General COVID-19 Travel Advisory in Operation

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Overview

Security status

High Degree of Caution

Security Status Last Updated: 26 July 2021

Latest Travel Alert

COVID-19 is still a threat, but with continued public health measures, vaccination and testing, it will be possible to travel internationally. You will need to plan your travel carefully and there are risks.

Department of Foreign Affairs services and practical supports to all Irish Citizens travelling abroad can be found on Travel-dfa.ie

Travel to Puerto Rico

Those visiting Puerto Rico should reference local measures developed by Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) to keep travellers and residence safe.

• Those entering any of the Island’s three open airports, whether on commercial or private aircraft, are required to fill out a Travel Declaration Form on the Puerto Rico Health Department’s online portal, which produces a QR code to proceed. Passengers need to present ID to ensure alignment with the Travel Declaration Form. For questions regarding the airport entry process, travellers should contact the Health Department at 939-592-5115 or infoviajeros@salud.pr.gov.
• Mask usage is a federal law on airplanes and in airports.  Masks are also required indoors, regardless of vaccination status. Those unvaccinated or between the ages of 2 and 11 must also wear masks in public areas when unable to social distance.
• If unvaccinated you are required to provide evidence of either a PCR molecular or antigen COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of arrival.

General Travel Advice

The Atlantic hurricane season generally runs from June to November each year and can also affect the eastern and southern USA with heavy rain, flooding and extremely high winds.

Citizens with plans to be in the affected region during this period should consider the need to travel based on information relating to extreme weather projections. 

Travel to Ireland

Up to date information on travelling to Ireland can be found on gov.ie 

Information on Travel within Europe (EU/EEA) can also be found on Re-open EU.