The CDC order requiring pre-departure testing to travel or return to the U.S. applies to all air travelers, even those who are fully vaccinated. If you test positive before travel to the United States, you will be denied boarding and may have to undergo a mandatory quarantine at your overseas location.

Are you required to get a COVID-19 test to fly back to the U.S.?

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.

Do fully vaccinated travelers need to get tested for COVID-19 after international travel?

• Fully vaccinated international travelers arriving in the United States are still recommended to get a SARS-CoV-2 viral test 3-5 days after travel.
• Fully vaccinated travelers do not need to self-quarantine in the United States following international travel.