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

[GlizNov 8]

I entered Serbia yesterday direct from London Heathrow. Zero questions asked at London and only a few asked on arrival to Serbia (what is purpose of visit, have I booked accommodation in advance). 

 

Before booking I checked with the US Embassy in Belgrade and AirSerbia if arriving on Wednesday 8th and departing on Wednesday 22nd going to JFK would be okay. They both said those plans would work and fit the requirements. The embassy replied via email super quick.

[jsmith2020 4]

Has anyone from US rented a car in Serbia? If so, did they require an international driver's license?

[jsmith2020 4]

1 hour ago, jsmith2020 said:

Has anyone from US rented a car in Serbia? If so, did they require an international driver's license?

Is anyone even exploring outside of Belgrade or are you all staying put in your hotel in Belgrade?

[jsmith2020 4]

Can Americans transit through CDG airport in Paris?

[Ririwoo37 4]

6 hours ago, GlizNov said:

I entered Serbia yesterday direct from London Heathrow. Zero questions asked at London and only a few asked on arrival to Serbia (what is purpose of visit, have I booked accommodation in advance). 

 

Before booking I checked with the US Embassy in Belgrade and AirSerbia if arriving on Wednesday 8th and departing on Wednesday 22nd going to JFK would be okay. They both said those plans would work and fit the requirements. The embassy replied via email super quick.

Hi there! May I know what you replied to the Serbian officers? Here for tourism? Im flying to Belgrade next Monday!

[GlizNov 8]

43 minutes ago, Ririwoo37 said:

Hi there! May I know what you replied to the Serbian officers? Here for tourism? Im flying to Belgrade next Monday!

I told them I was here for a holiday and then going to US afterwards. That was fine with them and she stamped my passport. When asked about my accommodation, I offered to show my Airbnb reservation details but she didn't need it. Hopefully this helps. Wishing you all the best

[Crusoe74 0]

Quick question: Has anyone gone via Cyprus to avoid Schengen 14 day rule?

[Stuart Thomson 7]

Hi All. 

Yesterday I travelled from Belgrade to JFK on my K1 visa. 

The flight was busy but was super straightforward - staff at Belgrade airport just confirmed how long I'd been in the city, initially at check-in and then again at boarding.

 

The immigration was possibly the easiest I've ever had upon entering the States. The first officer checked my visa+pack then led me to a waiting room, where a second officer looked over the documents, handed me my passport and simply said good luck before granting me entry.

 

There were no healthchecks or temperature checks at any point. The flight staff did hand out a health form, but it wasn't asked for at any point

[Flux Capacitor 0]

Hi all. My partner (who’s in the US) and I (in London) have been following this thread throughout lockdown. It’s been reassuring seeing others going through the same thing as us.

 

We’ve now given up on the immigration situation in the US changing for the better any time soon so have finally booked to meet and stay in Cancun for 2 weeks, before (hopefully) moving on to the USA together once I’ve been out of London over 14 days.

 

I was wondering if anyone who has attempted this route recently have any specific tips? Extra paperwork/guidelines to print out/prepare in order to show at customs etc? Any advice appreciated!

[strenaq 2]

On 7/7/2020 at 11:33 AM, jsmith2020 said:

I would think it's safe because it isn't part of Schengen.

When I was about to book tickets to JFK I called the CBP preclearance here in Aruba to check and they told me I can't travel from Aruba because Aruba is included in the ban as a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

[jsmith2020 4]

Can someone send me a fun itinerary for 14 days around Serbia please  

[VioletM 6]

10 hours ago, jsmith2020 said:

Can someone send me a fun itinerary for 14 days around Serbia please  

Well, if you follow my fun itinerary you will stay in your accommodation for 14 days and get fat. Honestly, I don't think this is a time for "fun holidays in Serbia". The pandemic is rampant, there are protests all over the country... I mean, to each their own, but I certainly couldn't/can't enjoy myself under these circumstances. Plus, the virus situation here is bad, the less you travel around the better for you and anyone you come into contact with. I am here out of the absolute necessity, and I just hope that I can last another week without my flights getting cancelled/travel disruptions. I got affected by Trump's travel ban back in March, I was supposed to start work in April, so I am absolutely desperate to get to the US because I'm going completely broke. 

 

Situation is serious. Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should. But I understand that every person has a different limit of what they are and aren't comfortable with. So you do you. But whatever you do, remain vigilant, responsible and safe. 

[Fenja 229]

10 hours ago, jsmith2020 said:

Can someone send me a fun itinerary for 14 days around Serbia please  

We didn’t really have an itinerary, since we are staying in Belgrade, but we did visit the Museum of Illusion and the Ethnographic Museum here in Belgrade. Both where super empty (like one other person there) so it’s really save. You have to wear your mask. We also just went on a lot of walks in parks etc. and never used public transport or anything. One day we also went to the zoo (a lot of mosquitoes though and the cages are tiny).

[Orbey 8]

11 minutes ago, VioletM said:

Well, if you follow my fun itinerary you will stay in your accommodation for 14 days and get fat. Honestly, I don't think this is a time for "fun holidays in Serbia". The pandemic is rampant, there are protests all over the country... I mean, to each their own, but I certainly couldn't/can't enjoy myself under these circumstances. Plus, the virus situation here is bad, the less you travel around the better for you and anyone you come into contact with. I am here out of the absolute necessity, and I just hope that I can last another week without my flights getting cancelled/travel disruptions. I got affected by Trump's travel ban back in March, I was supposed to start work in April, so I am absolutely desperate to get to the US because I'm going completely broke. 

 

Situation is serious. Just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should. But I understand that every person has a different limit of what they are and aren't comfortable with. So you do you. But whatever you do, remain vigilant, responsible and safe. 

Good luck Violet - stay confident, stay calm. I'm sure all will be just fine for you in the end, it's just such an ordeal for you to go through in real time. Remember the whole of this thread is behind you, rooting for you, and that there are many success stories to draw strength from, even if circumstances are shifting. X

[Crazy Cat 41,611]

On 7/9/2020 at 1:11 PM, Flux Capacitor said:

We’ve now given up on the immigration situation in the US changing for the better any time soon so have finally booked to meet and stay in Cancun for 2 weeks, before (hopefully) moving on to the USA together once I’ve been out of London over 14 days.

K-1?  CR-1?  You cannot enter the US as a non-immigrant with the intent to stay (except for a K-1).