COVID-19 Information for Travelers

We know travel looks a little different these days, but by staying informed and taking a few extra precautions, you can feel safer and more relaxed during your upcoming trip.

As requirements and recommendations for travel change continuously, check back often to learn more about how to protect yourself and your loved ones on your next journey.

Stay Up to Date on Your COVID-19 Vaccine

The most important thing you can do to help protect yourself from severe illness from COVID-19 is to stay up to date with your vaccines. This is especially important if you or someone you are visiting is at higher risk for severe illness if infected with COVID-19. The CDC recommends that you should avoid travel until you are up to date with your vaccinations. All travelers should consider the risks of getting or spreading COVID-19 and follow recommendations and requirements at their destination. Find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster: Text your ZIP code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233 to find location near you or visit COVID-19 Vaccine.

• If Your COVID-19 Test is Positive
  

Learn More

For more information about masking recommendations:

• Refer to the latest CDC guidance regarding masking during travel and public transportation
• Visit CDC's Use and Care of Masks to learn more about wearing a mask with the best fit, protection, and comfort for you

For more information about domestic travel:

• CDC's Domestic Travel Website
• Check the current COVID-19 Community Level at your destination
• Visit CDC's Health Department Directory website for information on travel policies and restrictions of state, local, territorial, and tribal communities and destinations
• Visit CDC's Holiday Celebrations and Gatherings if you are planning holiday travel
  
• View PA DOH's Skip The Trip COVID-19 Travel Factsheet
  
• View PA DOH's COVID-19 Travel Infographic
  

For more information about international travel:

• CDC's International Travel website
• COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination
• Refer to CDC's additional reference with requirements for travelers flying to the U.S. from a foreign country
• You can use the new CDC assessment tool to find out if you can board a flight to the U.S.
• Learn more about when people vaccinated outside the United States are considered fully vaccinated
• View PA DOH's Skip The Trip COVID-19 Travel Factsheet
  
• View PA DOH's COVID-19 Travel Infographic
  

For more information about cruise ship travel:

• CDC's Cruise Ship Travel Website

Check your cruise ship's color and vaccination status classification before traveling

Safe Travel Bulletin

A quarterly bulletin focusing on health news that may impact your travel plans:

• Winter 2023
  

Questions? Call 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258)