Summary

This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands

COVID-19 entry restrictions for the USA

Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for the USA’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.

Travelling from and returning to the UK

Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.

IfIt you’re planning travel to the USA, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.

For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.

Around 3.8 million British nationals visit the USA every year. Most visits are trouble free.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to enter the USA. Effective from Sunday 12th June 2022 at 00:01 ET (5:01 am BST) passengers boarding flights bound to the USA will no longer require a pre-departure COVID-19 test. See Entry requirements for more details.

Protests are commonplace across the USA, some of which can become violent. If you do attend any peaceful protests, you should be mindful of your surroundings, move away if there are signs of trouble, and follow the instructions of local authorities.

Snow storms during winter can disrupt critical infrastructure, including causing power cuts as well as delays and cancellations throughout the major transport hubs in the USA. See Snow storms

Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in the USA. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners. You should monitor media reports and remain vigilant at all times. See Terrorism

You should be alert to the dangers of car and street crime. See Crime

The Atlantic hurricane season normally runs from 1 June to 30 November. The Pacific hurricane season runs from 15 May to 30 November. See Hurricanes

Hurricane Ian is expected to reach the Florida coast on Wednesday 28 Sept.  The US National Hurricane Centre has issued a hurricane warning for the Fort Myers and Tampa Bay areas of western Florida, although the entire state may be affected to differing degrees.  Strong winds and heavy rainfall are expected and there is a high risk of flooding from rain and coastal storm surges.

You should closely monitor local and international weather updates from the US National Hurricane Center and follow the advice of local authorities and/or your tour operator including any evacuation orders.

See our Tropical Cyclones page for advice on what to do if you are caught up in a storm.

Forest and brush fires (wildfires) are a danger in many dry areas. See Wildfires

If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.