Visitor Access:
DoD and OSD components may host official visitors at the Pentagon and Mark Center.
The Pentagon Visitor Entrance (next to the Pentagon Metro) is open for approved official visitor access Monday-Friday, 6am-4pm. All approved official visitors should go to the Pentagon Visitor Entrance for screening and processing, prior to accessing the building. After-hours and on weekends, approved official visitors will continue to use Corridor 2.
The Mark Center Visitor Control Center is open Monday-Friday, 6am-2pm
All official visits MUST be registered in advance through the PFPA Visitor Management System (CAC-enabled site). No walk-in visits will be processed. Sponsors are strongly encouraged to register visitors as early as possible.
- For U.S. visitors, visitation requests must be submitted at least two business days prior to the visit. (changed from one day)
- For non-U.S. visitors, visitation requests must be submitted at least three business days prior to the visit. (changed from two days)
On the date of the scheduled visit, visitors must report through the Visitors Centers at the Pentagon or Mark Center. 100% of visitors will be screened for temperature and asked questions related to symptoms or exposure to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Visitors should therefore allow additional time for COVID screening when arriving at the respective Visitors Centers.
Pentagon Tours:
Currently suspended.
Escorts:
Escort limitations remain at 3 visitors per escort.
Temperature screenings are being conducted on all visitors at the Pentagon and Mark Center using Enhanced Body Temperature screening equipment. The device uses infrared technology to measure temperature at a distance of 6-8 feet, with a forward-looking infrared camera. After an individual enters the building, they may be asked to pause for a few seconds to take a reading. Each individual will be required to take off hats, face coverings and/or glasses. If an individual has an elevated temperature reading of 100°F (37.8°C) or higher, they will be asked to step aside for a secondary temperature screening with a non-contact forehead thermometer. If the secondary screening confirms an elevated temperature, the individual will be referred to their primary health care manager and asked to leave the Pentagon.
Official Visitors Who Have Recently Traveled:
Visitors who have traveled from or through a country designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as Travel Health Notice (THN) Level 3 within the last 14 days should quarantine for 14 days prior to entry into the Pentagon or Mark Center in order to prevent the transmission of COVID-19; this includes official foreign visitors. Visitors who have traveled from a country designated as CDC THN Level-2 or Level-1, and who have not otherwise entered a CDC THN Level-3 country, are requested to self-monitor for 14 days upon arrival, notify their organization or the Pentagon sponsor if they develop a fever or symptoms consistent with COVID-19, and not enter into the Pentagon or Mark Center if they develop symptoms consistent with COVID-19. Visitors without symptoms or reported exposure to those positive for COVID-19 will be allowed to register and enter the Pentagon or Mark Center. The quarantine requirement for official foreign visitors may be less than 14 days if directed by the relevant Secretary of the Military Department or other DoD or OSD Component head. Country THN information may be found at the CDC COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination page.
Unofficial Visitors:
Unofficial visitors (family and friends) are permitted to enter the Pentagon or Mark Center only to attend ceremonies, but, like official visitors, be registered at least two business days in advance and will be required to undergo temperature checks and respond to questions prior to building entry. Unofficial visitors (family and friends) who have traveled from or traveled through a country designated as CDC THN Level-3 will not be allowed into the Pentagon or Mark Center until they complete a 14-day quarantine upon arrival in the U.S. (or less than 14 days if directed by the relevant Secretary of the Military Department or other DoD or OSD Component head). Unofficial visitors traveling from a country designated as CDC THN Level-2 or Level-1, who have not otherwise entered a CDC THN Level-3 country are strongly encouraged to self-monitor for 14 days upon arrival and notify their chain of command, supervisor, or DoD sponsor for visits should they develop a fever or symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
For personnel assigned to the Pentagon and associated facilities in the National Capital Region, including the Mark Center, Defense Health Headquarters, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and DoD leased facilities the following pertains:
- All persons will be required to wear a cloth face covering to enter the Pentagon Reservation facilities. Upon entering the building, the Pentagon Police will require you to remove or raise your mask for identification.
- Any individual who has had contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, is in 14-day isolation or you think you have symptoms of COVID-19: Stay Home. Do not enter a Pentagon Facility. Call your health care provider and notify your supervisor.
- Any individual who has traveled internationally and is within 14 days of their arrival date into the United States, may NOT enter the Pentagon Facilities.
Mark Center:
All pedestrian access points, vehicle access point, and North Garage entrance are open and operating on current scheduled hours.