Hi, I’m a US citizen, and I have been vaccinated 3 times. The US does not now require a PCR test in order to enter the US if you’re a citizen. However, I am getting conflicting information on whether or not I need one just to even get on the airplane. I called the travel agent, I was told that they didn’t have any information that said I needed to, but if I was worried, to call the airline company itself. I did read the airline (ANA) website, but still I can’t find an answer. Can anyone give me any insights? Thanks!
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Unless the airline is doing something really bizarre, no you don’t. Almost every airline goes by the rules of the destination country on the ticket. For true confirmation just call ANA customer service though — they speak English.
Im travelling in 3 weeks and from my understanding no. You don’t. You’re vaxxed so that should ne enough.
Just got back from the states. No need to get one on the way out and they are free in a lot of places in the US for the way back.
For a majority of countries, If you haven’t had vaccine shots, you probably need to take a test prior to flying. If you have had your shots, you probably don’t need to take a test (if you have a vaccine certificate)
Best to check before departure. There was one person denied to board in Warsaw because she had no test done.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/border_test.html
It even had to be on a special Form. That was one week ago.
Visa is required as well..
Good luck!
Going into USA no PCR is needed. Proof of 3 vaccines is needed if you aren’t a US citizen (but that doesn’t apply to you)
On the way back you should get a PCR test and do all the MySOS registration beforehand if you want to get out of the airport as quickly and smoothly as possible.
Just returned from a short trip to the US last week and the whole thing was a breeze. Nothing to worry about.
On departure from Tokyo I was asked by the airline (JAL) to show proof of vaccination and sign a declaration (not a US citizen, traveling on a B1/B2 visa). On the other end at SF, apart from the standard immigration questions about my itinerary I wasn’t bothered at all.
On the way back I got a PCR test in the bay area about a couple days before departure. Absolutely zero crowds there. Booked a 24 hour test, got the results in 6. There were a few free ones as well but they seemed to only be available to US citizens so I didn’t bother searching too much. JAL employees at least seemed well informed about MySOS and other reentry procedures for Japan so checking in through them was a breeze, as was immigration at Japan.
Honestly, the only hiccup on the journey was that the flights were delayed about an hour or two both ways.
FYI I mainly referred to [this](https://jp.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/) for traveling to the US, and [this](https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html) for returning to Japan.
No you won’t need it, the online data has not caught up with the rules change yet.
Just went to US from Narita last week via American Airlines operated by JAL
Like others said, no you don’t need anything to board the plane but it makes things easier to download the SoS app before leaving and upload your covid vaccination status. You will need that for the return flight.
Coming back you will need a PCR test, be careful not all tests are accepted so check your airlines. JAL doesn’t accept the rapid antigen test so don’t forget to look into that.
Also there’s a great Facebook group that has a ton of info there. If you have trouble thats a good resource
I guess the people you talked were scared to give any kind of information… but going to the US you don’t need a PCR check.. one less thing for the airline to mess with so I would think they’d be happy.. but be careful with the drug store PCR checks.. I had a free one at CSV last year and it came back inconclusive since you do it yourself with a swab in your nose… so I was left scrambling to find a place the day before I left….
Flying in to Japan, get a pre-flight test within 72 hours of departure.
Flying out to the US, no test required.
Never rely on anything other than iata Timatic for entry requirements. It’s what airline agents will refer to, without regard to what any other source says.
For example. Here is Delta’s version of it.
https://www.timaticweb2.com/integration/external?ref=b25123445626e872424db944237b61da&modify=1