Travelers interested in visiting Alaska must abide by a public health order that includes specific requirements, such as presenting proof of a qualifying negative COVID-19 test.
Effectively enforced since June 6, 2020, the order mandates travelers to complete and present a Traveler Declaration Form, which can be downloaded from a related website, at entry point testing sites. These sites are located at airports, ferry terminals, and in communities at Alaska’s Canadian border crossings.
According to Sarah Leonard, president and CEO of the Alaska Travel Industry Association, “Travelers have several options in regards to COVID-19 testing.” Visitors can provide a negative molecular-based test result within 72 hours of departing for Alaska or obtain a negative result within five days of departure and take a second test upon arrival in Alaska. It is important to note that travelers should minimize their interactions until they receive negative results from their second test.
“There’s also the option to take an initial test upon arrival in the state and self-quarantine until the second test confirms a negative result. The state has offered travelers some flexibility with these options,” Leonard added.
When it comes to accommodations, Leonard emphasized that visitors who need to self-quarantine can stay in any type of lodging that allows them to maintain physical distance from others.
“It is essential for travelers to check for any additional local city or borough restrictions at their destination,” Leonard advised. “For instance, Anchorage has implemented extra protocols aimed at reducing in-person interactions.”
For further details, visitors can find more information on the official website.