Official date: US open to vaccinated travelers from November 8
The Biden administration confirms November 8 as the official date for lifting travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign travelers, including Europeans, though state-specific rules may still apply.
The White House has finally given a date to all travelers waiting to reconquer the US dream. After announcing a reopening “in early November,” November 8 is now marked in the calendars of vaccinated foreign travelers, including Europeans.
One quirk of this federal state: each state may still apply its own entry rules. No date has been announced for unvaccinated travelers.
This announcement comes just hours after Russia said it would open new corridors to travelers from Thailand, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Iran, and Slovenia starting November 9.
Tourism is a vital sector for the US economy, contributing about 7.8 percent of GDP and accounting for more than 10 percent of total employment. However, the COVID-19 pandemic devastated America’s travel industry, leading to massive job losses and a sharp drop in demand.
The US government provided considerable financial aid to the tourism sector during the pandemic, including a multi-billion-dollar rescue package, helping businesses survive and keep the industry afloat. With tourism’s comeback on the horizon, the United States is well positioned to reclaim its leadership in global tourism, drawing visitors to iconic destinations like New York, Las Vegas, Orlando, Los Angeles, San Francisco—plus landmarks such as the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park.
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