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Ireland to US travel to resume from November 8th for fully vaccinated passengers

The US travel ban is being lifted in just over three weeks' time.
Stephen McNeice
Stephen McNeice

14.51 15 Oct 2021


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Ireland to US travel to resume...

Ireland to US travel to resume from November 8th for fully vaccinated passengers

Stephen McNeice
Stephen McNeice

14.51 15 Oct 2021


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The US is to reopen its borders to fully vaccinated international passengers from November 8th.

The White House made the announcement after last month saying the restrictions would ease at some stage in November.

White House Assistant Press Secretary Kevin Munoz confirmed the news, tweeting: "The US’ new travel policy that requires vaccination for foreign national travelers to the United States will begin on Nov 8.

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"This announcement and date applies to both international air travel and land travel. This policy is guided by public health, stringent, and consistent."

It comes after 18 months of strict border controls, both in terms of land and air travel.

While US citizens have been able to travel to and from the EU for several months, significant restrictions have remained for EU citizens hoping to travel to the US.

Vaccinated passengers will still need to show they've tested negative for COVID-19 within three days of their flight to the US.

Main image: JFK International Airport. Picture by: Edna Leshowitz/Zuma Press/PA Images

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