Ultra-detailed entry guide to the United States! Including customs entry procedures.

Since the lifting of the travel ban in the United States, more and more people have applied for visas to the United States, and many of their friends are still in the "ignorant" period, that is, apart from knowing how to apply for visas, they are still unclear about the process of entering the United States. This can't be done! So Fei Jie summed up the guide to the United States, absolutely dry goods! Let's have a look!

Summary of documents to be prepared before entering the United States

First, the United States visa application

1. If you haven't applied for an American visa before, you need to apply first! If you have applied before, please make sure that the visa is valid.

2. According to different visa types, other corresponding documents are required when entering the country, such as I-20, DS-20 19, etc.

If the American visa has expired, it needs to be renewed as soon as possible.

If the American visa is on the old passport, it can still be used with the new passport as long as the visa page is not trimmed.

Second, confirm the validity of the certificate.

1. When you enter the United States, you need to ensure that your China passport is valid for at least 6 months.

2. If the passport is only valid for about 1 year, it is recommended to renew it in China before leaving.

Three, COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination certificate.

165438+1From October 8, non-American citizens and non-immigrants who fly to the United States must be vaccinated with full dose, and provide proof of vaccination before boarding the plane and flying to the United States.

Fourth, the route to the United States

Passengers from China can enter the United States at any airport. At present, you can take a direct flight route or transfer to the United States through a third place. It is suggested that friends who come to the United States can choose direct flights to Los Angeles.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) to buy/reserve air tickets.

Airlines that fly directly from the mainland of China to the United States include Air China, China Southern Airlines, Eastern Han Dynasty and Xiamen Airlines. Can be purchased from the official APP or website.

Six, ready to luggage and protective equipment

1. Pack the luggage, and the liquid, colloid and sauce of all boarding luggage shall not exceed 100ml. Check the airline's carry-on baggage and consignment policies and weight requirements in advance.

2. You must wear a mask during the flight and take disinfection and protective measures.

Other matters that need to be prepared before entering the United States.

First, the test before COVID-19 went to the United States.

1. Test population: over 2 years old.

2. Detection time:

Persons who have been fully vaccinated: If you have been fully vaccinated with coronavirus pneumonia-19 vaccine, you must carry out virus detection on samples collected no more than 3 days before the flight takes off.

Immunized population and exempted population: If you are not fully vaccinated with coronavirus pneumonia-19 vaccine, you must test the samples collected within 1 day before the flight takes off.

3. Testing location: A qualified hospital or institution is enough.

4. Testing items: You must undergo virus testing, which can be antigen testing or nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT).

5. Reporting language: In order to ensure that airlines and other aircraft operators can confirm immunization certificates and review other required information, if your documents are not in English, you should consult your airlines or aircraft operators before traveling.

6. Report: Before you take the flight to the United States, you need to show a paper or electronic copy of your test results for the airline to review.

Second, confirm the EVUS update.

Only applicable to passengers with a 10-year B 1, B2 or B 1/B2 tourist visa.

Third, pack your bags.

Different airlines have different weight restrictions. Please consult the corresponding airline for details. Generally speaking:

1. The checked baggage is limited to 23kg and 32kg per person.

2. Free checked baggage is less than 23kg, and overweight fee is charged within 23kg-32kg.

Fourth, the air ticket travel itinerary.

It is recommended to prepare electronic or paper tickets for travel itinerary in advance in case of emergency.

Attention! The following is the immigration process in the United States.

First, preparation before landing.

The queue at the US Customs is long, so we should eat enough before landing and get ready to go to the toilet in advance. If you need to transfer, please try to speed up.

Second, entry and exit.

Accept inquiries from American customs officers, and frequently asked questions include people coming to the United States. Then, when you pick up your luggage, you need to declare (such as carrying more than 10000 dollars or currency, carrying the total value of the purchased gifts, etc.). ) will be subject to random baggage inspection by the US Customs.

Third, resubmit the luggage.

Passengers who enter the United States and transfer on the same day can go to the counter of the corresponding airline to check in again and hand in their luggage. If their boarding pass is lost, they can get it back.

Fourth, reach the final destination.

1. For fully vaccinated passengers, there is no need for compulsory isolation. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that the virus be tested 3-5 days after arrival;

2. For passengers who are not fully vaccinated, they must be tested for virus 3-5 days after arrival and quarantined for 7 days.

Ok, that's the "American Super Detailed Entry Guide" shared by Fei Jie! Friends who need to go to America must collect them!