I need to travel to the United States next week and I have some questions about the process. I'm unvaccinated and I'm worried about being denied entry at airports along the way. My flight path is from Bangkok to Japan to Canada to the US. I don't have to change airports in Japan or Canada. Will I be allowed to wait in the international transit areas of these airports and board my next flights? Do I just need to show a recent covid test? Does it need to be PCR or antigen?
My understanding is that a negative covid test taken within 24 hours is all I need to enter the US (as a US citizen), but my total flight time is 32 hours, so does that mean I will need to get another covid test along the way at one of the airports?
What are the current requirements for unvaccinated travelers returning to Thailand from the US? Do I just need to register with Thailand Pass? Do I need to get a covid test before I leave or on arrival? Does it need to be PCR or antigen?
Any help with answering these questions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you 馃檹
TLDR : Answer Summary
The traveler seeks clarity on the process and requirements for a flight from Bangkok to the US via Japan and Canada, specifically regarding transit policies and COVID testing. Key points raised include the need for a negative COVID test prior to boarding, with discussions on whether a PCR or antigen test is acceptable, and the implications of being unvaccinated. Comments reveal that as long as the traveler remains in the international transit areas and complies with the airport rules, they should be fine. There are also concerns about returning to Thailand, highlighting that a PCR test taken within 72 hours, registration with Thailand Pass, and potential new regulations due to COVID outbreaks may apply.