COVID-19 TRAVEL UPDATES – Ep2 THE CARIBBEAN
As promised, a second article, this time checking on COVID-19 travel updates and advice in the Caribbean region.
For UK travelers, please refer to the travel corridors approved by the British Government, as seen here.
Before revealing the Caribbean green’s and red’s, please allow me to remind you that I still do not recommend traveling abroad. However, follow my article and find out which Caribbean territories are open to tourism and where restrictions apply.
COVID-19 TRAVEL UPDATES – Ep1 DESTINATION EUROPE
COVID-19 TRAVEL UPDATES – Ep3 AFRICA
COVID-19 TRAVEL UPDATES – Ep4 NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
COVID-19 TRAVEL UPDATES – Ep5 ASIA
COVID-19 TRAVEL UPDATES – Ep6 SOUTH PACIFIC
This is the up to date information on October 16, 2020.
Caribbean countries with travel restrictions
Anguilla – airports/seaports are closed to all travelers except its nationals or residents, as well as holders of valid work permits but only with approval from government’s health department. The FCO now advises against all but essential travel to Anguilla.
Bahamas – the FCO now advise against all but essential travel to Bahamas. Flights are severely restricted. Only a limited number of international and domestic flights are permitted and available. All visitors will need proof of a negative COVID-19 test, no older than 5 days and a health visa application. Quarantine of 14 days on arrival is required as well.
Grenada – Maurice Bishop International Airport is now open to UK tourists from 1 August. Health checks and protocols may apply. Grenada is on the UK government’s quarantine exemption list.
Haiti – there are travel restrictions due to coronavirus pandemic.
Trinidad and Tobago – the government has closed the borders until further notice. The FCO now advises against all but essential travel to Trinidad and Tobago.
St Kitts and Nevis – borders are closed to all arriving travelers except for nationals and residents. St Kitts and Nevis is on the UK government’s quarantine exemption list.
Caribbean countries open during the coronavirus pandemic
Antigua and Barbuda -reopened borders. All visitors must wear a mask in public areas while in the country. Also, a health declaration form is to be completed. Screening is in place. A coronavirus test on arrival is required (for a price of $100). Antigua is on the UK Government’s quarantine exemption list.
Aruba – European travelers are permitted to enter Aruba. All travelers need to complete a form before arrival, have a proof of a negative COVID-19 test, no older than 72 hours, purchase Aruba’s COVID-19 insurance, agree to health checks and screening on arrival and wear a mask on the flight and at the airport. The FCO now advises against all but essential travel to Aruba. Visitors returning to the UK need to self-isolate on return.
Barbados – all visitors are required a COVID-19 PCR antigen test 72 hours prior to travel. Also, they need to submit an Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card 24 hours in advance of flight. Visitors coming from the UK must go into quarantine until a negative send test result. Barbados is on the UK government’s quarantine exemption list. Please read the official approach before booking or attempting to travel Barbados.
Bonaire/Sint Eustatius/Saba – while Bonaire and Saba remain closed to British travelers, Sint Eustatius has opened its borders to UK travelers. British visitors should take a COVID-19 test before arrival; complete a travel questionnaire; request entrance by email 72 hours before departure. Also, Uk visitors will be screened at the border and go into a 14 day quarantine. Bonaire is on the UK government’s quarantine exemption list.
Dominica – borders are now open to foreign visitors. All travelers need to complete an online questionnaire, 24 h before their journey and have the proof of a negative COVID-19 test, no older than 72 hours. There will be a Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) on arrival. In case of negative result, visitors must self-isolate in a government operated or government certified facility for five days, followed by another PCR test. If the RDT is positive, then a further PCR swab test will be carried out, at your expense.
Dominican Republic – all borders are open, based on random selection on arrival to be tested. You will also need to fill out a Travellers Health form to confirm you have not had any coronavirus symptoms and to provide contact details. Positive results or symptoms will have to go into government quarantine.
Guadeloupe – visitors need to complete a travel certificate and present a negative result of a COVID-19 test, no older than 72h, on arrival. Returning from Guadeloupe to UK will result in self isolation for 14 days.
Jamaica –The FCO now advises against all but essential travel to Jamaica. Travelers returning to UK need to self-isolate for 14 days. Jamaican borders are open to all visitors and tourists. However, COVID-19 swab tests will be carried out on arrival, resulting in self isolation in case of positive result, or , in case of negative result – staying at the hotel until the resilient corridor. All passengers must complete this form before their journey.
St Barthélemy and St Martin – it is now open to all visitors coming with a proof of a negative COVID-19 test that is no older than 3 days. The FCO is now advising against all but essential travel to St Martin. St Barthélemy remains on the exempt list.
Saint Lucia – open borders to all visitors who completed a pre-arrival registration form, including a proof of a negative test, seven days before arrival, and proof of a COVID-19 certified hotel booking. Other measures: temperature checks and a 14-day quarantine at a pre-approved address, a government facility of a COVID-19 certified property. Saint Lucia is on the UK government’s quarantine exemption list.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines –please checkSt Vincent and the Grenadines’ entry protocol documents for the full and latest information. Saint Vincent is on the UK government’s quarantine exemption list.
