The Biden administration is reportedly creating a plan that will resume travel to the U.S. for qualifying foreign nationals. One requirement is everyone is fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to entry along with legal approval to enter the country.

Per several reporting outlets, White House groups are working to create a new system to be ready to allow individuals to enter the U.S. from foreign countries. The approach is reportedly a phased plan that, with limited exceptions, requires a fully immunized status.

Some countries have begun relaxing restrictions, including Canada and some EU nations.

There remain quite a few countries with travel restrictions to the United States. Several have been in place since January 2020 to limit the spread of COVID-19. Currently, the following countries remain on the travel ban:

  • China
  • Iran
  • Schengen Region
    • Germany
    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • the Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Iceland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Liechtenstein
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • the Netherlands
    • Norway
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden and
    • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
  • Brazil
  • South Africa
  • India

Non-U.S. citizens who were in these countries within the last 14 days are barred from entering the United States.

Due to ongoing COVID-19 rates, current travel restrictions are expected to stay in place for the foreseeable future. However, once travel begins to reopen, the importance of being fully vaccinated and providing proof of that status is imperative.

If you have any questions about travel to the U.S. and travel bans and how these may affect your legal status, contact us at ILBSG. We are here to work with you to get the right advice.

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