U.S. will require negative Covid-19 tests for international travelers entering the U.S.

U.S. will require negative Covid-19 tests for international travelers entering the U.S.

Under a new federal Order that will take effect January 26, 2021, air passengers arriving to the US from a foreign country will be subject to new COVID-19 testing requirements. 

Passengers will be required to get tested for COVID-19 infection no more than 3 days before their flight departs and to provide proof of the negative result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding their flight.

For more information on this testing requirement, see the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Frequently Asked Questions.