On April 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) published a Travel Advisory Update. It states that “the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose unprecedented risks to travelers. In light of those risks, the Department of State strongly recommends U.S. citizens reconsider all travel abroad.” The travel advisory also indicates “this update will result in a significant increase in the number of countries at Level 4: Do Not Travel, to approximately 80% of countries worldwide.” The Department Of State regularly updates its travel advisories.
While this warning is addressed to U.S. nationals, the risk of international travel at this time applies to all travelers, including foreign nationals.
If you have an essential, unavoidable need to travel internationally, please remember to consult with an advisor in the International Scholars Office before making travel arrangements. You can email the ISchO staff at ischo@mit.edu [email].