If you’re pressed for time, or limiting interaction outside your home, you may be considering using an at-home COVID-19 test for travel purposes.  According to CDC guidelines, you can use a self-test, also known as a home test, if it’s a COVID-19 viral test that has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA or a relevant national authority in the location where the test is done.  While many at-home tests can be done independently, for travel intentions, the testing process needs to include a “a telehealth service affiliated with the manufacturer of the test that provides real-time supervision remotely through an audio and video connection."  Additionally, the telehealth provider needs to confirm your identity, observe the sample and testing process, confirm the positive or negative result, and issue documentation that meets the CDC’s Order requirements.  Once reaching the airport, you may be requested to present official documentation of your test results—with airlines needing to review and confirm your identity and test results.  If you’re traveling internationally, be prepared for some nations to restrict tests that aren’t authorized at the travel destination. Plan ahead by contacting destination for further information before you embark.