U.s. Travel Restrictions 2021

Are you at higher risk of catching COVID on an airplane?

Major airlines have said passengers are at low risk of contracting the novel coronavirus while flying, but some new studies suggest that the virus can—and has—spread on planes.

Is it safe to fly? Here's what the evidence says.

Can non-US citizens visit the USA during the COVID-19 pandemic?

You must be fully vaccinated to travel to the United States by plane if you are a non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa).

Non-US citizen, Non-US immigrants: Travel to the United States

Do I need to get a COVID-19 test before traveling to the United States?

When you travel to the United States by air, you are required to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before you board your flight.

US Citizens, US Nationals, US Lawful Permanent Residents, and Immigrants: Travel to and from the United States

What happens if I don’t take a test and want to travel to the US?

Air passengers traveling to the US are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery. Airlines must confirm the negative test result or documentation of recovery for all passengers before boarding.

Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Documentation of Recovery from COVID-19