Presidential Proclamation — Travel From Brazil
1. I am a U.S. citizen in Brazil. Does the May 24 Presidential Proclamation prevent me from returning to the United States?
No. The restrictions do not apply to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. For the most current information regarding COVID-19, the May 24 Presidential Proclamation, and its impact on travel to the United States, please visit www.coronavirus.gov, www.dhs.gov/coronavirus, and www.whitehouse.gov.
2. When is the proclamation effective?
The new proclamation is effective at 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight savings time on May 26, 2020. This proclamation does not apply to persons aboard a flight scheduled to arrive in the United States that departed prior to 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight savings time on May 26, 2020.
3. Is the Presidential Proclamation regarding travel from Brazil already effective? When did that happen?
The May 24 Presidential Proclamation is effective starting from 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight savings time on May 26, 2020.
4. I am a U.S. citizen transiting through an airport located in Brazil. Will I be prevented from traveling to the United States?
No. The restrictions do not apply to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. For the most current information regarding COVID-19, the May 24 Presidential Proclamation, and its impact on travel to the United States, please visit www.coronavirus.gov, www.dhs.gov/coronavirus, and www.whitehouse.gov.
5. When re-entering the United States from Brazil, am I required to travel through particular airports or undergo enhanced screening? What are those airports and what screening can I expect?
CDC requires all travelers, including U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents, who have been in Brazil, or any CDC Level 3 country, in the last 14 days to self-quarantine for 14 days. Travelers should visit www.coronavirus.gov or https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html for more information. The Department of Homeland Security will route travel through particular airports and passengers will undergo enhanced airport screening.
6. What will the State Department do to assist U.S. citizens leaving Brazil in light of the President’s announcement?
U.S. citizens should make plans using commercial travel options, which remain available. For further information visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/emergencies/what-state-dept-can-cant-do-crisis.html. Also enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and notifications from U.S. embassies and consulates general.
7. I am a U.S. citizen, but my immediate relative is not. Can they travel to the United States?
The restrictions do not apply to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and some family members of U.S. citizens, including any prospective adoptee who is seeking to enter the United States pursuant to the IR-4 or IH-4 visa classifications. For further information about the exceptions and the most current information regarding COVID-19, the May 24 Presidential Proclamation, and its impact on travel to the United States, please visit www.coronavirus.gov, www.dhs.gov/coronavirus, and www.whitehouse.gov.
8. Q: I am a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) in Brazil. Does the May 24 Presidential Proclamation prevent me from returning to the United States?
No. The restrictions do not apply to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. For the most current information regarding COVID-19, the May 24 Presidential Proclamation, and its impact on travel to the United States, please visit www.coronavirus.gov, www.dhs.gov/coronavirus, and www.whitehouse.gov.
9. I am in a part of Brazil where my airline just cancelled my flight. What do I do?
Travelers who wish to return to the United States should continue to work with the airlines for return travel arrangements.
10. I have an upcoming flight booked to Brazil. Should I go?
The government of Brazil has extended through June 21 its restrictions on entry into Brazil. The State Department advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please visit www.travel.state.gov for further travel information, and find the State Department’s latest updates on COVID-19 here. The CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential travel to specified countries. Please visit www.coronavirus.gov for additional information.
11. Where can I find specific information about the COVID-19 situation and any additional restrictions in a particular country?
Please visit our Embassy webpages on COVID-19 for information on current conditions. Many embassies have further information on travel restrictions, quarantine policies, and other general suspensions (schools, large gatherings, etc.). You may also visit www.coronavirus.gov for more information.
12. What U.S. airports can I expect to arrive at from Brazil?
Please visit the Department of Homeland Security at www.dhs.gov and https://www.dhs.gov/news/2020/05/27/department-homeland-security-adds-brazil-list-countries-covid-19-travel-restrictions for updated information.
13. Where can I find information on the process of returning to the United States from Brazil? What screening can I expect upon arrival?
Please visit www.dhs.gov and www.coronavirus.gov for more information.
14. Can I still travel to the United States if I am only planning on transiting through an airport to another country after travel in Brazil?
The restrictions do not apply to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and some family members of U.S. citizens, including any prospective adoptee who is seeking to enter the United States pursuant to the IR-4 or IH-4 visa classifications. For further information about the exceptions and the most current information regarding COVID-19, the May 24 Presidential Proclamation, and its impact on travel to the United States, please visit www.coronavirus.gov, www.dhs.gov/coronavirus, and www.whitehouse.gov. The State Department advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Please visit www.travel.state.gov for further travel information, and find the State Department’s latest updates on COVID-19 here. The CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential travel to specified countries. Please visit www.coronavirus.gov for additional information.
15. I arrived from Brazil a few days before the Presidential Proclamation was enacted. Do I need to self-quarantine?
Please refer to the CDC’s travel information website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html.
CDC requires all travelers, including U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents, who have been in Brazil, or any CDC Level 3 country, in the last 14 days to self-quarantine for 14 days. Travelers should visit www.coronavirus.gov for more information. The Department of Homeland Security will route travel through particular airports and passengers will undergo enhanced airport screening.
