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Arizona Facing Fewer COVID Travel Restrictions
With Arizona’s number of COVID-19 cases holding steady yet down significantly from the spike of cases in early summer, many states are dropping their requirement that people arriving from Arizona self-quarantine.
The New York tri-state area, which includes New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, no longer includes Arizona among the states whose travelers face restrictions.
Pennsylvania, Kansas, Chicago and Washington, D.C., also have removed Arizona from travel restriction lists.
Arizona has no travel restrictions or quarantine requirements. Gov. Doug Ducey let his Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected order expire on May 15. Shortly thereafter, Arizona’s number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths from the new coronavirus began to soar.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still advises that the best way to avoid contracting or spreading COVID-19 is to stay home.
However, there may be a reason you need to travel during the pandemic, so here are the current restrictions and quarantine requirements state by state.
Alabama
There are currently no restrictions.
Alaska
Alaska continues to have travel restrictions for anyone entering the state. Every traveler has to fill out a form upon arrival and chose one of these three options:
- Arrive with proof of a negative COVID-19 test administered 72 hours before arrival.
- Take a test upon arrival and quarantine until the results are available
- Quarantine for 14 days or the duration of your trip, whichever is shorter.
Arkansas
As of Sept. 4, Arkansas has no travel restrictions.
California
No statewide travel restrictions, but many local governments have instituted their own restrictions. Check with the locality you plan to visit. Also, be aware the state has ordered some closures, like indoor seating at restaurants, statewide.
Colorado
No current travel restrictions. During his June 18 press conference, Gov. Jared Polis stated he was “warily watching Utah and Arizona, neighboring states that have shown substantial increases in COVID-19 in the last week.”
Connecticut
As of June 24, travelers from states with positive COVID-19 rates of at least 10 cases per 100,000 residents must self-quarantine for 14 days. Arizona is not currently one of those states.
Delaware
Delaware’s 14-day quarantine order ended on June 1.
Florida
The governor’s office says there are no current travel restrictions on those arriving from Arizona. Travel restrictions remain in place for those arriving from the New York tri-state area.
Georgia
No current statewide restrictions, but you may want to check with your local destination.
Hawaii
Hawaii’s mandatory 14-day quarantine remains in order for all arrivals through Oct. 15. The state hopes after Oct. 15 to implement a testing program that would allow arriving passengers to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test to avoid quarantine.
Idaho
No current statewide travel restrictions.
Illinois
No current statewide travel restrictions. Chicago has removed Arizona from its travel order.
Indiana
There are no restrictions, but the state is advising against travel, especially to Indianapolis, until the pandemic has stabilized.
Iowa
Per the governor’s office, there are no current statewide travel restrictions.
Kansas
No current restrictions on those arriving from Arizona.
Kentucky
No current travel restrictions.
Louisiana
No current travel restrictions.
Maine
Out-of-state visitors must quarantine for 14 days, although visitors can opt for the state’s new testing alternative. Vermont and New Hampshire residents are exempt from these requirements.
Maryland
No current travel restrictions.
Massachusetts
As of Aug. 1, Massachusetts has new travel requirements. Those arriving from Arizona must fill out a form before arriving and quarantine for 14 days. You can bypass the quarantine with a negative COVID-19 result from a test taken up to 72 hours before arriving in Massachusetts. Violators can face a $500 fine per day.
Michigan
No current travel restrictions.
Minnesota
No current travel restrictions.
Mississippi
No current travel restrictions.
Missouri
No current travel restrictions.
Montana
No current travel restrictions, though tribal lands remain closed to visitors.
Nebraska
Those arriving from international travel should self-quarantine. No other current restrictions.
Nevada
No current travel restrictions.
New Hampshire
Requires out-of-state visitors to quarantine for 14 days.
New Jersey
Travelers from states with positive COVID-19 rates of at least 10 cases per 100,000 residents must self-quarantine for 14 days. Arizona was removed from this list on Aug. 25.
New Mexico
Out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days or the duration of their visit, whichever is shorter. Effective Sept. 4, the state will allow you to bypass that quarantine if you can show “documentation of a valid negative COVID-19 test taken within the 72 hours before or after entry into New Mexico.” Face coverings must be worn in public. Proof of New Mexico residency is required to visit state parks.
New York
Arriving travelers must provide contact tracing information before they leave the airport or face a $2,000 fine. Forms will be distributed at the airport and are available online. Travelers from states with positive COVID-19 rates of 10 or more cases per 100,000 residents must self-quarantine for 14 days. Arizona was removed from this list on Aug. 25.
North Carolina
No current travel restrictions.
North Dakota
Those returning from international travel must self-quarantine for 14 days.
Ohio
Those traveling from states with positive testing rates of more than 15% must quarantine. Arizona is not currently one of those states.
Oklahoma
No current travel restrictions.
Oregon
No current travel restrictions, though the state advises against nonessential travel.
Pennsylvania
Travelers arriving from certain states must quarantine for 14 days. Arizona is not currently on this list.
Rhode Island
Anyone arriving from a state with a COVID-19 positive rate of more than 5% must quarantine for 14 days or present evidence of a negative COVID-19 test taken 72 hours before departure. Those traveling from Arizona are required to quarantine or a negative test.
South Carolina
No current travel restrictions.
South Dakota
No current travel restrictions.
Tennessee
No current travel restrictions.
Texas
No current travel restrictions.
Utah
No current travel restrictions.
Vermont
Arriving from out of state you’ll need to complete either a 14-day quarantine or a seven-day quarantine followed by a negative test. You’ll need to quarantine in your location (either lodging or with friends/family) except for travel to a test site.
Virginia
No current travel restrictions.
Washington
No current travel restrictions.
Washington, D.C.
Arizona is not currently on the list of states affected by the 14-day self-quarantine order. The list is updated every two weeks.
West Virginia
No current travel restrictions.
Wisconsin
There are no statewide orders, but some local municipalities require quarantines. Check with your destination before departing.
Wyoming
No current travel restrictions.
International travel
Canada, Mexico and the United States have agreed to restrict non essential travel across borders until Sept. 21. Many other nations have also restricted entry by U.S. citizens, so check with your destination before making travel plans.