Has Anyone Left Europe's Schengen Area for 14 Days to Then Enter USA?

[Orbey 8]

58 minutes ago, Kay & Evan said:

Hi! I’m in Serbia and I have a stamp on my passport to prove it. My hotel also registered me with the police (something they All automatically do) anD gave me a copy that shows the address of the hotel the dates I’m staying there my name and passport number as well as date of birth. So if you come here and you ask your hotel you will have two ways of proving it. The “White paper” as they call it form the Police and the passport stamp 

Thank you so much!

 

Another question - I've gone through most of this entire thread and it seems like most people if they've got to Mexico / their third country have made it into the US (great news!). Does anyone know of anyone who didn't at all - or faced issues? (Not trying to bring the tone down). Thank you for your help!

[A Polite Parrot 41]

1 hour ago, Kay & Evan said:

Hi! I’m in Serbia and I have a stamp on my passport to prove it. My hotel also registered me with the police (something they All automatically do) anD gave me a copy that shows the address of the hotel the dates I’m staying there my name and passport number as well as date of birth. So if you come here and you ask your hotel you will have two ways of proving it. The “White paper” as they call it form the Police and the passport stamp 

 

1 hour ago, Orbey said:

Hello! Newbie deep in this thread! Gradually feeling emboldened by you guys so thank you for sharing. Question to people who have gone the Croatia or Serbia route - did you get a stamp in your passport? Or it scanned? Basically how do you intend to prove to authorities that you have done the 14 full 24 hour periods out of Schengen? Thank you and good luck!

If you’re passport is from an EU country I believe Serbia will stamp you upon admittance but Croatia won’t because it’s part of the EU. That’s what happened to us when we entered Croatia and later Serbia.

 

We will fly to the US tomorrow and In preparation, we have printed receipts, including our registered stay in Croatia from our airbnb hosts (they required in a similar way that Serbia is) and the original boarding passes to prove our non-schengen trip. We’ll post here how it goes and if we needed any of our documents.

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[Orbey 8]

2 minutes ago, A Polite Parrot said:

 

If you’re passport is from an EU country I believe Serbia will stamp you upon admittance but Croatia won’t because it’s part of the EU. That’s what happened to us when we entered Croatia and later Serbia.

 

We will fly to the US tomorrow and In preparation, we have printed receipts, including our registered stay in Croatia from our airbnb hosts (they required in a similar way that Serbia is) and the original boarding passes to prove our non-schengen trip. We’ll post here how it goes and if we needed any of our documents.

Thank you for the insight and best of luck! Rooting for you both!

[talia0506 23]

3 hours ago, Ja3germeister said:

I. Am. Here.

 

Thank God. But it wasn't as I expected. I got the biggest spook of my life. Right before landing the flight attendant told me to wait at the door so I could be the first one to leave. When the hatch opened 4 guys from CBP were ready to escort me. The head of the squad asked me how long I've been in Mexico for. I showed him the stamp in my passport and that's all he needed to know. We then joked about how scared I was and talked for a little bit; very nice people. I just had to go through second immigration just to confirm my arrival. This is Orlando airport btw.

 

BUT what counts the most is that I'm here. Thank you all for your inspiring messages and stories and I wish the rest of y'all good luck. So; if the CBP squad is waiting for you just know it'll be fine. 

Omg happy you made it. really happy for you! we are praying all works out for us too! how was the check in Mexico? Did you fly with American airlines?

[dpnce 102]

9 minutes ago, talia0506 said:

Omg happy you made it. really happy for you! we are praying all works out for us too! how was the check in Mexico? Did you fly with American airlines?

He posted earlier regarding the check in (with AA): 

 

12 hours ago, Ja3germeister said:

I couldn't check-in online for my flight to the US so I had to go to the airport a couple hours sooner than planned. Check-in and security went smoothly.

 

Before security, you need to scan a QR code and fill in a health form online, so be sure to have your phone's data/Wifi ready. 4 hours away from flying, 8 hours away from finding out if I can enter the US. If you can, please pray! 

 

[dpnce 102]

1 hour ago, TheEggman said:

Has anyone used Cyprus as a 14 day stay option?

Haven't seen anyone from my end on this thread. If you choose this route, just make sure you will have a reliable flight from Cyprus to the US, and that doesn't go through a banned country! 

[TheEggman 0]

Thank you! Yes the flight is booked via Serbia post-Cyprus.  Wondering if anyone knows if Cyprus stamps passports for EU citizens...

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, Orbey said:

Does anyone know of anyone who didn't at all - or faced issues?

We've only seen success after spending the 14 days in an unrestricted country. But, first one must successfully enter the unrestricted country. We've seen airline employees mistakenly deny boarding:

We've also seen Mexican border officials deny entry to Mexico:

Specific details haven't been shared from that experience.

[dpnce 102]

3 hours ago, Mackznie said:

For those of you that traveled to Mexico successfully and were questioned by the airline prior to boarding or Mexican government, what did you say your purpose was for entering the country? My fiances visa is expiring July 23 so we need to act fast!

 

Thank you!

Hi! It's all over the thread. @A Polite Parrot listed them a few days ago:

 

 

[dpnce 102]

7 minutes ago, TheEggman said:

Thank you! Yes the flight is booked via Serbia post-Cyprus.  Wondering if anyone knows if Cyprus stamps passports for EU citizens...

 Croatia does not stamp EU passports: 

Conversely, Serbia stamp EU citizen's passports given they are not part of the EU yet. 

 

Cyprus being part of the EU, my guess is they do not stamp EU passports (same as Croatia). Please someone correct me if I'm wrong! Maybe you can contact Cyprus border patrol to double check? 

[Ja3germeister 90]

31 minutes ago, dpnce said:

He posted earlier regarding the check in (with AA): 

 

 

I flew with Aeromexico

[Robin Redemsky 32]

My fiancé made it to Serbia. Manchester airport gave him a hard time and Amsterdam pulled him out of the line before he boarded the plane to make sure he wasn’t going thru the Schengen Area before his flight to New York in two weeks. Customs in Serbia didn’t even ask why he was there and just let him right in. He’s safe in his hotel. I’m currently a nervous wreck. I just want him to be safe and I really hope he makes it to the US. Some American on his flight to Serbia told him he doesn’t think he will be let into the US. That really dampened his mood. I told him not to let him down because that guy doesn’t understand our situation or the rules. 

[RFOM 50]

Hi everybody, I made it to US yesterday  🙏

I was going to post it yesterday but I was too tired, sorry!

 

I flew from Mexico City to Salt Lake City and the US CBP process was very very chilled, it lasted like 5 minutes.

I handled my passport, a health check form and my sealed envelope to the Officer. He opened the envelope, took my digitals and photo, stamped my passport, explained again that we had to get married within 90 days and apply for adjustment of status, congratulated us and we were ready to go! He was very nice and did not ask me anything, not even for how long I was in Mexico.

 

When I decided to fly to Mexico 3.5 weeks ago I was so worried that all would go wrong, that I would not make to Mexico City or that, when there, a new ban would come about. But then I had to put myself together and believe that the Universe was working for my best! I kept positive thoughts as much as I could and put my future in the Universe's hands! 

 

I was surprised by how smooth things worked for me!

 

I did not have any problems with the airline I flew from Paris to Mexico City, I had no issues at Mexican CBP (I was not asked anything, not even why I was going to Mexico), I got an apartment with a swimming pool which was opened so I enjoyed 2 amazing weeks of sunshine, I got to know few guys who showed me around the city and became really good friends and, finally, I made to US without any problem. 

 

So guys, keep positive thoughts and believe that all will work well, because it will. ❤️

 

I want to thank you all for your inspiring stories which gave me the confidence to make decisions and go through this process. 

Best of luck to you all! 

 

P.S. to those who are afraid of flying to Mexico because of the rising cases of covid, I have to say, I felt much safer in Mexico than in US lol 

In Mexico everyone was wearing masks and temperature was being checked in every single store, very opposite of what I am seeing here in SLC. The number of cases in US comparing to Mexico speaks for itself...scary! 

Also, comments of travel bans without any solid verifiable sources scares people without any need, so lets keep negativity outside the forum! 😉

 

 

 

 

[HRQX 4,145]

On 5/27/2020 at 4:57 PM, ohohoho said:

You mentioned before that it works for ESTAs, too. Would you know anyone that did that?

An example:

 

[ek1357 116]

8 hours ago, Robin Redemsky said:

My fiancé made it to Serbia. Manchester airport gave him a hard time and Amsterdam pulled him out of the line before he boarded the plane to make sure he wasn’t going thru the Schengen Area before his flight to New York in two weeks. Customs in Serbia didn’t even ask why he was there and just let him right in. He’s safe in his hotel. I’m currently a nervous wreck. I just want him to be safe and I really hope he makes it to the US. Some American on his flight to Serbia told him he doesn’t think he will be let into the US. That really dampened his mood. I told him not to let him down because that guy doesn’t understand our situation or the rules. 

Yes that is absolutely true, he doesn’t know your situation and will not understand the rules. The first day comes with anxiousness and doubt but stay positive. Things have worked out well for many others on this thread and I’m sure all will be well for you guys too! 
 

Try not to spend too much time stresssing and worrying over situations we have literally zero control over. The one thing we can control is taking action to try and enter the US. After that, as much as possible, we have to just try and let the two weeks happen!

 

I know it’s easier said than done, but it will be a long 15 days otherwise!