NIE

Critical infrastructure is a collection of networks, systems, and assets that are so vital to a country's economy, security, and public health that their ongoing operation is necessary. Transport systems, electricity, air and seaports, hospitals and health clinics, water and communications systems, and centers for police, fire, and public administration services are a few examples.
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On June 29, 2021, the Department of State extended the validity of National Interest Exceptions (NIE) for travelers subject to restrictions under Presidential Proclamations (PPs) 9984, 9992, 10143, 10199, and similar subsequent PPs related to the spread of COVID-19. Unless otherwise indicated, existing NIEs will be valid for 12 months from the date of approval and for multiple entries, as long as they are used for the purpose under which they were granted.
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The Proclamations do not apply to:

• U.S. citizens;
• lawful permanent residents;
• spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents;
• parents or legal guardians of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident unmarried minor child;
• siblings of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident child, provided both are unmarried and under the age of 21;
• air and sea crewmembers;

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On May 27, 2021, the Secretary of State made a national interest determination regarding categories of travelers eligible for exceptions under Presidential Proclamations related to the spread of COVID-19. As a result of this determination, together with national interest determinations already in place, travelers subject to these proclamations due to their presence in China, Iran, India, Brazil, South Africa, the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, and Ireland


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