Ballotpedia's coverage of COVID-19 includes how federal, state and local governments respond, and how those responses influence election rules and operations, political campaigns, the economy, schools, and more. The following map shows which states have implemented at least one restriction or requirement for interstate travelers through executive orders issued by governors or state agencies, and which of those restrictions are still in effect. To date, twenty-seven states have issued at least one executive order restricting interstate travel. Of the 27 executive orders issued by governors or state agencies that imposed restrictions on visitors from other states, 27 have been annulled.
This total and the map below do not reflect travel-related recommendations or advice. Choose your state, Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Maryland Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota New Mexico York North Carolina DakotaohiooklahomaOregonPennsylvania/Rhode Island, South Carolina/South Dakota/Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, VirginiaWashington, D., C, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming A red dot next to a state indicates active travel restrictions. A green dot indicates that a state has no active travel restrictions. Ballotpedia believes that states have active travel restrictions if a governor or agency has issued an order or directive requiring the traveler to quarantine upon arrival, submit a negative COVID-19 test, or provide proof of vaccination.
Ballotpedia does not consider travel restrictions: quarantine requests, submission of a negative COVID-19 test, or submission of proof of vaccination. Does Alaska have travel restrictions? Not. Out-of-state visitors are advised to arrive in the state with a negative COVID-19 test performed prior to departure. Visitors who haven't tested negative for COVID-19 can get tested at the airport on their own.
The state recommends that visitors practice social distancing or self-quarantine while waiting for test results. Asymptomatic visitors who can demonstrate a positive COVID-19 test result within 90 days of departure and fully vaccinated visitors do not need to be tested. Does Arizona have travel restrictions? Not. The 14-day quarantine requirement for out-of-state travelers was rescinded on May 12 by the governor.
Does Hawaii have travel restrictions? Not. More information can be found at the Illinois Department of Public Health. Does Iowa have travel restrictions? Not. Does Kansas have travel restrictions? Not.
More information can be found at Mass, gov. Does Nebraska have travel restrictions? Not. More information can be found at Visit North Carolina. More information can be found at North Dakota Tourism.
Does Ohio have travel restrictions? Not. Mike DeWine (R) issued a notice asking travelers from states with positive rates of 15% or more to quarantine for 14 days upon entering Ohio. The notice also applies to Ohio residents returning from those states. DeWine said the notice was not a mandate.
At the time the notice was issued, nine states reached the threshold, including Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Nevada, South Carolina and Texas. Does Utah have travel restrictions? Not. Does Wisconsin have travel restrictions? Not. For Americans who want to resume international travel, these are the countries that currently allow the U.S.
UU. Citizens must enter, although there may be restrictions, including vaccination requirements. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift items to give away each month. Anyone can read what you share.
This list is no longer updated. Find the latest updates on coronavirus here. Most countries in the world are open to travelers from the United States, and many countries are easing their requirements for visitors to be tested or quarantined. Some countries that had completely closed to foreign tourists, such as Israel, Morocco, Bhutan, Australia and New Zealand, have now reopened their doors to the U.S.
Visitors, although they may continue to impose testing, vaccination or quarantine requirements. In Europe, a growing number of countries, including Germany, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, among many others, have lifted their COVID related travel restrictions for the summer travel season. Meanwhile, several Southeast Asian countries that had closed their borders to tourists have now reopened their doors. Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Cambodia are once again welcoming US visitors, although vaccine or testing requirements are in place in most cases.
For its part, the United States has lifted the requirement that incoming passengers, including returning Americans, give a negative test result within the day before departure. The decision to lift the test requirement will be re-evaluated in September; the rule could be reinstated if authorities deem it necessary. Those who wish to obtain information about the risk of coronavirus in a specific country can visit the C, D, C. Website where a four-level ranking system provides guidance.
The agency reserves the highest “Level 4” rating for countries with “special circumstances” that include an increase in the number of cases, the emergence of worrying variants or threats to the viability of health care infrastructure. Levels 1 to 3 are still mainly based on the Covid-19 case count. For information on entry requirements, such as testing and quarantine, as well as curfews and movement restrictions, the State Department website provides detailed information by country. The following is a list of countries that are open to tourists from the United States.
Many require visitors to complete a health form, provide proof of vaccination, and submit a recent negative Covid-19 test result. To qualify as fully vaccinated in places such as France, Spain and the Netherlands, the visitor must have received a booster shot or a second dose within a specific period. The country has lifted its pandemic-related travel restrictions. Visitors over 18 years of age must provide proof of vaccination or a certificate of recovery from Covid-19 infection.
Visitors must complete a health declaration form within three days of arrival. Vaccinated travelers can enter without prior testing. An amplifier is not required to qualify. Test performed within 72 hours of departure.
Passengers with symptoms may be tested upon arrival. All visitors to Benin must apply online for an e-visa before departure. Pre-departure testing is no longer required. Vaccinated travelers must be quarantined for five days after arrival; unvaccinated travelers must be quarantined for ten.
The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to Bhutan. Arriving passengers must present proof of vaccination or a valid negative result of a Covid-19 test. The test result can come from an R, T. Test performed no more than 72 hours before shipment or a rapid antigen test performed no more than 48 hours before shipment.
Children under 5 years old are exempt from the requirements. The country lifted its pandemic-related travel restrictions on May 26; travelers can now enter without a negative test result or proof of vaccination. Visitors can now enter without testing. Fully vaccinated travelers are not required to quarantine.
Those who are not vaccinated must be quarantined for seven days at a designated facility on their own; they must also undergo a rapid test the last day before being discharged. Government encourages all travelers to purchase Covi travel health insurance. The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to Cambodia. Visitors to the United States who hold a valid tourist visa can enter Cameroon.
Passengers aged 5 and over must have a negative result of a P, C, R rating. The test was performed no more than 72 hours before arrival; the result must include a QR code. Travelers with proof of vaccination can enter without prior testing. Unvaccinated travelers over 12 years of age must test negative for a P, C, R.
Test performed within 96 hours of arrival. Passengers over 18 years of age who arrive must present proof of vaccination or a valid negative result of a Covid-19 test. The result can be a P, C, R. Test performed within 72 hours prior to travel or an antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to travel.
Incoming passengers must also complete an online form within 72 hours of boarding their flight. Visitors can enter with a negative result of a P, C, R. Test carried out 72 hours before the trip. A result that has no more than 72 hours to leave the country is also required.
The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to the Comoros. Fully vaccinated travelers can now enter without a negative test result. A booster is required to qualify if the primary vaccination cycle was completed more than nine months earlier. Test carried out within 72 hours of arrival in Abidjan.
The temperature of all passengers will be monitored and must undergo rapid antigen tests upon arrival. Passengers who leave and are not vaccinated must have a negative result for P, C, R. Take the test no more than 72 hours before the trip, regardless of the test requirements of your destination. Land and maritime borders remain closed to the U.S.
General tourism is not allowed, but Americans can visit it to see their family and under certain professional and humanitarian circumstances. All incoming passengers must complete an online affidavit before leaving for Cuba. Visitors are no longer required to submit proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test result. Health authorities will randomly select passengers for COVID-19 screening.
Saba has lifted its pandemic-related travel restrictions. Saint Eustatius has lifted its pandemic-related travel restrictions. The country no longer requires a negative test result to enter; however, the U.S. The Embassy notes that airlines can impose their own requirements.
Passengers who show symptoms upon arrival may be subject to testing. The Embassy advises prospective visitors to confirm the latest entry regulations with the Embassy of Timor in Washington before traveling. Visitors can now enter without proof or proof of vaccination. All arriving passengers must have a negative result of a P, C, R.
The test was performed within 48 hours prior to travel; travelers 18 years of age or older must also provide proof of vaccination. Visitors must be quarantined for three days after arrival at the accommodation of their choice and obtain a negative test result before being released. The test result is also required to leave the country. Visitors must present a negative result for a P, C, R.
Test performed within 72 hours of entry and subjected to an antigen test upon arrival. Unvaccinated travelers must be quarantined for five days and then obtain a negative test result before leaving quarantine. The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to Eritrea. Vaccinated visitors and those who have a COVID-19 recovery certificate from the previous 90 days are no longer required to be tested before traveling.
Test performed within 72 hours of departure or negative result of an antigen test performed within 24 hours of arrival. All visitors must present proof of vaccination, proof of travel insurance and confirmation that they have pre-booked, a rapid test to be performed after arrival. Children under 12 are exempt from the in-country testing requirement; children under 16 are exempt from the vaccination requirement. People who have received only two doses of the vaccine qualify as “fully vaccinated” within nine months of the date of the second dose; those who have also received a booster have no time limit.
Passengers 12 years of age or older who arrive and fly to French Polynesia directly from the United States must present a negative R, T result. Taken within 72 hours of shipment or a negative result of an antigen test performed within 48 hours of shipment. People who are not vaccinated must provide a compelling reason for their visit to French Polynesia. If entry is allowed, unvaccinated travelers must take the test before traveling and quarantine for seven days afterwards.
The risk assessment for COVID-19 is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to French Polynesia. Most islands consider two weeks after the second injection to be a complete vaccine and four weeks for Johnson & Johnson. Visitors can now enter without a negative test result. Fully vaccinated travelers don't need to be tested beforehand, but may be tested quickly upon arrival if they have symptoms.
Unvaccinated travelers must test negative for a P, C, R. The test was performed no more than 72 hours before departure. Non-citizen and non-resident visitors who are 18 years of age or older must show proof of vaccination to qualify for an entry visa (no booster required). Arriving passengers no longer need to provide a negative test result.
The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to Ghana. The country has eliminated its pandemic-related travel requirements. The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to Greenland. Travelers must provide proof of vaccination (no booster required) or a negative P, C, or R result.
Or antigen test performed no more than three days before check-in at the airport or arrival at a land border. The Guinean government no longer requires pre-departure testing, but the United States,. The Embassy recommends that travelers confirm the latest regulations with their airline before departure. The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; if you are not vaccinated, the agency recommends that people who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to Guinea.
Visitors to Haiti must present a negative P, C or R result. Or antigen test done no more than 72 hours before the trip. Passengers who have had Covid-19 can submit their positive test, as well as documentation from their doctor confirming their recovery. Fully vaccinated tourists are not required to take a pre-test, but others must have a negative result of a Covid-19 test performed within the previous 72 hours.
Visitors must also complete an online pre-verification form before traveling. Passengers arriving from the United States must provide proof of vaccination (with or without a booster) or a negative result for a P, C or R. Travellers must upload the relevant documentation to the Air Suvidha portal before departure. Two percent of arriving passengers are randomly selected to undergo testing at.
Children younger than 5 years old are exempt from being tested unless they have symptoms. All travelers are asked to monitor their health condition for 14 days after arrival and to self-isolate if they have symptoms. Visitors must apply for a tourist visa, which can be done online. Arriving passengers must present proof of vaccination, as well as a negative result of a P, C, R.
Test performed within 72 hours of arrival. Arriving passengers must present proof of vaccination or a negative result of a P, C or R. Test performed within the previous 72 hours. The Embassy advises that all arriving passengers must be prepared to pay cash for tests upon arrival at the airport, although this requirement applies unevenly.
Visitors to the Iraqi Kurdistan Region require a negative P, C, R. Result for the previous 48 hours; anyone who does not obtain a negative result must take the test upon arrival. Visitors must also commit to self-isolation for 14 days. Visitors over 5 years of age must complete an online return and present the resulting QR code upon boarding.
Embassy, non-Jordanians must provide proof of health insurance. According to Air Astana, the country's largest airline, passengers arriving in Kazakhstan are no longer required to submit a negative test result or proof of vaccination. The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to Kazakhstan. The country has removed its pandemic-related entry requirements.
The country has lifted its pandemic-related travel requirements. The Embassy notes that the rules may change with little or no prior notice and that airline requirements may differ from those of the government. Fully vaccinated travelers can enter without a negative test result. Visitors who completed their main vaccination cycle more than six months earlier must also have received a booster dose in order to receive the vaccine.
Or antigen test performed 48 hours after departure. They must also undergo a P, C, R. Take the test upon arrival and avoid public places until you receive a negative result, usually within 24 hours. Travelers over the age of 18 must show proof of vaccination and complete a health evaluation form through the Lib Travel app.
In addition, all travelers aged 5 and over must have a negative result for a P, C, R. Or a rapid antigen test done 72 hours before departure. Citizens can enter with a negative result of a P, C, R. The test was performed no more than 48 hours before the trip.
Embassy, visitors to the United States may be required to quarantine; it is recommended that travelers confirm the most recent regulations with the Embassy of Libya in Washington, DC, C. The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to Libya. Arriving passengers must present a negative result of a P, C, R. Examination taken within 72 hours of departure; children under 1 year old are exempt.
A negative result from the previous 72 hours is also required to leave Malawi, regardless of the requirements of the destination country. The same rule applies to those who leave the country. Visitors must provide proof of vaccination or a negative result for a P, C or R. Test carried out within three days of entry.
Passengers are subject to a temperature check upon arrival. The Embassy notes that some visitors have reported that their airlines have demanded a negative test result in addition to their proof of vaccination. Moldova has removed all entry requirements related to COVID. Arriving passengers must submit a completed health form.
They must also provide proof of vaccination or a negative result for a P, C, R. Children under 12 years old are exempt from the requirements. Vaccinated visitors, as well as children age 11 and younger, can now enter without being tested. Unvaccinated travelers over 11 years of age must test negative for a P, C, R.
The test takes place within 72 hours of your departure to Mozambique; alternatively, you can choose to pay to undergo a rapid test upon arrival. Travelers must obtain their visa before departure through the Embassy of Mozambique in Washington, DC, DC. Or the Mozambican consulate in New York. Visitors must carry a valid tourist visa.
They must also provide proof of vaccination or a negative result for a P, C or R. Test within 72 hours of departure. Children under 6 years old are exempt. Visitors 5 years of age or older arriving by plane must present proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test result (R, T.
Travelers with symptoms may be tested upon arrival. Travelers who can provide proof of vaccination can now enter without being tested. Unvaccinated travelers must have a negative R, T result. Test performed within 72 hours of entry.
The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to Nicaragua. Examination performed within 72 hours after boarding. All passengers must download the Pass Track app before traveling and should be aware that they may undergo rapid tests upon arrival. Palau is open to fully vaccinated visitors.
Arriving passengers must provide a negative result for a P, C, R. Or another approved molecular test performed within three days of your departure. Alternatively, they can submit a negative result of an antigen test performed no more than one day before departure, or submit documentation of recovery from Covid, including proof of a recent positive viral result and a letter from a health care provider or public health official authorizing the person to journey. All travelers will also be tested after arriving in Palau.
Foreign visitors with proof of vaccination are no longer required to be tested before traveling. Exam taken no more than 72 hours before departure; children under 12 years old are exempt. Visitors must present proof of full vaccination or a negative result of a molecular test performed within 48 hours of departure; they must also complete a health affidavit. Children under 12 years of age are exempt from testing and vaccination requirements, but must have no symptoms of COVID-19 upon shipment.
Visitors can now enter without testing, quarantine, or proof of vaccination. Romania has lifted all travel restrictions related to the pandemic. The government has lifted all travel restrictions related to the pandemic. Test carried out 72 hours before arrival.
Visitors 8 years of age or older arriving from the United States must present a vaccination certificate or a negative test result for a P, C, or R. The test was performed no more than 96 hours before arrival. The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to Sudan. Sweden has lifted all pandemic-related entry restrictions.
All travelers age 3 and older must show proof of vaccination or a negative result for a P, C or R. Test carried out within 72 hours of arrival in the country. The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to Tajikistan. Visitors to Tanzania must complete a health surveillance form within 24 hours of arrival.
Those traveling directly to Zanzibar should fill out this form instead. The Embassy advises travelers to consult here information on how to obtain a QR code for a C, D, C. Vaccination card. The test is done within 72 hours of the trip; the test result must include a QR code.
Children under 5 years old are exempt from the test requirement. All visitors must complete a travel form and submit a negative result for a P, C, R. Test carried out no more than three days before departure to Togo. Visitors must also prepay a second P, C, R.
Test, to be carried out upon arrival at Lomé Airport; proof of payment for the test must be shown before boarding. Arriving passengers must self-isolate until they receive a negative test result upon arrival, usually within 24 hours. Visitors must download the Togo Safe app; those who refuse may have to be quarantined in a state facility for at least two weeks. Departure tests are carried out by the traveler no later than 72 hours before their departure flight.
Arriving passengers must complete an online questionnaire. Travelers who are fully vaccinated don't need to be tested before traveling. Unvaccinated travelers 6 years of age or older must test negative for a P, C or R. Test performed no more than 48 hours before departure or negative result of an antigen test not older than 24 hours.
Travelers may be randomly tested upon arrival. Fully vaccinated travelers and children younger than 5 years old can enter without being tested. Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers must test negative for a P, C, R. The test was performed no more than 72 hours before shipment.
Vaccinated visitors to Abu Dhabi are no longer required to get tested before traveling. Unvaccinated travelers 16 years of age or older must test negative for a P, C, or R. Test performed within the previous 48 hours or a COVID-19 recovery certificate dated within 30 days of departure; the certificate must have a QR code. Visitors must be fully vaccinated to enter most public places in Abu Dhabi.
Travelers can now enter without testing or proof of vaccination; they must complete a health evaluation form upon arrival and can be tested if they show symptoms. The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to Uzbekistan. Arriving passengers must present proof of vaccination or a negative R, T result. A booster dose is required to qualify as vaccinated if more than 270 days have passed since the end of the first series of vaccines.
The COVID-19 risk assessment is “unknown”; the agency recommends that those who are not vaccinated avoid traveling to Venezuela. Vaccinated travelers can now enter without getting tested (no booster required to qualify). Test taken 72 hours before departure; children under 12 years old are exempt. All passengers undergo health checks upon arrival; symptomatic travelers must be isolated for 14 days and may be asked to.
Vaccinated visitors can now enter without getting tested. Unvaccinated visitors must have a negative result for a P, C, R. That will change on Monday when the U.S. Eliminate travel restrictions due to the pandemic that have banned many international visitors since the beginning of last year, measures that have reduced revenues at hotels, retailers, restaurants and airlines.
First urged by the Trump administration and then expanded to include more countries by President Joe Biden earlier this year, the restrictions banned most visitors from the EU, the United Kingdom and the United Kingdom. The reopening of the border to many international visitors is accompanied by a new set of rules, such as vaccination requirements. Airlines have reported an increase in bookings to the U.S. And expect an immediate increase in travelers, even before peak vacation periods.
United Airlines said it expects 50% more incoming international passengers on Monday compared to the previous week, when it carried 20,000 people. Delta Air Lines said it expects many of its international flights on Monday to be full and in strong demand in the coming weeks. Airfare tracking site Hopper said searches for international flights to the U.S. They have more than quadrupled since the Biden administration announced in September that it would lift restrictions.
Under the new regulations, foreigners who arrive must prove that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before flying to the U.S. This means that the second dose of a two-dose vaccine must have been completed two weeks before departure. The documentation can be shown as a paper certificate, a photo of the document, or a scanned version. It will be reviewed by airline staff.
Proof of a negative Covid test result for the past three days will also be required for all vaccinated travelers. The country requires that, starting January, for all arrivals, including the United States,. If a traveler is not vaccinated, including an American,. Citizen, the Covid test must have been done one day before departure.
Rapid antigen and PCR test results will be accepted. You have described a number of exemptions to the new rules. These include international travelers under the age of 18, as some countries have not yet authorized vaccines for children or have limited availability of vaccines. International visitors over 2 years of age traveling with vaccinated adults must present a negative Covid proof made within three days of departure.
If they are traveling alone, they must show proof of an exam taken within one day. It also waives vaccination requirements for visitors from 50 countries that have low vaccination rates and vaccine availability, including much of Africa, as well as Afghanistan, Haiti, Iraq and Armenia. Visitors who have not been vaccinated for medical reasons must submit a letter to the airline from a medical professional. There are also limited exceptions for visitors who need to travel to the U.S.
For humanitarian or emergency reasons, which will require a letter from the State Department before departure. Citizens are not required to provide proof of vaccination before departure. However, if they do not, they must show proof of a negative Covid test carried out within one day, rather than three days for travelers with a history of vaccination against Covid. All of us,.
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