Montserrat: COVID-19-related mandatory quarantine reduced for vaccinated individuals; most other restrictions unchanged as of June 22 /update 19

COVID-19-related restrictions in Monserrat remain mostly unchanged as of June 22 except for reduced quarantine for those fully vaccinated.

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As of June 22, the COVID-19-related travel restrictions in force in Montserrat remain largely unchanged. Authorities have, however, further reduced the mandatory quarantine period for fully vaccinated individuals to five days; the period had previously been reduced to 10 days in May. The government has also clarified entry protocols for minors, mandating that children under 12 must furnish a negative result from a PCR test taken no earlier than five days before arrival; said minors were previously exempted from the requirement.

Most nonresident leisure travelers remain banned from traveling to Montserrat. Entry is restricted to Montserratian citizens, permanent residents, and homeowners and their dependents; business travelers, technicians, disaster aid workers, persons traveling for legal purposes, and authorized family members are also allowed to enter. Aircraft and ship crew members are exempt from the entry restrictions. 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 before arrival. Most unvaccinated or partially vaccinated arriving travelers must also self-quarantine for 14 days from the date of entry, as well as test negative between 12 and 14 days after arrival. Most fully vaccinated travelers must adhere to a shorter quarantine of five days and must test negative between three and four days after 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). All testing and quarantine requirements are likely to last through at least July 18.

Domestic Measures
Domestically, minimal restrictions are in place on Montserrat. Group gatherings are limited to a maximum of 50 people. All businesses, schools, and religious establishments have resumed operation; 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 travel and business restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on COVID-19 activity.