COVID-19 international travel advisories | USAGov (2024)

FAQs

Is it safe to travel internationally with COVID? ›

Put together a COVID-19 kit with rapid home tests, masks, a thermometer, disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Before you leave, gather health information from your healthcare professional. Make sure it gives the details on any health conditions you're managing and medicine you take.

Some countries don't allow unvaccinated travelers to enter, period. For example, travel to the majority of European countries is possible only to those who are vaccinated. If you're not vaccinated, make sure the country you want to visit will allow you entry.

Europe is no more dangerous (probably even less so) than any city in the U.S. (certainly in terms of gun violence)…or anywhere else in the world. In fact, 7 of the world's 10 safest countries are in Europe (compared to the USA ranking 131 on the Global Peace Index). These include: Iceland.

The authors carried out 10,000 simulations to estimate the risks of COVID-19 transmission and concluded that a passenger on a flight with the middle seat remaining open had 1chance in 6,400 of contracting COVID-19, while a passenger on a flight with fully occupied seats had 1 chance in 3,900.

​Persons who have tested positive for COVID-19 and have symptoms should not travel until they meet criteria to end isolation.

United States Travel Advisory System Overview

The level numbers advise the following: Level 1 - Exercise Normal Precautions, Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution, Level 3 – Reconsider Travel, Level 4 - Do Not Travel. Countries assigned a Travel Advisory level of 2 or more will also be assigned a risk indicator.

Afghanistan ranks 1st highest-risk among 166 countries. Excerpt from Countries at Risk for Mass Killing 2023–24: Afghanistan has ranked among the ten highest-risk countries in our assessment for multiple years. Several groups in Afghanistan face a high risk of targeted violence.

The United States Homeland Security Advisory System Threat Level is currently at yellow ("elevated"), indicating a "significant risk of terrorist attacks".

Do you need to be vaccinated to enter Europe? No. At the time of this writing, all European countries require no form of vaccination or COVID testing to gain entry. Instead, these countries have reverted to pre-COVID entry measures, which primarily include having a valid passport with room for stamps.

Do you have to be vaccinated to go to Italy? ›

Unless suffering symptoms of Covid-19, anyone entering Italy must present: - the digital Passenger Locator Form (PLF) in digital or paper format; - the Covid-19 Vaccine Passport (certifying a complete anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination schedule, or the recovery from Covid-19, or a negative molecular or antigen test) or any ...

Travel within Canada

As of October 1, 2022, proof of vaccination is no longer required to enter Canada, or board a plane or train in Canada. This applies to travel within Canada and flights or trains leaving Canada.

Europe's safest destinations

According to the HelloSafe Index, Europe remains a stronghold of safety, with 12 of the world's 15 safest countries located on the continent. Iceland leads the pack globally with an impressive score of 18.23 out of 100, making it the safest country in the world.

Italy - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Country Summary: Terrorist attacks are possible in Italy. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning.

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Level 3 countries on this list include Papua New Guinea, Guinea Bissau, China and Chad. There are also nine Level 4 countries designated as among the worst for human trafficking: Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia, Syria, South Sudan and Venezuela.

After testing positive for COVID-19, the duration of contagiousness can vary. However, individuals are typically contagious for about 10 days after the onset of symptoms. For those with mild to moderate symptoms, this period can be shorter, often around 5-7 days.

You can make your symptoms more bearable by staying hydrated, using nasal sprays and decongestants and chewing gum to equalise the pressure in your ears during takeoff and landing. If your symptoms are severe (such as a high fever, severe cough or difficulty breathing), you should consider postponing your flight.