United States/Ukraine: Certain Travelers From Ukraine Exempt from COVID-19 Requirements for U.S. Entry Through End of April
March 29, 2022
Through 11:59 PM EDT on April 30, 2022, certain nonimmigrants from Ukraine entering the United States are exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination requirements, according to an extended Department of Homeland Security (DHS) national interest exception (NIE) order. In addition, all U.S. citizens, green card holders, and nonimmigrants traveling with U.S. citizens and green card holders from Ukraine are also exempt from the pre-departure COVID testing requirement through May 1, 2022 if they were present in Ukraine on February 10, 2022, according to an updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order. Both orders were initially set to expire on April 1, 2022. Nonimmigrants traveling from Ukraine will be permitted to enter the United States without showing proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result prior to boarding a flight to the United States if they: (1) are traveling with a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; (2) were physically present in Ukraine as of February 10, 2022; and (3) possess valid travel documents allowing them to travel to the United States. Nonimmigrants who traveled under the NIE to the vaccine requirement will be required to receive a COVID-19 test within three to five days of arrival in the United States; self-isolate in the event of a positive post-arrival COVID-19 test or the development of COVID-19 symptoms; and become fully vaccinated for COVID-19 within 60 days of arrival in the United States if intending to stay for more than 60 days.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen.
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