U.S. Extends Requirement For Non-U.S. Travelers To Show Proof Of Vaccination
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced it will continue to require non-U.S. travelers entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination upon request.
These requirements will continue to apply to non-U.S. travelers traveling both for essential and non-essential reasons, but do not apply to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or U.S. nationals.
Specifically, non-U.S. travelers must continue to:
- Verbally attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status;
- Provide, upon request, proof of a CDC-approved COVID-19 vaccination;
- Present a valid Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative-compliant document, such as a valid passport, Trusted Traveler Program card, or Enhanced Tribal Card; and
- Be prepared to present any other relevant documents requested by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer during a border inspection.
As a reminder, COVID-19 testing is not required to enter the United States via a land port of entry or ferry terminal.