were partially lifted because of the Covid - 19 pandemic would be partially lifted for nearly three dozen countries on Nov. 8, Washington - Administration announced Friday
This announcement and date applies to both international air travel and land travel. This policy is guided by public health, stringent and consistent, he said.
Foreign nationals from these countries were previously prohibited from entering the U.S. because of the virus.
New policy will apply to a number of European nations including the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain — as well as China and Iran, among others.
The administration announced the new policy in September and said that it would take effect in early November. If they are fully vaccinated and able to show proof of vaccination before boarding a U.S. plane, foreign nationals will be allowed to fly into the U.S. if they can do so, officials said at the time
Officials said that the new system will require stricter requirements for travelers coming from outside those 33 countries.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will also require airlines to collect personal information for each U.S. travelers, including their phone number and email address, to help public health officials with contact tracing.