The United States165438+1October 8 opened inbound tourism and required tourists to go.

Recently, many people said that they could travel to America on1October 8th. The United States has opened up inbound and outbound tourism. Many people are eager to travel to America, or have some other things to do. Anyway, the plane ticket is gone, and it still looks very popular. Although the United States opened its inbound tourism on June 5438+065438+1October 8, there are some things you must know about tourists. Here is a brief introduction.

Source: China News Network

At present, the domestic passenger flow in the United States is close to the level of 20 19, and millions of domestic passengers pass through TSA checkpoints every day. In the next few weeks, millions of people are expected to travel by plane and land. However, as some countries relax epidemic regulations, others are tightening entry rules to curb a new wave of viruses. Changing rules, rapidly changing epidemic situation and lack of international coordination of tourism laws and regulations continue to plague consumers and many tour operators.

Passengers entering and leaving the United States may have questions about the complicated holiday rules. The New York Times combed the relevant travel rules and summarized the following common problems:

Where can I do the necessary tests to enter the United States?

You can enter the United States with the results of PCR and virus detection. Vaccinated travelers must be tested within 72 hours before departure, while unvaccinated American travelers must be tested within 24 hours before departure.

Many hotels offer internal inspections for an extra fee. If not, please ask the concierge or the hotel front desk for the nearest testing location to ensure that the results can be obtained within the specified time.

Many pharmacies provide travel testing, and most major cities have testing points that do not require an appointment. The test price ranges from $25 to $ 150, depending on which country; PCR is more expensive and takes longer to produce results.

Instead, most airports offer COVID-19 test, but it is expected to be very expensive and there are many people waiting in line, so be sure to go early.

Will the results of the self-test be accepted?

Yes, as long as the test meets several requirements. The test must be FDA-approved antigen test or nucleic acid test in case of emergency.

During the test, please make sure that your Internet connection is smooth, because you must connect to the telemedicine service to verify your identity and provide guidance during the test.

The FDA has approved eight home tests, but not all of them provide online guidance and immediate results.

Abbott's BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag card test reagent usually produces results within 15 minutes, and it is accompanied by a digital application called NAVICA, which helps to obtain results more easily and helps to travel. Once you receive a negative test result, the application will generate a QR code, which will be updated every time you conduct a new test.

On June 4th, 2020, 65438+ February local time, nurses at the Jewish Medical Center in Long Island, new york, prepared to inject COVID-19 vaccine. China News Service reporter Liao Panshe

Do you need a digital vaccine certificate for travel?

Although most countries accept the CDC's white vaccination card, the Cayman Islands and other places require digital certificates and impose isolation restrictions on those who cannot provide them.

There are many kinds of digital health passes for traveling in the United States, but please be sure to check the requirements of the country you are going to before you leave. Smart card is a verifiable digital vaccination certificate, which can generate a two-dimensional code and only display the name, date of birth and vaccination status of an individual. It can be obtained in states that use smart medical systems or through retail pharmacy programs.

Clearpass is another option, which clears the generated QR code and vaccination details, including vaccine type and dose. CLEAR has cooperated with Hawaii Safe Travel Program to verify passengers' COVID-19 test results or holiday certificates to meet the quarantine exemption requirements of the state. The application allows visitors to skip the verification team when they arrive in the state.

Some states, such as new york and California, have their own digital applications. These applications extract data from vaccination registries in these States, which can be used as proof of travel.

Although most countries accept digital passes when entering the country, some countries require tourists to apply for local digital passes to ensure that they can enter restaurants, bars and participate in cultural activities. Switzerland was one of the first countries to take this measure last month. It requires all tourists from outside the European Union and Schengen to register for Swiss health passes before arrival.

Do you need a booster shot for international travel?

Most places don't need it yet. However, with the emergence of new varieties in COVID-19 and the growing concern about the weakening of vaccine efficacy, some countries are setting an "expiration date" for travelers.

Croatia and Austria were among the first countries to introduce this practice this summer. These two countries only accept passengers who have received the second dose or booster injection within one year. Johnson & Johnson single dose vaccine is valid for 270 days, about nine months. Anyone who does not meet the standard can also choose to submit the COVID-19 negative test results within 72 hours before departure. There is no "expiration date" in the United States.

1 65438+1October1,when Israel reopened to foreign tourists who had been fully vaccinated, it adopted stricter measures and only accepted tourists who had been vaccinated in the past six months.

Many countries say that they are open to travelers who are fully vaccinated, but with the promotion of booster needles around the world, it is important to read detailed rules to know which vaccines are accepted and their expiration date.

Do I need to show my vaccination certificate when flying in the United States?

No need. 165438+1From October 8th, only those who enter the United States from abroad must show proof of negative vaccination and COVID-19 test within 72 hours before departure.

Immunized American travelers can travel, but they must show their COVID-19 test when they return within 24 hours after leaving.

You still have to wear a mask for domestic air travel.

Do children need to be vaccinated when traveling abroad?

Every country has its own entry requirements, so please check the destination policy first.

Children who have been vaccinated under 18 can enter the United States. If they are at least 2 years old, they will travel with vaccinated adults and take a negative COVID-19 test three days before departure.

If children travel alone or with unvaccinated adults, they must be tested within 24 hours after the trip.

Are the rules of land crossing points different?

From165438+1October 8, the land borders of the United States with Canada and Mexico will be reopened to foreigners who have been vaccinated. Although tourists need to show proof of vaccination, there is no testing requirement for land transit. /kloc-children under 0/8 can enter the country accompanied by vaccinated adults.