Traveling during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Nations across the World have Imposed Travel Restrictions to Curb the spread of the Coronavirus

Returning to the U.S.

The Department of Homeland Security issued a Notice of Arrival Restrictions requiring American citizens, legal permanent residents, and their immediate families who are returning home to the U.S. to travel through 1 of 13 airports upon arrival to the U.S., submit to an enhanced entry screening and self-quarantine for 14 days once they reach their final destination.

For the full Department of Homeland Security Fact Sheet on travel restrictions and guidelines, click here

Travelers Prohibited from Entry to the United States, click here

If you are stuck abroad and are trying to return to the United States but cannot, reach out and notify the State Department of your situation via the 24 hour hotline the department has set up in order to assist stranded American citizens.

Callers located in the U.S. and Canada: 1-888-407-4747

Callers located oversears: 1-202-501-4444

Register here for the U.S. State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for updates

For the latest updates on travel from the U.S. State Department, click here

Traveling within the U.S.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention does not generally issue advisories or restrictions for travel within the United States. However, cases of the COVID-19 disease have been reported in many states, and some areas are experiencing community spread of the disease. Crowded travel settings, like airports, may increase chances of getting COVID-19, if there are other travelers with coronavirus infection.

Click here for CDC recommended steps to consider when deciding whether it is safe for you to travel

For a list of domestic airline refund policies due to the COVID-19 outbreak, click here

Traveling Abroad

The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. To read the advisory, click here

For the most recent country-specific COVID-19 updates, click here

Center of Disease Control and Prevention Travel Recommendations by Country, click here

Center of Disease Control and Prevention FAQs for International Travelers, click here

For a list of international airline refund policies due to the COVID-19 outbreak, click here

For the latest updates on travel from the U.S. State Department, click here