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  1. International Travel

    International Travel. The highest priority of the Bureau of Consular Affairs is to protect the lives and serve the interests of U.S. citizens abroad. Across the globe, we serve our fellow citizens during some of their most important moments - births, adoptions, medical emergencies, deaths, arrests, and disasters.

  2. Travelers' Health

    Highlights. Learn about CDC's Traveler Genomic Surveillance Program that detects new COVID-19 variants entering the country. Sign up to get travel notices, clinical updates, & healthy travel tips. CDC Travelers' Health Branch provides updated travel information, notices, and vaccine requirements to inform international travelers and provide ...

  3. International Travel Recommendations

    Office of the Spokesperson. April 26, 2022. U.S. citizens considering international travel should plan ahead and be informed about travel requirements before making decisions or firm travel plans. We urge U.S. citizens considering international travel to check their passport expiration date early and if renewal is needed, to submit applications ...

  4. COVID-19 international travel advisories

    COVID-19 testing and vaccine rules for entering the U.S. As of May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant visitors to the U.S. arriving by air or arriving by land or sea no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As of June 12, 2022, people entering the U.S. no longer need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test .

  5. Travel advice

    23 November 2023. Zika information for travelers. 19 November 2022. Vaccination requirements and recommendations for international travellers; and malaria situation per country - 2022 edition. 18 November 2022. Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring yellow fever vaccination (November 2022) 26 May 2021 ...

  6. COVID-19

    Get up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before you travel and take steps to protect yourself and others.Consider wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated indoor areas, including on public transportation and in transportation hubs. Take additional precautions if you were recently exposed to a person with COVID-19. Don't travel while sick. If you have a weakened immune system or are ...

  7. CDC Updates COVID Travel Guidance for 120 Countries Ahead of Summer

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new COVID-19 travel guidelines for more than 120 countries. The updated advice offers detailed information on specific countries for travelers who are vaccinated and for those who aren't. The CDC specifically assigns risk levels to each country based on the number of cases per ...

  8. Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Releases Additional Detail for

    This updated policy puts in place an international travel system that is stringent, consistent across the globe, and guided by public health. ... The updated travel guidelines also include new ...

  9. Travel advice

    Since October 2020, the WHO Guideline Development Group for International Travel and Health (WHO ITH GDG) is tasked with regularly evaluating the scientific evidence around the effectiveness, safety and impact of public health measures for reducing travel-associated spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, while avoiding unnecessary interference with international traffic.

  10. CDC Travel Guidelines: What You Need to Know

    What to Know About the C.D.C. Guidelines on Vaccinated Travel. In updated recommendations, the federal health agency said both domestic and international travel was low risk for fully vaccinated ...

  11. Traveler Advice

    Page last reviewed: May 12, 2023. Content source: National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) Division of Global Migration Health (DGMH) Advice for travelers before, during, and after their trips. Includes different types of travelers, reasons for travel, and tips for staying safe and healthy during travel.

  12. Traveler's Checklist

    Other Information for U.S. Citizen Travelers. Information for Travel Agents. Travel to High-Risk Areas. Traveling with firearms. Traveling with a pet. Travel during tropical storm season. FBI Safety and Security Information for U.S. Students Traveling Abroad. Customs and import restrictions. Global Entry.

  13. COVID-19 travel advice

    If you've had all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses, including boosters, you're less likely to become seriously ill or spread COVID-19.You can then travel more safely within the U.S. and internationally. But international travel can still increase your risk of getting new COVID-19 variants.. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you should avoid travel until you ...

  14. U.S. citizens traveling abroad

    Authenticate an official document for use outside the U.S. Apostilles and authentication certificates show U.S. documents are genuine. Learn when to use each. Make traveling abroad easier: learn about visas, Trusted Traveler Programs, driving, and emergencies. Also, learn to authenticate documents with apostilles.

  15. Frequently Asked Questions: Guidance for Travelers to Enter the U.S

    All air travelers, including U.S. persons, must test negative for COVID-19 prior to departure. Limited exceptions apply. See CDC guidance for more details regarding air travel requirements. Below is more information about what to know before you go, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions about cross-border travel.

  16. Before You Go

    How to get overseas insurance coverage. Where to sign up for our free Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. Sometimes - in spite of good planning - things can still go wrong. Prepare for the unexpected by reading about how to plan for a crisis overseas. Additional Tips for Traveling Abroad. Downloadable Traveler's Checklist PDF card.

  17. Travel Advisory Updates

    State Department Travel Advisory Updates. In order to provide U.S. travelers detailed and actionable information to make informed travel decisions, the Department of State regularly assesses and updates our Travel Advisories, based primarily on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travel Health Notices (THNs) and secondary factors such as commercial flight availability ...

  18. Executive Order on Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and

    Section 1. Policy. Science-based public health measures are critical to preventing the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by travelers within the United States and those who enter the ...

  19. Travel

    Travel. Almost a million times each day, CBP officers welcome international travelers into the U.S. In screening both foreign visitors and returning U.S. citizens, CBP uses a variety of techniques to assure that global tourism remains safe and strong. Descriptions of CBP processes and programs are available for first-time and frequent travelers.

  20. International travel − Travel information − American Airlines

    International travel doesn't have to be tricky - just follow these steps to help you prepare for your trip. We recommend you: Check if your destination has travel restrictions and entry requirements. Come prepared with travel documents and required paperwork. Arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time.

  21. International Travel

    FAA conducts the International Aviation Safety Assessment Program (IASA), assessing the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of each country that has carriers operating to the United States. Because of the provisions of the Chicago Convention and national sovereignty, FAA is not permitted to evaluate a foreign carrier within its own sovereign state.

  22. How Many Bags Are Allowed on International Flights?

    International Flight Baggage Allowance: Discover the standard luggage limits for international travel. Luggage Size and Weight Guidelines for International Flights: Keep carry-ons within 22x14x9 ...

  23. Travel Advisories

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  24. Interview Guidelines And Sample Documents

    Interview Guidelines, sample questions, and sample documents for Work & Travel USA International Cooperators.

  25. Think Travel Vaccine Guide

    Vaccination (2-dose vaccine): Recommended for most travelers. --Administer 2 doses, at least 6 months apart. --At least 1 dose should be given before travel. Consultation: Advise patient to wash hands frequently and avoid unsafe food and water. Hepatitis B. Sexual contact, contaminated needles, & blood products, vertical transmission.

  26. Revised Hotel Rate Guidance for Domestic & International Locations

    International:--$400 London & Paris--$350 Amsterdam, Geneva, Hong Kong, Milan, Rome, Singapore, Tokyo, Zurich--$300 All other international locations. The guidelines can be found in the HOTELS section of the University's Travel Policy, maintained by the Office of Finance & Treasury.

  27. 5 facts about presidential travel abroad

    This face-to-face diplomacy can offer insights into political priorities, partnerships and tensions, as well as key international issues. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted international travel in 2020 and 2021, but diplomatic travel picked up significantly in 2022. Here are five facts about presidential travel abroad:

  28. Lab Guidelines on Working During Personal International Travel

    International work introduces potential issues, including legal, security, and tax requirements. The approval process will take 30 days for most countries and over 40 days if travel is to a country of risk: the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian ...