Please read this information BEFORE you register for this conference! This information was compiled using information available on the CDC’s website and was compiled on 29 May 2023. All delegates are responsible for double-checking the requirements directly on the CDC’s website prior to travel to ensure that they have the latest information. WCA will not be held responsible for any complications resulting in your failure to check for the latest information.

CDC Official Website: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases/covid19?

As of 12:01 am EDT May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States.

• Recommendations to Protect yourself and others from COVID-19:
  • Get up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before you travel.
  • Consider getting tested before travel.
  • Follow CDC’s recommendations for wearing masks in travel and public transportation settings.
  • Get tested after arrival.
• Countries may have their own entry and exit requirements.

Before You Leave the United States
Make sure to plan ahead:

• Get up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before you travel.
  • Find out when you can get your booster and where to get a vaccine or booster.
  • COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting people—especially those who are boosted— from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized, and even dying.
• Follow all requirements of transportation operators (such as airlines, cruise lines, buses) and any requirements, including mask wearing, proof of vaccination, or testing at your destination.
  • Requirements in other countries may differ from U.S. requirements. If you do not follow your destination’s requirements, you may be denied entry and required to return to the United States.
• If you have a weakened immune system or are at increased risk for severe disease, take multiple prevention steps to provide additional layers of protection from COVID-19 even if you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Talk to your healthcare provider about your risk before travel and consider delaying travel to areas with high COVID-19 levels. Even if you are up to date, you should know what precautions to take.
• If you will be visiting someone who is at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19, learn how to protect them.

RECOMMENDED

• Consider getting tested with a viral test as close to the time of departure as possible (no more than 3 days) before travel.
  • Make sure you know your test results before travel.
    • Don’t travel if your test result is positive.
  • Find a U.S. COVID-19 testing location near you or use a self-test.
  • If you already had COVID-19 within the past 90 days, see specific testing recommendations