Since the abolition of the travel ban in the United States, more and more people have signed the U.S. visa, and many friends are still in the "ignorance" period, that is, the process of entering the United States is not clear, in addition to knowing how to apply for a visa, others are confused! That's not going to work! So Fei Jie summed up a guide to the United States, absolutely dry goods! Let's take a look!
A summary of the documents that need to be prepared in the early stage of entering the United States
1. U.S. visa application
1. If you have not applied for a U.S. visa before, you need to apply first! If you have applied before, please make sure that the visa is within the validity period.
2. Depending on the visa category, other documents such as I-20, DS-2019, etc. are required at the time of entry.
3. If the U.S. visa has expired, you will need to renew it as soon as possible.
4. If the U.S. visa is on the old passport, it can still be used with the new passport as long as the visa page is not cut.
2. Confirm that the certificate is valid
1. When entering the United States, you need to ensure that your Chinese passport is valid for at least 6 months.
2. If the passport has only expired in about 1 year, it is recommended to renew it in China before departing.
3. Vaccination against COVID-19 and vaccination certificate
Starting November 8, non-U.S. citizens and non-immigrants who are flying to the U.S. must have received a full dose of the vaccine and provide proof of vaccination before boarding for the U.S.
4. Flight routes to the United States
Passengers departing from China can enter any airport in the United States. Currently, it is possible to travel to the United States on direct flights or via a third-place transfer. It is recommended that friends who come to the United States can choose a direct flight to Los Angeles.
5. Purchase/Standby Tickets
Chinese mainland airlines that fly directly to the United States include Air China, China Southern Airlines, Eastern Han Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, etc., which can be purchased from the official APP or website.
6. Prepare luggage and protective equipment
1. Pack your luggage, do not exceed 100ml of liquids, gels and sauces in all boarding baggage, and check the airline's carry-on baggage and check-in policies and weight requirements in advance.
2. You must wear a mask at all times and take disinfection precautions at all times.
Other things to prepare before entering the U.S
1. Covid-19 testing before going to the United States
1. Tested population: 2 years old or older
2. Detection time:
People who are fully vaccinated: If you have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you must test for the virus on samples taken no more than 3 days before your flight.
People who are not fully vaccinated and exempted: If you are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you must test your samples taken within 1 day of your flight for the virus.
3. Testing location: Qualified hospitals or institutions can be used.
4. Test items: You must be tested for viruses, which can be antigen tests or nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT).
5. Language of reporting: To ensure that airlines and other aircraft operators can confirm their immunization certificates and review other required information, you should consult your airline or aircraft operator before traveling if your documents are not in English.
6. Report Form: Before flying to the United States, you will need to present a paper or electronic copy of your test results for review by the airline.
2. Confirm the EVUS update
Only for travellers with a 10-year B1, B2 or B1/B2 visitor visa.
3. Pack your luggage
Different airlines have different weight limits, please consult the corresponding airline for details, in general:
1. Checked baggage is limited to 23kg and 32kg per person.
2. Free checked baggage is within 23kg, and excess fees are charged within 23kg-32kg.
4. Ticket itinerary
It is recommended to prepare an electronic or paper version of your ticket itinerary in advance in case of emergency.
note! The following is the U.S. customs entry process
1. Prepare before landing
U.S. customs queues are long, so you can eat enough before landing and go to the toilet in advance to prepare. If you need a transfer, try to speed up the pace.
2. Entry into customs
Be asked by U.S. customs officers, frequently asked questions including the purpose of coming to the United States. Subsequent baggage collection, declarations that need to be declared (e.g., carrying more than 10,000 US dollars or currency, carrying the total value of purchased gifts, etc.) are subject to random baggage inspection by U.S. Customs.
Third, re-hand over Lee
Passengers who have entered the customs and are transferring on the same day in the U.S. can go to the counter of the corresponding airline to check in again and hand over the baggage, and if the boarding pass is lost, they can also make up for it.
Fourth, arrive at the final destination
1. For fully vaccinated passengers, there is no need for mandatory isolation, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a virus test 3-5 days after arrival;
2. Passengers who are not fully vaccinated must be tested for the virus 3-5 days after arrival and self-isolate for 7 days.
Well, the above is the "super detailed entry guide to the United States" shared by Feijie for you! Friends who need to go to the United States, be sure to collect it!