While tests are no longer required, travelers who are not fully vaccinated should get tested when arriving in Alaska, according to the State of Alaska. Fully vaccinated travelers may also choose to get tested, and testing is free at participating airports.

The State of Alaska encourages travelers who are not fully-vaccinated to practice social distancing until test results arrive. A second test, taken 5-7 days after arrival, is also recommended.

Click here to access a nationwide test locator and find a testing site near you. Alaska also accepts results from FDA-approved home self-test swab kits, which could be an option if in-person testing is not available in your area.

Fully vaccinated U.S. travelers meeting specific entry requirements are currently permitted to enter Canada for discretionary (non-essential) travel. Fully vaccinated travelers from Canada and Mexico will be allowed to enter Alaska via land and ferry ports of entry beginning in November 2021 (read more). Fully vaccinated travelers from other countries may enter via U.S. land and ferry ports of entry beginning January 2022. Click here for more information.

The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is still running, though services are occasionally subject to brief unscheduled interruptions as new cases of COVID-19 are identified. Confirm all sailings directly with AMHS.

Canada has prohibited cruise ship sailings in Canadian waters through Oct. 31. Contact individual cruise lines for more information.

Find current travel mandates, FAQs, and other information via the State of Alaska's COVID-19 traveler information page.

Travelers who are not fully vaccinated are encouraged to get tested when arriving in Alaska, according to the State of Alaska. Fully vaccinated travelers may also choose to get tested, and testing is free at participating airports.

Traveling outside Anchorage? Different communities may have different health and safety requirements: Check with local health authorities or visitors bureaus for the latest information.

Free testing is available at numerous drive-up and walk-in sites throughout Anchorage. A website developed by the Anchorage Innovation Team lists current openings and other information: Click here to learn more.

While many businesses are currently open, be prepared to be flexible, and look for curbside, takeout, online ordering, and other options. Many businesses have taken the Healthy Anchorage Pledge, an extra commitment to following best practices, safety mandates, and public health guidelines.

Some businesses have also adjusted opening hours, schedules, and other operating details: We recommend contacting businesses directly to confirm details.

For information about state health mandates, email the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services or visit the department's FAQ page here. You can also get answers to travel-related questions by emailing Ask A Local or calling (907) 257-2363.

We encourage the traveling public to seek and listen to the latest expert guidance, and to make fact-based travel decisions. For more traveler information, follow the most current information from the Centers for Disease Control, the Alaska DHSS, and Municipality of Anchorage.

If you feel ill or experience symptoms of COVID-19, or have been in contact with someone who is ill, contact your regular medical provider by phone. If you do not have a regular medical provider and are in Alaska, dial 2-1-1 or (800) 478-2221 for ​more information and referrals to additional resources.

Anchorage businesses have ramped up sanitation procedures, adjusted operations to allow for increased physical distancing, and added new touchless or curbside options to minimize customer contact. Some Anchorage businesses require masks for staff and customers, too.