butterfingers

Hello everyone,

I am sure this is probably not the best place to post a question like this, but I am not sure where to go for information. My girlfriend and I are planning a small trip to Munich in about a week or two. We were all set to go and buy the tickets. However, I read online that American citizens/residents may travel to the EU or Schengen countries and return without any delay or restriction, but a nonresident will be banned from coming back to the US for 14 days. My girlfriend is here studying with an F-1 student visa (she is from an eastern european country). Is she exempt from this rule about nonresidents? Or does this apply to her as well? Any advice would help. Thank you!

Jean

I wouldn't count on advice given here is 100% current and accurate. You need to get your answers from the U.S. State Dept.

And anyone who tests positive for Covid immediately prior to the return date will not be allowed to board the flight or enter the U.S. This is a gamble for both citizens and visa holders.


https://de.usembassy.gov/covid19-faqs-for-visas/

J62

Out of curiosity I walked trough te NIE navigator for the US Consulate in Munich, assuming a German Citizen located in a 3rd country, and got this result:

You Do NOT Require an NIE
Based on the answers you have given, you do NOT require an NIE. You may travel to the United States using valid travel documents. As always, noncitizens require either a valid visa, ESTA, or other valid means to enter the United States.

Your friend should contact the US embassy for her home country to see if the same applies to her specific situation.

butterfingers

Thank you so much to the both of you! Both of your responses helped a great deal.