Do you need a NIE if traveling from Belarus through Istanbul?

[slavaskii 886]

Question same as above, I see everywhere that travel to the US is subject to National Interest Exceptions but it seems these only apply to certain areas (Schengen, China, India, etc.). If a Belarusian citizen is trying to fly to the US on a B2 visa, do they need a NIE if making only one transfer in Istanbul? Thank you so much in advance!

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

You need to check whether the country you are transiting is on the covid  ban list. Turkey is not on that list.

 

If you are unsure what you are reading “everywhere” means best to go to the source https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/covid-19-travel-restrictions-and-exceptions.html