Updates as of April 2*
On April 2, the CDC released what may be the most hopeful travel news we have collectively heard in over a year. The new travel guidance has eased restrictions for domestic travelers who have been vaccinated. International travel restrictions still depend heavily on your destination’s requirements.
With the new guidelines, vaccinated travelers have significantly fewer hoops to jump through than unvaccinated travelers, including not having to take a COVID-19 test or quarantine before traveling domestically. The CDC still urges ALL travelers to abide by safety measures such as social distancing and wearing masks.
See below for an abbreviated list of the latest travel updates, or visit CDC.gov to read them in detail.
Domestic Travel During COVID-19
Domestic Travel Recommendations for Unvaccinated People:
- Before you travel: Get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before your trip.
- After you travel:
- Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel.
- If you don’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
- Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not.
- Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.
- Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements.
Visit CDC.gov to learn more about current domestic travel recommendations and resources.
International Travel During COVID-19
International Travel Recommendations for Unvaccinated People:
- Before you travel:
- Get tested with a viral test 1-3 days before your trip.
- Check the COVID-19 situation in your destination.
- Before you arrive in the United States:
- All air passengers coming to the United States, including U.S. citizens and fully vaccinated people, are required to have a negative COVID-19 viral test result no more than 3 days before travel or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 in the past 3 months before they board a flight to the United States.
- After you travel:
- Get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for a full 7 days after travel.
- If you don’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
- Avoid being around people who are at increased risk for severe illness for 14 days, whether you get tested or not.
- Follow all state and local recommendations or requirements.
Visit CDC.gov to learn more about current international travel recommendations and resources.
Don’t forget to check current travel guidelines for your home country before traveling! Both the U.S. and Canada have current requirements for travel during COVID.
