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Covid test required if transiting through a US airport??

  • 18-10-2021 06:11AM
    #1
    makeorbrake
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    I'm flying back to Ireland in a couple of weeks. First flight gets into Newark - and four hours later, taking a connecting flight to Dublin. When transiting through a US airport (rather than it being the final destination), do the US authorities require such passengers to produce a covid test?



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  • #2
    Peregrinus
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    I believe yes, you do need a Covid test to transit via a US airport.

    The question is answered about half-way down this page from the State Department: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/covid-19_testing_required_US_Entry.html



  • #3
    FishOnABike
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    Where does the first leg of your journey start? If it starts outside the US you will have to comply with the same international arrival requirements as someone visiting the US even though you are only transiting through the US.

    Post edited by FishOnABike on


  • #4
    endofrainbow
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    being pedantic here but there is no concept of 'transit' in the US. Your first point of arrival (unless precleared) is where Immigration takes place and therefore need to comply with all requirements.


    Without your departure point, it's impossible to answer.



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