Travel During the Covid-19 Pandemic
FAQs
The continued worldwide prevalence of Covid-19 poses many logistical challenges as well as health risks, which must be considered when planning any activity abroad. For group travel it is critical that all participants be made aware of these risks, your protocols and contingency plans, and the limitations they might impose on participation.
How do I prepare for overseas travel?
- Carry proof of vaccination, i.e. white CDC card
- Research the COVID situation, rules and resources of your destination.
- Current state of the pandemic
- Vaccination rates
- Availability of tests
- Availability of boosters
- Health care system capacity
- Access for short term visitors/tourists
- Costs and insurance requirements
- Nearest healthcare/COVID testing facility to accommodation
- Entry requirements
- Required Vaccinations
- Vaccination Validity and Expirations
- Testing Requirements before departure
- Testing Requirements while in country
- Mask Requirements (indoor/outdoor, KN95, etc.)
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What if I test positive before or during travel?
- Positive pre-flight test; cannot travel
- Have plan to salvage, replace or postpone activity
- Positive test on arrival or during the activity and required isolation
- Have identified available resources to support isolated travelers if required by host country
What is required for a return to the United States?
- Proof of vaccination if not a US citizen
- If traveling by air, a passenger disclosure and attestation, to be collected by the airline.
Does my insurance cover Covid costs?
- Find out what your personal health insurance does and does not cover.
- Typically, health insurance will cover the cost of medical issues, such as a PCR test if referred by a physician, or hospitalization due to illness.
- Typically, health insurance will not cover the cost of asymptomatic testing, including the test needed for return to the US, any costs related to room and board during isolation, or change fees for flight changes.
