Travel Restrictions Entering the United States from Australia for Unvaccinated Travelers

All travelers, regardless of their vaccination status, must have an original printed or electronic negative COVID-19 viral test result (NAAT: RT-PCR, RT-LAMP, TMA, NEAR, HDA, SDA, CRISPR, or Antigen: Rapid, Viral, Antigen Chromatographic Digital Immunoassay, Antigen Chemiluminescence Immunoassay, or Antigen Lateral Flow Fluorescence). The test must be taken a maximum of 1 day before the first scheduled departure time in the flight itinerary (if a flight is at 1 pm on a Friday, travelers could board with a COVID-19 negative test that was taken any time on the prior Thursday).

Test results must include the traveler's full name and at least one other identifier, such as date of birth or passport number. The test must also clearly state that the results are "negative," SARS-CoV-2 RNA not detected," SARS-CoV-2 antigen not detected," or "COVID-19 not detected." A test marked "invalid" is not acceptable.

This requirement applies to all travelers, including US citizens, residents, and transit travelers.

Travelers may use a self-testing (sometimes referred to as a home test) procedure that must include a telehealth service that provides real-time supervision remotely through an audio and video connection. The test must meet the requirements of the CDC. For more details, please see the source.

Some US states might have more strict rules regarding COVID-19 test types and where they must be administered. Please carefully review the rules before traveling to each state.

International travelers may be required to provide valid proof of vaccination if requested by a relevant official before departure from Australia. Australian citizens and permanent residents are recommended to provide valid proof of vaccination before departure from Australia.

Travelers must complete a travel attestation form before arrival. This form will be provided by the airline.

Airlines may let you complete your attestation electronically during check-in or via partner apps such as VeriFLY. In this case, it is not necessary to print the form, but travelers may do so as a precaution.

Section 1 of the form below must be completed by all travelers, while section 2 must only be completed by travelers that are not citizens or residents of the USA.

Unvaccinated travelers are recommended to quarantine for 5 days after arrival in the United States. Travelers are recommended to take a COVID-19 test 3-5 days after arriving in the USA. Even if the test is negative, it is recommended that travelers complete the 5-day quarantine.

Travelers should check quarantine requirements for the specific state they are traveling to, as some states may require mandatory quarantine for international travelers.

Travelers are required to wear a mask in indoor public settings such as health care facilities.

Face masks are no longer required for travelers on domestic flights and at U.S. airports. Some airlines may require masks on international flights.

Please note face masks may still be required based on local ordinances, or when traveling to/from certain international locations based on country requirements.