On August 9 and 10, the US State Department revised its classification for Aruba; Eswatini; France; French Polynesia; Iceland; Israel, The West Bank, and Gaza; and Thailand, declaring them all “Level 4: Do Not Travel” regions.
What to Expect
Travelers who plan to travel to these regions should be aware of local trends and requirements:
- Aruba: See the US Consulate’s website.
- Eswatini: The CDC has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Eswatini due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the U.S. Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 and related restrictions and conditions in Eswatini.
- France: The CDC has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for France due to COVID-19. There are restrictions in place affecting U.S. citizen entry into France. See the U.S. Embassy’s web page regarding COVID-19.
- French Polynesia: The CDC has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for French Polynesia due to COVID-19. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 and related restrictions and conditions in French Polynesia.
- Iceland: The CDC has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Iceland due to COVID-19. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 and restrictions and conditions in Iceland.
- Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza: The CDC has issued a Level 4 Health Notice for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza due to COVID-19.
- Thailand: The CDC has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Thailand due to COVID-19. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 and related restrictions and conditions in Thailand.
Erickson Insights
The CDC and the State Department continue to evaluate travel risks around the world.
Erickson Immigration Group will continue to send updates as more news is available. If you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions, please contact your employer or EIG attorney.