Output restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus are currently in place worldwide. When will trips to the USA be possible again?
- Numerous flights from the United States to Europe and vice versa have been suspended since March to curb the spread of the coronavirus *.
- But what about future trips: When will we be able to fly back to the USA?
- Here is an overview of the latest USA travel advice.
Update of June 3, 2020: Federal Foreign Office warns of violent riots
In addition to the corona crisis, the United States is currently also dealing with political demonstrations, which in many cases end in violent riots . It was triggered by the violent death of George Floyd after he was crushed by a police officer. The Federal Foreign Office warns that travelers should avoid demonstrations and gatherings of people and follow the current situation in the local media. In addition, people who are currently in the United States should abide by local curfews and follow the instructions of the security forces.
Federal Foreign Office with information on trips to the USA
The spread of the coronavirus has resulted in increased entry controls, health checks, and entry bans in the United States . The Federal Foreign Office points out that since March 13, 2020, an entry ban has been in force for people who have been in Germany or another Schengen state within a period of fourteen days before entering the United States. Are exempt from the ban on entry
- US citizens,
- Persons with permanent legal residence in the USA ("green card" holders),
- close relatives of US citizens or people with permanent legal residence in the USA (spouse, parent, child or sibling under the age of 21),
- Diplomats or employees of international organizations.
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Visa and ESTA for the USA: Are there still any issued?
What is currently important for trips to the USA: The duration of the entry restriction to the USA is not limited. It is therefore not certain when Germans will be able to travel to the USA again.
Due to the corona virus crisis, the entire processing of visas by the State Department has been paralyzed for weeks. An entry permit through ESTA is currently questionable, so travelers to the USA should read the proclamation of the White House and get the latest information from their travel or airline company.
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These are the main airports in the United States
- Atlanta (ATL)
- Boston (BOS)
- Chicago O'Hare (ORD)
- Dallas (DFW)
- Denver (DEN)
- Detroit Metro (DTW)
- Fort Myers (RSW)
- Honolulu (Hawaii) (HNL)
- Houston (IAH)
- Las Vegas (LAS)
- Los Angeles (LAX)
- Miami (MIA)
- Minneapolis (MSP)
- New York (NYC)
- Orlando (MCO)
- Philadelphia International (PHL)
- San Diego (SAN)
- San Francisco (SFO)
- Seattle (SEA)
- Washington (WHAT)
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