CBP’s Carrier Liaison Program announced the rescission, effective 12:01 (ET) today, May 12, 2023, the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all airline or other aircraft passengers arriving in the United States from any foreign country. In other vaccine news, CDC provided,
updated COVID-19 vaccine guidance to civil surgeons performing the vaccination portion of the medical checkup for those seeking of status. At that time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Amended Order Implementing Presidential Proclamation on Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic will cease to be in effect. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has recently made a noteworthy policy change by eliminating the requirement for air passengers from any country to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon entry into the United States. This decision marks a departure from previous travel restrictions and has significant implications for international travelers.