The U.S. has new COVID vaccine rules for international travelers. Here's what to know
The requirements set by the Biden administration take effect Nov. 8 and cover approved vaccines, exceptions for the unvaccinated and protocols after arrival.
by Fran Kritz
Nov 01, 2021
3 minutes
The U.S. has come up with new rules and regulations for travelers flying in from other countries, to take effect on Monday, November 8.
In a nutshell, if you've got a WHO-approved vaccine you're welcome. If not you may find yourself in pandemic limbo â and feeling very frustrated.
"Some parts of the policy are fair and some are burdensome and exclusionary, but overall the revised guidelines are based on clinical and public health evidence," says Dr. Junaid Nabi, a senior researcher in health-care strategy at Harvard Business School.
Here's a rundown of the new protocols for those coming from abroad for a job, to study, to
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