Vaccination requirement for foreign travelers to U.S. begins November 8

Foreign nationals will need to be fully vaccinated to travel to the U.S. beginning November 8, according to a White House official. 

The Biden administration is announcing the official start date of the new policy Friday. Fully vaccinated travelers will still need to show a negative test taken within 72 days of traveling. The policy applies to both those traveling by plane and over land from Canada and Mexico. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has notified airlines that all Food and Drug Administration approved and authorized vaccines, as well as those authorized under emergency use from the World Health Organization, will be accepted. The CDC and other federal agencies will be providing more information ahead of November 8.