New Travel Requirements For Flying Into the US From Riviera Maya

New requirements for travelers flying from Riviera Maya to the US will go into effect as of Nov. 8, 2021.

U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents, and Immigrants

Fully vaccinated

The viral test must be conducted on a sample taken no more than 3 days before the flight’s departure from a foreign country if you show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Not fully vaccinated

The viral test must be conducted on a sample taken no more than 1 day before the flight’s departure from a foreign country if you do not show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Non-U.S. citizen, Non-U.S. immigrants: Air Travel to the United States

You must be fully vaccinated to travel to the United States by plane if you are a non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa). Only limited exceptions apply.

You are required to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 when you travel to the United States by air. The timing of this test depends on your vaccination status and age.

Everyone

Wearing a mask over your nose and mouth is required in indoor areas of public transportation (including airplanes) traveling into, within, or out of the United States and indoors in U.S. transportation hubs (including airports).

These travel requirements to enter the United States are changing, starting November 8, 2021. More information is available here.