Travel During COVID-19
Tips and information to prepare for domestic and international travel during COVID-19.
All air passengers coming into the United States, including U.S. citizens, are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States.
Do I need a negative COVID-19 test to get on a domestic flight? This is usually not required. The CDC recommends getting tested three to five days after travel and to stay at home for a week.
What about travel to Hawaii? You definitely need to get tested, and it must by a state-approved testing partner.
Do I need a negative test to fly home to the U.S. from a foreign destination? Yes. Even if you are a US citizen, you must have a negative test within three days of your departure.
What if I’ve had the vaccine? This may or may not get you into another country - check before you go. Places like Canada have an online Restrictions Wizard to tell you if your vaccination is accepted for entry.
Will proof of a vaccine or a negative test be the key for travel to some countries? In many cases - Yes. Countries are rolling out “health passport" apps that allow you to carry proof of your vaccination or a negative test on your mobile phone.
What organizations are creating “Health Passports”? World Economic Forum and the Commons Project Foundation (CommonPass); IBM (Digital Health Pass); and the International Air Transport Assn. (Travel Pass). Airlines are also working with companies like VeriFly to expedite safety and identity issues.
IATA’s open-closed map - Rules and regulations for visiting various countries during COVID-19