After165438+108, the detailed process of China citizens entering the United States with visas was interpreted, with precautions attached.

Text/Wan Xiaoying first appeared in Zhihu

165438+1From October 8th, the United States will lift travel restrictions on China, Indian and other countries and most parts of Europe!

However, when adult foreign tourists enter the country by plane, they must complete the whole vaccination of COVID-19 vaccine in the country of departure and enter the country on the 14 day after the vaccination is completed; At the same time, the English version of the negative certificate of nucleic acid sampled within 72 hours before entry is provided. In terms of approved vaccines, including Madena, Pfizer /BNT and Johnson & Johnson (Johnson &; Johnson & Johnson), AZ (AstraZeneca), Indian version of AZ vaccine Covishield, China National Medicine and Kexing vaccine.

1. What do I need to do before I go to America?

1. Check your American visa.

Check whether your US visa and China passport are valid:

Reminder:

1. passport less than half a year, can't board the plane. When entering the United States, you must ensure that your China passport is valid for at least 6 months. Otherwise, the US Customs has the right to refuse your entry, and the China Customs and Aviation Department also have the right to refuse your boarding.

If your passport has expired, but your American visa is still valid, you don't need to apply for a new visa. You can use the old and new passports to travel to the United States, provided that the visa is not damaged and the main purpose of the trip is the same as the visa type. In addition, the names on the two passports must be consistent with other personal information, and the two passports must be of the same type issued by the same country.

2. Apply for vaccination certificate (required for domestic direct flights to the United States)

Starting from 1 1.8, people from China who go to the United States, as long as you are an immigrant visa holder over 18 years old (such as B/F/H/J/L/M, etc. ), you must be vaccinated with the designated vaccine in the whole process, and then you can fly directly to the United States with a qualified vaccine certificate, without the need for whitewashing in a third country 18. (Except exempt persons, except American citizens, green cards and immigrant visa holders)

2. 1 At present, the vaccines accepted in the United States are: Pfizer -BioNTech(2 shots), Moderna(2 shots), Johnson & Johnson Janssen/J & J( 1 needle), AstraZeneca (2 needles), Kovahin (2 needles), Kewei Hill (2 needles), China National Medicine Bibp/Sinoarm (2 needles) and Kexing Kexing (2 needles).

2.2 The vaccine certificate must contain the following information:

-Passport information

-Date of birth (certificate issuing agency (such as public health agency, government agency or other authorized vaccine supplier).

-vaccine manufacturer and vaccination date

-International version of the international health code applet for epidemic prevention, which can generate vaccination certificates in Chinese and English (there is no birthday at present, please contact the airline for approval. The passport number on the certificate can be used to verify the birthday in principle)

2.3 How to apply for a vaccine certificate

Domestic vaccination records can be directly and formally generated into Chinese and English versions.

1/ Open the WeChat applet, search for "International Health Code for Epidemic Prevention" and open it.

2/ Open it and click "View and Show International Travel Health Certificate".

3/ Select "View My International Travel Health Certificate" and verify your identity.

4/ Enter my passport number to find the vaccination record in China.

5/ Click on the upper right corner of the vaccination record to generate a picture or PDF.

Reminder:

If you can't get the vaccine certificate in the small program, you can apply to the local hospital. You have to tell the hospital that it is to go abroad.

3. Make a good strategy for flying to the United States

At present, there are many options for flights from China to the United States, and there are many direct flights. The lowest direct flight price is 9000+, and the transit price is about 7000+.

China 1- USA 1 1- 12 Statistics of normal direct flights:

2, transfer to the United States: (too many different examples)

Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Europe, Singapore, Canada, Dubai and Turkey can all make connections. In short, as long as there is a suitable connecting flight.

Reminder:

Second, the final preparations before going to the United States (air tickets have been purchased)

1. nucleic acid test before going to the United States: (print 2 paper copies)

Reminder:

1) You can choose the test site according to your own flight, as long as it is a qualified hospital or institution, regardless of the starting point. (There are nucleic acid testing institutions in general airports. If you don't know, you can ask the airline or conductor. )

2) Detection items: nucleic acid PCR or antigen (either one), and the sampling place is not limited. (Just tell the testing agency that it is for going abroad. For example, for going to America.

3) If the test report is in English, generally both Chinese and English are acceptable.

4) If you are a rehabilitated person in COVID-19, you can hold a certificate of COVID-19 Rehabilitation Report (a written or electronic document that proves that the passenger has recovered, and the specific form can be a positive test result+a certificate issued by a licensed medical institution or epidemic prevention department that allows the passenger to travel).

2. Update or reapply for your evu:

This EVUS is only applicable to holders of B2b 10 American visas valid for10 years.

1)evus is only valid for 2 years. If you change your passport, your American visa expires, or your American visa is revoked, you have to reapply.

2} evus can be updated for free. You can check whether it has expired in official website before departure. (If it is not updated within the time limit, the US Customs will refuse entry. )

3. Air tickets for travel routes (print)

You have to prepare your electronic or paper ticket in advance for your travel itinerary, and it is best to print it out in advance, which is needed for boarding and entry.

4. Pack luggage (minimize during the epidemic)

The luggage checked to the United States is limited to 23 kilograms and 32 kilograms per piece. Free freight within 23 kg, and overweight fee over 23-32 kg. If there is more than one box, you should buy more luggage than a single box in advance.

3. Leaving, registering and entering the United States:

1. Check-in process abroad:

1. 1, nucleic acid test report/rehabilitation report: check on duty;

1.2. Fill in the commitment: the airline counter has it, just find it at the counter;

1.3, boarding pass: Please arrive at the airport at least 3 hours in advance during the epidemic. (basically, you can get all boarding passes in China when you transfer. If it's a non-connecting flight, you have to go to the next connecting counter or boarding gate to pick it up. Generally, the ticket agent who buys your ticket will inform you);

1.4. Luggage check-in: Regarding luggage, you must confirm your baggage claim point whether you are transferring or not. If it's a non-connecting flight, you'd better make it clear to the airline and hang your luggage directly to the United States. Baggage is usually picked up at the first stop to enter the United States.

1.5. When you leave China, you need to fill in the customs code, and the border inspectors in China will check it. At the same time, you will also be asked about your willingness and purpose to go abroad. It is recommended to prepare materials in a separate information kit.

2. Entry procedures in the United States

2. 1. Before entering the customs, you will be questioned by CBP (US Customs) personnel, mainly to ask you the purpose of coming to the United States, and just answer truthfully;

2.2. Pick up the luggage and then accept the random baggage inspection by the US Customs. If you are asked to open your luggage, you can help them open it.

If you are locked in a dark room, please don't be afraid. Answer your question truthfully.

2.4. If you need to transfer to other cities in the United States on the same day after entering the United States, you can check in at the corresponding airline counter and hand over your luggage again;

2.5. Final arrival in the United States: At present, there is no compulsory entry quarantine in the United States, but the CDC recommends that you conduct virus testing within 5 days after your arrival, and those who are exempted from COVID-19's symptoms and self-observation must complete the follow-up operation of entering the United States as promised.

Fourth, about the problem of entering the United States and being locked in a small black room.

In recent months, many articles have been published. When they arrived at the American airport, they were kept in a dark room by customs officers, and all their luggage was searched by computers. Finally, he was sent back to China without leaving the airport. Let's be clear here: this is just a small case, and there is no need to demonize American customs. As long as you haven't done anything against the crime, it is reasonable to be locked in a dark room, and it is easy to be asked a few simple questions.

Here, in order to avoid trouble, you should know how to do:

1. Understand the precautions for entry:

1. 1, pay attention to social software chat records: everyone should also pay attention. Don't think that if you speak Chinese, the customs can't find it. In fact, there is a translator in the customs, which is amazing and kills our Chaoyang aunt in Beijing. "

1.2. Pay attention to manners and words when crossing the border: According to ACLU, an American non-profit organization, a report "Exposing the Bad Travel of TSA Behavior Detection" issued by the US Transportation Security Department revealed some little-known airport security methods.

According to the report, in fact, potential American security personnel are everywhere. In addition to wearing uniforms, there are many plainclothes hiding in every corner of the airport to observe your behavior. If you have the following characteristics, you may be noticed by them:

2. When entering the US Customs: (the rights of the US Customs and your rights)

2. 1. Rights of US Customs:

2.2. Your rights:

-American citizens have the right to request the presence of a lawyer during the second review;

-If an American citizen is refused entry, but he may be threatened with death or violence if he returns to his country of origin, he can apply for asylum at the customs;

-If you think that law enforcement officers have improper law enforcement actions or discriminatory practices, you can complain to the US Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security;

-If you think your civil rights and freedoms have been violated, you can complain to the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the US Department of Homeland Security;

-For the losses caused by being refused entry, you can apply for compensation from the traveler compensation inquiry project of the US Department of Homeland Security;

-You can also contact the Embassy or Consulate of China in the United States with the consent of American law enforcement officers. China's embassy and consulate in the United States will do its best to protect your legitimate rights and interests, but there is no guarantee that you will definitely enter the United States.

The above is the latest US entry policy after1October 8th, 165438+, which is already perfect. If you still don't understand, please feel free to leave a message for private consultation. I wish you a smooth entry into the United States and a safe return to the United States.