Key Points
- Vaccinated travelers will be able to travel to the US by land and ferry beginning in November
- In January, all foreign nationals entering the US will be required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination
Overview
US Homeland Security (DHS) announced that non-essential travelers who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and can present appropriate documentation and proof of vaccination would be allowed to enter the US via land and ferry ports of entry (POEs) beginning in November 2021. This includes travel to visit family and friends and for tourism. In January 2022, DHS will require that all inbound foreign nationals entering the US via land or ferry POEs be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination, regardless of whether the travel is for essential or non-essential purposes.
What’s Changed?
Beginning in November, non-essential travel for fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed for travelers entering via land or ferry POE. In January, all foreign nationals entering the US will be required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination.
Source: Homeland Security, Government of Mexico
