Saint Vincent/Grenadines: Authorities update COVID-19 international travel restrictions as of Aug. 18 /update 19

Event

Officials continue to update international travel and domestic restrictions as of Aug. 18. Authorities have mainly updated the list of countries by risk designation and travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travelers.

International Travel Restrictions
All incoming travelers, regardless of country of origin and including in-transit passengers, must present a negative result from an RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival; they may be subject to retesting upon entry. Travelers must also complete a pre-travel form. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 will be subject to additional isolation protocols. All travelers subject to quarantine protocols must arrive with proof of pre-paid reservations at a government-approved accommodation and must transfer from the airport to their accommodation in an approved taxi or vessel.

Other restrictions vary depending on the place of origin's risk rating and whether travelers are fully vaccinated:

• Very high-risk: Unvaccinated travelers must complete quarantine of between 14-21 days and must be re-tested on days seven and 14 of the quarantine period. Fully vaccinated travelers must quarantine for 48 hours. As of Aug. 18, countries classified as very high risk include Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, South Africa, Suriname, Colombia, Belize, Mexico, India, Guyana, Panama, Argentina, and Peru.

• High-risk: Unvaccinated travelers must complete a 14-day quarantine. They must be tested COVID-19 again between days four and seven of the isolation period. Fully vaccinated travelers will be required to quarantine for 48 hours. As of Aug. 18, authorities classify the British Virgin Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, the US, including the US Virgin Islands, China, the UK, Germany, St. Lucia, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, Nigeria, Indonesia, Philippines, Italy, Bahamas, Canada, Turks and Caicos Islands, France (including overseas regions), Spain and Russia as high-risk. Any country not mentioned in any of the categories must be considered a High-risk country.

• Medium-risk: Unvaccinated travelers must complete a seven-day quarantine and be tested again on day four of the quarantine period. Fully vaccinated travelers will be retested upon arrival at the airport and must quarantine for 48 hours. As of Aug. 18, those who have been in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bermuda, Dominica, and Saint Kitts and Nevis in the 21 days before arrival will be under these restrictions.

• Low-risk: All travelers can enter without the need to quarantine provided they have remained in a low-risk location for 21 days before travel. As of Aug. 18, authorities have classified Anguilla, Grenada, and Montserrat as low-risk.

• In-transit passengers: Travelers staying overnight must stay at one of the government-approved hotels; otherwise, they must remain inside Argyle International Airport (AIA).

All yachts must seek entry approval before proceeding to a designated area for on-vessel quarantine. Yacht passengers must have a negative result from an RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure from the port of origin; submission of the test results to port officials is necessary, along with a pre-arrival travel form, at least 24 hours before arrival. Quarantine requirements are the same as those applied to air travelers.

Domestic Restrictions
The government has not enforced any major internal movement restrictions; however, some business restrictions remain in place. Officials urge the public to practice social distancing, and individuals must wear protective facemasks in public places.

Authorities could amend any domestic restrictions, international travel protocols, or country risk classifications with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Ministry of Health COVID-19 Protocols
Pre-Arrival Travel Form