US and ESTA borders reopen

Westland 04.11.2021 – It will be here in a few weeks. After long closed borders, it is finally possible again from November 8th.

To travel to the United States. No matter how beautiful Westland offers, many are eager to discover another part of the world. Below you can read what you need to take into account if you want to travel to the United States.

ESTA required
It Applying for ESTA It was a mandatory part of a trip to the United States long before the corona virus. ESTA is the “electronic system for travel authorization” and digital authorization for travel to the United States without a visa. This travel authorization can be requested in full online and will be digitally linked to the passport upon approval. From then on, the ESTA is valid for two years (or until the passport expires). If you applied for ESTA two years ago but were unable to use it due to the corona virus, you can travel to the United States with this ESTA from November 8th.

Conditions for traveling to the United States
From November 8, the U.S. border will reopen for fully vaccinated tourists. All WHO approved vaccines (Moderna, Pfizer / BioNTech, Janssen, AstraZeneca, Sinopharm and Sinovac) are accepted by the US Immigration Service. Passengers under the age of 18 are not required to be vaccinated. Parents of all passengers over the age of 2 should undergo a corona test shortly before departure. No need to go for isolation once you arrive. In the United States, except for crowded indoor spaces such as hospitals and public transportation, fully vaccinated people do not have to wear masks and keep a distance.