The United States is dropping its requirement that all inbound international air travellers be vaccinated against Covid-19 from 11 May 2023.
In a statement, the Biden-Harris administration said: “Today, we are announcing that the Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and international air travellers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. Additionally, HHS and DHS announced today that they will start the process to end their vaccination requirements for Head Start educators, CMS-certified healthcare facilities, and certain noncitizens at the land border. In the coming days, further details related to ending these requirements will be provided.”
Until June 2022, the US required international travellers to provide evidence of a negative Covid test prior to entry. It was one of the few remaining countries to require proof of vaccination.
