US Reopens to Vaccinated International Travelers After Nearly 20 Months of Closed Borders

US Reopens to Vaccinated International Travelers After Nearly 20 Months of Closed Borders
A traveler arrives at the international terminal of O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois on Nov. 8, 2021. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Isabel van Brugen
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After nearly 20 months of closed borders, the United States on Monday reopened to international travel, welcoming vaccinated Europeans and others who had been unable to enter the country due to COVID-19 restrictions.

American citizens and permanent residents were always allowed to enter the United States, but the COVID-19 travel restrictions grounded tourists, thwarted business travelers, and kept families apart for nearly two years. Under new rules, travelers must have proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test.

Isabel van Brugen
Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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