COVID-19 US Travel Restrictions: Updated State-by-State Guide for June 2021

As the 2021 summer travel season kicks off, more U.S. states are loosening or lifting any lingering COVID-19 restrictions. Now that roughly half of Americans have received at least one dose of the vaccine and infection rates are consistently falling, consumers are feeling more confident and are getting ready to take off on those long-awaited post-pandemic vacations. For those who will be sticking with domestic trips this summer, it's important to ascertain whether there are still entry requirements in the states they plan to visit and what public health mandates may be at their intended destination.

Read on to discover which states still have travel restrictions for out-of-state visitors.

As of June 3, Alabama had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For further updates, and detailed information on local health and safety measures, check Alabama's official website.

*Alabama's prior statewide mask requirement has expired, but masks are still recommended while in public or in close contact with other people.

Alaska currently has no special entry or testing requirements for domestic visitors. Out-of-state travelers are still strongly encouraged to get pre-travel testing within 72 hours of arrival in Alaska and airport testing remains available.
-Some Alaskan communities have their own COVID-19 travel rules. Local and borough travel restrictions can be found here.

-Fully vaccinated travelers are not asked to test or self-quarantine. Individuals are considered to be fully vaccinated only after 14 days have elapsed since receiving their second dose in a two-dose series (Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna) or one dose of a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson).

-As of June 1, non-vaccinated travelers to Alaska became eligible to receive FREE COVID-19 vaccinations at participating airports a participating airport or any community vaccine clinic.

-Travelers entering Alaska may also test for FREE at any participating airport or community testing location.

-Visitors can sign up for the Alaska Safe Travels app to register for free COVID-19 testing or vaccination.

*For more detailed information on statewide health and safety measures, check Alaska's official website.

As of June 3, Arizona had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

-Native American tribal lands may have their own specific restrictions, so visit this link to see their various opening statuses.

-The statuses of tourism attractions, businesses and parks are listed here.

*For more detailed and local information, check Arizona's official website.

As of June 3, Arkansas had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Arkansas' official website.

California's travel advisory recommends that unvaccinated visitors interstate travelers quarantine for 10 days upon arrival, but does not mandate it.

-There are some restrictions in Los Angeles County specifically. Those arriving from out of state and over the age of 16 must fill out this online form, acknowledging the L.A. County Department of Public Health's travel requirement. Failure to submit this form prior to or upon arrival at Los Angeles International Airport, Van Nuys Airport or Union Station is punishable by a fine of up to $500.

-All non-essential travelers entering the County of Los Angeles from other states who are not fully vaccinated must either quarantine for seven days if they get tested for COVID-19 three to five days after their arrival and receive negative results -OR- quarantine for a full 10 days if they do not get tested following their arrival.

-Those who intend to visit California should also continue to monitor the latest local restrictions for their destination city.

*For more detailed and local information, check California's official website.

Colorado currently has no mandatory entry requirements for interstate travelers but directs that they follow local public health orders that may be in force according to county.

-View Colorado's Dial Dashboard or contact your destination's local public health agency to get the most up-to-date information on local orders and variances.

-The Pitkin County (home to ski resort towns Aspen and Snowmass) Traveler Affidavit Requirement has been discontinued.

*For more detailed and local information, check Colorado's official website.

Connecticut's previous travel restrictions are no longer in effect, although pre-travel testing and post-arrival 10-day quarantines are still recommended.

-Interstate travelers are now directed to refer to CDC travel guidelines and recommendations.

*For more detailed and local information, check Connecticut's official website.

As of June 3, Delaware had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Delaware's official website.

As of June 3, Florida had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Florida's official website.

As of June 3, Georgia had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Georgia's official website.

Hawaii's interstate travel restrictions continue to evolve, with certain variations depending upon which island you're visiting.

-Hawaii's Pre-Travel Testing Program enables passengers to bypass the state's mandatory 10-day quarantine by taking a Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) through one of the state's Trusted Testing Partners within 72 hours of their arrival.

-Interisland travelers are also currently subject to quarantine restrictions, but, in some cases, testing out of quarantine is an option. Links to county-specific details can be found here.

-Travelers must upload their test results to the state's online Safe Travels form and complete a health questionnaire within 24 hours of their departure. They'll then receive a QR code via email to present to airport screeners upon arrival.

-Travelers are required to upload their negative test results or have them on hand prior to their departure if they want to skip Hawaii's default mandatory 10-day quarantine.

-At least 25 percent of travelers who use the Pre-Travel Testing option will also be randomly selected to receive a non-optional second test upon arrival at the airport, free of charge.

-Maui specifically requires interstate travelers to take an additional rapid COVID-19 test upon arrival at Kahului Airport (paid for by the county). Fully vaccinated transpacific travelers are exempt from this secondary testing. Visitors to Maui are also required to download the AlohaSafe Alert mobile app.

-Fully vaccinated individuals may now travel between counties without pre-travel testing or quarantine, provided that 14 have lapsed since they complete their vaccine series. Proof of vaccination must be uploaded via the Safe Travels portal.

-Hawaii's Governor David Ige said that he plans to make an allowance for fully vaccinated tourists to enter the state without being subject to pre-travel COVID-19 testing requirements by the July 4 holiday period.

*For more detailed and local information, check Hawaii's official website.

*Hawaii maintains a statewide mandate that masks be worn while in indoor public places.

As of June 3, Idaho had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Idaho's official website.

While Illinois doesn't have statewide travel restrictions, Chicago's Emergency Travel Order applies to anyone entering or returning to the city from states identified as having a significant degree of community-wide COVID-19 spread.

-Those coming from "Orange" states must either quarantine for 10 days or provide a negative COVID-19 test result from a sample taken no more than 72 hours prior to their arrival in Chicago.

-Those coming from "Yellow" states aren't subject to testing or quarantine requirements.

-As of the latest update on June 1, there are no states or U.S. territories on the "Orange" list for the first time since July 2020; all currently fall into the "Yellow" tier.

-Chicagoans are urged to delay travel until they are fully vaccinated.

*For more detailed and local information, check Chicago's official website or Illinois' tourism website.

As of June 1, Indiana had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Indiana's official website.

As of June 1, Iowa had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Iowa's official website.

For the most part, Kansas is open to U.S. travelers, with quarantine and testing measures that apply only to some very specific groups, the ever-changing list of which can be found here.

-Visitors that fall under these categories must isolate from seven to 10 days, depending upon whether or not they get tested for COVID-19 on Day 6 of their quarantine. Those who receive a negative result after testing on their sixth day will be released from quarantine on Day 8, rather than Day 11.

-Fully vaccinated visitors are exempt from quarantine requirements as long as their final dose was administered at least two weeks prior.

*For more detailed and local information, check Kansas' official website.

* Governor Kelly has revoked the statewide mask order, though some counties retain mask regulations. A map outlining countywide ordinances can be found here.

As of June 3, Kentucky had no statewide travel restrictions, although the state Public Health Department advises returning residents to quarantine themselves for a full seven days after travel and get tested within three to five days. Those who don't get tested should quarantine for a full 10 days.

*For more detailed and local information, check Kentucky's official website.

As of June 3, Louisiana had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Louisiana's official website.

Under the Moving Maine Forward plan, Maine's travel policy now automatically exempts visitors from all U.S. states from testing or quarantine requirements, unless a state is specifically determined by the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be high-risk.

-If a certain state sees a spike in cases of highly contagious COVID-19 variants, testing and quarantine requirements will be applied to travelers from that state, and the Maine CDC will publicly announce any such decisions at the time.

*For more detailed and local information, check Maine's official website.

As of June 3, Maryland had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, visit Maryland's official website.

Massachusetts' previous COVID-19 Travel Order is no longer in effect, having been replaced with a non-compulsory travel advisory.

*For more detailed and local information, check Massachusetts' official website.

As of June 3, Michigan had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Michigan's official website.

As of June 3, Minnesota had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Minnesota's official website.

*There is no longer a statewide mask mandate in Minnesota, although federal, state, or local laws may require them to be worn in some settings, and businesses may set their own requirements.

As of June 3, Mississippi had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Mississippi's official website.

As of June 3, Missouri had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Missouri's official website.

As of June 3, Montana had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors, although Big Sky Country's Native American tribal lands may have their own sets of rules in place.

*For more detailed and local information, check Montana's official website.

As of June 3, Nebraska had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Nebraska's official website.

As of June 3, Nevada had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Nevada's official website.

New Hampshire is no longer requiring U.S. domestic visitors or returning residents to quarantine or provide test results, but urges adherence to the CDC's travel guidance.

*For more detailed and local information, check New Hampshire's official website.

New Jersey's previous travel advisory is no longer in effect, but the state urges adherence to the CDC's travel guidance.

*For more detailed and local information, check New Jersey's official website.

New Mexico no longer has statewide travel restrictions, but local public health orders vary, as the state is operating under a color-coded risk assessment framework.

*For more detailed and local information, check New Mexico's official website.

New York no longer has mandatory testing and quarantine measures for interstate travelers, though state agencies still recommend quarantine as outlined by the CDC.

-Unless they're coming from a bordering state (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts or Vermont) or staying for less than 24 hours, all travelers still must complete the New York State Traveler Health Form.

*For more detailed and local information, check New York's official website.

As of June 3, North Carolina had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check North Carolina's official website.

*Masks and social distancing measures are no longer required in most indoor and outdoor settings, but are still recommended for individuals who are not fully vaccinated.

As of June 3, North Dakota had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors. The state health department defers to CDC recommendations.

*For more detailed and local information, check North Dakota's official website.

As of June 13, Ohio had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

-The state encourages travelers to carefully review the CDC's latest guidance when considering travel.

*For more detailed and local information, check Ohio's official website.

As of June 3, Oklahoma had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Oklahoma's official website.

Oregon's standing travel advisory includes a recommendation that out-of-state travelers and returning residents should quarantine themselves for 14 days after arrival in the state, unless they've been fully vaccinated.

*Throughout the state, non-vaccinated individuals are still required to wear face coverings at all times, including in all public indoor and outdoor spaces.

*For more detailed and local information, check Oregon's official website.

As of June 3, Pennsylvania had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

-The state directs visitors to continue practicing public health measures, such as mask-wearing, social distancing and hand hygiene.

-The Pennsylvania Department of Health has launched 'COVID Alert PA', a free mobile app with an interactive symptom checker, updates on public health guidance, potential exposure alerts and advice on next steps in case of viral exposure. The app also works across 22 other participating states.

*For more detailed and local information, check Pennsylvania's official website.

Anyone coming to Rhode Island from "hot spot" states (with a COVID-19 positivity rate higher than five percent) must quarantine for 10 days or provide proof of negative results from a COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of arrival in the state. Travelers may also test following entry into the state, but must quarantine until receiving negative results.

-Rhode Island's 'restricted states' roster, last updated on June 1, currently includes nine U.S. states.

-Domestic visitors who've received their final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to their out-of-state trip and within the past 90 days are exempt from quarantine and testing requirements.

-Travelers who've tested COVID-19 positive in the past 90 days and have completed their isolation period are also exempt from quarantine and testing rules, provided they can supply proof.

*For more detailed and local information, check Rhode Island's official website.

As of June 3, South Carolina had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check South Carolina's official website.

As of June 3, South Dakota had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

-However, some road routes through Native American tribal lands may include checkpoints, and affected travelers should be prepared for delays. Check 511sd.org for the locations of checkpoints, road construction and other possible travel delays.

*For more detailed and local information, check South Dakota's official website.

As of June 3, Tennessee had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Tennessee's official website.

As of June 3, Texas had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Texas' official website.

As of June 3, Utah had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*Although Utah's mask mandate has expired, masking up may still be required in some regions, depending upon counties' current transmission levels. Consult Utah's Transmission Index for the latest information on regional COVID-19 conditions and corresponding mask regulations.

*For more detailed and local information, check Utah's official website.

In accordance with Vermont's phased reopening plan, domestic travelers are no longer required to quarantine or provide COVID-19 test results in order to enter the state.

*Those who aren't yet fully vaccinated are required to wear masks statewide.

*For more detailed and local information, check Vermont's official website.

As of June 3, Virginia had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check Virginia's official website.

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Also, as of June 3, West Virginia had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*For more detailed and local information, check West Virginia's official website.

As of June 3, Washington had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors. The state's prior Travel Advisory has been rescinded and travelers are instead instructed to follow the CDC's updated recommendations.

*For more detailed and local information, check Washington's official website.

Washington, D.C. has reopened most of its activities, and travelers can consult this webpage for the opening statuses of various venues, museums, attractions and events.

- Unvaccinated out-of-state travelers must arrive carrying negative results of a COVID-19 test administered no more than 72 hours prior to entering the District.

-Fully vaccinated visitors, or those who have been diagnosed and recovered from COVID-19 within the previous 90 days, may forego quarantine and testing. Travelers should carry their documentation with them.

-Any traveler who tests positive while visiting Washington, D.C. must complete 10 days' isolation before returning home and instruct susceptible close contacts to quarantine themselves for 10 days.

*Wearing masks in public is mandatory in Washington D.C. for non-vaccinated individuals.

*For more detailed and local information, check the district's official website.

As of June 3, Wisconsin had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors, but the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is recommending cancellation or postponement of all travel, including travel within the state.

*For more detailed and local information, check Wisconsin's official website.

As of June 3, Wyoming had no statewide travel restrictions in place for U.S. visitors.

*Wyoming does not have a statewide mask mandate, but private businesses, certain towns, and federal parks and lands do maintain mask requirements.

*For more detailed and local information, check Wyoming's official website.