Destination Updates

Apply to the Travel Cayman portal for an official Certificate to Travel by requesting a Travel Declaration (do this 3 - 4 weeks before departure)
Be fully vaccinated by a WHO approved vaccine.
Take a certified rapid test (can be self-administered, if video observed) or a PCR test the day before departure with a negative result, this is required for all travelers age 5 and older.
Have suitable Medical and Travel Insurance, which you should ensure that COVID-19 is not an exclusion to the existing policies. (Travel Guard is good for this)
Take a lateral flow test (LFT; also known as a rapid antigen test) on days day 2, 5, and to return to the USA

As of January 1, 2022:
1. Negative RT-PCR: Travellers 12 years and above will be required to produce a negative RT-PCR test taken no more than 2 Calendar days prior to the day of departure. For travellers who previously tested positive within 90 days of travel to Fiji, they must provide proof of the isolation period served from a credible institution or produce a fit to fly certificate from a medical practitioner. If outside the 90 days, a negative result applies for a RT-PCR test.

2. Proof of Vaccination: All travellers must produce proof of full vaccination. Only travellers who are under the age of 18 years will be exempt, provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who is vaccinated. A 14-day waiting period prior to travel following full vaccination applies. Fiji COVID-19 recognised vaccines include AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson.

3. Pre-paid itinerary: Travellers must produce proof of minimum 3 nights pre-paid accommodation at a Care Fiji Commitment (CFC) certified property (hotel/resort) which must also include CFC certified ground transfers from the airport.

4. Travellers must have stayed in a Travel Partner country for at least 10 days prior to coming to Fiji. Currently the USA is considered a Travel Partner Country.

5. Travellers must have medical travel insurance, with international coverage that covers COVID-19 before travelling.

In Fiji:
1. Travellers must download Fiji’s contact tracing mobile application, careFIJI and keep the device Bluetooth turned on at all times during their stay.

2.Travellers must spend 3 nights in a CFC certified property and can take part in CFC approved excursions and activities within the Safe Travel Area.

3. Travellers will be required to take an approved COVID-19 test after 24 hours of arrival at the hotel. After clearing a negative test, the traveller is free to explore the Safe Travel Areas or enter the community.

4. All national public health measures applied by the Fijian Government, including face masks and social distancing, will apply.

More info can be found here: https://www.mcttt.gov.fj/international-travel/?utm_source=Tourism+Fiji+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=2de7c6beba-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_10_22_03_49&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_22b3115279-2de7c6beba-150063354

All travelers need the Health Declaration between 72 hours and 48 hours before departure.
As of December 22, 2021 Vaccinated travelers need:
1. A negative PCR or NAAT-test result, from a test taken within 48 hours before departure.
2. Self test on Arrival
3. All travelers from high-risk and very high-risk countries will be required to undergo a PCR test on the fifth day after arrival at their own expense at a commercial testing center
Non Vaccinated travelers need:
Unvaccinated travelers from high-risk and very high-risk countries are obligated to self-quarantine for five days. Subsequently, they must undergo a PCR test at their own expense at a commercial testing center and not at the Public Health Department. Travelers may only leave quarantine once they have a negative test result.

More Information: https://www.bonairecrisis.com/en/travel-to-bonaire/

Effective Friday, December 27, 2021, the following protocols will take effect:

All fully vaccinated travelers, as well as children ages two through 11, will be required to obtain a negative COVID-19 test (either a rapid antigen test or PCR test) taken no more than 3 days (72 hours) prior to the date of arrival to the Bahamas (or date of travel within the country).
Unvaccinated travelers ages 12 and older must still obtain a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than five days prior to the date of arrival (or date of inter-island travel).
All children under the age of two are exempt from any testing requirements.

Effective Jan. 7, 2022, fully vaccinated persons must present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR (including PCR, NAA, NAAT, TMA or RNA) test.
COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests will no longer be accepted. Travellers must obtain a COVID-19 RT-PCR test.

Effective 1 September 2021.
All visitors, aged 16 years of age and above, must be "fully vaccinated". Fully vaccinated means that the person has received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and 14 days has elapsed since the final dose.
Proof of vaccination accepted are:
Vaccination letters signed by a doctor (must include doctor's registration or license number).
E-Cards or printed vaccine cards, such as those from CVS, Walgreens, NHS or similar sources.

All visitors, regardless of vaccination status, will still be required to take a negative COVID-19 test no more than 3 days prior to arrival in the islands.
All travelers to the Turks and Caicos must obtain travel pre-authorization via the TCI Assured Portal.
Insurance which covers COVID-19 medical costs and full hospitalization, doctors’ visits, prescriptions and air ambulance.
A completed online health screening questionnaire.

Provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result from a CLIA approved laboratory within 5 days of travel. This can be a PCR or rapid/antigen test.
Use the USVI Travel Screening Portal and submit a COVID-19 test result prior to travel.
Print and travel with the Travel Certification from the USVI Travel Screening Portal.
***NO COVID-19 testing is required to return to the mainland from USVI***

All travelers entering or exiting Honduras must complete the immigration precheck form at https://prechequeo.inm.gob.hn. Travelers will receive a confirmation email, which they should print and carry with them.
Fully Vaccinated travelers do not need a COVID-19 test prior to travel. You will need to bring the ORIGINAL vaccination Card with you.
All non-vaccinated or not fully vaccinated travelers travelers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival. This can be a PCR test OR a Rapid test with minimum specificity of 85%, Sensitivity of 98%

A negative COVID-19 test is NOT required for entry to Mexico.
There are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry

Effective Monday, August 9th, 2021 all travelers, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, entering Belize from other countries will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test.
Have a reservation with a Gold Standard Hotel or Liveaboard.
Have proof of a negative COVID19 PCR test taken within 96 hours of travel OR proof of a negative COVID19 Rapid Antigen test from an approved provider taken within 48 hours of travel.

Important recent updates to Costa Rica Entry Requirements

Effective January 8, 2022, hotels, restaurants, bars, casinos, shops, museums, art and dance academies, gymnasiums, resorts, and adventure tourism may admit only persons who are verifiably fully-vaccinated. Authorized vaccines include Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca y Janssen. This must be verified by means of a QR code or the printed vaccination certificate from each guest. This requirement applies to all patrons 12 years of age and older at the current time.

Essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies will not require proof of vaccination.

Current Costa Rica Entry Requirements (subject to change without notice)

For international guests entering Costa Rica, visitors will need to do the following. Entry requirements do change so please verify the most up to date travel requirements prior to travel.

NO NEGATIVE COVID TEST REQUIRED. Costa Rica no longer requires a negative COVID test to enter the country.
Complete the online health form (Health Pass). Everyone entering Costa Rica will continue to be required to complete the Health Pass, an epidemiological form. This must be filled out during the 72 hours before arriving in Costa Rica. - https://salud.go.cr
Purchase a Travel Insurance Policy if you are not fully vaccinated or a minor – Visitors must purchase travel insurance for the duration of their trip to cover medical expenses and accommodation (see exception for Fully vaccinated and Children under the age of 18). If you need insurance please let us know and we will send you links.

FULLY VACCINATED TRAVELERS AND MINORS:
As of August 1, 2021, tourists who are fully vaccinated and all accompanying minors (under age 18), DO NOT NEED to purchase and show travel insurance.

You will need to show proof of vaccination with Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Astra-Zeneca, or Johnson & Johnson. These are the only approved vaccines that meet the entry requirement at this time.
You will need to upload your vaccination card to the Health Pass.
In the case of U.S. travelers, the "COVID-19 vaccination record card" will be accepted.
You will need to show your vaccination card to the airlines at check in, so make sure to carry both your original vaccination document and a copy.
Proof of Vaccination Document must include:
Name of the person who received the vaccine
Date of each dose
Name of Pharmaceutical Company: Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, AstraZeneca or Johnson & Johnson
Vaccine must have been administered at least 14 days prior to date of entry.

** Fully vaccinated travelers will enjoy expanded access to the destination. Vaccine Cards must be presented on entry to Saint Lucia. Below entry requirements still apply.

All 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 Registration Form.
All arriving passengers will be screened, this will include temperature checks.
Arriving passengers must be transferred by certified taxi to approved COVID-19 accommodation.

As of Saturday December 25th, 2021, Saba will be implementing stricter measures for entry to the island. This will apply to ALL incoming travelers from ALL destinations (low risk, high risk and very high risk). This is already applicable to travelers from the United States as of December 22nd.

Therefore:

Only PCR test will be accepted, taken a maximum of 72 hours before arrival to the island (this also applies to Day trippers)
All travelers will require an approved EHAS form filled out 24 hours before arrival, found at http://www.sabatourism.com/travel-requirements (also fill out the EHAS of St. Maarten even if in transit)
Unvaccinated travelers are required to complete mandatory 5 days quarantine.
Vaccinated travelers are required to follow special on island measures, which will be delivered along with your EHAS approval letter. This includes: (testing on day 2 and 5 after arrival on Saba, limiting social contact and wearing a mask when in public, in taxis and supermarkets).

More info: http://www.sabatourism.com/travel-requirements

Complete the digital immigration card online before departure.

Digitally fill out the Passenger Locator Card (PLC) 48 hours prior to your departure and carry a printed or digital document of proof with you.

Each visitor entering Curaçao will need to show a negative result from a certified COVID-19 PCR-test taken at most 48 hours before your flight to Curaçao. You need to be in possession of printed or digital proof. You will be required to upload the negative test results of the COVID-19 PCR-test on dicardcuracao.com before departure.

All passengers departing from these countries are required to undergo an Antigen test at a local laboratory on the 3rd day in Curaçao. The reservation and payment of the 3rd day antigen test is part of the PLC process.

More info: https://www.curacao.com/en/article/travel-updates

Vaccinated travelers from high risk countries (the USA), may enter St. Eustatius starting with proof of vaccination and negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of travel or a negative antigen test within 24 hours of travel.
upon arrival, no quarantine will be necessary but measures are in place for the first 5 days that restrict movement about the island. However, diving is allowed as is being in public spaces with masks.
Everyone that wants to enter St. Eustatius must register here: https://ehas-statia.eu.bric.solutions/form/85e9a7e8-7281-4d9d-8d05-678ac359900d/step/1

For unvaccinated travelers and those from very high risk countries, quarantines are still in effect.

More information: https://www.statiagovernment.com/key-topics/covid-19/entry-policy

Items Needed to Travel to Grenada:
1.) Proof of Full Vaccination (physical & digital copies are accepted)
2.) Health Declaration Form Link - https://covid19.gov.gd/travel-health-declaration-form/ *Complete it at least 5 days prior to arrival
3.) Negative PCR Test within 72 hours of their flight departing for Grenada

Get a PCR COVID19 test not more than 72 hours before your departure from the United States.
Submit a health questionnaire online at least 24 hours prior to arrival in Dominica at https://domcovid19.dominica.gov.dm/
Travel with negative PCR test results and notification of health clearance to travel.
Upon arrival, submit to a rapid diagnostic test and if negative proceed to your Safe in Nature certified property.

**Fully vaccinated travelers from the USA no longer need a PCR test prior to traveling to Egypt when on EgyptAir flights from JFK or IAD!**
1. Get a PCR COVID19 test no more than 96 hours before your arrival into Cairo (Cairo is 10 hours ahead of mountain time).
2. Bring 2 printed copies of your COVID19 test results with you on your trip – digital results are not accepted
3. Fill out the Health Declaration form you receive while on your international flight
4. All passengers will need to show proof of valid health insurance – which will cover you in Egypt (if you have a Travel Guard policy – all you need to do is print the summary page)
5. Upon arrival in Cairo airport, you may be subject to temperature screening

No exemption for Vaccinated Travelers on testing requirements. EVERYONE must have a PCR test within 96 hours of departure.

ALL Travelers Must:
Get a PCR COVID19 test not more than 96 hours before your departure from the United states.
Submit your negative test results within 24 hours of travel and complete the Traveler Health Declaration on: https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/

Vaccinated travelers do not need to test but must show proof of vaccination
Non Vaccinated Travelers must Provide a negative COVID19 test result taken within 72 hours of travel to Hawaii from a Trusted Provider
Create an online user account and register with the State of Hawai‘i Safe Travels Hawai‘i program: https://travel.hawaii.gov/#/
Upload your traveler information and trip details on the program’s application form.
Upload your COVID19 test results to your trip in the Safe Travels Hawai’i account.
** Please note entry requirements vary by island. For more details, please ask our travel consultants when booking your trip.

Requirements for Vaccinated Travelers:

The registration receipt from the ETIS* platform (please complete this application 30 days prior to departure)

A negative laboratory RT-PCR test performed less than 72h before departure or an antigen test (allowing the detection of the “N” protein of the SARS-CoV-2) performed less than 48h prior to departure.

A completed printed copy of the Sworn Statement

It is recommended to also bring the proof of vaccination document, if vaccinated
Children under 18 traveling with a vaccinated parent or legal guardian must take an additional test (provided on arrival) to be done at day 4 and day 8 which are to be deposited at their hotel or in a dedicated health center

Please note that Antibody, Self-Testing, Home Testing or Rapid Tests of any kind (other than the accepted Antigen Test that allows for the detection of the “N” protein), including rapid RT-PCR tests such as the Abbott ID NOW are not accepted by the Health Authorities of French Polynesia and aircraft boarding will be denied.

More information: https://en.calameo.com/read/003461503dba1138f04b5?page=1

Since December 1st, 2021 at 00H00. All passengers entering the country, over 16 years of age, must present in a mandatory manner:

A complete vaccination card, with at least 14 days of validity after completing the scheme; and
Negative result of a real-time RT-PCR test performed up to 72 hours prior to departure to Ecuador.
Children between 2 and 15 years, 11 months and 29 days of age must present:

Negative result of a real-time RT-PCR test performed up to 72 hours prior to departure to Ecuador. Any person who enters Continental Ecuador by international air must present the digital “Traveler’s Health Declaration” when boarding the plane.

Since December 1st, 2021 at 00H00 foreign tourists and for national tourists and/or residents of the Archipielago are as follows:

All passengers entering Galapagos, over 16 years of age must presents:

1.- A complete vaccination card, with at least 14 days of validity after completing the vaccination schedule; and

2.- A negative result of a qualitative real-time RT-PCR test performed up to 72 hours prior to boarding their flight to the Islands. Crew members are exempt from these requirements .