As travel disruptions resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic continue into 2021, international students face uncertainty around when they will be able to return to their study destinations.
With near-constant updates and rule changes from country to country, it can be confusing to keep up with the most recent information on travel restrictions. This is especially true for international students, who have had to navigate online learning at the same time as staying on top of the latest travel announcements.
Below are the rolling updates on travel for international students enrolled at universities in the US.
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The current US rules imply that international students can return to the US if they have:
A valid J1 or F1 student visa
Proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of their flight’s departure.
As of 25 January 2021, the US has a travel ban on any foreign nationals who have been in certain high-risk countries within two weeks prior to travel. These countries include the UK, the Republic of Ireland, all countries in Europe’s Schengen area, Brazil, Iran, China and South Africa.
However, the July 2020 proclamation of exemptions still stands, meaning that international students travelling from the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Europe’s Schengen area who hold valid M-1 and F-1 visas will be exempt from this ban. You do not need to visit a US consulate before travelling to be eligible for this exemption. Furthermore, students with a J-1 visa may be granted entry from these countries, but decisions will be made case by case. J-1 visa holders are therefore encouraged to contact a US consulate before travelling.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you should get tested with a viral test three to five days after arriving, and you should self-quarantine for seven days after arriving.
It is also important to note that different US states have different requirements that you must follow upon arrival. You can use this travel planner from the CDC to get important information on travel restrictions and guidance for the US state you are visiting.
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