Travelers flying to the U.S. from China must provide a negative COVID-19 test. Specifically, the rule affects all travelers two years and older boarding flights to the U.S. from China, Hong Kong, or Macau. Travelers must complete the test no more than two days before their trip. Passengers who tested positive more than 10 days before the flight can provide documentation of recovery instead of a negative result. Airlines will confirm the negative test result or documentation of recovery for all those boarding the flight.
Additional Information:
- The requirement applies to air passengers regardless of nationality and vaccination status.
- The requirement applies to those traveling from China via third-country transit. It also applies to passengers connecting through the United States to further destinations.
- In addition to applying to direct flights from China, travelers stopping through certain airports on their way to the U.S. must also have a negative test, if they have been in China in the last 10 days, no more than two days before their departure to the U.S. These airports include: Incheon International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, and Vancouver International Airport.