DHS: Starting January 22, Travelers Entering US By Land, Ferries Must Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

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Beginning Saturday, Travelers Entering US By Land, Ferries Must Be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Starting Jan. 22, vaccination requirements will apply to all travelers to the U.S. entering through ports of entry and ferry terminals

By Brenda Gregorio-Nieto • Published January 20, 2022 • Updated on January 22, 2022 at 9:09 am

 

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Aerial view of San Ysidro crossing port on the Mexican side of the US – Mexico border in Tijuana amid COVID travel restrictions on August 20, 2021.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that on Jan. 22, it will start requiring non-U.S. individuals entering the US by land ports of entry or ferry terminals at U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination.

DHS said these new restrictions will not apply to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or U.S. nationals.

“These updated travel requirements reflect the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protecting public health while safely facilitating the cross-border trade and travel that is critical to our economy," said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas.

 

What to expect during cross-border travel

Non-U.S. individuals traveling to the U.S. whether for essential or non-essential reasons, must:

• verbally attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status;
   
• provide proof of  a CDC-approved COVID-19 vaccination, which includes the Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines used in the U.S. as well as most used overseas, such as AstraZeneca, Covaxin, Covishield, BIBP/Sinopharm and Sinovac.
   
• present a valid Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document, such as a valid passport, Trusted Traveler Program Card, or Enhanced Tribal Card;
   
• be prepared to present any other relevant documents requested by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer during a border inspection, and
   
• meet all other existing requirements for entry not related to COVID-19.

DHS said COVID-19 testing is not required for entry via land or ferry ports of entry.

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/dhs-travelers-entering-us-by-land-ports-of-entry-ferries-must-be-fully-vaccinated-against-covid-19/2843415/

 

Get ready for more supply chain issues. 

[I_M4_AU 9,589]

I imagine this only applies to legal border crossings.

[SLAG-91 1,782]

More short-sightedness from this administration...shocked, I am. 😐

Enjoy it, concerned moderates...you voted for it.

[alexava 6,987]

11 hours ago, I_M4_AU said:

I imagine this only applies to legal border crossings.

They didn’t mention it so….. I think we know