Many other countries have now abolished testing requirements, including the United Kingdom and key European destinations. There are hopes that the US could soon follow suit, reducing a bit of the cost of travel. Here’s everything we know and explain the full entry requirements for the US.
When will the Covid tests for travel to the US end?
At the moment, passengers must show a negative Covid-19 test result taken no more than one day before the trip. This can be a lateral flow test or PCR. You should use a private provider instead of a free government-sponsored test. However, US airline Delta said it was confident the requirement could be lifted within weeks. Delta chairman Glen Hauenstein told analysts during a teleconference conference on the company’s first-quarter earnings on Wednesday: “Hopefully this will come back in the coming weeks. We hear good words from Washington. “ The company’s chief legal officer, Peter Carter, added: “We have strong indications that pre-departure testing will be phased out in the near future, which is quite encouraging.” Canada, Australia, South Africa and the Netherlands recently announced the end of pre-departure trials for fully vaccinated arrivals.
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What are the entry requirements in the US?
You will need to obtain a visa or Electronic Visa Waiver System (Esta) to obtain a visa to enter the United States. People must also be fully vaccinated to travel to the US. Your second dose should be given at least 14 days before the trip. No booster doses required. The NHS application is accepted as proof of vaccination. Everyone must also present evidence of a negative test result, as explained above, or provide evidence that they have recently recovered from Covid-19. To use proof of a recent infection instead of a test, you must have proof of a positive test result received in the last 90 days and a signed letter from an authorized health care provider or public health officer stating that you have been licensed to travel under the CDC Travel orientation. All arrivals must complete a passenger disclosure and attestation form when traveling by air from the United Kingdom. This can be completed up to 24 hours before the trip and should be done before boarding. Children under the age of two do not need to take tests to enter the United States. Children under the age of 18 do not need to be vaccinated to enter the country, but unvaccinated people under the age of 18 must be tested three to five days after arrival. All children, except U.S. citizens. under 2 years of age, must complete the same passenger notification form as adults.
