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Travel Advisories in the Caribbean
Status of airports and travel to the destinations
This list is subject to change, please check with individual destinations on their policies.
Caribbean Countries COVID-19 Trav zDvel Advisories
As of March 12, 2021
Bahamas COUNTRY | STATUS: PORTS/BORDERS | NOTES |
Anguilla | Open Open status - CHTA Member Hotels | Anguilla’s Phase Two reopening to international travelers began on Sunday, November 1st, with the introduction of the vacation bubble concept, designed to allow properties to safely offer their short stay guests access to a variety of approved amenities, services, and activities while they stay in place. These guided movements allow visitors to interact with Anguilla’s All visitors are welcome in Phase Two, provided that they meet the pre-entry approval requirements. These include a negative PCR test, taken within 3 – 5 days of arrival; medical insurance that covers the cost of COVID-19 related treatment for 30 days; and payment of fees which vary depending on the proposed length of stay. For information on the pre-entry approval visit Anguilla Tourist Board’s website; a dedicated concierge will guide each applicant through the process. On November 15th, 2020, the sea shuttle services from the St. Maarten-Anguilla Ferry Terminal, located across from the Princess Juliana Airport (SXM), will once again operate into the Blowing Point Ferry Terminal on Anguilla. Calypso Chatters, Funtime Charters, and GB Express are among the certified and approved companies authorized to resume the 25-minute private and semi-private shuttle services between Sint Maarten and Anguilla. The following fees apply, payable on receipt of pre-entry approval: 5 DAYS OR LESS Individual Traveler: US$300 Couple: US$500 Each additional family/group member: US$250 6 DAYS TO 3 MONTHS (90 DAYS) Individual Traveler: US$400 Couple: US$600 Each additional family/group member: US$250 The fee covers two (2) tests per person and costs associated with the additional public health surveillance and monitoring. 3 MONTHS TO 12 MONTHS Individual Traveler: US$ 2,000 Family (4 persons): US$ 3,000 Each additional family/group member: US$ 250 The fee covers two (2) tests per person, costs associated with the additional public health surveillance and monitoring, the cost of extended immigration time/entry and a digital work permit. Anguilla had only 3 confirmed cases of COVID -19, with no hospitalizations and no fatalities. The island’s last confirmed case was 7 months ago; in June 2020, Anguilla was categorized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having “no cases” of COVID-19. Anguilla currently has the classification of “No Travel Health Notice: Very Low Risk for COVID-19” from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/…/trave…/map-and-travel-notices.html https://beatcovid19.ai/anguilla-expands-vacation-bubble-concept-for-phase-two-reopening/ |
Antigua and Barbuda | Airport: Open |
The State continues to carry out a combination of screening, testing, monitoring and other measures to mitigate the risk of importing any new cases of COVID-19 into the country. Additionally, measures have been implemented for the quick detection of any imported cases. This strategy is intended to protect and safeguard the health of both residents and visitors to Antigua and Barbuda. Nationals and residents of Antigua and Barbuda are strongly advised to restrict their travel to countries with significant escalations in the number of persons recently testing positive for COVID-19 to that for essential purposes only. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has provided parameters for the establishment of a regional Travel Bubble among the OECS countries of Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Dominica, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Montserrat, Anguilla and British Virgin Islands, together with Barbados. This is designed to facilitate intra-regional travel of nationals, movement of essential workers, and inter-regional travel of visitors to the region while ensuring that the necessary health protocols are followed. The protocols implemented are as follows: 1. Arriving passengers by air must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR (real time polymerase chain reaction) test for SARS-CoV-2 taken within seven (7) days of their flight. (This includes transiting passengers). 2. Children below the age of 12 years, entering Antigua, DO NOT REQUIRE a COVID -19 RT-PCR test. 3. Persons traveling to Antigua and Barbuda from countries within the established Travel Bubble must have resided there for no less than fourteen (14) consecutive days prior to travel. They are required to have a negative COVID 19 RT-PCR test result taken within seven (7) days of their flight. They will undergo mandatory health screening upon arrival but will not be subject to quarantine. All other arriving passengers are subject to quarantine as determined by the Quarantine Authority. 4. Passengers arriving for medical treatment/procedures must have a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR taken within seven (7) days of their flight. They also must comply with Ministry of Health Guidelines for the Transfer of Patients into Antigua and Barbuda, to include: a) A letter of Request for Medical Transfer from the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the originating country to the CMO of Antigua and Barbuda who is also the Quarantine Authority. b) A medical report detailing patient’s condition, treatment required and the urgency of the situation. c) A Letter of Acceptance from the receiving institution stating that the patient has been accepted for care, together with the name of the physician who will be managing the patient. d) The intended address in Antigua and Barbuda, together with the name and telephone number of a contact person if available. 5. Passengers arriving by sea (private yachts/Ferry Services) are subject to quarantine according to guidelines issued by Port Health except those arriving from countries within the bubble. 6. All arriving passengers must wear a face mask on disembarkation and in all public areas. Additionally, the wearing of face mask in public spaces is mandatory throughout Antigua and Barbuda and social/physical distancing protocols must be adhered to. 7. All arriving passengers must complete a Health Declaration Form and will be subjected to screening and temperature checks by Port Health Authorities upon arrival in Antigua and Barbuda. 8. Persons travelling from countries within the travel bubble will be exempted from quarantine, however, all other arriving passengers will be monitored for COVID-19 for periods of up to 14 days in accordance with the directions of the Quarantine Authority and the Quarantine (COVID-19) Guidelines. Visitors may be required to undergo testing for COVID-19 on arrival or at the hotel or place of lodging as determined by the Health Authorities. 9. Arriving passengers with symptoms of COVID 19 may be isolated as determined by the Health Authorities. 10. Transiting passengers/Crew members who require an overnight stay will be required to proceed to a hotel or government designated facility to await departure. 11. All Marine Pleasure Craft and Ferry Services entering the waters of Antigua and Barbuda should contact the Antigua Port Authority, using VHF Channel 16, at least six (6) hours prior to arrival. Instructions will be given to guide the crafts to either the Nevis Street Pier or English Harbour Ports or to a holding area. Military Vessels/Aircraft and other Watercraft transporting food, medical supplies, humanitarian and emergency supplies will be required to follow the Quarantine Guidelines established by the Quarantine Authority as well as issued by Port Health and must give prior notification before arrival. These restrictions for maritime traffic, and the consequential Antigua Port Authority guidelines, issued during the State of Emergency, shall not restrict vessels engaged in innocent passage and/or transit passage, within the territorial seas and/or archipelagic waters of Antigua and Barbuda, under the 1982 United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). This Travel Advisory replaces ALL previous Travel Advisories issued by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda.. |
Aruba | Open
| Latest updates:January 24,2021 - Border closed with Brazil as of Jan 25. 2021. January 7, 2021 - Curfew extended to January 31st. December 1, 2020 - Borders open with Dominican Republic, Haiti, Central America and South America (excluding Venezuela & Peru).November 30, 2020 - Peru added as a South American country whose residents are not permitted entry to Aruba in addition to Venezuela.November 20, 2020 - Residents of Curacao now required to provide proof of a negative PCR test or take one on arrival.November 11, 2020 - New testing option for JetBlue passengers1. Online ED Card process.Formerly referred to as the embarkation/disembarkation card (or ED Card) due to it having been a paper card that used to be handed out to visitors on flights to Aruba for filling in traveler information. This has now been completely digitized and is an essential process that all visitors must follow prior to traveling to Aruba. It includes online functionality for the following components: (i) providing basic traveler information, (ii) submitting a personal health assessment, (iii) uploading a negative COVID-19 test result, (iv) purchasing Aruba Visitors Insurance, (v) declaring one’s consent to Aruba’s health protocols and procedures. The above components are described in detail below and all are part of the online ED Card process that needs to be done at edcardaruba.aw. (i) Basic Traveler informationThis entails providing details such as birth date, passport details, duration of stay and so forth. (ii) Personal Health AssessmentTo be submitted within 72 and 4 hours prior to travel to Aruba. This includes responding to questions related to one’s state of health including questions about any prior COVID-19 diagnosis, quarantine or contact with persons in quarantine, symptoms typical to COVID-19, contact with COVID-19 infected persons, etc. (iii) Negative Molecular COVID-19 test requiredThree possible test procedure options are available depending on your place of residence: Option 1: Take a test prior to arrival Option 2: Only take a test upon arrival in Aruba (no other test results uploaded prior to travel) Residents of all countries with whom Aruba’s borders are open are strongly recommended to choose test option 1 or if unable to get tested prior to travel to Aruba then option 2 is available. The cost of option 2 - the PCR test taken in Aruba - is US$75 per person and needs to be pre-paid as part of the online ED Card process. Children 14 and under are not required to take the PCR test. Tests must be taken at 72 hours prior to departure (or closer to departure) and the results need to be uploaded no later than 12 hours prior to departure to Aruba. Any tests and results executed before 72 hours prior to departure to Aruba will not be valid. Options in detail: Option 1: Take a test prior to arrival - Test must be a COVID-19 test, obtained from a nasal/oral swab specimen through amplified Molecular testing performed by a certified lab, and the results need to be uploaded as part of the online ED Card process. The test provider is of your choice, and costs may vary by provider. Your uploaded lab results need to list:
These are the ACCEPTED tests: Accepted Molecular test types:
Accepted Molecular test brands, such as, but not limited to:
IMPORTANT: Through a partnership with Vault Heath, all JetBlue passengers who want to test prior to travel to Aruba, now have the convenient option of an at-home, saliva-based PCR test, in addition to the option of securing a PCR test from a certified health provider or lab. JetBlue passengers not choosing to test prior to travel, must take a PCR test upon arrival at the airport in Aruba. Learn more: JetBlue and Vault testing option These tests are NOT ACCEPTED:
Upload any of these and you will be required to retake the PCR test on arrival at the Airport at your expense. Tests are not required for children 14 and under. All costs related to PCR testing are the responsibility of the visitor. Option 2: Only take a test upon arrival in Aruba (no other test results uploaded prior to travel) - a Molecular PCR test will be conducted immediately after arrival, and visitors will be required to be in mandatory quarantine at their hotel or booked place of stay. The quarantine will be up to 24 hours, and the Aruba Department of Health will make every effort to have results in 6-8 hours, in order to minimize the visitors’ time in quarantine. Option 2 is not available to residents of the US States listed above. Option 3: Dual testing process - testing prior to travel and a mandatory Molecular PCR COVID-19 test at the airport in Aruba Option 3 is relevant to residents of the abovementioned high-risk US States. For option 3, the Government of Aruba requires you to take two tests. One accessible, qualified test prior to travel, and one qualified Molecular PCR test upon arrival at the Aruba airport. Prior to travel it will be possible to pre-upload negative test results for one of the following tests as part of the online ED Card process. These are the ACCEPTED tests:
These tests are NOT ACCEPTED - :
Upload any of these and you will be required to retake the PCR test on arrival at the Airport at your expense. Tests are not required for children 14 and under. All costs related to PCR testing are the responsibility of the visitor. Option 2: Only take a test upon arrival in Aruba (no other test results uploaded prior to travel) - a Molecular PCR test will be conducted immediately after arrival, and visitors will be required to be in mandatory quarantine at their hotel or booked place of stay. The quarantine will be up to 24 hours, and the Aruba Department of Health will make every effort to have results in 6-8 hours, in order to minimize the visitors’ time in quarantine. (iv) Purchasing Aruba Visitors InsuranceThis insurance is mandatory for all visitors and must be purchased in advance of travel as part of the online ED Card process. One’s own travel insurance can be supplementary to the Aruba Visitors Insurance but cannot replace it. As of November 1, 2020 premiums are a flat rate per person ($30 for persons 15 and over and $10 for persons 14 and younger) for a maximum duration of 180 days. Read more details about Aruba Visitors Insurance. (v) Declaring one’s consent to Aruba’s health protocols and procedures.The final mandatory requirement is to provide consent to comply with the rules and procedures as mandated by the Aruban government, including cooperating with any COVID-19 related screening, isolation, quarantine, PCR testing procedures including temporary quarantine while awaiting results, adherence to any instructions by Aruba’s public health authorities etc. Consent must be provided within 72 hours and 4 hours prior to travel to Aruba as part of the online ED Card process. The online embarkation/disembarkation process will generate email notifications and reminders for completion of all the five aforementioned components. For this to go smoothly, visitors are encouraged to begin the online ED Card process as soon after booking their trip to Aruba as possible and to comply with the timeframes allocated to each component step. Visitors are also encouraged to check their spam folders as some notification or reminder messages may end up there inadvertently. Upon successful completion of the online ED Card process, visitors will receive a confirmation email with approval for travel to Aruba. This would need to be shown in digital or print form at check in or upon boarding. 2. Procedures while in flight, upon arrival and during stay.
3. Aruba's borders are open to the following regions / countries. Bonaire & Curacao - open since June 15, 2020 Canada - open since July 1, 2020 Europe - open since July 1, 2020 All Caribbean countries (excluding the Dominican Republic and Haiti) - open since July 1, 2020 United States of America - open since July 10, 2020. Dominican Republic and Haiti - open since December 1, 2020 South America - (excluding Venezuela**, Peru** and Brazil** ) - open since December 1, 2020 Central America - will open since December 1, 2020 ** Border with Venezuela has been closed prior to the pandemic. Residents of Venezuela and Peru seeking to travel to Aruba should check back frequently as updates will be shared here as soon as they are available. Residents of Brazil are unable to travel to Aruba due to the new variant of COVID-19 present in Brazil. This does not apply to visitors residing outside Brazil who travel on a Brazilian passport. 4. Wearing of masks and additional safety measures. Wearing a mask is mandatory at specific places in Aruba by government regulation. Visitors and locals alike are expected to have a mask with them at all times to use in the mandated locations indicated below, as well as any other instances where social distancing is not possible. Where wearing a mask is mandatory: - all inbound visitors ages 15 and older must wear a mask during flight to Aruba. Travelers are also encouraged to familiarize themselves with any in-flight requirements and procedures of their chosen airline related to COVID-19. - all inbound visitors ages 15 and older must wear a mask in the airport in Aruba, during any taxi ride or public transportation from the airport to their accommodation, and until they enter their room at their booked place of stay. - all visitors and locals must wear a mask on public transportation including public buses and taxis for hire. - all visitors and locals must wear a mask in any indoor public space. This includes, but is not limited to, retail shops, supermarkets, museums, casinos, etc. Travelers are also encouraged to familiarize themselves with any specific mask wearing protocols in place at their chosen hotel or accommodations. - all visitors and locals must wear a mask on tour buses ** Border with Venezuela has been closed prior to the pandemic. Venezuelan residents seeking to travel to Aruba should check back frequently as updates will be shared here as soon as they are available. Travel Link: |
The Bahamas | OPEN Airports Private Aviation open Sea ports open | The Government of The Bahamas has issued updated public health measures, effective as of Monday, January 4, as well as new protocols for inter-island travel from Nassau & Paradise Island or Grand Bahama Island. All travellers to The Bahamas are required to abide by these entry and inter-island travel protocols that help keep the country safe for all to enjoy. An overview of updates are as follows: Prior to Travel: 1. COVID-19 RT-PCR Test All persons travelling to The Bahamas, and those travelling inter-island from Nassau & Paradise Island or Grand Bahama Island, must obtain a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR (swab) test taken no more than five (5) days prior to the date of arrival. The day the test is taken is considered Day 0; for example, if a test was taken on Monday, travel must be completed by Saturday in order for the test to be valid for entry. The name and address of the lab, where the test was performed, must be clearly displayed on the test result. A Bahamas citizen or resident planning to travel abroad for five (5) days or less must secure a test in the destination they visited before travelling back to The Bahamas. Any RT-PCR test taken in The Bahamas prior to travel will not be valid for re-entry. Exemptions:
2. Bahamas Travel Health Visa
o Includes costs of Travel Health Insurance and rapid antigen test on Day 5
o Includes costs of Travel Health Insurance and rapid antigen test on Day 5
Upon Arrival 1. Comply with Monitoring Protocols: o All persons travelling to The Bahamas will be required to complete a short, daily online questionnaire concerning the health and symptoms of each traveller. Questionnaires must be completed upon arrival and each day thereafter for up to 14 days or the duration of their stay, whichever is shorter. This includes day of departure, if travelling less than 14 days. o Any visitor who exhibits COVID symptoms at any time during their stay will be required to take a Rapid Antigen Test and receive a negative result before being permitted to continue with their vacation. o If a person tests positive they will be required to follow up with a COVID-19 RT-PCR (swab) test. 2. Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Testing (if applicable): All persons who enter The Bahamas or are travelling inter-island from Nassau & Paradise Island or Grand Bahama Island, and are staying in their destination for longer than four (4) nights and five (5) days will be required to take a rapid COVID-19 antigen test. Children age ten (10) and under are exempt from taking rapid antigen tests. o All visitors departing on or before five days will not be required to obtain this test. Please note: the day of arrival is considered Day one (1) of a person’s stay. o The rapid tests are easy, quick and will yield results in 60 minutes or less, with results being provided electronically via SMS text message and email. o Travellers will receive a reminder 24 hours prior to the required test with information on where and how to obtain a test. All persons taking a rapid antigen test are required to bring and present their Bahamas Travel Health Visa with QR code. Tests cannot be properly recorded without the QR code that corresponds to each person’s individual Bahamas Travel Health Visa. Due to the fluidity of COVID-19, the Government of The Bahamas will continue to monitor cases across the islands and loosen or tighten restrictions as needed. The Bahamas is an archipelago with more than 700 islands and cays, spread over 100,000 square miles, which means conditions and instances of the virus can be different on each of the 16 islands available to welcome visitors. Travellers should check the status of their island destination before travelling, by visiting Bahamas.com/travelupdates. For full details on the latest updates, protocols and regulations, please visit opm.gov.bs. |
Barbados | Open | Travel Protocols Summary 1. Are you coming from a Medium or High-Risk country? Take your PCR test within 3 days before your arrival. Fill out your online immigration/customs form and upload your negative test result at www.travelform.gov.bb. Take a copy of your result with you to the airport and you’re all set to fly! 2. A safe holiday is a good holiday! Travellers from High and Medium-Risk Countries will be retested 4-5 days after your 1st accepted negative test. After you have arrived, our airport officials will validate your test results and guide you through Immigration & Customs and Baggage Claim. 3. Travellers from High-Risk countries, are you ready to leave the airport. Your preapproved accommodation awaits! Your transport service provider has been trained in COVID-19 protocols and will safely transport you to your accommodation, while telling you all about Barbados. Over the next 2 days, take the time to relax, and recover from your trip in the comfort of your accommodation. During this time you won’t be able to leave your property before you receive your 2nd COVD-19 negative test result and will have limited access to areas on property. Amenities will vary by property so feel free to during your pre-holiday. 4. You will have your second test between 4-5 days after your first test which was taken in your home country. Generally, within 24 hours, your test results will be back and once negative, it’s vacation time! You will no longer be restricted to your property and your Barbados adventure awaits you. This pandemic will not keep you from our beautiful beaches, restaurants and attractions, so get ready to enjoy yourself. We are happy to have you with us! But, we want to make sure we continue to help you to monitor your health while on island. Effective November 3 Change in country risk ranking. As countries across the world work to bring their cases upon control, please note the change in risk ranking for the following countries: High Risk - Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guyana, Haiti, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, US Virgin Islands, Venezuela. Medium Risk - Australia, Bermuda, New Zealand, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Low Risk - Egypt, Greenland. Very Low Risk - Anguilla, China, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis. A traveller’s risk category will be determined by the highest risk level associated with any country that they have traveled from or transited through within 21 days prior to arrival in Barbados Before Your Trip To Barbados Complete your Online Immigration/Customs form at travelform.gov.bb and submit 24 hours prior to travel Take Your Test It is now mandatory for all persons traveling to Barbados from High and Medium-Risk countries to have a negative COVID-19 test result in order to travel to Barbados. Ensure that you take your test at an accredited or certified facility within 3 days prior to arrival. Traveller’s from Low-Risk countries are strongly advised to take a COVID-19 PCR test before arrival in order to expedite processing through the airport Persons from countries within the Very Low-Risks category are not required to take a test prior to, or on arrival in Barbados. Be sure to submit your results online at travelform.gov.bb and travel with a copy of your test results clearly showing the date the test was taken. Persons from Low-Risk countries without a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result from an accredited or recognized laboratory will be required to take a test upon arrival. Entry Requirements for Canada If you’re travelling from Canada, you are strongly encouraged to take your PCR test 3 days prior to arrival. Based on the risk assessment of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, if you are unable to receive your test results in time for your trip, we are prepared to test you on arrival in Barbados and you will remain in quarantine until you receive your negative test result. Once your test is negative, you can proceed to your preapproved accommodation. After 4-5 days of restricted movement at your property, you will be retested. Once negative, and you are cleared by health officials, you may proceed on holiday. From all other High-Risk destinations, based on the risk assessment of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, it is mandatory for all persons travelling to Barbados from High and Medium-Risk countries to have a negative COVID-19 test result in order to travel to Barbados REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO BARBADOS Mandatory 2nd Test for Medium Risk Countries Those persons traveling from Medium-Risk countries will be monitored daily for the onset of symptoms for a period of 7 days. Effective September 14th, persons will be required to take a second COVID-19 PCR test. If persons refuse the 2nd test they will be subject to quarantine for 7 days. Upon Arrival High-Risk Countries On arrival
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Travellers will be required to retest 4-5 days after the first accepted negative test. If the result of that second test is negative, that traveller can now enjoy unrestricted movement. If you test positive for COVID-19 while in Barbados, you may request from the Ministry of Health and Wellness the option to self-isolate at your own expense at your hotel or villa, or government-approved isolation property. This can be facilitated under strict stipulations that must be signed as accepted and proven to be in place. Alternately, you will be transported to other accommodation for isolation. Upon recovery you can resume your vacation or you may return home. Upon Arrival Medium-Risk Countries On arrival
Test Results:
Those persons traveling from Medium-Risk countries will be monitored daily for the onset of symptoms for a period of 7 days after arrival. Traveller’s will be required to retest 4-5 days after the first accepted negative test. If you test positive for COVID-19 while in Barbados, you may request from the Ministry of Health and Wellness the option to self-isolate at your own expense at your hotel or villa, or government-approved isolation property. This can be facilitated under strict stipulations that must be signed as accepted and proven to be in place. Alternately, you will be transported to other accommodation for isolation. Upon recovery you can resume your vacation or you may return home. Those persons who are deemed to have been in close contact with a positive case will be restricted to approved facilities Upon Arrival Low-Risk Countries On arrival
Test Results:
Those persons who are deemed to have been in close contact with a positive case will be restricted to approved facilities Upon Arrival Very Low-Risk Countries On Arrival
Testing
In-Transit Passengers
Travel Protocols For Safe Entry Into The Island: https://issuu.com/visitbarbados/docs/btmi_travel_protocols_final?fr=sZTIyNDEyMDU0OA |
Belize | Open Open status - CHTA Member Hotels | Any traveller is permitted to visit Belize at this time. All travellers must: *Download the Belize Health App and input the required information no more than 72 hours prior to landing in Belize, and *Bring along an Official Vaccine Card reflecting the receipt of the dual or single dose vaccine at least two weeks prior to arrival. * Or, if you cannot provide proof of immunisation bring along a negative Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) COVID-19 test taken within 96 hours of travel, OR Rapid Antigen, Sofia, SD Biosensor, ABBOTT (Panbio) test taken no more than 48 hours prior to travel. If neither is presented, you can take a COVID-19 test upon arrival. * Children under the age of 5 are not required to present a negative COVID test; Children 5 years and older must present a negative COVID test. Belize is open. Visiting is as easy as 1,2,3 A list of Gold Standard entities can be found at www.travelbelize.org/health-safety and is being updated daily. Travel link: https://www.belizetourismboard.org/news-and-gallery/belize-covid-19-update/ |
Bermuda | Open | TRAVEL PROTOCOLSBermuda is open and welcoming visitors back to the island. Our island home has always been a precious resource set apart by its geographic location and way of life. Over the past few months, we’ve been dedicated to protecting our community and pristine destination for our residents and guests to enjoy for years to come. When you are ready, we look forward to extending a warm welcome to you out here. Visitors are to comply with the following Bermuda Government protocols: Pre-departure — A traveller must:
Additionally, a traveller should:
In Flight — During flight, travellers must:
Upon Arrival — Upon arrival, travellers must:
On-island Experience — When enjoying Bermuda, travellers must:
Departing Bermuda:
Travel link: https://www.gotobermuda.com/bta/press-release/bermuda-tourism-authority-update |
Bonaire | Open Sea ports Closed | There is currently a ban on flights from the following countries: South America, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Cape Verde and the Dominican Republic. Passengers from all other countries in the world may now travel to Bonaire. Direct flights between Bonaire and the United States and Canada, for example, are possible again. The requirements for travel to Bonaire are as follows: * All travelers, 13 years and older, must possess a negative PCR-test result in order to be able to travel to Bonaire. * The PCR test must have been done within 72 hours before arrival on Bonaire. * Travelers to Bonaire from high-risk countries: South America, the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and some later the Netherlands** must undergo also the antigen test. *Travelers must undergo an antigen test within 4 hours before departure to Bonaire. * All travelers, 13 years and older, from destinations in high-risk countries such as: South America, the United States, Canada and the Dominican Republic must undergo a rapid test. Travelers from the Netherlands will also be obliged to undergo this test from 10 February onwards. * Travelers coming from a high-risk country must undergo the rapid test within 4 hours of departure from the high-risk country or, if feasible, from a stop-over location en route to Bonaire. * There are several locations in the Netherlands where this rapid test may be taken. Test locations outside the Netherlands where you may undergo a PCR test or a quick test may be found on this website: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/documents/frequently-asked-questions/where-can-i-get-a-pcr-or-rapid-test-outside-the-netherlands * In addition, all travelers must complete a health declaration form for the Public Health Department no earlier than 72 hours or later than 48 hours before departure. This may be done at: www.bonairepublichealth.org. * The health declaration and the PCR-test result must be shown at check-in, boarding and arrival on Bonaire. * The negative test result of both tests must be known before departure; otherwise you will not be permitted to fly. The airline representative will ask you about your test result. * Should you arrive on Bonaire without a negative PCR-test result, you will not be allowed entry and you will be sent back. * At the time of departure for Bonaire, travelers must be free of any COVID-19 related symptoms such as: a runny nose, a sore throat, a cough, sneezing, shortness of breath, loss of smell and taste, elevated temperature or fever. * Additionally, travelers must not have been in direct contact with a confirmed COVID-19 patient in the last 14 days before their trip. Bonaire advises travelers to make sure that their health insurance will cover the costs of medical care during their stay on the island, including care related to COVID-19. Dutch travelers may find the most up-to-date situation and travel information at: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/travel/traveladvice-carribean-part-of-the-kingdom https://www.bonairecrisis.com/en/qas/qas-travelers/#main |
British Virgin Islands | Open Open status - CHTA Member Hotels | Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone has announced Cabinet’s decision to require certified RT-PCR Testing at various intervals and sites for all arriving travelers to the Territory. Health Minister Malone stated that this is part of the Phase Three Testing Protocols which will manage the risk of COVID-19 transmission while reducing quarantine requirements during the incubation period for the disease. The minister said that Cabinet decided that all travelers will be required to download the approved app and must be issued a Travel Certificate prior to arrival in the Territory. He also explained that the Phase Three Testing Protocols will be applied to all travelers inclusive of Tourists, Residents, Belongers and Work Permit holders. All incoming travelers will have to provide a certified RT-PCR COVID-19 negative test within five days prior to arrival from low-risk countries and within three days from medium and high-risk countries. Incoming travelers will also be required to test on arrival, which if negative allows for controlled movement within the confines of an approved property and test after four (4) complete days of quarantine, which if negative would allow for movement within the Territory. Persons who tests positive for COVID-19 before arrival will not be allowed to enter the Territory. However should a person test positive during any stage after arrival, they will be required to quarantine for 14 days. When speaking on quarantine protocols for vessel arrivals, Honourable Malone said that persons will be required to provide a certified RT-PCR Test results and quarantine accommodations aboard vessels. Persons aboard vessels will also be required to quarantine for four (4) days and can do so on approved vessels which will be able to move within the Territorial waters during the quarantine period. However, those approved vessels may only moor at sites approved by the Minister for Health and Social Development in consultation with the Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration. Honourable Malone stated that Mega Yachts will be approved entry in accordance with established marine protocols, except otherwise as approved by the Minister for Health and Social Development. He added that Cabinet also recognised specific groups that would need to be exempted from quarantine requirements and agreed on a COVID-19 Quarantine Exemption Protocol. This protocol will outline risk mitigation measures for groups that include aviation, maritime and medical personnel, diplomats and other essential personnel including the judiciary, persons employed in service of the Commonwealth and inter-regional Caribbean Organisations and exceptional essential persons as approved by the Minister for Health and Social Development and the Governor. “When entering the Virgin Islands, while these groups are exempt from mandatory quarantine, they must register on the BVI Gateway Travel Application, practice self-isolation, and adhere to the various testing requirements outlined in the Quarantine Exemption Protocols,” Honourable Malone said. http://www.bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/bvi-re-entry-protocol-all-travelers-effective-dec-1 Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that the seaports of the British Virgin Islands will be opened to international travel on January 21, 2021. Premier Fahie made the announcement during a live update on the reopening of the Territory’s borders. http://www.bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/seaports-open-january-21-next-year The Government of the Virgin Islands has imposed a travel ban on persons travelling from the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom (UK) to the BVI with effect from Monday, January 11. The ban was put in place to promote public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic and does not apply to nationals, Belongers, residents, work permit holders, persons permitted to reside in the Territory, diplomats and persons employed by Government and Statutory agencies. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone in a statement on January 7 said, “All persons approved to travel to the BVI originating or transiting through the Dominican Republic or the United Kingdom are required to provide a five day rt-PCR negative test prior to entry and must undergo a mandatory 14 day quarantine and a testing regimen on the day of entry, on day seven and finally on day 14 when in the Territory.” Honourable Malone further noted that persons caught violating these provisions will be found and fined. “The Government takes these breaches very seriously because it is costly to lockdown. All of our hard work and efforts for the last nine months will not go down the drain,” he said. The public is also reminded to adhere to all social distancing and public health measures and comply with all lawful instructions of the officers who have been designated to enforce and uphold them. Persons are also encouraged to report any instances of breaches of quarantine to the Public Health Unit at 468-2274 or the Police at 311. The Ministry of Health and Social Development is committed to keeping the public informed and will continue to provide the Territory with regular updates on the Government’s COVID-19 situation and response. Travel Link: https://www.bvitraveller.com/updated-bvi-entry-requirements/ |
Cayman Islands | Open (Caymanians, permanent residents, work permit holders, property owners, other approved visitors) Open status - CHTA Member Hotels | Update: Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin on Wednesday announced that the mandatory quarantine period across the territory will be reduced to 10 days, starting March 22. Persons wishing to travel inbound to Grand Cayman must apply via the Travel Cayman portal. Travellers who have not completed this process and travellers who have not received authorisation to travel will not be permitted to board a flight. Inbound flights to the Cayman Islands are currently available for: Caymanians, Permanent residents, Work permit holders and their families, Persons who own residential property within the Cayman Islands, Students with a valid visa to study in the Cayman Islands, Persons with close family ties to residents or work permit holders - spouses, fiancés, parents, grandparents and siblings Persons approved on the Global Citizen Concierge Program, Other visitors approved via the Travel Cayman team. Persons applying to travel as a Work Permit holder or Permanent Resident, or as a dependant of a permit holder or permanent resident, must ensure that the permit or facility is fully approved, with all fees paid, prior to applying to travel. If you are unsure of your immigration status, please contact Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (W.O.R.C.) via email at WORC.Administration@gov.ky or via phone at 1(345)945-9672. All in-bound travellers are required to: Effective 14 January, 2021, undergo pre-arrival PCR testing if aged 10 years or older. Undergo COVID-19 testing upon arrival (day 0) in Cayman and again on day 15; and Remain in quarantine for a minimum of 14 days, after which a PCR test will be required on day 15 where a negative test result and sign off by the Medical Officer of Health is required for the quarantine period to cease. Allow 24-72 hours for off-boarding process, this includes a negative test result and return of monitoring equipment. Travellers may not leave the Cayman Islands until the mandatory period in quarantine has been completed. If there are exceptional circumstances that require departure on an outbound flight, or by sea, prior to the end of the quarantine period, Travel Cayman must obtain the approval of the Medical Officer of Health. Email requests for early departure to travelcayman@gov.ky. Travel Cayman contact details: Email at TravelCayman@gov.ky. Call +1 345 743 8463 or 649-6913. Phone lines are open 8.30am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. https://www.exploregov.ky/faqs/covid-19-inbound-travel
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Curaçao | Open | Travel from low-risk countries As of January 1, 2021 passengers traveling from the following countries are welcome to visit Curacao: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bermuda, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saba, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St. Eustatius, Sint Maarten, Saint Martin, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Turks & Caicos. Travelers departing out of any of these islands have to take these 2 mandatory steps: Complete the digital immigration card online before departure at dicardcuracao.com. Within 48 hours before departure, you need to digitally fill out the Passenger Locator Card (PLC) and carry a printed document of proof with you. You may do so at dicardcuracao.com. Within 48 hours before departure, you need to digitally fill out the Passenger Locator Card (PLC) and carry a printed document of proof with you. You may do so at dicardcuracao.com. Travel from high-risk countries As Curacao reopens to the world, we look forward to welcoming visitors as per January 1st 2021. Prior to departure, all visitors must follow these 3 mandatory steps on dicardcuracao.com:
Please note the following entry conditions apply to all travelers (from low- and high risk countries): Regardless if you are traveling from a low risk or high risk country these general requirements will apply. Please see the risk area sections for additional requirements.
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During your stay in Curaçao Attention: New Precautionary Measures announced on January 11 and valid through Monday, February 1, 2021 If you are tested positive for COVID-19 during your stay in Curaçao, you will be quarantined immediately. All the tourist facilities follow ‘A Dushi Stay, the Healthy Way’ guidelines to guarantee safety for visitors and staff, while making you feel welcome in a relaxed and safe environment. If you are in Curaçao and you start to show any symptoms related to COVID-19 (dry cough, fever, tiredness, sore throat, headache, loss of taste or smell) you are to immediately contact the health authority (GGD) by calling 9345. Visitors will be asked to practice frequent hand hygiene and will have access to handwashing facilities with soap, single-use paper towels or automatic dryers for drying and alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Distancing measures are in place in all public spaces on the island. That means a 2 meter (6 feet) distance between people is to be kept at all times. In case the 2 meter (6 feet) distance cannot be kept, visitors are asked to wear face masks. Restaurants, bars, beach clubs and other hospitality facilities are open for business adhering to normal opening hours. Guests are asked to make reservations in advance. Transport to and from the airport is performed according to guidelines. You may rent a car and move freely on the island. We have created a handy infographic that will show you which measures are in place and how your journey will look like. Click here to find out. Or have a look at the short video below: Travel link: https://www.curacao.com/en/questions/health-and-vaccinations/response-to-novel-coronavirus-covid-19 |
Dominica | Open | Travel Protocols for Entry Into Dominica General protocols and guidelines upon arrival: 1. Travellers are required to wear face masks at all times during the arrival process up to and including departure from the airport. 2. Travellers must observe physical distancing 3. Travelers must practice good respiratory etiquette and personal sanitization. 4. Travelers must follow all instructions of health care staff and officials Children under five years of age will not be subject to testing, however, all children under 5 years old belonging to family cluster cases will be subjected to PCR testing on advice of the Medical professionals. Children must serve mandatory quarantine if traveling from a high-risk country. Latest Update: Effective immediately Feb 7, 2021: Antigua and Barbuda has been reclassified to the HIGH-RISK classification. CLASSIFICATION OF COVID-RISK COUNTRY LOW RISK Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent & Grenadines, The Cayman Islands, Norway, Iceland, New Zealand, Bermuda, BVI, Greenland, Singapore. MEDIUM RISK Finland, Sweden, Nigeria, Switzerland HIGH RISK Curacao, Canada, Italy, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana, Belize, Guadeloupe, Martinique, United States, Brazil, India, Russia, South Africa, Peru, Mexico, Haiti, Colombia, Chile, Spain, Iran, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Japan, Ecuador, Bolivia, Panama, Aruba, Surinam, St. Lucia, Sint Maarten, Saint Martin, Barbados, Turks & Caicos Islands
Travel Protocols for Countries within the Caricom Travel Bubble Protocols for Pre-Arrival 1. Submit a health questionnaire online at least 24 hours prior to arrival in Dominica (website) at http://domcovid19.dominica.gov.dm 2. Upload a negative PCR test result where samples were obtained within 24-72 hours prior to arrival 3. Travelers must present the following to airlines prior to boarding and upon disembarkation in Dominica: i. Negative PCR test result where samples were obtained within 24-72 hours prior to arrival. ii. Notification of health clearance to travel. Disembarkation and Testing: Travelers will 1. be required to sanitize their hands at sanitization stations as directed; 2. Be required to undergo a health assessment to include a temperature check; 3. Be required to undertake a Rapid Diagnostic Test, and subject to a negative test result, the following will apply: i. Travelers will be conveyed to Immigration for processing and to Customs for screening. ii. Luggage to be sanitized upon arrival at airport when taken off conveyor belt Upon clearance from the port, travelers from countries within the CARICOM Travel Bubble must adhere to the following: 1. Submit to scheduled and unscheduled checks by medical professionals. TRAVEL PROTOCOLS FOR LOW-RISK COUNTRIES Protocols for Pre-Arrival Compulsory requirements for all arriving travelers. All travelers must: 1. Submit a health questionnaire online at least 24 hours prior to arrival in Dominica (website) at http://domcovid19.dominica.gov.dm 2. Upload a negative PCR test result where samples were obtained within 24-72 hours prior to arrival. 3. Provide confirmation of the health questionnaire and negative PCR test results. 4. Travelers must present the following to airlines prior to boarding and upon disembarkation in Dominica: i. Negative PCR test result where samples were obtained within 24-72 hours prior to arrival ii. Notification of health clearance to travel Disembarkation and Testing Travelers will: 1. be required to sanitize their hands at sanitization stations as directed; 2. Be required to undergo a health assessment to include a temperature check; 3. Provide confirmation of the health questionnaire and negative PCR test results 4. Be required to undertake a Rapid Diagnostic Test, and subject to a negative test result, the following will apply: i. Travelers will be conveyed to Immigration for processing and to Customs for screening ii. Luggage to be sanitized upon arrival at airport where taken off conveyor belt Upon clearance from the port, travelers from low-risk countries must adhere to the following: 1. Travelers will be monitored for seven days at their place of residence 2. All travelers must submit to scheduled and unscheduled checks by medical professionals *Monitoring is defined as interviews and assessments (in person and via telephone by Public Health Professionals. Should circumstances during the period of monitoring, travelers may be required to undergo PCR testing. TRAVEL PROTOCOLS FOR MEDIUM-RISK COUNTRIES Protocols for Pre-Arrival Compulsory requirements for all arriving travelers. All travelers must: 1. Submit a health questionnaire online at least 24 hours prior to arrival in Dominica (website) at http://domcovid19.dominica.gov.dm 2. Upload a negative PCR test result where samples were obtained within 24-72 hours prior to arrival. 3. Travelers must present the following to airlines prior to boarding and upon disembarkation in Dominica: i. Negative PCR test result where samples were obtained within 24-72 hours prior to arrival ii. Notification of health clearance to travel Disembarkation and Testing Travelers will: 1. be required to sanitize their hands at sanitization stations as directed; 2. Be required to undergo a health assessment to include a temperature check; 3. Provide confirmation of the health questionnaire and negative PCR test results 4. Be required to undertake a Rapid Diagnostic Test, and subject to a negative test result, the following will apply: i. Travelers will be conveyed to Immigration for processing and to Customs for screening ii. Luggage to be sanitized upon arrival at airport where taken off conveyor belt Upon clearance from the port, travelers from medium risk countries must adhere to the following: 1. Traveller will be monitored for 14-days at their place of residence. 2. Optional to 14-day monitoring, a PCR test can be done on day 5. If the result is negative, there will be no further monitoring at their place of residence. 3. All travelers must submit to scheduled and unscheduled checks by medical professionals TRAVEL PROTOCOLS FOR HIGH-RISK COUNTRIES Protocols for Pre-Arrival Compulsory requirements for all arriving travelers. All travelers must: 1. Submit a health questionnaire online at least 24 hours prior to arrival in Dominica (website) at http://domcovid19.dominica.gov.dm 2. Upload a negative PCR test result where samples were obtained within 24-72 hours prior to arrival. 3. Travelers must present the following to airlines prior to boarding and upon disembarkation in Dominica: i. Negative PCR test result where samples were obtained within 24-72 hours prior to arrival ii. Notification of health clearance to travel Disembarkation and Testing: 1. Traveler will proceed to secondary screening area 2. A Rapid Diagnostic Test will be administered on arrival a. If the rapid test is negative, all travelers from a high-risk will, for a minimum of 5-7 nights serve mandatory quarantine and be transported to
2. b. If the traveler is symptomatic, he/she will be transported to mandatory quarantine at the Government operated quarantine, awaiting PCR results. 3. Upon receipt of a negative result from the Rapid Diagnostic Test, travelers from high risk classified countries intending to go to the Government operated quarantine facility will be presented with the options to: a. Await the FREE shuttle which will leave at pre-determined times. b. Take a private taxi to Government quarantine at their own expense. c. Take a private taxi to Government quarantine along with travelers from the same cohort of aircraft on which they arrived, at their own expense. 4. Safe in Nature provides our guests with managed experiences on and off property. a. Travelers intending to participate in the Safe in Nature managed experience should book with Safe in Nature certified properties. b. Travelers from high-risk countries must book only with a Safe in Nature certified property. Safe in Nature confirmed bookings must be provided at the ports of entry. c. All Safe in Nature certified properties have met the requirements that ensure guests’ safety while enjoying aspects of the Nature Island of the Caribbean. d. Check here for Safe in Nature booking information: DHTA Booking Line - https://bit.ly/CvdCrtAcc https://discoverdominica.com/travel-advisory-for-dominica A PCR test will be administered to the traveller on Day 5 after arrival. a.If the result of the PCR test done on Day 5 is positive, traveler will be admitted to COVID Isolation Unit until released by authorized Health Professional. Hospital fees will apply. b. If the result of the PCR test done on Day 5 is negative, traveller will be deemed medically cleared at the discretion of medical officials. Payments are to be made upon arrival at Government operated Quarantine facility or COVID isolation unit. More information: https://cdn.discoverdominica.com/production/20210118150552-travelprotocols-dom-jan16-21.pdf#page=5 |
Dominican Republic | Open | Entry Requirements: Aligning with the launch of the Responsible Tourism Recovery Plan on September 15, 2020, travelers no longer need to provide a negative PCR or COVID-19 test upon arrival. Instead, airports and other ports of entry will perform a quick, aleatory breath test to between 3% and 15% of passengers, and all those who present symptoms, upon arrival. Passengers under the age of five and crew members are exempt from this procedure. All passengers will also need to perform a temperature check. Passengers who present symptoms or whose test results are positive will be isolated and attended at authorized locations. Prior to departure, travelers should confirm with their airline provider and airport of origin regarding any testing or other related requirements for inbound flights to the Dominican Republic, or necessary requirements needed upon arrival to their country of origin.
Passengers traveling from the United Kingdom to the Dominican Republic are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued not more than 72 hours before travel. Travelers that arrive to Dominican Republic without a negative PCR certificate are subject to COVID-19 testing upon arrival and must quarantine for the next 7 days in a government facility, at their own expense. Quarantine may be extended, pending negative test results. If you were planning to travel from United Kingdom to or in transit through the Dominican Republic, please check with your travel professional. These measures also apply to travelers who have been in the United Kingdom in the two weeks prior to arriving to the Dominican Republic. COVID-19 Testing: As of January 26, 2021, the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism is offering complimentary viral antigen testing to all international visitors staying at a hotel to meet the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) travel protocols requiring all travelers ages two and above returning to the United States to present proof of a negative PCR or viral COVID-19 test administered within 72 hours prior to departure. The complimentary viral test offering will be administered at hotels across the country to travelers who qualify for the Free Health Coverage Plan. To note, while antigen tests are free to qualifying travelers, there is a small out of pocket fee to cover the cost of processing them. Some hotels have decided to absorb this cost, others will charge the guest a small fee, and a few are not part of the program. Please contact your hotel directly to make an appointment or discuss their specific process. For reference, the antigen tests will be performed by technical health personnel and the test results will be certified by the Ministry of Health. This complimentary offering is valid for all international tourists arriving via commercial airlines staying at a hotel as part of the country’s free Health Coverage Plan valid through March 31, 2021. Please contact your hotel directly to make an appointment or discuss their specific process. Upon request and at an additional cost, select hotels will also offer PCR tests to guests. As needed, travelers can also make an appointment for viral antigen testing or PCR testing across the country. Click here for more information on the various testing centers from the DR Travel Center or click here to view testing facilities as outlined by the United States Embassy. This added testing offering is the most recent addition to the Responsible Tourism Recovery Plan and will be revisited on an on-going basis by the Ministry of Tourism in tandem with the Dominican Government to measures its effectiveness, and will be modified as needed to align with international protocols. Based on the ever-changing nature of the COVID-19 virus, we recommend connecting with your airline or travel agent directly to discuss any protocols that may apply to your country. As needed, we also recommend visiting the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for any updates to international markets and their required procedures. IATA cannot guarantee its accuracy and can accept no liability for any errors or omissions. Traveler’s Health Affidavit: As part of the immigration and customs forms provided by the airline or by Dominican authorities, passengers will be required to fill out and submit this printed form Traveler’s Health Affidavit until March 31, 2021. Through this form, passengers declare they have not felt any COVID-19 related symptoms in the last 72 hours and provide contact details for the next 30 days. As of April 1, 2021, the use of digital forms (E-Ticket) will be mandatory. E-TICKET: As of November 29, 2020, all foreign and Dominican passengers entering or leaving Dominican Republic must complete the electronic entry and exit form, which combines the Traveler’s Health Affidavit, Customs Declaration and International Embarkation/Disembarkation forms. Between November 29, 2020, and March 31, 2021, Dominican authorities will accept both types of registrations to enter the country: the current one through physical forms, and the new one through the digital system. As of April 1, 2021, the use of digital forms will be mandatory. The form is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Russian and can be accessed through the following link: https://eticket.migracion.gob.do. Passengers will need to fill out a form for arrival and another one for departure and the system will generate two QR codes. Dominican airports have free internet access, so that passengers who did not fill out the form before flying can do so when they arrive in the country. To save time during the arrival procedure, we recommend filling out the form 72 hours before the trip, printing or making a screenshot of the QR code and keeping it on hand until arrival, where it will be scanned by the authorities when passengers go through Customs. The QR code will not be scanned during departure, but it is a confirmation that the form was completed correctly. If passengers need to make any changes to the form, they must fill it out a new form. Currently https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/ is presenting some technical difficulties to complete the forms using Apple devices (smartphones and tablets) and the Safari and Internet Explorer search engines, among others. The authorities are constantly working to improve the system and hope to solve this issue as soon as possible. As of now, we advise passengers who own Apple devices to complete it using a computer and to use another browser, such as Google Chrome. Currently the system works correctly using Android devices. For additional information and to watch an instructional video, please visit: https://viajerodigital.mitur.gob.do/ Free Health Coverage Plan: All international tourists arriving on commercial flights and staying at a hotel will be granted during the check-in process a temporary, free health coverage plan that provides coverage for emergencies in the event of an infection or exposure to COVID-19 while in-country. The coverage includes medical attention by specialists, medical transfers, transfer of a relative, penalty for airfare changes, lodging for prolonged stays and more. This insurance will be provided at no cost to visitors arriving on or before March 31, 2021 and will be 100% paid for by the Dominican government. In order to obtain coverage of the health plan the tourist must enter the country exclusively by air and only applies for guests staying at a hotel. For more information or to receive assistance while in the country in the event of exposure, please contact the Seguros Reservas Assistance Line by dialing +1 809 476 3232 so that a representative can determine the appropriate course of action on a case by case basis. For additional details regarding what is and is not covered by the policy, click HERE. Social Distancing: Airport terminals have established guidelines requiring social distancing as well as the mandatory use of face masks for employees and passengers. Outside of the airports, social distancing of at least 6.5 feet (2 meters) and the use of face masks in public places are required for the general and traveling public within indoor spaces and in areas where social distancing is not possible. These locations include but are not limited to airport terminals, within indoor and outdoor shopping areas, while using public transportation, when seeking medical attention within a hospital or clinic, among others. Social distancing is also required at the beach, and within pool and jacuzzi areas. The maximum group size allowed is 10 people. Facial masks are optional for adults at the beach area, and not recommended for children. All equipment, including life jackets, snorkel, kayaks, pedal boats, etc. will be disinfected after each use. Please contact your hotel, preferred restaurant or tour operator for specific details regarding their protocols. The use of face masks is mandatory in public places and private places of public use in the national territory, as well as the other measures and protocols of social distancing adopted by the corresponding authorities; its non-compliance will be sanctioned. CURRENT MEASURES BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC VALID UNTIL FEBRUARY 22, 2021: To control the outbreak of COVID-19 in country, there is an established curfew in place Monday through Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. There will be a free transit from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. throughout the country to ensure that citizens and tourists can return to their homes or hotels. Saturdays and Sundays there will be an established curfew in place from 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. with free transit from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. While hotel guests will not be required to follow these guidelines within their resort property, they will be limited to stay within the property during the associated hours. During this timeline, authorities will allow the transit of international visitors and vehicle operators who transport them, as well as properly identified employees of maritime and air transport companies, if they are moving to / from a port or airport. Hotel employees and suppliers can also transit freely while exercising work related activities. Transfers to and from the airports are allowed if presenting a passport or local identity card (cédula) and the passenger’s flight itinerary. Travel Link: https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/newsroom/coronavirus/ |
Grenada | Airports:Open Sea ports open Open status - CHTA Member Hotels | Protocols for travellers to Grenada, regardless of country of origin
Travellers must have a Pure Safe Travel Certificate in order to travel to Grenada A Pure Safe Travel Certificate is a travel authorization which grants the approved applicant authorization to travel to Grenada
All travellers over the age of 5 are required to have a negative PCR test taken within 3 days (72 hours) of travel to Grenada.
All travellers are required to have a confirmed reservation at an Approved Accommodation. Only persons granted written pre-approval after a process of verification will be allowed home quarantine upon arrival.
SELF MONITORING MOBILE APP
ON ARRIVAL
DURING YOUR STAY VISITORS Guests staying at approved “Pure Safe travel accommodations” hotels and resorts will not normally be tested on arrival.
RESIDENTS All travellers will undergo a COVID-19 PCR test on or after day 5 to exit from the Pure Safe travel accommodations (PCR results are usually ready within 1 – 2 working days). You are NOT cleared from quarantine until you are officially communicated to be health officials.
QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION All travellers are required to quarantine for up to 14 days.
Clearance Process for Quarantine
https://covid19.gov.gd/travel-covid/ |
Guadeloupe | Open (except for travelers from the U.S.) Open Status CHTA Member Hotels | From Sunday, January 31, any travel to and from Guadeloupe must be justified on a compelling personal or family reason, a health reason of urgency or a professional reason that cannot be postponed.
A negative PCR test is required for all passengers over 11 years of age. Antigenic tests are no longer accepted. Moreover, in accordance with the prefectural decree of 29 September, only compelling reasons of a professional, family or health nature will give rise to a travel authorization for flights between Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin and Saint-Barthélémy in both directions. More information and the certificate to get to Saint Barth and Saint Martin on the prefecture's website: ➕ For passengers from Guyana to Guadeloupe: self-isolation at home is mandatory as well as a D+7 test. More information and the certificate to go to Guyana on the prefecture's website: FLIGHTS FROM GUADELOUPE TO THE HEXAGON: No PCR test but compelling reasons and a certificate on honour For all flights: Passengers must present a certificate on their honour that they do not show symptoms and that they are not aware of having been in contact with a confirmed case of covid-19 in the fourteen days preceding the flight using a form available on this link. - No PCR or antigenic test is required from Guadeloupe. FLIGHTS FROM METROPOLIS OR ABROOL From Sunday, January 31, any travel to Guadeloupe must be justified on a compelling reason. Air travel between metropolitan France and Guadeloupe is prohibited except for compelling personal or family reasons, as a health reason of urgency or a professional reason cannot be postponed. All passengers over 11 years of age must present an RT-PCR test for Covid-19 less than 72 hours before their flight (J-3) to Guadeloupe. Antigenic tests will no longer be accepted. - If the test result is positive, people must stay in their place of residence, isolate themselves and postpone their flight. The airlines have undertaken to offer people with a positive test result, which is not compatible with boarding, an exchange of their ticket for a subsequent flight, after their isolation period. - If the test result is negative, people will be able to board. This negative result is a guarantee of safety and public health: it is mandatory and will be requested upon registration. In addition, a 7-day self-isolation is mandatory on arrival at the end of which a new PCR test must be performed. Passengers will also be required to present an attestation on their honour that they do not have symptoms and that they are not aware of having been in contact with a confirmed case of covid-19 in the fourteen days preceding the flight using the form (available on this link) Airlines are required to deny boarding to passengers who do not present this negative PCR test of less than 72 hours and the certificate on honour. Only French nationals, nationals of the European Union, the Schengen area and persons with a regular residence permit in France can arrive in Guadeloupe by air from Dominica and Belgium. How and where to conduct a test? To carry out the PCR test on D-3 and D+7, passengers can go directly, upon presentation of their ticket or reservation to these territories, to a medical analysis laboratory. COVID screening locations are listed on this website: https://sante.fr/recherche/trouver/DepistageCovid Travel Link: https://www.guadeloupe.ars.sante.fr/covid-19-jaime-la-guadeloupe-je-me-teste |
Guyana | Airports open for returning nationals Land Borders: Guyana’s borders with Brazil and Suriname remain closed Seaports: Closed | Requirements For Entry Into Guyana All travelers must:
General Guidelines Upon Arrival
Disembarkation
COVID-19 Country Protocol
https://www.health.gov.gy/images/Travel%20Guidelines.pdf |
Haiti | Open | From February 9, 2021, obligation for all passengers bound for Haiti to present a negative Rdt AG or rt PCR test less than 72 hours at boarding. Travel link: https://www.mspp.gouv.ht/wp-content/uploads/COVID19-Information-pour-les-voyageurs.pdf |
Jamaica | Airports: Open Seaports: Open |
Prior to March 4th:All persons travelling to Jamaica require a Travel Authorization document. A Travel Authorization is NOT required to book your flight. It is however a requirement for check-in and boarding and the airlines will not allow passengers to board without it. In order to obtain a Travel Authorization document, persons ordinarily resident in Jamaica (nationals as well as non-nationals resident by virtue of marriage, work permit, etc.) should apply at MOH - Immigration and non-residents at https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization.Non-resident applications may be submitted anytime within the five (5) day period before the intended date of travel.Special Note: All residents of the identified high risk countries of USA, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Panama who are 12 years of age or over, will be required to present a WHO, PAHO or FDA approved COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test result to the airline representative at check in. The date of the test sample collection must be less than 10 days from the date of travel.COVID-19 Test RequirementsNOTE: The information on this page applies only to residents of the United States of America (USA), Brazil, Dominican Republic, Mexico or Panama.All residents of USA, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Mexico or Panama who are 12 years of age or over, are required to obtain a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test result before travel to Jamaica. The test must be authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) or meet the standards of the World Health Organization (WHO), and must be performed by a College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) registered or ISO 15189 certified laboratory. The date of the sample collection must be less than 10 days before the date of travel. The negative test result must be presented to the airline representative in order to complete the check in for a flight.Accepted Test TypesA Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction Test (RT-PCR)A Nucleic Acid Amplification test (NAA)An RNA or molecular testAn Antigen testNote:Only results from oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal samples will be accepted for PCR testsOnly results from nasopharyngeal samples will be accepted for Antigen testsAntibody tests will NOT be acceptedResults from home-based test kits will NOT be acceptedTest Validity PeriodThe date of the sample collection must be less than 10 days from the date of travel to JamaicaExample: For a travel date of October 20, the earliest the test sample may be collected is October 11.To determine your earliest test date, use the Test Date Calculator.Laboratory RequirementsThe test must be conducted by a medical laboratory with either of the following credentials:Accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP)Registered by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)ISO 15189 certificationTest Result Sheet RequirementsIdeally, the test result sheet should display the following information:Name of individual tested (must be same on application and lab test result)Date of birth of individual tested (must be same on application and lab test result)Name of testing laboratoryIndication of laboratory credentials (CLIA, ISO 15189)Date of sample collectionType of testType of sampleTest resulthttps://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/tas/ |
Martinique | Airport | AIR TRAVEL Certificate to be completed before any trip to Martinique: CERTIFICATE FOR AIR AND MARITIME TRAVEL TO THE MARTINICA - format: PDF 1/ For passengers wishing to travel to Martinique from France Travellers 11 years of age and older must demonstrate a PCR test conducted less than 72 hours before the flight that does not conclude that Covid-19 is contaminated. This negative result is a guarantee of safety: it is mandatory and will be requested upon boarding by the airline. The passenger must also present an attestation on his honour that he does not show symptoms and that he is not aware of having been in contact with a confirmed case of covid-19 in the fourteen days preceding the flight (to be written on a free sheet if the document is not transmitted by the airline). The passenger also undertakes to carry out a 7-day isolation upon arrival and to do a second PCR test after his isolation. The airline denies boarding to a passenger destined for an overseas territory who does not present any of these documents. ATTENTION: Any movement between French France and Martinique must be justified on a compelling reason. It is only possible to travel for one of the following reasons: 2/ For passengers wishing to travel to France from Martinique. The passenger must present an attestation on his honour that he does not show symptoms and that he is not aware of having been in contact with a confirmed case of covid-19 in the fourteen days preceding the flight (to be written on a free sheet if the document is not transmitted by the airline). A negative PCR result dated less than 72 hours before the flight is not required at boarding. Given the curfew in French France, it is also required to have a travel certificate if the flight is scheduled during curfew schedules. ATTENTION: Any movement between French France and Martinique must also be justified on a compelling ground. It will only be possible to travel for one of the following reasons: □ compelling personal or family reasons □ emergency health reasons □ professional reason that cannot be postponed 3/ For passengers to or from Guadeloupe: With a similar health situation, the prefects of Martinique and Guadeloupe have decided to remove the compelling reasons for the movement of people between the islands (in both directions). No covid-19 testing is required for travel between the two islands. 4/ For passengers to and from Guyana and Saint Martin/Saint Barthélémy: In view of the health situation, travel is prohibited between these destinations unless it is based on a compelling personal or family reason, an emergency health reason or a professional reason that cannot be postponed. In addition, a negative PCR test carried out within 72 hours before boarding is required as well as a certificate on the honour of absence of symptoms related to Covid-19. Passengers coming from Guyana will have to respect a 7-day isolation and perform a second test at D+7. MARITIME TRAVEL > CERTIFICATE FOR AIR AND MARITIME TRAVEL TO THE MARTINICA - format: PDF - 0.11 Mb Conditions for the entry into Martinique of passengers embarked on board passenger ships Passenger ships from the ports of Guadeloupe, Dominica or Saint Lucia are authorized to disembark passengers in Martinique at the port of Le Marin or the port of Fort-de-France. The disembarkation of passengers by passenger ships from other territories is subject to prefectural authorization. ==> Sea carriers transmit to the direction of the sea their weekly stopover program in Martinique at least five days before the date of the first stopover. ==> Only French, European Union, or Schengen area nationals, as well as people with a regular residence permit in France, can land on the territory. ==> Passengers 11 years of age and older from Dominica or Saint Lucia present the shipping company, upon boarding, with the negative result of a virological test or biological examination of less than 72 hours and a declaration of honour attesting that they do not show symptoms of covid-19 infection and that they are not aware of having been in contact with a confirmed case of covid-19 in the fourteen days preceding their journey. They will also have to commit to a 7-day isolation and perform a second D+7 test. The marine carrier denies boarding to any person who does not comply with these conditions. ==> Any person 11 years of age and older who accesses or remains on board a passenger ship wears a protective mask. This obligation applies in publicly accessible areas of ferry terminals and waiting areas Sea passenger carriers comply with the requirements specified in Article 9 of Decree No. 2020-1262 of 16 October, in terms of hygiene and distance. |
Montserrat | Closed (Except for returning Monsterratians) | Before you travel, you must register! You must also follow all protocols 1. Confirm Accommodation Ensure that you have confirmed where you will stay while on Montserrat. If you plan to stay with family, ensure that they are aware, as the entire household may be quarantined for 14 days. 2. Complete & Submit Access Declaration Form The form is available on the Government Website www.gov.ms. The form must be submitted 72 hours/3 days before traveling Any issues submitting, please contact Port Health Officials on Tel: 1-664-496-7437 or email: phcmni20@gmail.com 3. Negative COVID-19 PCR Test Required Test should be taken no earlier than 5 days prior to traveling. All persons must wear a mask or face covering on the aircraft, and while being processed at the Airport 4. Only Air Travel Allowed Only air travel via Fly Montserrat or SVG Air is permitted. The following individuals are exempted from the negative PCR COVID-19 test requirement: Children aged 12 and under A person entering Montserrat in circumstances related to a medical evacuation A person who has been granted permission by the Minister to enter Montserrat for the purpose of aiding with preparations for a disaster or after a disaster. These individuals may be subject to screening, temperature checks and clinical examinations on entering Montserrat. Along with the negative COVID-19 Test Results, all persons must still register to travel to Montserrat prior to booking their flights to Montserrat. This registration process requires persons to complete and submit the declaration form published on the Government of Montserrat website www.gov.ms/register-to-travel-to-montserrat/. The form must be completed and submitted no later than three days prior to booking a ticket to enter Montserrat. PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING BY AIR At this time, travel to Montserrat is only by air via our international travel gateway, Antigua. The following protocols are to be observed: All persons must wear a mask or face covering on the aircraft, and while being processed at the Airport. Upon arrival in Montserrat, Health Officials will screen passengers before allowing them to proceed through immigration. The screening process will include officials asking questions regarding one’s travel history, address/place of residence for the last 14 days, accommodation arrangements while on Montserrat and transportation arrangements from the Airport to the home address on Montserrat. Temperature checks will also be conducted. QUARANTINE PROTOCOLS All persons arriving on Montserrat will be required to self-quarantine for 14-days If such persons are staying at a residence with other occupants, the host and family may also be required to self-quarantine. Following an assessment, the Ministry of Health & Social Services will make a determination and indicate whether the entire household should also be quarantined |
Puerto Rico | Open | Puerto Rico is enforcing local measures developed by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), alongside U.S. Travel Association (USTA) guidelines, such as social distancing, mandatory face coverings in public areas, and a variety of mandates for businesses – including, but not limited to, reduced capacities and high standards of cleanliness in accordance with CDC and EPA guidelines. Travelers entering the Island are required to fill out a Travel Declaration Form through the Puerto Rico Health Department’s online portal, get a molecular COVID-19 test (nasal or throat swab) no more than 72 hours prior to visiting the Island, and show proof of a negative result or they must quarantine. An Island-wide curfew is in effect from 11:00 PM – 5:00 AM, except for emergencies. Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory and excluded from the CDC requirement to provide a negative COVID-19 test result to return to the mainland United States. Quarantine mandates, recommendations, and entry requirements may vary by state. Public beaches and natural reserves are open, following social distancing guidelines. Public alcohol consumption is prohibited. Supermarkets, pharmacies, and gas stations are open, with supermarket delivery services available through midnight. Restaurants, casinos, and museums are operating at 30% capacity and pools at hotels and other establishments are open at 30% capacity. Bars remain closed. A continuous assessment of the situation in Puerto Rico and in the United States influences Island-wide orders that prioritize the health and safety of residents and visitors. For travel recommendations provided by the CDC, please see here. Island ArrivalTo further safeguard residents and visitors, all arriving passengers must comply with the following measures before arriving to Puerto Rico:
Airport Processes:
Asymptomatic Traveler (person who doesn't present COVID-19 related symptoms)
Symptomatic traveler (person who is displaying COVID-19 related symptoms)
Experiences
Travel Link: https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/travel-advisory |
St. Barthélemy |
Open | Following the Security and National Defence Council held on Friday, 29 January 2021, the Government decided to put in place the compelling reasons for travelling to and from the Overseas Territories from France. Thus, from this Sunday, January 31, any travel between French France and Guadeloupe must be justified on a compelling personal or family reason, a health reason of urgency or a professional reason that cannot be postponed. Only the PCR test is now accepted for all passengers except for journeys between Saint Martin and Saint Bartholomew Any person eleven years of age or older, entering and leaving by air from the territories of Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy to or from Guadeloupe must present the result of a biological test for the detection of the SARS-COV-2 virus genome of less than 72 hours that does not conclude that Covid-19 is contaminated. This must be done in the form of a PCR test and also applies to passengers in transit through Guadeloupe (to Martinique or Paris). Passengers will also be required to present the airline when boarding a declaration on their honour attesting that they do not show symptoms of covid-19 infection and that they are not aware of having been in contact with a confirmed case of covid in the fifteen days preceding the flight. This document is available in Appendix 1. The possibilities of PCR tests are as follows: In Saint-Barthélemy, evolution of the Red Cross drive in Saint John Caribbean Biopole Laboratory In Saint Martin drive of the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital evolution of the Hope Estate Red Cross drive Caribbean Biopole Laboratory No measures are imposed when travelling between Saint Martin and Saint Bartholomew but a PCR or antigenic test is recommended for a stay of more than 3 days. French inter-island travel in the West Indies remains subject to compelling reasons The movement of persons by public air transport to or from Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy in connection with travel with Guadeloupe, including in transit to Martinique, must be based on a compelling reason: of a personal or family nature, emergency health professional cannot be postponed. Passengers will have to present a declaration on their honour mentioning the reason for their travel, accompanied by one or more documents to justify this reason (Annex 2: to Saint-Barthélemy or Saint-Martin; Annex 3: to Guadeloupe). The certificate relating to Martinique will be available on the website of the Prefecture of Martinique. Travellers to and from the metropolis > Passengers to and from France Travellers over the age of eleven arriving in Guadeloupe must demonstrate a negative PCR test carried out within 72 hours before boarding. This negative result is a guarantee of safety and public health: it is mandatory and requested from the time of registration. Passengers must also present an attestation on their honour that they do not show symptoms and that they are not aware of having been in contact with a confirmed case of covid-19 in the fourteen days preceding the flight. Passengers undertake a 7-day prophylactic isolation on arrival at the end of which a test must be carried out. From this Sunday, January 31, any travel to and from Guadeloupe must be justified on a compelling reason. As of February 2, 2021, air travel between the metropolis and Guadeloupe is prohibited except for compelling personal or family reasons, an emergency health reason or a professional reason that cannot be postponed. Airlines are required to deny boarding to passengers who do not present this negative test and the certificate on honour. > Passengers to and from Saint Martin, Saint Barthélemy and Guyana A PCR test less than 72 hours old is required that does not conclude that covid-19 is contaminated is required. Furthermore, travel is prohibited unless it is based on a compelling personal or family reason, an emergency health reason or a professional reason that cannot be postponed. Upon arrival in Guadeloupe, travellers must present to the sea carrier or airline, before boarding, one or more supporting documents and a declaration on the honour of the reason for travel. |
St. Kitts & Nevis | Open Open status - CHTA Member Hotels | All in-bound travelers to the Federation will be classified as having some risk or SIGNIFICANT risk of exposure to the virus. General Requirements 1. ALL travellers are required to review the www.knatravlform.kn website before travel. 2. Submission of Customs, Border and Health Entry Form found at www.knatravelform.kn. 3. Submission of negative COVID-19 Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction Laboratory Based Molecular Test (RT-PCR Test) done within 3 days of travel at an accredited laboratory. 4. Submission of accommodation/hotel reservation, which will be verified before approval is granted. Tourists/International Requirements 1. Travellers will undergo focused health screening at the airport upon arrival. 2. Travellers must submit confirmation of hotel reservation at a COVID-19 certified Franchise/Branded hotel (List available inside) 3. Travellers will require serial testing on days #7, #14, and before departure. 4. A negative PCR test on day #7 allows access to COVID-19 approved tourist attraction sites in a secure bubble. 5. A negative PCR test on day #14 (if still in the Federation) allows for integration into the society. 6. If vacation period is less than 7 days, the traveler must do an exit COVID-19 PCR test at least two (2) days prior to departure. 7. Travellers will be required to use COVID-19 certified Taxis or Ground Transport for travel between the airport, hotel and approved tourist sites. Returning Nationals, Residents & Work Permit Holders Requirements
In-Transit Passenger Requirements
Travel link: https://covid19.gov.kn/travel-protocols/ |
St. Lucia | Airports open Seaports closed | REVISED ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAll arrivals (5 years and over) must have a COVID -19 PCR test with a negative result taken no more than 5 days before arrival in Saint Lucia. All arrivals (18 years and over) must complete and submit a Travel Authorization Form. All arriving passengers must adhere to all protocols relevant to the port of entry All arriving passengers will be screened, this will include temperature checks Arriving passengers will be transferred by certified taxi to approved COVID-19 accommodation or to their quarantine location RETURNING NATIONALS AND RESIDENTS PRE – TRAVEL TEST All arrivals (5 years and over) must have a negative result from a PCR test taken no more than 7 days before arrival in Saint Lucia. The test result must be submitted by email before travel to sarscov2ell@gmail.com. Print and travel with a copy of your test results, the auto response email from the form submission and the TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION LETTER that you will receive. MANDATORY QUARANTINE All returning nationals and residents will be required to remain in quarantine for 14 days. Quarantine arrangements must be confirmed prior to travel at one of the following:
TRAVEL REGISTRATION/HOME QUARANTINE APPLICATION FORM All arrivals 18 years and older must complete a Travel Registration form. This is also the home quarantine application form. Travelers requesting home quarantine must submit their form 5 DAYS OR MORE BEFORE DEPARTURE. The form is available at the link below. (Print and travel with a copy of the auto-response email and the Travel Authorization letter that you will receive). All arrivals 18 years and older must complete a Health Screening Form (Click here for form). Download, print and travel with the completed form) NOTE – SUBMISSION OF THE FORM DOES NOT REQUIRE THE PCR TEST RESULT. THE HOME TRAVEL REGISTRATION/QUARANTINE APPLICATION (THE TRAVEL REGISTRATION FORM AT THE BUTTON BELOW) SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE AND NO LESS THAN 7 DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL. How to apply for Home Quarantine: The home quarantine application is part of the TRAVEL REGISTRATION FORM. Your home quarantine application/travel registration form must be submitted 7 DAYS OR MORE BEFORE TRAVEL. Applications received less than 7 days before the date of travel to Saint Lucia will not be processed. As a result of the very high number of applications, please expect to receive your authorization letter 1-2 days before you travel
Important Information BioButton Effective 18 January 2021, all returning nationals who have requested home quarantine will be required to wear an BioIntelliSense BioButton for the duration of the mandatory quarantine period. The BioButton is a part of the approval for home quarantine. The BioButton is a remote monitoring device that will provide your vitals (temperature, heartrate and respiratory rate) in real time to allow the Ministry of Health to monitor your health remotely while in quarantine. The BioButton is mandatory and must be ordered at a cost of US$100.00 each at https://shop.biointellisense.com/products/biobutton-saint-lucia prior to travel. It can be posted to you before travel (US only) or collected on arrival in Saint Lucia. The BioButton must be installed as part of the Health Screening at the port of entry. Amber Wristwatch Effective 18 January 2021, Port Health may require you to have a Tracking Wristwatch installed which must be worn for the duration of the mandatory quarantine period. The cost of the wristwatch is US$75.00 payable at the port of entry. APPLICATION FOR STATE QUARANTINEPlease be advised that effective Thursday 15th October 2020 State Quarantine will incur a charge of US$95 per night. A minimum of 9 nights must be reserved. Persons who are in state quarantine will be required to undergo a PCR test after seven (7) days, and will be required to remain in state quarantine until receipt of the results within 1 – 3 days. Home quarantine may be granted after receipt of a negative PCR test and provided that home conditions are consistent with the requirements for quarantine. To arrange your stay in State Quarantine, please contact Bel Jou Hotel (State Quarantine Facility) by email at frontdesk@beljouhotel.comthen submit the Travel Registration form and state that you are a Returning National or Resident and that you have a reservation in a State Quarantine Facility. Exemptions will be granted to students returning home within three months of completion of studies, and to persons who have travelled for medical care. The Government will also consider dire socio-economic and other related circumstances including the forced repatriation of nationals. Please allow 7 days for applications to be processed. Click here to download a copy of the QUARANTINE EXEMPTION FORM. Please submit form to mohcovidresponse@gmail.com https://www.stlucia.org/en/covid-19/returning-nationals/INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALSArrivals from the USA, UK, Canada and all other countries that are NOT in the designated travel bubble ARRIVING BY AIRMANDATORY ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAll arrivals (5 years and over) must have a negative result from a PCR test taken no more than 7 days before arrival in Saint Lucia. The test result must be submitted by email before travel to TravelSaintLucia@gmail.com. Print and travel with a copy of your test results and the auto response email from the travel registration submission. All arrivals 18 years and older must complete: 1. A Travel Registration form (online – 5 days before travel, Print and travel with a copy of the auto-response email) 2. A Health Screening Form (download, print and travel with the completed form) If your booking is last-minute, (fewer than 7 days prior to travel), fill out the online travel authorisation form as above. The auto-generated confirmation email that you will receive immediately after submission should then be forwarded to travelinfo@stlucia.org. NOTE – SUBMISSION OF THE FORM DOES NOT REQUIRE THE PCR TEST RESULT. THE FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE AND NO LESS THAN 3 DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL All arrivals must receive (and travel with a printed copy of) a letter of authorizing travel to Saint Lucia based on:
In transit passengers with a same day onward journey do not require travel authorization. You must print and travel with the following
On arrival:All arriving passengers must adhere to all protocols relevant to airport
https://www.stlucia.org/en/covid-19/international-arrivals/ BUBBLE ARRIVALSArrivals from Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis or St. Vincent and the Grenadines Visitors who, immediately before arriving in St. Lucia, were in a Bubble Country for at least 21 days are considered Bubble Travelers and will be exempt from quarantine; however, they must have a negative result from a PCR test taken no more than 7 days before arriving in Saint Lucia, and are subject to mandatory screening on arrival. BUBBLE TRAVELERSMANDATORY ENTRY REQUIREMENTSAll arrivals (5 years and over) must have a negative result from a PCR test taken no more than 7 days before arrival in Saint Lucia. The test result must be submitted by email before travel to TravelSaintLucia@gmail.com. Print and travel with a copy of your test results and the auto response email from the travel registration submission. All arrivals 18 years and older must complete: 1. A Travel Registration form (online – 7 days before travel, Print and travel with a copy of the auto-response email) 2. A Health Screening Form (download, print and travel with the completed form) NOTE – SUBMISSION OF THE FORM DOES NOT REQUIRE THE TEST RESULT. THE FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE AND NO LESS THAN 3 DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL You must print and travel with the following
On arrival:
BUBBLE TRAVELERS (ARRIVING BY AIR) CHECKLIST YOU ARE REMINDED THAT YOU MAY BE DENIED BOARDING IF YOU FAIL TO PRODUCE ANY OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS https://www.stlucia.org/en/covid-19/bubble-arrivals/ MARINE PROTOCOLSENTRY REQUIREMENTSPlease contact the Port Health Authority and/or marina for information
IGY Rodney Bay Marina: rbm@igymarinas.com Port Health at IGY Rodney Bay Marina: porthealthigymarina@gmail.com Marigot Bay Marina: troy.blanchard@marigotbayresort.com Port Health at Marigot Bay Marina: porthealth_mbmarina@outlook.com
As soon as the update is available from the CMO we will update and relaunch the marine protocols online. |
St. Maarten | Open (In Phases) |
Please be informed that receiving pre-approval does not mean that you are cleared to enter St. Maarten. Upon arrival you must still pass through the additional medical screening measures at the Airport Health Checkpoint. All incoming passengers are subjected to temperature checks and other screening protocols and may be subjected to mandatory testing at their own expense. If re-tested upon arrival you will be expected to self-isolate or self-quarantine at your place of lodging/residence until the test results are known. Failure to adhere to the screening upon arrival will result in you not being cleared to enter St. Maarten and sent back to your originating country. Travel Link: https://stmaartenehas.com/travel-requirements/ |
St. Martin | Open (For travelers from Guadeloupe, Martinique and St. Barthelemy) | Following the Security and National Defence Council held on Friday, 29 January 2021, the Government decided to put in place the compelling reasons for travelling to and from the Overseas Territories from France. Thus, from this Sunday, January 31, any travel between French France and Guadeloupe must be justified on a compelling personal or family reason, a health reason of urgency or a professional reason that cannot be postponed. Only the PCR test is now accepted for all passengers except for journeys between Saint Martin and Saint Bartholomew Any person eleven years of age or older, entering and leaving by air from the territories of Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy to or from Guadeloupe must present the result of a biological test for the detection of the SARS-COV-2 virus genome of less than 72 hours that does not conclude that Covid-19 is contaminated. This must be done in the form of a PCR test and also applies to passengers in transit through Guadeloupe (to Martinique or Paris). Passengers will also be required to present the airline when boarding a declaration on their honour attesting that they do not show symptoms of covid-19 infection and that they are not aware of having been in contact with a confirmed case of covid in the fifteen days preceding the flight. This document is available in Appendix 1. The possibilities of PCR tests are as follows: In Saint-Barthélemy, evolution of the Red Cross drive in Saint John Caribbean Biopole Laboratory In Saint Martin drive of the Louis Constant Fleming Hospital evolution of the Hope Estate Red Cross drive Caribbean Biopole Laboratory No measures are imposed when travelling between Saint Martin and Saint Bartholomew but a PCR or antigenic test is recommended for a stay of more than 3 days. French inter-island travel in the West Indies remains subject to compelling reasons The movement of persons by public air transport to or from Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy in connection with travel with Guadeloupe, including in transit to Martinique, must be based on a compelling reason: of a personal or family nature, emergency health professional cannot be postponed. Passengers will have to present a declaration on their honour mentioning the reason for their travel, accompanied by one or more documents to justify this reason (Annex 2: to Saint-Barthélemy or Saint-Martin; Annex 3: to Guadeloupe). The certificate relating to Martinique will be available on the website of the Prefecture of Martinique. Travellers to and from the metropolis > Passengers to and from France Travellers over the age of eleven arriving in Guadeloupe must demonstrate a negative PCR test carried out within 72 hours before boarding. This negative result is a guarantee of safety and public health: it is mandatory and requested from the time of registration. Passengers must also present an attestation on their honour that they do not show symptoms and that they are not aware of having been in contact with a confirmed case of covid-19 in the fourteen days preceding the flight. Passengers undertake a 7-day prophylactic isolation on arrival at the end of which a test must be carried out. From this Sunday, January 31, any travel to and from Guadeloupe must be justified on a compelling reason. As of February 2, 2021, air travel between the metropolis and Guadeloupe is prohibited except for compelling personal or family reasons, an emergency health reason or a professional reason that cannot be postponed. Airlines are required to deny boarding to passengers who do not present this negative test and the certificate on honour. > Passengers to and from Saint Martin, Saint Barthélemy and Guyana A PCR test less than 72 hours old is required that does not conclude that covid-19 is contaminated is required. Furthermore, travel is prohibited unless it is based on a compelling personal or family reason, an emergency health reason or a professional reason that cannot be postponed. Upon arrival in Guadeloupe, travellers must present to the sea carrier or airline, before boarding, one or more supporting documents and a declaration on the honour of the reason for travel. |
St Vincent and the Grenadines | Open | Commencing Monday January 11, 2021 1. Travelers to St. Vincent and the Grenadines MUST ARRIVE with a negative SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR COVID-19 test result as per the following:
i. Barbados, United States of America, including the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), China, United Kingdom, Germany, Guyana, Suriname, Belize, St. Lucia, Grenada, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Brazil, India, Panama, Argentina, Peru, Haiti, Colombia, South Africa, Nigeria, Indonesia, Philippines, Italy, Bahamas, Canada, Turks and Caicos Islands, France (including overseas regions), Spain and Russia. ii. Must arrive with a negative result of a COVID-19 (RT-PCR) test done no more than seventy-two (72) hours or three (3 days) before arrival. iii. May be retested for COVID-19 (RT-PCR) on arrival in SVG. iv. MUST Mandatory quarantine for fourteen (14 days) in a Tourism Authority/MOHWE approved Transition/Quarantine Hotel at their cost. Must arrive with proof of the fully paid reservation. v. MUST transfer to the Transition Hotel in an approved AIA taxi or approved vessel (plane or ferry) at own expense. vi.Must con:nue five (5) monitored days in an approved home/hotel/vessel at the discre:on of the Port Health Officer. c. Low Risk Countries (the country of residence will be the last country that the traveller was present in for at least 21 days): i. Anguilla,Dominica,Montserrat,St.KiasandNevis; ii. Must arrive with a negative result of a COVID-19 (RT-PCR) test done no more than 72 hours before arrival. iii.May be tested on arrival in SVG at the discre:on of the Port Health Officer. iv. No quaranOne if no evidence of onboard vessel exposure and not in a high-risk occupa:on. d. Resort Specific “Bubble Protocol” Hotels in SVG: i. ResortSpecificProtocolsmustbeapprovedbytheHealth Services Subcommiaee of the Na:onal Emergency Organiza:on and bear the stamp of the NEMO. ii. Resort Specific “Bubble Protocol” Approved Hotels – Mandarin Oriental Cannon, Soho Beach House Canouan, Canouan Estates Resort and Villas, Bequia Beach Hotel, Pe:t St. Vincent Island & Resort, Mus:que. e. Any other country not assigned to the above categories should be assumed to be high risk. f. High risk occupa:ons include: i. CanadianFarmWorkers ii. Crew members (persons coming from a sailing vessel) iii.Oil Rig workers iv. Health Care Workers (current) v. Prison/Deten:on Facility Workers 2. In-transit Passengers: a. Through St. Vincent and the Grenadines: i. Musthaveanega:veCOVID-19PCRtestresultdonewithin72hoursof arrival. ii. If the in-transit period does not include an over-night stay, that period must be spent at the Argyle Interna:onal Airport. iii.If the in-transit period includes an over-night stay, that period must be spent in a TA/MOHWE approved hotel. b. Travellers intending to transit through another country from St. Vincent and the Grenadines are advised to visit the country’s travel website to determine the requirements for travel. For i. Grenada-haps://www.nowgrenada.com/2020/07/protocol-for- travellers-into-grenada/ ii. Antigua - haps://visitan:guabarbuda.com/travel-advisory/ iii.Barbados - haps://www.visitbarbados.org/covid-19-travel- guidelines-2020 iv. St. Lucia - haps://www.stlucia.org/en/covid-19/ 3. Diplomats:
PROCESS ON ARRIVAL ARRIVAL ASSESSMENT: a. Review of online pre-arrival form. ESTABLISH SARS-COV-2/COVID-19 STATUS: * Approval of SARS-CoV-2 test result by Port Health Team. * Collection of a nasal swab specimen for a COVID-19 PCR test from all qualifying disembarking travellers. * All travellers will be assessed by the Port Health Officers to determine their final level of risk and the length of mandatory quarantine required. * All travellers will be required to monitor their temperatures and other symptoms for the next 10 days and report any abnormalities to the local health authority. * All travellers with a positive COVID-19 PCR test result will be isolated in an approved accommodation/facility at the traveller’s own cost. REQUIREMENTS OF DISCHARGE FROM QUARANTINE 1. Objective measures: a. Negative PCR Test b. Not a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case. 2. Subjective measures: a. Absence of signs and symptoms of COVID-19. 3. Not determined to be at high risk for being exposed to COVID-19. |
Suriname | Closed Open status - CHTA Member Hotels | Health officials in Suriname have tightened the nation's existing restrictions imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Effective Dec. 22, an extended 1900-0500 curfew will be in effect nightly; the extended curfew had previously been in force on weekends. Only essential workers, including medical workers and emergency services personnel, are exempt from the curfew. Additionally, all commercial passenger flights to the country are banned; only cargo flights and specially authorized flights to repatriate citizens are be permitted to arrive in or depart from Suriname. Additionally, under the revised restrictions, many nonessential businesses, including recreation centers, casinos, entertainment facilities, fitness centers, and salons must close. All sports except individual exercise activities such as jogging, cycling, and walking, are prohibited. Discotheques, nightclubs, dance halls, and brothels, which had previously been ordered to close, must remain shut. Restaurants may only operate on a carryout basis, with food consumed off-premises. All gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. This prohibition has been extended to religious services. Authorities previously announced plans to tighten enforcement of the measures by establishing checkpoints on roads and at bridges to ensure compliance with the curfew. Additionally, roadblocks will be placed on roads leading to the country's many gold fields. International TravelAll commercial passenger flights are banned from entry, with only cargo flights and specially permitted repatriation flights allowed. The movements of arriving travelers are highly restricted; transport from the airport to accommodations is controlled, and all travelers must complete a mandatory seven-day quarantine. The following additional entry requirements are in place:
Passenger travel via the land and sea borders remains restricted; however, cargo, medical, and emergency transportation is continuing. Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks. Authorities could impose highly targeted, localized measures in some communities in response to increased activity. |
Trinidad and Tobago | Closed for general international travel Open only for domestic travel Open status - CHTA Member Hotels | All air and sea ports or any place where an aircraft or ship or vessel can land shall, except in relation to air and sea cargo, remain closed to the arrival or departure of aircraft or ships or other vessels carrying passengers unless permitted by the Minister with responsibility for national security. From Monday, June 01, 2020: Air transport to Tobago will resume to meet the demand for flights. Travel Link: https://www.opm.gov.tt/prime-ministers-media-conference-saturday-30th-may-2020/ |
Turks and Caicos | Open Open status - CHTA Member Hotels | The Ministry of Health wishes to notify the general public that a new portal has been launched whereby persons who wish to undertake essential travel between the islands can apply. The portal was developed by the Computer Information and Technology Unit and will consist of a more user-friendly mechanism for persons to apply. The new portal is located on the Ministry of Health’s website https://www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus/ and the portal can be located on the following link; https://domestictravel.gov.tc/. Persons wishing to travel for essential purposes should apply using the link and they will be guided through a series of fields to complete. Existing applications will still be processed, however the general public is advised to commence using the new portal.
The Ministry of Health would like to remind the general public that only essential travel is permitted between the islands. This is in response to the outbreak of Covid-19 which is currently being experienced by the TCI. The public is reminded that persons should not travel between the islands unless it is absolutely essential. This is to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 between the islands. The Ministry is updating its previous release to reflect the updated Regulations concerning restrictions on domestic travel which came into effect 28th August 2020. Persons are only permitted to travel for the following reasons in accordance with Public And Environmental Health (Covid19)(Control Measures)(No. 2) Regulations 2020 (Legal Notice 91 Of 2020). 12 (1) From 28 August 2020 to 5:00 a.m. on 15 September 2020, no person shall offer for hire or seek to travel on any interisland private or commercial air or sea transport that is nonessential, provided that an airline or a boat shall reduce the number of persons traveling on interisland transportation to permit physical distancing. (2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), travel for the purpose of banking, businesses under regulation 4(3)(q)- any water, electricity, telecommunications (including internet services) or other sector encompassing the provision of electronic communications including print and electronic media, doctor and hospital visits, funeral, international travel or continuing one’s journey to an island of destination upon arrival in the Islands, emergencies and cargo shall be considered essential travel. (3) A member of the House of Assembly may travel from and return to another island, to attend a meeting of the House of Assembly in the island of Grand Turk. 13 (4) A person who intends to travel interisland shall before undertaking such travel apply to the Ministry of Health for travel authorisation by completing the Interisland Travel Authorisation Form set out on the Ministry of Health website and subject himself to a temperature check prior to his travel. (5) Every person travelling interisland shall adhere to all health protocols relevant for domestic travel. Applications should be submitted within 48 hours of travel and subject caption should include the intended date of travel and purpose. Application forms should be completed clearly for review and must indicate that the purpose of travel is essential in accordance with the Regulations, otherwise they will not be approved. https://www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus/news/448-updated-guidance-on-essential-local-travel The Turks and Caicos Islands is now requiring a negative COVID-19 PCR test result from a test taken within five days of travel, rather than the previous requirement of a test to be taken within three days of travel. Every person intending to travel to the Islands shall, prior to departing for the Islands—
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(2) Where a person has a negative PCR COVID-19 result as required in regulation 4(1)(b), the person shall carry the test results with him when travelling to the Islands and shall give the test results to a health officer. Health insurance policy
Travel Link: https://www.gov.tc/moh/coronavirus/regulations https://travelauthorisation.turksandcaicostourism.com/public/ |
United States Virgin Islands | Open Open status - CHTA Member Hotels | What you should know:
Please carefully read the following advisory. If you have any further questions, email info@usviupdate.com. Every traveler aged five or older who enters the U.S. Virgin Islands, by air or sea, including anyone in-transit to another destination, is required to use the USVI Travel Screening Portal and submit a COVID-19 test result prior to travel. Without travel clearance from the portal, passengers may not be able to board an aircraft or vessel to the Territory. Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination does not supersede the COVID-19 testing requirement set forth by the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Travelers who have received a COVID-19 vaccination are required to use the USVI Travel Screening Portal and submit a COVID-19 test result prior to travel. Travelers who originate in the U.S. Virgin Islands and return to the Territory, including those who return within a 5-day period, must take a test before returning or have proof of a positive antibody test result within the previous 4-month period. Travelers are required to provide evidence of:
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Travelers should produce their original test result and travel clearance received from the portal upon arrival for examination by local officials. The laboratory that performs the COVID-19 test should be certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA). You can check a lab’s certification status here: https://www.cdc.gov/clia/LabSearch.html. Travelers originating outside of the United States should use COVID-19 testing facilities that are formally approved in their departure country. Many countries comply with ISO15189 or ISO/IEC17025 standards. Notwithstanding, the USVI reserves the right to reject any test result and/or require a traveler to re-test upon arrival in the Territory. Please note that effective January 26, 2021, international air passengers directly arriving to or transiting through the U.S. Virgin Islands from a foreign country (i.e., anywhere that is NOT a state, territory or possession of the United States), must follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel requirements to entering the United States of America. https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/global-airline-testing-order_2021-01-2_R3-signed-encrypted-p.pdf CDC travel requirements related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for all air passengers arriving in the United States DO NOT apply to persons traveling/returning from the U.S. Virgin Islands to the U.S. mainland. Please note that some states in the U.S. have enacted COVID-19 travel requirements, such as the need to provide evidence of COVID-19 testing within a specified period of time, for travelers entering (or returning to) that state. Hence, travelers departing from the U.S. Virgin Islands are advised to check with their intended destination to determine what, if any, COVID-19 travel or testing requirements are in place. A list of labs in the Territory that offer COVID-19 testing can be found here: https://bit.ly/3g41mWl. Travelers should receive a response from the Travel Screening Portal within 48 hours of submission. Please note that travelers who fail to use the Travel Screening Portal may be denied boarding. Travelers should note that submission of a fake, forged, falsified or otherwise altered test result is subject to prosecution and fine under Executive Order(s) of the Office of the Governor, USVI Department of Health regulations and/or pursuant to criminal code 14 V.I.C. § 843. Travelers who are required to self-quarantine for any reason are responsible for all quarantine costs, as advised by the USVI Department of Health and the Office of the Governor. This includes costs associated with the COVID-19 test, transportation, accommodations, food and beverage, and medical care. Per the Department of Health, every person ordered to self-quarantine shall proceed directly from the airport or seaport to their home or booked accommodations provider. The self-quarantine period shall last for 10 days from the time of entry into the Territory, or until the traveler is able to receive the required health authority clearance while in the Territory. All arriving passengers MUST wear a mask or facial covering that covers the mouth and nose upon disembarkation. This requirement is enforced by a fine. Children under two and persons unable to remove a mask without assistance are exempt. Persons who have a physician’s certification of a respiratory condition are exempt. All travelers must also comply with social distance requirements. Upon arrival into any U.S. Virgin Islands port, all travelers are subject to the Territory’s screening procedures, outlined below. By reading this Travel Advisory, all travelers by embarkation on an arriving aircraft or vessel grant their consent to these procedures. Upon aircraft or vessel arrival, a representative will advise passengers about the current screening procedures. Upon exiting the aircraft or vessel, all passengers will be escorted to the Virgin Islands Port Authority temperature checkpoint. Travelers who have received certification from the Travel Screening Portal will be required to present their travel certification (digital or printed) AND THEIR COVID-19 TEST RESULT to the screening agent or may be denied boarding.
Travelers are subject to COVID-19 health screening protocols, including a temperature scan. Travelers are also subject to enhanced screening including COVID-19 testing (or retesting) upon arrival, per the Department of Health. Travel link: USVI Update | Your Source of news from the US Virgin Islands |
