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Calculated Shard: 44 (from laksa092)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa044.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://global.upenn.edu/isss/news-articles/updates-on-covid-19-travel-restrictions/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://global.upenn.edu/isss/news-articles/updates-on-covid-19-travel-restrictions/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/news-articles\/updates-on-covid-19-travel-restrictions\/","crawl_time":1770424179,"first_indexed_time":0,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"edu,upenn!global,\/isss\/news-articles\/updates-on-covid-19-travel-restrictions\/ s443","src_root_hash":"10228094676315886844","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Updates on COVID-19 Travel Restrictions - ISSS","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"By: International Student & Scholar Services\nUpdate 1\/11\/2022: \nSouthern Africa Travel Ban Revoked\nJust before the new year, the Biden administration issued a \nproclamation\n that revoked the US travel ban for individuals who had been present in eight countries in Southern Africa. At this time, there are no longer any country-specific travel bans for travel to the U.S. Instead of country specific bans, the Biden administration has shifted the eligibility basis to enter the United States to U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and negative testing.\nThe CDC’s general page for COVID-19 exposure related to travel can be found \non the CDC website\n.\nAlthough international travel is still discouraged at this time, we ask that the Penn international community to review this guidance in detail before returning from any trips abroad.\nUpdate 12\/06\/2021:\n \nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have introduced new testing requirements for inbound air travelers to the U.S. Per the CDC, “All air passengers 2 years or older with a flight departing to the US from a foreign country at or after \n12:01am EST (5:01am GMT) on December 6, 2021,\n are required show a negative COVID-19 viral test result taken no more than 1 day before travel, or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days, before they board their flight.” \nSee the full guidance on the CDC website.\nOriginal Announcement:\nOn November 26, 2021, the White House\nissued a proclamation\n which imposed restrictions on travel from eight countries in light of the emergence of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Please see below for an overview of the new restrictions.  \nRestrictions:\nAs of November 29, travel restrictions are in place for travelers who were physically present in the following countries during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States:\nSouth Africa\nBotswana\nEswatini\nLesotho\nMalawi\nMozambique\nNamibia\nZimbabwe.\nPlease note that the travel restrictions will also apply to anyone\ntransiting through\none of these countries. This list is subject to change and additional countries could be added at any time.\nExceptions:\nPer the most recent temporary guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), “Any NIE [National Interest Exception] granted to a noncitizen under previous proclamations are void with respect to the Proclamation of November 26, 2021.” The\nfull CBP guidance is available in this document\n. For additional information and resources related to this proclamation, please refer to the following NAFSA resource page: \nhttps:\/\/www.nafsa.org\/regulatory-information\/geographic-covid-19-entry-proclamations\n. ","attrs_markdown":"[![ISSS logo](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/wp-content\/themes\/penn-global\/assets\/svg\/logo-inverted.svg)](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss)\n\nISSS logo\n\n- [Penn Global](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/)The University’s go-to for all things global and central point of contact for all Penn Global reporting offices.\n- [International Student & Scholar Services](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/)The go-to resource for immigration and integration assistance at Penn and affiliated hospitals.\n- [Penn Abroad](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/pennabroad\/)The hub for study abroad and student global opportunities at Penn.\n- [Global Support Services](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/gss\/)Penn’s one-stop-shop for guidance and support on the University’s international business activities.\n- [Perry World House](http:\/\/perryworldhouse.global.upenn.edu\/)\n  The hub for global research and policy engagement at Penn.\n- [Penn Washington](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/penn-washington\/)The University’s physical and programmatic home in Washington, D.C.\n- [Finance & Administration](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/finance-administration\/)Penn Global’s go-to resource for financial and administrative matters.\n\n[![ISSS](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/penn-isss-logo.svg)](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss)\n\nISSS logo\n\n- [Access Essentials](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/access-essentials\/)\n  Back\n  \n  - [iPenn](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/ipenn\/)\n  - [Advising Appointments](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/advising\/)\n  - [Form & Document Library](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/forms\/)\n  - [ISSS Media Vault](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/isss-media-vault\/)\n- [Immigration](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/immigration\/)\n  Back\n  \n  ## Immigration\n  Comprehensive support and resources for international students and scholars, including visa information, application processes, and advising services.\n  \n  [Learn More](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/immigration\/)\n  \n  - Students\n    - [Prospective Students](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/prospective\/)\n    - [New Students](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/new)\n    - [Current Students](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/students)\n  - Scholars\n    - [Prospective Scholars](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/prospective-scholars\/)\n    - [New Scholars](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/new-scholars\/)\n    - [Current Scholars](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/scholars\/)\n  - [Departments]()\n    - [Information for Admissions Offices](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/home\/immigration\/admissionoffice\/)\n    - [Hiring Internationally](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/scholar_dept\/)\n  - [Travel](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/home\/immigration\/travel\/)\n    - [US Entry Visa](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/home\/immigration\/travel\/visa\/)\n    - [I-94 Process](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/home\/immigration\/travel\/i94\/)\n    - [US Ports of Entry & Secondary Inspection](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/navigating-us-poe-secondary-inspection\/)\n    - [Invitation Letters for International Visitors](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/home\/immigration\/students\/letter-request\/)\n  - [Updates & Change Status](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/news-articles\/updates-on-covid-19-travel-restrictions\/)\n    - [Immigration Policy Updates & Resources](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/immigration-policy-updates-resources\/)\n    - [Change of Status](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/home\/immigration\/cos\/)\n    - [Change of Address](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/home\/immigration\/address\/)\n    - [Reduced Course Load](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/home\/immigration\/rcl\/)\n    - [Deadlines & Processing Times](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/home\/immigration\/deadlines\/)\n    - [Immigration Workshops, Webinars & Training](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/immigration-workshops-webinars-training\/)\n- [Integration](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/integration\/)\n  Back\n  \n  ## Integration\n  Information on programs and initiatives designed to enhance cross-cultural connections, increase access to campus resources, and support the successful integration of international students and scholars into the Penn community and broader U.S. culture.\n  \n  [Learn More](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/integration\/)\n  \n  - Orientation & Cultural Programs\n    - [International Peer Mentorship Program](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/international-peer-mentor-application\/)\n    - 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Student Programs & Leadership Opportunities\n    - [Penn World Scholars (PWS)](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/penn-world-scholars\/)\n    - [International Student Advisory Board (ISAB)](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/international-student-advisory-board-isab\/)\n    - [International Student Table for Advocacy & Relations (ISTAR)](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/international-student-table-for-advocacy-relations-istar\/)\n    - [International Partner Outreach Group (IPOG)](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/ipog-international-partners-outreach-group\/)\n    - [Building International Student Integration Group (BISIG)](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/bisig\/)\n    - [Penn’s Annual Roundtable with Stakeholders (PARTS)](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/parts-penns-annual-roundtable-with-stakeholders\/)\n- [Life at Penn](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/life-at-penn\/)\n  Back\n  \n  ## Life at Penn\n  Essential information and resources for international students, covering topics such as finances, housing, healthcare, transportation, cultural adjustments, and support services.\n  \n  [Learn More](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/life-at-penn\/)\n  \n  - 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[Social Security Number](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/ssn\/)\n    - [Tax Information](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/tax\/)\n    - [Transportation](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/transportation-services\/)\n    - [Wellness](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/wellness-resources\/)\n    - [Your Family Resources](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/information-for-families\/)\n  - [Reference Documents](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/news-articles\/updates-on-covid-19-travel-restrictions\/)\n    - [School & Program Contacts for Students](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/school-program-contacts-for-students\/)\n    - [International Student Handbook](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/02\/isa-isss-handbook.pdf)\n    - [ISSS Pamphlet](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/2025_09_30_ISSS_Pamphlet.pdf)\n- [About](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/aboutmenu\/)\n  Back\n  \n  ## About\n  ISSS seeks to advance global engagement by providing comprehensive immigration and integration services to support international students, scholars, staff, and faculty.\n  \n  [Learn More](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/aboutmenu\/)\n  \n  - Announcements & Updates\n    - [Message from the Executive Director](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/message-from-the-executive-director\/)\n    - [News](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/news\/)\n    - [Events](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/event)\n    - [ISSS By the Numbers](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/isss-statistics\/)\n  - Key Resources & Info\n    - [The ISSS Team](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/staff\/)\n    - [ISSS Awards](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/isss-awards\/)\n    - [Emergency Info](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/emergency-contact-information\/)\n\n- [Contact & FAQ](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/home\/faqs\/)\n\n- [Penn Global](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/)The University’s go-to for all things global and central point of contact for all Penn Global reporting offices.\n- [International Student & Scholar Services](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/)The go-to resource for immigration and integration assistance at Penn and affiliated hospitals.\n- [Penn Abroad](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/pennabroad\/)The hub for study abroad and student global opportunities at Penn.\n- [Global Support Services](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/gss\/)Penn’s one-stop-shop for guidance and support on the University’s international business activities.\n- [Perry World House](http:\/\/perryworldhouse.global.upenn.edu\/)\n  The hub for global research and policy engagement at Penn.\n- [Penn Washington](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/penn-washington\/)The University’s physical and programmatic home in Washington, D.C.\n- [Finance & Administration](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/finance-administration\/)Penn Global’s go-to resource for financial and administrative matters.\n\n- [News Articles](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/news-articles\/)\n\n# Updates on COVID-19 Travel Restrictions\nDecember 1, 2021\n\nBy: International Student & Scholar Services\n\n***Update 1\/11\/2022:*** **Southern Africa Travel Ban Revoked**\n\nJust before the new year, the Biden administration issued a [proclamation](https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2021\/12\/28\/a-proclamation-on-revoking-proclamation-10315\/__;!!IBzWLUs!BuuMJ75mNYqypsKErJcSvz4jj-TXkUO84TnV9Nm1pBRSDsc7ywzRCh5emvQApPW5%24) that revoked the US travel ban for individuals who had been present in eight countries in Southern Africa. At this time, there are no longer any country-specific travel bans for travel to the U.S. Instead of country specific bans, the Biden administration has shifted the eligibility basis to enter the United States to U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and negative testing.\n\nThe CDC’s general page for COVID-19 exposure related to travel can be found [on the CDC website](https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/php\/risk-assessment.html__;!!IBzWLUs!BuuMJ75mNYqypsKErJcSvz4jj-TXkUO84TnV9Nm1pBRSDsc7ywzRCh5emnY1wkcg%24).\n\nAlthough international travel is still discouraged at this time, we ask that the Penn international community to review this guidance in detail before returning from any trips abroad.\n***\n***Update 12\/06\/2021:*** The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have introduced new testing requirements for inbound air travelers to the U.S. Per the CDC, “All air passengers 2 years or older with a flight departing to the US from a foreign country at or after **12:01am EST (5:01am GMT) on December 6, 2021,** are required show a negative COVID-19 viral test result taken no more than 1 day before travel, or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days, before they board their flight.” [See the full guidance on the CDC website.](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/travelers\/testing-international-air-travelers.html)\n***\n## Original Announcement:\nOn November 26, 2021, the White House [issued a proclamation](https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2021\/11\/26\/a-proclamation-on-suspension-of-entry-as-immigrants-and-nonimmigrants-of-certain-additional-persons-who-pose-a-risk-of-transmitting-coronavirus-disease-2019\/) which imposed restrictions on travel from eight countries in light of the emergence of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Please see below for an overview of the new restrictions.\n\n- **Restrictions:** As of November 29, travel restrictions are in place for travelers who were physically present in the following countries during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States:\n  - South Africa\n  - Botswana\n  - Eswatini\n  - Lesotho\n  - Malawi\n  - Mozambique\n  - Namibia\n  - Zimbabwe.\n\nPlease note that the travel restrictions will also apply to anyone **transiting through** one of these countries. This list is subject to change and additional countries could be added at any time.\n\n- **Exceptions:** Per the most recent temporary guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), “Any NIE \\[National Interest Exception\\] granted to a noncitizen under previous proclamations are void with respect to the Proclamation of November 26, 2021.” The [full CBP guidance is available in this document](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/isss\/CBP%20Nov%202021.pdf). For additional information and resources related to this proclamation, please refer to the following NAFSA resource page: <https:\/\/www.nafsa.org\/regulatory-information\/geographic-covid-19-entry-proclamations>.\n\n[![ISSS](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/12\/penn-isss-logo.svg)](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss)\n\nISSS logo\n\n- [Back To Top](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/news-articles\/updates-on-covid-19-travel-restrictions\/)\n\n- [Subscribe to the Global Quaker Newsletter](https:\/\/upenn.us14.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=5d2d1e2cf7b01adfee6d02b4d&id=846713460e)\n\nOffice Address\n\n3935 Walnut Street, 5th Floor  \n University of Pennsylvania  \n Philadelphia, PA. 19104\n\n215-898-4661\n\nPenn Global Offices\n\n- [Penn Global](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/)\n- [Perry World House](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/perryworldhouse)\n- [International Student & Scholar Services](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/)\n- [Penn Washington](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/penn-washington\/)\n- [Penn Abroad](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/pennabroad\/)\n- [Finance & Administration](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/finance-administration\/)\n- [Global Support Services](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/gss\/)\n\n- [Office of the Provost](https:\/\/provost.upenn.edu\/)\n- [Accessibility Issues & Help](https:\/\/accessibility.web-resources.upenn.edu\/get-help)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.upenn.edu\/about\/privacy-policy)\n\n- [Penn Web Login](https:\/\/global.upenn.edu\/isss\/wp-login.php?action=wp-saml-auth)\n\n©2026 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104","attrs_readable_markdown":"By: International Student & Scholar Services\n\n***Update 1\/11\/2022:*** **Southern Africa Travel Ban Revoked**\n\nJust before the new year, the Biden administration issued a [proclamation](https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2021\/12\/28\/a-proclamation-on-revoking-proclamation-10315\/__;!!IBzWLUs!BuuMJ75mNYqypsKErJcSvz4jj-TXkUO84TnV9Nm1pBRSDsc7ywzRCh5emvQApPW5%24) that revoked the US travel ban for individuals who had been present in eight countries in Southern Africa. At this time, there are no longer any country-specific travel bans for travel to the U.S. Instead of country specific bans, the Biden administration has shifted the eligibility basis to enter the United States to U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and negative testing.\n\nThe CDC’s general page for COVID-19 exposure related to travel can be found [on the CDC website](https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/php\/risk-assessment.html__;!!IBzWLUs!BuuMJ75mNYqypsKErJcSvz4jj-TXkUO84TnV9Nm1pBRSDsc7ywzRCh5emnY1wkcg%24).\n\nAlthough international travel is still discouraged at this time, we ask that the Penn international community to review this guidance in detail before returning from any trips abroad.\n***\n***Update 12\/06\/2021:*** The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have introduced new testing requirements for inbound air travelers to the U.S. Per the CDC, “All air passengers 2 years or older with a flight departing to the US from a foreign country at or after **12:01am EST (5:01am GMT) on December 6, 2021,** are required show a negative COVID-19 viral test result taken no more than 1 day before travel, or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days, before they board their flight.” [See the full guidance on the CDC website.](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/travelers\/testing-international-air-travelers.html)\n***\n## Original Announcement:\nOn November 26, 2021, the White House [issued a proclamation](https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/presidential-actions\/2021\/11\/26\/a-proclamation-on-suspension-of-entry-as-immigrants-and-nonimmigrants-of-certain-additional-persons-who-pose-a-risk-of-transmitting-coronavirus-disease-2019\/) which imposed restrictions on travel from eight countries in light of the emergence of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Please see below for an overview of the new restrictions.\n\n- **Restrictions:** As of November 29, travel restrictions are in place for travelers who were physically present in the following countries during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States:\n  - South Africa\n  - Botswana\n  - Eswatini\n  - Lesotho\n  - Malawi\n  - Mozambique\n  - Namibia\n  - Zimbabwe.\n\nPlease note that the travel restrictions will also apply to anyone **transiting through** one of these countries. 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Boilerpipe Text	By: International Student & Scholar Services Update 1/11/2022: Southern Africa Travel Ban Revoked Just before the new year, the Biden administration issued a proclamation that revoked the US travel ban for individuals who had been present in eight countries in Southern Africa. At this time, there are no longer any country-specific travel bans for travel to the U.S. Instead of country specific bans, the Biden administration has shifted the eligibility basis to enter the United States to U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and negative testing. The CDC’s general page for COVID-19 exposure related to travel can be found on the CDC website . Although international travel is still discouraged at this time, we ask that the Penn international community to review this guidance in detail before returning from any trips abroad. Update 12/06/2021: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have introduced new testing requirements for inbound air travelers to the U.S. Per the CDC, “All air passengers 2 years or older with a flight departing to the US from a foreign country at or after 12:01am EST (5:01am GMT) on December 6, 2021, are required show a negative COVID-19 viral test result taken no more than 1 day before travel, or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days, before they board their flight.” See the full guidance on the CDC website. Original Announcement: On November 26, 2021, the White House issued a proclamation which imposed restrictions on travel from eight countries in light of the emergence of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Please see below for an overview of the new restrictions. Restrictions: As of November 29, travel restrictions are in place for travelers who were physically present in the following countries during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States: South Africa Botswana Eswatini Lesotho Malawi Mozambique Namibia Zimbabwe. Please note that the travel restrictions will also apply to anyone transiting through one of these countries. This list is subject to change and additional countries could be added at any time. Exceptions: Per the most recent temporary guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), “Any NIE [National Interest Exception] granted to a noncitizen under previous proclamations are void with respect to the Proclamation of November 26, 2021.” The full CBP guidance is available in this document . For additional information and resources related to this proclamation, please refer to the following NAFSA resource page: https://www.nafsa.org/regulatory-information/geographic-covid-19-entry-proclamations .
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At this time, there are no longer any country-specific travel bans for travel to the U.S. Instead of country specific bans, the Biden administration has shifted the eligibility basis to enter the United States to U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and negative testing. The CDC’s general page for COVID-19 exposure related to travel can be found [on the CDC website](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/risk-assessment.html__;!!IBzWLUs!BuuMJ75mNYqypsKErJcSvz4jj-TXkUO84TnV9Nm1pBRSDsc7ywzRCh5emnY1wkcg%24). Although international travel is still discouraged at this time, we ask that the Penn international community to review this guidance in detail before returning from any trips abroad. * Update 12/06/2021: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have introduced new testing requirements for inbound air travelers to the U.S. Per the CDC, “All air passengers 2 years or older with a flight departing to the US from a foreign country at or after 12:01am EST (5:01am GMT) on December 6, 2021, are required show a negative COVID-19 viral test result taken no more than 1 day before travel, or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days, before they board their flight.” [See the full guidance on the CDC website.](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html) * ## Original Announcement: On November 26, 2021, the White House [issued a proclamation](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/11/26/a-proclamation-on-suspension-of-entry-as-immigrants-and-nonimmigrants-of-certain-additional-persons-who-pose-a-risk-of-transmitting-coronavirus-disease-2019/) which imposed restrictions on travel from eight countries in light of the emergence of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Please see below for an overview of the new restrictions. - Restrictions: As of November 29, travel restrictions are in place for travelers who were physically present in the following countries during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States: - South Africa - Botswana - Eswatini - Lesotho - Malawi - Mozambique - Namibia - Zimbabwe. Please note that the travel restrictions will also apply to anyone transiting through one of these countries. This list is subject to change and additional countries could be added at any time. - Exceptions: Per the most recent temporary guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), “Any NIE \[National Interest Exception\] granted to a noncitizen under previous proclamations are void with respect to the Proclamation of November 26, 2021.” The [full CBP guidance is available in this document](https://global.upenn.edu/sites/default/files/isss/CBP%20Nov%202021.pdf). For additional information and resources related to this proclamation, please refer to the following NAFSA resource page: <https://www.nafsa.org/regulatory-information/geographic-covid-19-entry-proclamations>. 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Readable Markdown	By: International Student & Scholar Services *Update 1/11/2022:* Southern Africa Travel Ban Revoked Just before the new year, the Biden administration issued a [proclamation](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/12/28/a-proclamation-on-revoking-proclamation-10315/__;!!IBzWLUs!BuuMJ75mNYqypsKErJcSvz4jj-TXkUO84TnV9Nm1pBRSDsc7ywzRCh5emvQApPW5%24) that revoked the US travel ban for individuals who had been present in eight countries in Southern Africa. At this time, there are no longer any country-specific travel bans for travel to the U.S. Instead of country specific bans, the Biden administration has shifted the eligibility basis to enter the United States to U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and negative testing. The CDC’s general page for COVID-19 exposure related to travel can be found [on the CDC website](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/risk-assessment.html__;!!IBzWLUs!BuuMJ75mNYqypsKErJcSvz4jj-TXkUO84TnV9Nm1pBRSDsc7ywzRCh5emnY1wkcg%24). Although international travel is still discouraged at this time, we ask that the Penn international community to review this guidance in detail before returning from any trips abroad. * Update 12/06/2021: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have introduced new testing requirements for inbound air travelers to the U.S. Per the CDC, “All air passengers 2 years or older with a flight departing to the US from a foreign country at or after 12:01am EST (5:01am GMT) on December 6, 2021, are required show a negative COVID-19 viral test result taken no more than 1 day before travel, or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days, before they board their flight.” [See the full guidance on the CDC website.](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html) * ## Original Announcement: On November 26, 2021, the White House [issued a proclamation](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/11/26/a-proclamation-on-suspension-of-entry-as-immigrants-and-nonimmigrants-of-certain-additional-persons-who-pose-a-risk-of-transmitting-coronavirus-disease-2019/) which imposed restrictions on travel from eight countries in light of the emergence of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Please see below for an overview of the new restrictions. - Restrictions: As of November 29, travel restrictions are in place for travelers who were physically present in the following countries during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States: - South Africa - Botswana - Eswatini - Lesotho - Malawi - Mozambique - Namibia - Zimbabwe. Please note that the travel restrictions will also apply to anyone transiting through one of these countries. This list is subject to change and additional countries could be added at any time. - Exceptions: Per the most recent temporary guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), “Any NIE \[National Interest Exception\] granted to a noncitizen under previous proclamations are void with respect to the Proclamation of November 26, 2021.” The [full CBP guidance is available in this document](https://global.upenn.edu/sites/default/files/isss/CBP%20Nov%202021.pdf). For additional information and resources related to this proclamation, please refer to the following NAFSA resource page: <https://www.nafsa.org/regulatory-information/geographic-covid-19-entry-proclamations>.
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