On Monday, the White House announced that it would require all airlines to provide contact information and proof of Covid-19 vaccination to federal officials in order to remove travel restrictions due to pandemics.

It was stated by the Biden administration in a statement earlier this month plans to lift pandemic restrictionsOn Nov. 8, most foreign visitors were prohibited from the country, except for those who had been vaccinated. In early 2020, the Trump administration put the rules in place. The Biden administration extended them this year.

Inbound travellers, which includes U.S. citizens who have not been vaccinated yet, will need to present proof that their negative Covid test was taken in less than one day. Visitors and citizens who have been vaccinated will need to still show evidence of a negative Covid testing that was performed within the last three days.

Officials in the Biden administration said that some foreign travelers will have the option to be exempted from vaccine requirements. This includes those under 18 and people who are unable to get the vaccine for medical reasons. Non-tourist visa holders from low vaccine supply countries are also exempt. A Covid test must be taken by foreign tourists between the ages of 2 and 17, if they’re traveling with fully-vaccinated adults.

Over a period of more than one year, travel businesses and airlines have asked the U.S. government not to close its borders. These restrictions were imposed by the U.S. in the early 2020s, shortly after the onset of the Covid pandemic.