Information for Travelers Returning to the United States:

 will require all air passengers entering the United States to present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within 72 hours of departure​. Airlines must confirm the negative test result for all passengers before boarding.  ​Airlines must deny boarding of passengers if they do not provide documentation of a negative test or recovery.Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Effective January 26, the 

 for updates on the impact of COVID-19 worldwide.  U.S. Embassy COVID pages and Travel AdvisoriesThe Department of State advises all U.S. citizens to read the country-specific 

U.S. Citizens Returning from Brazil

U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents are allowed to return from Brazil. See our FAQs on the Presidential Proclamations on travel and the  DHS website for further details.

U.S. Citizens Returning from Europe

U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents returning to the United States from the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the European Schengen area should review our FAQs on the Presidential Proclamation on travel from Europe and the Department of Homeland Security website for further details.

U.S. Citizens Returning from China

Any U.S. citizen returning to the United States who has been in China in the previous 14 days may be subject to up to 14 days of quarantine.

Please read these Department of Homeland Security supplemental instructions for further details.

Cruise Ship Passengers

The CDC has extended its No Sail Order for all cruise ships through September.

U.S. citizens, particularly travelers with underlying health conditions, should not travel by cruise ship at this time. The CDC notes there is increased risk of infection of COVID-19 on cruise ships. In order to curb the spread of COVID-19, many countries have implemented strict screening procedures that deny port entry rights to ships and prevent passengers from disembarking. 

CDC notes that older adults and travelers with underlying health issues should avoid situations that put them at increased risk for more severe disease. This entails avoiding crowded places, non-essential travel, and especially avoiding cruise ships. Passengers with plans to travel by cruise ship should contact their cruise line companies directly for further information, continue to monitor the travel.state.gov website, and read the latest information from the CDC.

U.S. Students Abroad

The CDC recommends  institutes of higher education (IHE) consider postponing or canceling upcoming student foreign exchange programs. In addition, the CDC recommends IHE consider asking current program participants to return to their home country. 

For the latest information regarding COVID-19, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website.

Travelers are urged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. The Department uses these Alerts to convey information about terrorist threats, security incidents, planned demonstrations, natural disasters, etc.  

For emergency assistance, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate or call the following numbers: 1 (888) 407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1 (202) 501-4444 from other countries or jurisdictions.

If you decide to travel abroad or are already outside the United States:

·         Visit our Embassy webpages on COVID-19 for information on conditions in each country or jurisdiction. 

·         Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19

·         Review and follow the CDC’s guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus.

·         Check with your airline, cruise line, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions. 

·         Have a travel plan that does not rely on the U.S. government for assistance.

·         Visit travel.state.gov to view individual Travel Advisories for the most urgent threats to safety and security.

·         Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States

·         Visit keeping workplaces, homes, schools, or commercial establishments safe.

Click  here  for our COVID FAQs Search Tool.