The US government is enforcing a temporary travel ban on most citizens of seven countries. The country ban is part of a wider package of immigration controls and will affect almost everyone visiting the US. The order also suspended refugee admissions. The list of countries is probably based on existing restrictions from the Obama administration. The Republican-led Congress altered its visa admissions programme in 2015.
The ban affects a broad range of travel and can be very frustrating. For example, Simone Thies of Cologne, Germany, has only seen her fiance twice since the travel ban took effect. She had previously planned a two or three-month vacation in the US, but had been unable to do so due to the ban. She and her husband Mark are now spending a week with Jeannette and Mark Loth in California, and they’ll go to the restaurant next door for sushi.
The US has also imposed a ban on travel to eight countries in southern Africa. A new variant of COVID-19 has been found in eight of these countries. South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and Eswatini have reported cases of the virus. These countries are included in the travel ban for non-citizens. Although the US has not banned travel to these countries, it does warn people against traveling to the affected countries.
The U.S. lifted its travel ban for more than 30 countries. Countries affected by the ban include Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and much of Europe. In order to enter one of these countries, travelers must have a valid National Interest Exception (NIE) from the US Embassy or Consulate. If they are fully vaccinated, however, they do not need an NIE. The ban was effective before Nov 8th.
While the US travel ban is aimed at preventing the spread of disease, the new rules are causing a huge stir in the international community. As a result, airlines are collecting data about foreign air passengers and those who are older than 18. As a result, the new rules on vaccination will affect all travelers entering the US through land or sea. While the travel ban initially started on January 21, it was extended to other countries a month later.
European countries are frustrated with the US travel ban. While some countries have decided to lift restrictions, others remain in limbo. The EU has not acted in time for the holidays, but the US government still has no definite date for lifting it. Chancellor Merkel has said that President Biden is investigating the issue. However, it remains unclear whether the ban will be lifted in time for the holidays. While the ban has been in place since President Donald Trump took office, the European Union has not yet responded to the demand for an immediate suspension.
Despite the recent travel ban, the US government is putting together new regulations to protect its citizens. First, the US government has added vaccination requirements for all travelers. It has also eliminated the requirement to have negative COVID tests. This new travel ban is not effective for land border crossings. The US government is implementing stricter immigration enforcement and has the final say. However, the CDC will continue to evaluate this policy every 90 days.
