Covid-19 and the new travel regulations which have come alongside it, makes booking holidays a more complex and time-consuming task. With various restrictions around the globe, it is difficult to keep track of each countries’ entry requirements and Covid-19 rules.
The Caribbean islands have long been a popular holiday destination for tourists all around the world. We are delighted to hear tourism is once again welcomed, and visitors can safely explore these stunningly unique islands.
Covid-19 and the new travel regulations which have come alongside it, makes booking holidays a more complex and time-consuming task. With various restrictions around the globe, it is difficult to keep track of each countries’ entry requirements and Covid-19 rules.
To aid with any questions or concerns customers may have, we have compiled a list of each Caribbean country and their current Covid-19 entry requirements to make booking your clients’ dream holiday a little more straightforward.
As well as entry requirements, we have included the current Covid-19 regulations visitors must adhere to once they have arrived. Seeing the thorough rules and regulations each country has put into place will hopefully make your customers feel safer whilst visiting the Caribbean Islands.
All visitors (with the exception of pregnant women and children under 18) must be fully vaccinated, having received their final dose of an authorised Covid-19 vaccine at least 21 days before arrival. No medical exemptions will be granted.
Unvaccinated visitors must apply for entry permission on the Government website (link below).
All visitors must provide evidence of a valid negative Covid-19 test before departure.
- Fully vaccinated visitors without a booster dose will be subject to testing upon arrival at a fee of US$50.
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Whilst awaiting the result of your entry Covid-19 test (usually within 24 hours), you are required to remain at your accommodation and social distance from people outside of your travel group (at least 3ft). If your test is negative, quarantining is no longer necessary, and guests are free to explore the island. Fully vaccinated visitors are exempt from testing and quarantining on arrival.
Rental vehicles are prohibited until your entry Covid-19 test is confirmed as negative.
Masks and social distancing are mandatory in public areas.
- Fully vaccinated travellers must provide valid evidence of Covid-19 vaccination.
- Partially/unvaccinated travellers over the age of 5 must provide valid evidence of a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken within 3 days prior to arrival, or a rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours prior to arrival.
- Partially/unvaccinated travellers must undertake a follow-up RT-PCR test on arrival at their own expense.
- Unvaccinated travellers are required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. Partially vaccinated travellers need to only quarantine for 10 days.
- Masks and social distancing are recommended in all public places. Face coverings cannot be worn with head coverings or dark glasses
- All visitors (including minors and infants) are required to complete an online ED card within 3 days of arrival. This includes purchasing Aruba Visitor’s insurance, which is mandatory for visitors. You can complete your online ED card form here: https://edcardaruba.aw/
Face masks may be required in some indoor establishments.
Visitors may be required to undergo a follow up Covid-19 test upon arrival and shall be subject to quarantine until the results are available.
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All visitors are required to provide a negative RT-PCR Covid-19 test no more than 3 days prior to arrival. Fully vaccinated travellers (and unvaccinated travellers between the ages of 2-11) are able to provide a negative Rapid Antigen test as proof.
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Visitors must apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa prior to departure, which includes mandatory Covid-19 health insurance.
- Face masks and social distancing are mandatory in public places. Some islands have slightly different regulations regarding Covid-19, so we recommend checking before you travel.
- Unvaccinated visitors are required to submit a daily health questionnaire for the duration of their stay, or up to 14 days.
All travellers (including those who are fully vaccinated) are required to have a valid negative Covid-19 test taken prior to travel.
- Fully vaccinated travellers must provide valid evidence of full vaccination.
- Unvaccinated travellers are subject to a mandatory quarantine in a government approved facility at the travellers’ expense. A second PCR test is required 4 days after arrival, and if this is negative you will no longer be required to quarantine.
Masks and social distance regulations are mandatory in public spaces.
Your temperature may be taken at the airport or in other public spaces.
- Vaccinated visitors are permitted entry via air or sea, whereas unvaccinated visitors are only able to enter via air. Everyone will be subject to temperature checks upon arrival.
- All visitors must provide proof of travel insurance covering Covid-19 expenses.
- Fully vaccinated adults must provide proof of their vaccination status, as well as their valid negative Covid-19 test result. If the test was taken within 48 hours of arrival, you will be exempt from entry testing. If the test was taken between 2-5 days prior to arrival, you must pre-register for a follow up test at your point of entry at a cost of $50.
- Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travellers must provide valid evidence of a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test taken within 5 days prior to arrival. Partially vaccinated travellers must also provide proof of vaccination.
- All partially/non-vaccinated children aged 5-17 will be tested upon arrival.
- Partially/unvaccinated visitors must undergo a follow-up rapid antigen test upon arrival.
- Mask wearing and social distancing is mandatory in all indoor public spaces. Any violators will be penalized.
- Evidence of full vaccination is required upon entry to nightclubs. Partially vaccinated visitors are allowed entry with proof of a negative Covid-19 Antigen test taken within 7 days.
All visitors are required to apply to travel on the Travel Cayman Portal (see link below). Unvaccinated travellers, or travellers coming from a country with a vaccination rate below 60% for the first dose are required to apply 5 or more days prior to departure.
A negative test result from a PCR or certified antigen detecting rapid diagnostic test is required by all travellers and is to be taken no earlier than the day before departure.
To visit the Travel Cayman Portal click here.
- Unvaccinated tourists aged 12 and over are required quarantine for 7 days upon arrival.
Masks are mandatory in public places, as well as social distancing of at least 6 feet from those not in the same household.
- A Health Declaration is required for all travellers and must be completed online prior to departure – https://www.dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio
- Face masks must be worn in all public places.
- All travellers must complete the digital immigration card online 48 hours prior to departure.
Face masks are mandatory in hospitals and on public transport.
- Vaccinated travellers must provide valid proof of vaccination before departure.
- All unvaccinated travellers must present a valid Covid-19 negative PCR test result on arrival.
Unvaccinated arrivals are required to undergo a health assessment
Face coverings and hand sanitisation is required in all public spaces. Social distancing of 6 feet should also be maintained.
It is highly recommended you only use Covid-19 certified transport during your stay.
A Covid Traveller’s Health Affidavit must be completed online before travel. This includes stating any Covid-19 symptoms you may have.
- Face masks are mandatory in healthcare facilities and on public transport.
- There are currently no Covid-19 entry restrictions, regardless of vaccination status and country of departure.
Face coverings and social distancing measures are recommended in public places.
Visitation is not allowed to quarantine venues, prisons, nursing or care homes. Hospital visits are limited to one next of kin.
Fully vaccinated travellers must provide valid proof of vaccination.
All travellers aged 12 and over must present a valid negative Covid-19 test taken within 24 hours of departure.
- Face masks are compulsory on public transport.
All travellers must present a negative Covid-19 Antigen or PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to boarding.
You will be required on flight to complete a health declaration form. Your temperature also may be taken.
Face masks are compulsory in public places, as well as social distancing.
Upon arrival, you may be required to self-isolate for 14 days in your accommodation.
Gatherings of more than 10 people are banned.
- Routine health screening and a risk assessment will be undertaken at the airport to detect any Covid-19 symptoms.
Face masks and social distancing measures are recommended in all enclosed public spaces.
Unvaccinated travellers must present a negative Covid-19 PCR or antigen test results, taken within 3 days of departure.
Masks and social distancing measures are compulsory for anyone aged 11 and over on public transport and inside health establishments.
- All flights are via Antigua, meaning you must comply with the Antiguan entry requirements.
- Fully vaccinated visitors must provide valid proof of vaccination prior to departure.
- All travellers over 5 years of age must present a valid negative Covid-19 test, taken no earlier than 3 days before travel.
All arrivals will be subject to a health screening and additional Covid-19 testing. If you are fully vaccinated and the test comes back negative, you will not be required to quarantine.
All unvaccinated passengers are required to self-isolate for 10 days and must have a negative PCR test result before release from self-isolation.
Face coverings are required in all public buildings and transport.
All travellers must complete a Travel Declaration Form online prior to their departure, which includes uploading an official vaccination card for fully vaccinated travellers.
All international travellers must show proof of full vaccination, as well as present a valid negative Covid-19 test taken within one day prior to departure.
- Masks are required on public transport and in health facilities and nursing homes.
- Vaccinated travellers must provide proof of full vaccination.
- Unvaccinated travellers must present a negative Covid-19 PCR or antigen test upon entry to be taken within 3 days of departure.
Face masks are mandatory in hospitals and pharmacies.
Fully vaccinated travellers must provide valid proof of vaccination before departure.
Unvaccinated travellers over 5 must provide valid evidence of a negative Covid-19 PCR test result taken within 5 days of arrival.
All travellers must complete the Health Screening Questionnaire prior to departure.
Unvaccinated visitors must stay in Covid-certified accommodation for the first 7 days of their stay. Fully vaccinated visitors (receiving their second dose at least 14 days prior to arrival) are not required to quarantine.
Fully vaccinated travellers with unvaccinated children aged between 5-17 must be retested upon arrival to avoid quarantine. Once the test comes back negative, quarantine is no longer required.
Masks and social distancing are mandatory in public places and transport.
Non-residents MUST be fully vaccinated to enter, having received the second dose more than 14 days prior to arrival. Non-vaccinated adults will be refused entry.
All travellers must submit a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure (unvaccinated children within 24 hours of arrival).
Travellers must upload their negative Covid-19 test result and vaccination certificate alongside their completed embarkation form, found at https://www.knatravelform.kn/.
Visitors must stay in one of the many travel approved hotels during their visit.
Masks and social distancing measures are in place in all public spaces.
Most flights are indirect, meaning it is vital you adhere to the entry requirements of the country you are travelling through.
Unvaccinated travellers must complete a Pre-arrival travel form online prior to departure – http://www.health.gov.vc/health/
All travellers must present upon arrival a valid negative Covid-19 test done no earlier than 72 hours before arrival.
Unvaccinated travellers may be retested upon entry and will be required to quarantine for 7 days in an approved quarantine hotel at their cost. Proof of the fully paid reservation is required upon arrival. You will be tested on day 5 of your quarantine, and with a negative test result are no longer required to quarantine.
Mask wearing and social distancing is mandatory in public places.
All travellers must complete and submit the Health Declaration form 72 hours prior to arrival.
Fully vaccinated travellers must provide valid proof of vaccination. Those who have recovered from Covid-19 within 9 months prior to travel must provide a valid certificate of recovery.
All unvaccinated and unrecovered travellers aged 5 and older must present a negative Covid-19 rt-PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure, or a negative antigen result taken within 24 hours of departure.
All travellers are required to purchase mandatory Covid-19 insurance prior to departure.
All passengers upon arrival will be subject to temperature checks and may have to undergo a follow up Covid-19 test. You will be required to quarantine in your accommodation until the results come back negative.
All travellers are subject to 5 consecutive days of self-monitoring prior to their arrival. This will include receiving daily alerts to submit their temperature, along with any symptoms shown.
All visitors must present on arrival a valid negative Covid-19 rt-PCR test result taken no more than 3 days prior to departure. Vaccinated travellers are also able to present a negative Covid-19 antigen test result.
All travellers are required to apply for a Travel pass online (ttravelpass.gov.tt) up to 72 hours prior to travel. This is where you upload your negative Covid-19 test.
Fully vaccinated travellers must a provide WHO approved proof of vaccination.
Unvaccinated children are required to take a PCR test between 3-5 days following arrival.
Unvaccinated non-nationals are not allowed entry at this time.
Unvaccinated travellers allowed entry will be subject to mandatory 7-day quarantine at their own expense, with a follow up Covid-19 PCR test on the 7th day.
All visitors over the age of 8 must wear a mask in public spaces. You are required to social distance where possible.
All travellers over the age of 18 must be fully vaccinated, receiving their last dose at least 14 days before arrival, and upload their proof of vaccination alongside their pre travel authorisation.
- There are currently no Covid-19 rules or regulations upon arrival regardless of vaccination status or country of origin.
All travellers over the age of 2 are required to use the USVI travel screen portal within 5 days of departure to be cleared of travel. https://www.usvitravelportal.com/
All international travellers must present a negative Antigen or NAAT Covid-19 test result taken within 5 days of departure.
International travellers over the age of 18 must provide proof of full vaccination status upon arrival.
Travellers may be subject to Covid-19 health screening protocols, including temperature and thermal scans and a follow up Covid-19 test.
Masks are mandatory in all public places unless exempt. Social distancing is also enforced. If rules are not followed you may be subject to a fine.
