UCLA is following the travel advisory issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on returning from domestic and international travel.
Major points of that guidance are listed below. For full details, please visit the CDC’s travel page.
Returning from travel within the U.S.
If your travel involved situations with a greater risk of exposure to COVID-19, such as being in crowded places while not wearing a well-fitting mask, it is recommended that you:
- Take a COVID-19 test, either through a lab or at home, upon your return
- Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms
If you test positive or develop symptoms, follow isolation and quarantine protocols.
For more information, see the CDC’s domestic travel page.
Returning from international travel
U.S. citizens are not required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to reenter the United States from abroad; non–U.S. citizens, however, must show proof of having received a primary vaccination series, with limited exceptions.
It is recommended that all travelers, regardless of their vaccination status:
- Take a COVID-19 test within three to five days after their return to the U.S.
- Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms
If you test positive or develop symptoms, follow isolation and quarantine protocols.
For more information, see the CDC’s international travel page.
