travel to usa currently?

Shazamm

Whats the status for travelling to the usa currently?

It seems a no go since march

SushiLover31

Would love to know this, currently trying to plan a honeymoon!

UDAWINNER

Not allowed unless you're a US citizen or a specific essential reason

Black Swan

Memorial Day weekend. Parts of the US are opening up. Other parts somewhat. California’s governor plans to remove many of the restrictions mid-June.

President Biden is hoping for an almost normal country by July 4.

beachhead

Internal restrictions being lifted.No plans for arrivals into US as yet.I would think they wait for 80-90% vaccination level in other countries and a reciprocal arrangements for their citizens.

él statutorio

UDAWINNER wrote: »

Not allowed unless you're a US citizen or a specific essential reason

Or legal permanent resident (green card holders etc).

Atlantic Dawn

August I'd say will be opened up, possibly very late July.

poisonated

If you’re married to an American, you can travel to America.

Shazamm

poisonated wrote: »

If you’re married to an American, you can travel to America.

where .......will i find....an american..........

Duff

I've NYC booked for September. Reckon I'll be alright for then, lads? I'd imagine the majority here and there will be fully vaccinated by then..

Foxtrol

Very little pressure so far in the US to open up to foreign tourists - probably the mix of Dems being cautious and the GOP having gone fully anti-foreigners. Many service businesses are struggling for staff based on just domestic demand, not sure they want to rush to pile on more coal on that fire.

I'd expect late summer to open but given the above situation it doesn't hurt them to hold out as long as they can to try to get their vaccination rates up as much as they can.

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channelsurfer2

Duff wrote: »

I've NYC booked for September. Reckon I'll be alright for then, lads? I'd imagine the majority here and there will be fully vaccinated by then..

i have sept booked too. hope it goes ahead but they seem in no rush

JohnHoltt

Each country has its own rules and they might change daily with the critical situation in the world. On the last trips I went on I used this site https://www.africanjacana.com/cuba/havana/ and changed the location to what I needed. Here you can find a lot of useful information such as the safety rate, warnings, and the documents you need to get there. The best part is that if you scroll down you can find a comment section and address the questions you have and maybe someone that has been there and may help you.

jlow1

Does anybody know if an American passport holder who is resident in Ireland requires a PCR test in order to travel to the US?

Person is double vaccinated but hasn't travelled to the states since 2019. TIA.

él statutorio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117962878#Comment_117962878

I don't believe they require a test on arrival.

However if it was me, I'd have one anyway just to be sure.

Padre_Pio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117962878#Comment_117962878

American Airlines and BA require a negative test. Best to double check just in case.

SweetSand

Everyone traveling to US regardless of citizenship or vaccination status requires a negative PCR or Antigen test taken within 3 days before departure. There are few exceptions, like kids under 2, US military and if you recovered from Covid 3 months max prior to departure date.

él statutorio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117976977#Comment_117976977

Yeah, am headed to Mexico in a few weeks.

No restrictions going in, but need a PCR test to come back to the US.

Or I could drive back and not have to do any test.

cena

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117976977#Comment_117976977

Where does someone go for these tests? What if you don't the results before your flight

Atlantic Dawn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117981720#Comment_117981720

There's testing facilities at Dublin airport, if you don't have the results beforehand you don't fly.

Padre_Pio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117981720#Comment_117981720

RocDoc is based in the Green carpark, across the road from Kealy's.

If you have no negative result when you check-in, then you don't check-in. Remember, it's check-in, not boarding. So don't factor the time getting through security into your plans.

RocDoc was not busy when I went in. I got my results about 40 mins after the test.

jlow1

So based on the information released yesterday it seemed to only state visitors requiring a test?

Anybody see did it say US citizens travelling from Ireland?

Also any news piece I read didn't mention whether it was a PCR or an Antigen test required?

I assume the RocDoc only does antigen ones hence the quick turnaround?

Padre_Pio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118078527#Comment_118078527

The airlines require a negative test, not the country.

US passengers and non-US should all have a negative COVID test.

Antigen or PCR is accepted. RocDoc do both. Antigen takes 30 mins, PCR takes 24 hours.

AA for example: https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions?affiliateId=americanairlines

jlow1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118079052#Comment_118079052

Thanks just found that Sherpa page last night via Aer Lingus site, very helpful.

Fathom

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a new Order for all air passengers traveling to the United States. Effective November 8, 2021, all non-immigrant, non-citizen air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and to provide proof of vaccination status prior to boarding an airplane to the United States.

lonestargirl

The current requirement to have a test is also a CDC requirement, they just put the onus on the airline to check.

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Fillable-Attestation-English-p.pdf

Presumably this will just be updated to also include vaccination status and the different requirement for tests based on vaccinated status?

lonestargirl

I wonder will they keep the test for USCs too? Given it’s already there I presume they will?

doh! Just seen further down in your link Fathom that they will require a test.

pm.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118087414#Comment_118087414

Do under 18 year old have to be vaccinated ? Travelling to Orlando in April with 3 kids under 18

Happydays2020

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118115966#Comment_118115966

Might also be useful to check policies in hotels and theme parks.

Fathom

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118115966#Comment_118115966

The news media and PBS news hour have both reported that Biden has just opened the US for business and vacation travel for those vaccinated from the EU and UK. They did not mention any exceptions regarding mandatory vaccinations by age, medical conditions, religion, personal choice, etc. There were no testing alternatives mentioned. You cannot test and avoid vaccinations. Vaccinations were mandatory. I would strongly recommend that you contact the US Embassy in Dublin and confirm all terms and conditions for travel to and from the US from Ireland before making plans, booking flights, Hotels, etc. And because there has been a history of changing policies whenever a scientific report occurs, you might want to stay in contact with the embassy.

Also, as mentioned above, some hotels, resorts, theme parks, sporting events, retailers, states, counties, and cities may pose additional requirements or restrictions (masking, social distancing, number allowed inside a building, testing, etc.), so include them in your planning.

Official vaccination documentation has been very important. Make sure you have such documentation for each person traveling with you.

jlow1

Anybody travelling prior to Christmas?

Am I correct in saying to board a flight you need the following along with usual documents:

• Vaccination pass
• Negative PCR or Antigen (I've one booked 4 hours before departure time in Dublin Airport)
• Attestation form - what is this? Locator form?
• US PLF form - what is this? Something do with ESTA?

Padre_Pio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118244584#Comment_118244584

I presume you're flying Aer lingus?

you need to fill out these forms:

Attestation form: https://us-attest.iag.cloud/aerlingus

PLF Form: https://contact-tracing.iairgroup.com/html/us/index.html?lang=en

Technocentral

Won't people need a negative test to get back into Ireland now, possibly facing quarantine?

Padre_Pio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118245793#Comment_118245793

Yes, looks like an antigen will do.

No mention of quarantine?

Is it the responsibility of the airline to check COVID test prior to boarding?

Say I, an Irish citizen, want to return to Ireland. The Irish govt requires a negative test, but the airline probably doesn't care. If I could board the plane and fly home, can the govt (or immigration) prevent me from entering Ireland without a test?

Or are quarantine hotels in the law now?

I can't remember..

jlow1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118245770#Comment_118245770

Thank you @Padre_Pio yes I am.

Regarding the now required test on return I'm outside the 72 hours so from what I see online there is a testing centre at Terminal 5 in JFK.

Seems to be 'free' at that one with others in the airport charging $179 for an antigen!!

Technocentral

Surely if you get a positive test you have to quarantine there, in this case the US, you could hardly be allowed on to a plane home?

Padre_Pio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118246107#Comment_118246107

My question was about even getting a test.

Say this rule come in on Friday. Will Verifly update between now and then and ask to upload a result? Will all airlines be required to check?

I'm just wondering if this is checked on the Irish side.

ReturningForY

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118246010#Comment_118246010

Given that earlier in the pandemic the Irish government successfully imposed a rule that you couldn't travel more than 5km from your home, I'm guessing they can do whatever they want. But Ireland isn't Australia so a ban on citizens returning seems unlikely...

SweetSand

I imagine like with anything before that - airlines will be responsible for checking your test results before departure and I am sure verifly will be updated in time. You won’t get on the plane without negative test. Same as flying to US - you won’t get on the plane without vaccination card and negative test results (with some exceptions which don’t apply to most), all checked by airlines at check in, nothing is checked again in US not sure if you will be checked again in Dublin upon landing.

SweetSand

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118246010#Comment_118246010

Airlines don’t care - that’s a funny one, they ll be responsible for bringing you back if you are denied entry. As well as verifly this is a great site to check - https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/IE-Ireland-(Rep.)-passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm that’s exactly what a person checking you in on your flight sees. Interesting, right now it says pcr test and no mention of antigen, I am sure it didn’t get updated yet. You can check any country you are traveling to.

circular flexing

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118246717#Comment_118246717

It will 100% be checked by the airline before boarding. You likely won't even get a boarding pass without providing a negative test (or positive test that's older than 11 days).

GiantPencil

Flew into Dublin yesterday morning from the US, had downloaded the Verifly app so had my negative antigen test, vaccination status and passenger locator form all done through that app. Checked in online and when it came to the bag drop there was a separate verifly line with aer lingus and I just had to show my passport and the app. when it came to going through passport control in Dublin they only wanted to see my passport, didn't want to see anything else, said they would spot check random people for their covid info is all

Fathom

Covid 19 Information from US Embassy Dublin. Last updated: 12/16/2021:

"Effective December 6, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older, regardless of vaccination status or citizenship, must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within one calendar day of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the United States may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel."

Link with very detailed information.

https://ie.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Fathom

Once again make sure to check the latest developments at the US Embassy in Dublin before making plans to travel to America. Covid variations spreading in the USA are affecting travel.

helimachoptor

Documentation of Recovery from COVID-19 in the form of a positive COVID-19 viral test on a sample taken no more than 90 days prior to departure and a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or public health official stating that the passenger has been cleared for travel.

From the CSC website, so does a HSE covid recovery cert work or do you need a letter to say you're ok to travel?

duffysfarm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118496828#Comment_118496828

there is a thread with a lot of posts on this subject in the travel forum. cant tell you what the correct way is but you may find it there