Providing you with the information you need to travel safely is my top priority. COVID-19 protocols and restrictions continue to change daily. Here are the most current updates regarding COVID-19 and domestic and international travel. As always, please continue to consult your local and state health care officials for health care advice and up-to-the-minute changes to local regulations.
The new regulations apply to international travelers coming into the USA, regardless of citizenship.
Here is what we know:
- If a passenger tested positive for COVID-19 within the past three months, she/he does not need another test. Instead, she/he can travel with documentation of a positive viral test results and a letter from her healthcare provider or a public health official stating she is cleared for travel.
- Regardless of citizenship, all inbound passengers must get tested no more than 3-days before their flight departs for the USA. The test must be a viral test. (NAAT or antigen)
- It’s the airline’s responsibility to confirm a COVID-19 negative test result or documentation of recovery for all passengers before boarding and to deny boarding if no documentation exists. Passengers must also fill out a CDC attestation form.
- The test result must be in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy) of a laboratory test. It must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date, the type of test administered, and verification information, such as the name and contact information for the laboratory that performed the test.
- Upon arrival in the U.S., the CDC recommends, but doesn’t require, that travelers get retested 3-5 days after travel AND stay home or otherwise self-quarantine for seven days after travel. Keep in mind that your state may have more stringent requirements for returning travelers.
- Notably, the order allows CDC to grant waivers based on CDC’s determination that a foreign country lacks available COVID-19 testing capacity.
- The new regulations begin on January 26, 2021
- You’ll find answers to FAQs HERE
Government Agencies
U.S.Department of State Before you go guide
U.S. Department of State COVID-19 Traveler Information
Department of Homeland Security Process for Americans Returning
from Certain European Countries, China, and Iran
Health Organizations
CDC- U.S. Center for Disease Control Covid-19 Resources.
CDC –Travel Notices
Mayo Clinic Covid-19 Travel Advice
John Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
WHO – World Health Organization Covid-19 Travel Advice
U.S. COVID-19 Information
Multi-State COVID-19 Reopening Guide COVID-19 Resources
CDC COVID-19 Data Tracker (by state) COVID-19 Resources CDC
COVID-19 Travel Recommendations By Country COVID-19 Resources
U.S. Locations
Alaska – Safe Travels
Hawaii – Safe Travels
National Parks – Update
International COVID-19 Information
Australia – COVID Safe Travel in Australia
European Union – Re-open Update
Great Britain – Latest Government Guidelines
New Zealand – Unite Against COVID-19
Mexico – Tourist page with COVID-19 PDF
Caribbean
Anguilla
Antigua
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Bermuda
Bonaire
Airlines
Delta Airlines Cleaning Protocols and COVID-19 Resources
American Airlines Clean Commitment and COVID-19 Resource
United Airlines Clean Plus and COVID-19 Resources
Southwest COVID-19 Resources & Information
Alaska Airline COVID-19 Resources
Hawaiian Airlines COVID-19 Resources
Air Canada COVID-19 Resources
Aer Mexico COVID-19 Resources
Aer Lingus COVID-19 Resources
Air France COVID-19 Resources
Alitalia COVID-19 Resources
British Airways COVID-19 ResourcesLufthansa COVID-19 Resources
KLM COVID-19 Resources
Virgin Atlantic COVID-19 Resources
EVA – COVID-19 Update
Emirates COVID-19 Resources
Cathay Pacific – COVID-19 Update
Japan Airlines – Entry Information
Singapore Airlines – Health & Safety Update
Air New Zealand – COVID-19 Update
Quantas – Fly Well Update
Fiji Airways – COVID-19 Update
Hotels
Hotels IHG – COVID-19 Update
Hilton Hotels – Clean Stay Update
Marriott – Commitment to Clean
Radisson Hotel Group – COVID-19 Updates
Red Carnation Hotel Group – Safe Travel Information
Disney Hotels – Health & Safety Measures
Four Seasons – Health & Safety Program
Hyatt – Cleanliness Commitment
Universal Studios – Reopening Safety Information
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