The Biden administration announced last Friday (15. October) announced that fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed to enter the US starting Monday, November 8, 2021. This means that the entry ban for travelers from the Schengen area that has been in place since March 2020 will be lifted and replaced by a new system that requires proof of vaccination. Business travelers should no longer have to apply for a National Interest Exception (NIE) to enter the USA.
At this point in time, it can be assumed that the Biden administration will not grant the CDC guidelines will follow who is considered vaccinated. The CDC provides that those who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-approved vaccine (Moderna, Pfizer/Biontech and Johnson & Johnson) and a WHO-approved vaccine (Astrazeneca, Sinopharm and Sinovac) will be allowed to enter the United States. In addition, the CDC stipulates that persons who have been vaccinated with cross-vaccines are also eligible for entry.
There is still no written guidance on how the Biden administration will implement this new directive. There are still unanswered questions, particularly about who is eligible for an exception. In addition, there may be delays in implementation. We therefore recommend that business travelers continue to apply for an NIE waiver until the new system is in place. In addition, travelers from Europe to the U.S. using an NIE waiver who are not vaccinated should note that they will not be allowed to enter the U.S. once the travel ban is lifted if they are not fully vaccinated.
Your DVKG Team
The White House informs:
The USA will allow travelers vaccinated against the coronavirus back into the country from 8 November. „The new U.S. travel policy, which requires foreign travelers to be vaccinated, will begin on November 8,“ a White House spokesperson said on Twitter on Friday. In addition to a vaccination before departure, travelers will also have to present a negative corona test in the future.
The current regulations prohibit entry for those who have been in the Schengen area, Ireland or the UK in the previous 14 days. Entry bans also apply to China, India, Brazil, South Africa and Iran. US citizens, people with a permanent residence permit - a so-called green card - and holders of certain visas with an exemption are not affected.
Your DVKG team
China Visa Provider / Consulate informs:
Please note that from 29 Sep 2021, all applicants will appear in person for fingerprinting at the Visa Service Center .
The DVKG will accompany you to the appointment. Fingerprints must NOT be submitted in the following cases:
For questions, please contact the DVKG Visa & Consular Advisor.
Your DVKG Team
The Chinese consulate informs:
Applicants must as of now present proof of vaccination when applying for a China visa. In addition, the proof of vaccination must be available for 14 days. Applicants under the age of 12 do not need to present proof of vaccination.
Vaccinated applicants :Recovered applicants:
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Your DVKG team
The Pakistani Consulate informs:
In addition to the company invitation, an e-business letter is required. The e-business letter is initiated by the inviting company in Pakistan via the following homepage.
Your DVKG Team
