Predeparture Testing Requirement for International Air Passengers Traveling to the United StatesĬDC issued an Order (amended December 2, 2021) that requires all air passengers aged two years or older, including U.S. See more information about this requirement. Travelers are not required to wear a mask in outdoor areas of a conveyance (like a ferry or top deck of a bus). transportation hubs such as airports and stations. Mask RequirementĪs of February 2, 2021, CDC requires wearing masks on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and while indoors at U.S. jurisdiction after international or domestic travel. Travelers should additionally follow guidance and requirements of destination countries for international travel, or state, Tribal, local, and territorial authorities when arriving in a U.S. Health departments have the authority to take actions that exceed CDC recommendations in their jurisdictions. Requirements, Recommendations, and ConsiderationsĬDC’s requirements and recommendations for public health management of international and domestic travelers are provided below. public health officials with an overview of CDC’s requirements, recommendations, and considerations for management of vaccinated and unvaccinated domestic and international travelers. CDC encourages all travelers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before travel, and stay up to date with their vaccines to reduce the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death.įor the purpose of this guidance, “fully vaccinated against COVID-19” is defined in Technical Instructions for Implementing Presidential Proclamation Advancing Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic and CDC’s Order. Travel poses a risk of COVID-19 exposure because of the large number of people from many regions coming together in densely populated environments. However, emergence and global circulation of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, vaccine performance against emerging variants, and global vaccination coverage remain concerns. CDC has issued requirements and recommendations to prevent travel-associated exposure to and transmission of SARS-CoV-2.Īs vaccination efforts continue across the United States and internationally, the proportion of travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received a booster dose will continue to increase. Travelers should also take precautions to limit community spread after traveling. communities, all travelers should remain vigilant for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and take precautions to protect themselves and others from exposure during travel. This could result in travelers spreading the virus to others at their destinations or upon returning home.Īs part of a broader strategy to limit continued new introduction of SARS-CoV-2 and the emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants in U.S. Individuals who travel may be at risk for exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, before, during, or after travel.
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