United States Updates Coronavirus Travel Warnings and Restrictions to Include 26 European Countries

On March 11, 2020, the Trump administration issued a proclamation suspending the entry of foreign nationals from 26 European countries (known as the Schengen Area) into the United States. The suspension is intended to help curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and will go into effect at 11:59 p.m. EDT on March 13, 2020. The proclamation does not apply to persons aboard flights that depart prior to 11:59 p.m. EDT on March 13, 2020, but which may arrive in the United States after that deadline.

Although President Donald Trump announced that the restrictions are initially scheduled to be in place for 30 days, the proclamation will officially “remain in effect until terminated by the President.” The Department of Homeland Security is expected to provide additional information in the coming days.

The travel restrictions do not apply to the following individuals (among others):

• U.S. citizens;
• lawful permanent residents of the United States;
• spouses of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents;
• the parent or legal guardian of an unmarried U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident under the age of 21;
• the sibling of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent residence if both are unmarried and under the age of 21; or
• the child, foster child, or ward of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Below is a summary of current travel restrictions related to COVID-19 as of March 12, 2020, including those put in place prior to the proclamation regarding the Schengen Area.

Country Visited	Department of State Travel Advisory	Travel Restrictions Into the United States
Austria	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Austria up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Belgium	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Belgium up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
China	Level 4 – Do Not Travel	Entry Suspended for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Hubei Province up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States Mandatory Quarantine (14 days) for U.S. citizens returning to the United States who traveled to Hubei Province within 14 days of requesting entry into the United States.
Czech Republic	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in the Czech Republic up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Denmark	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Denmark up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Estonia	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Estonia up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Finland	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Finland up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
France	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in France up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Germany	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Germany up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Greece	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Greece up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Hong Kong	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	None at this time, though travelers may be subject to enhanced screening for COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival in the United States.
Hungary	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Hungary up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Iceland	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Iceland up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Iran	Level 4 – Do Not Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 2, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Iran up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Ireland	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	None at this time, though travelers may be subject to enhanced screening for COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival in the United States.
Italy	Level 3 – Reconsider Travel *Level 4 – Do Not Travel Warning in effect for Lombardy and Veneto, Italy	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Italy up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Japan	Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution	None at this time, though travelers may be subject to enhanced screening for COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival in the United States.
Latvia	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Latvia up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Liechtenstein	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Liechtenstein up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Lithuania	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Lithuania up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Luxembourg	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Luxembourg up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Malta	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Malta up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Netherlands	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in the Netherlands up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Norway	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Norway up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Poland	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Poland up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Portugal	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Portugal up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Slovakia	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Slovakia up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Slovenia	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Slovenia up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
South Korea	Level 3 – Reconsider Travel	None at this time, though travelers may be subject to enhanced screening for COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival in the United States.
Spain	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Spain up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Sweden	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Sweden up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
Switzerland	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	Entry Suspended (Effective March 13, 2020) for foreign nationals (exceptions apply) who were physically present in Switzerland up to 14 days prior to requesting entry into the United States.
United Kingdom	Global Level 3 Health Advisory – Reconsider Travel	None at this time, though travelers may be subject to enhanced screening for COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival in the United States.

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