Montserrat: Montserrat maintains COVID-19 travel restrictions unchanged as of March 31 /update 16

Authorities in Montserrat maintain travel restrictions unchanged as of March 31 to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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As of March 31, authorities in Montserrat maintain unchanged travel restrictions that have been in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. Officials have also kept in place some domestic measures to combat the virus.

Most nonresident leisure travelers remain banned from traveling to Montserrat. Aside from Montserratians, permanent residents, homeowners, and their dependents, entry is restricted to business travelers, technicians, disaster aid workers, travel for legal purposes, and authorized family members. Aircraft and ship crew members are also allowed entry. There is no travel ban on international cargo transport.

Travelers allowed to enter Montserrat must submit an access declaration form at least 72 hours ahead of booking their travel and possess proof of having tested negative for COVID-19 within five days prior to arrival. Most arriving travelers must also self-quarantine for 14 days from the date of entry. Those who qualify as nonresident technicians must additionally take a second COVID-19 test upon arrival. Aircraft and ship crew members, individuals holding remote employment stamps, and people with work permits issued by the Montserrat government are exempt from the quarantine measure. Passenger travel to the island is only allowed by air through John A. Osborne Airport (MNI).

Domestic Measures
Authorities lifted a 24-hour curfew at the end of February and have maintained minimal restrictions since the beginning of March. Group gatherings are limited to a maximum of 50 people. All businesses, schools, and religious establishments may resume activities; however, long-standing pandemic-related protocols for businesses and various facilities will remain in place until further notice. Establishments must enforce social distancing measures, use enhanced sanitization procedures, and comply with other sector-specific precautionary measures. All persons are required to wear protective face coverings in public and business establishments.

Authorities may amend their travel and business restrictions with little-to-no notice, depending on COVID-19 activity.