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COVID-19 (coronavirus) travel advice
Check local requirements and restrictions
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Before you travel
Check local requirements, restrictions and situations
Travel and testing
Stay safe when you travel
Air travel
Car travel
Other ground transportation
Hotels and other lodging
Make a packing list
Considerations for people at increased risk
Remember safety first
Before you travel
As you think about making travel plans, consider these questions:
- Have you been vaccinated against COVID-19? When possible, get vaccinated. If the vaccine requires two doses, wait 2 weeks after getting your second vaccine dose to travel. It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination. Once you're fully vaccinated, you're less likely to spread COVID-19, and you can travel safely within the U.S.
- Are you at increased risk for severe illness? Anyone can get COVID-19, but older adults and people of any age with certain medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
- Do you live with someone who's at increased risk for severe illness? If you get infected while traveling, you can spread the virus to the people you live with when you return, even if you don't have symptoms.
- Does your home or destination have requirements or restrictions for travelers? Even if you've been fully vaccinated, you must follow local, state and federal testing and travel rules.
