March 2021 U.S. Travel Advisory Status for 210 Countries by Level

We’re well into 2021 now and thousands of couples in long-distance relationships and those separated by travel restrictions around the world are still struggling to get back together. There’s little in the way of consistent news, and even governments are confused about long-distance couples and how their travel exemptions should be handled. To make matters worse, if you are unmarried, then you may need to prove that your relationship is a meaningful one – a near-impossible task for many couples who have only recently met or don’t have a legal document to say they are together. This article deals with couples where one partner is in the United States and looking to join their partner in another country. If you’re traveling within the United States to join a loved one in another state, please read this article: U.S. Statewise Travel Restrictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Travel from the U.S. to other countries is still in a state of flux. As of March 2021, the United States Department of State has listed 210 countries and territories and assigned U.S. travel advisory levels to each, along with the date the advisory came into effect. This list is valid as of March 15, 2021. The original map was published at the start of global travel restrictions and is updated as new information becomes available. The table presented here is reproduced from the State Department website and filtered in descending order of level. The 4 main levels, in order of severity, are:

• Level 4: Do Not Travel
• Level 3: Reconsider Travel
• Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
• Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Since travel restrictions, border closures, and travel exemptions are constantly evolving, please check with the embassy or consulate of the country you intend to travel to prior to making any travel arrangements. Also note that there may be testing, quarantine, document submissions, and other requirements on arrival. Please be informed of all necessary documentation and mandates before you leave. You can also register for alerts regarding particular countries on the State Department website.

Editor's Note: All data courtesy the U.S. Department of State via various sources.

U.S. Travel Advisory World Map