Travel to the states

Have you a green card / citizenship to US?

We're going to cancel our trip scheduled for Christmas to Florida by mid October - as it really doesn't look like it's going to open to anyone.

Different travel agents and news articles remain hopeful that US borders will open for thanksgiving/Xmas, I think that's just travel industry propaganda to get people to continue booking, when in reality there's slim chances.

Cases aren't good there it seems and they've the lowest vaccination rate among G7 countries.

not sure about january, but at the moment you definitely can't enter USA unless you're a citizen, have a work visa or a few other exemptions I'm not sure about.

Keep up to date with the latest news on the USA customs/border website.

Believe me I've looked into it , this was a trip of a lifetime for us so we're devastated!

I've travelled twice on an ESTA (I'm exempt from the proclamation). They are very thorough! I went to secondary both times and had my supporting documents examined. Very pleasant though and no issues as I had all that I need. I did see people turned away both times, not a hope you would get it if you shouldn't.

thanks atlantic dawn, great info. We're going to reserve 2 accomms in dubai & Lanzarote on booking . com anyway so we're prepared if America is still not opened by October.

Latest indicators are it won't be until U.S. midterm elections. Can't see it opening before Jan/Feb..

Huge spike in infections post Thanksgiving and Christmas last year . So probably New Year at least before decisions will be made.

Appreciate the response, yeah it's a bit non-sensical tbh, head to Glendalough or Powerscourt on any given day here and you'll bump into a good few Americans (well not bump, you'll hear them before you bump into them). It's super frustrating.

Confirmed but no details on what vaccines, bearing in mind AZ isn't licensed in the US. Also still that vague "early November"

Trump brought in the ban???

I would be checking if my travel insurance will cover any medical expenses/ travel expenses due to COVID before I would book any flights. Nightmare scenario, you test positive over there and end up with a medical bill that your insurance won’t cover.

Anyone know if you need a PCR test to transit through an American airport?

Brilliant, thanks.

Think it should once it satifies the documentation requirements, the result needs to include the following...

A test result must be in the form of written documentation (paper or digital copy). The documentation must include:

1. Type of test (indicating it is a NAAT or antigen test)
2. Entity issuing the result (e.g., laboratory, healthcare entity, or telehealth service)
3. Sample collection date
   • A negative test result must show the sample was taken no more than 3 days before the flight for air passengers who have proof of being fully vaccinated, or no more than 1 day before the flight if the air passenger is not fully vaccinated.
   • A positive test result for documentation of recovery from COVID-19 must show the sample was taken within the 90 days before the flight.
4. Information that identifies the person (full name plus at least one other identifier such as date of birth or passport number)
5. Test result

Before boarding a flight to the U.S., you will need to show a paper or digital copy of your test result for review by the airline and for review upon request by public health officials after you arrive in the U.S.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html

Yes the are sufficient, my sister got one done in our local chemist and took off to America this morning no problem.

Chemist gave her a printed cert confirming antigen result negative , looks like the EU covid cert.

Here's a list of pharmacist that do the test in Dublin.

You need to have been tested within 24 hours of departure so would need to be 25th.

Thanks Flyatoe, we’ve moved departure out a few days, gives us time to get tests sorted

Quoting my friend in the US:

"There are (airport) testing sites. Doctor or urgent care, and pharmacies that do testing"

Chicago airport do tests from $120! I assume you'd find the same service in NY.

Got an antigen test done today in Pharmacy, received a print out of EU digital Covid certificate.

But it states on it that this is not a travel document.

Still suitable to travel to USA on?

Anyone travelling to the states in the next couple of weeks getting nervous at all?

I don’t believe the USA will have any more travel bans, it’s here I’m worried about. Not that lockdowns in Ireland can or did stop anyone travelling so far since 2020.

Just the shite with coming back if you happened to have it over there and then arriving into Dublin with it

What talk of quarantine ?

Did you have to fill in a passenger locator form for the States? Heading on Saturday and can’t find one online. Thank you!