Saint Vincent/Grenadines: COVID-19 travel restrictions eased for fully vaccinated individuals as of May 4 /update 15

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As of May 4, authorities in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have eased entry restrictions for travelers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Other travel restrictions remain unchanged.

All incoming travelers regardless of country of origin and including in-transit passengers must present a negative result from a PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival and may be subject to retesting upon entry. Travelers must also fill a pre-travel form. Persons who test positive for COVID-19 will be subject to additional isolation protocols. Travelers who are subject to quarantine protocols must provide proof of a pre-paid hotel reservation upon arrival.

Other travel protocols and additional requirements in place depend on the place of origin of travelers, and whether they are vaccinated. These include:

Very high-risk Countries: Travelers must complete a 21-day self-quarantine at a government-approved hotel or facility and will be retested on day 7 and day 14 of the quarantine period. Passengers must travel from the airport to their accommodations in a government-approved taxi or vessel. As of May 4, South Africa, Brazil, Suriname, Colombia, Belize, Mexico, India, Guyana, Peru, Panama, and Argentina are classified as very high-risk.
High-risk Countries: Travelers must complete a 14-day self-quarantine in a government-approved facility or accommodation and must be retested for COVID-19 between days 4 and 7 of the quarantine. Passengers must travel from the airport to their accommodations in a government-approved taxi or vessel. As of May 4, multiple countries and territories are classified as high-risk, including Canada, China, France, the US, Germany, Italy, the UK, Philippines, and some Caribbean nations.
Medium-risk Countries: Travelers must complete a 7-day quarantine in a government-approved facility or accommodation and must be retested for COVID-19 on day 4 of the quarantine period. Travelers must thereafter continue five monitored days in an approved home, hotel, or vessel at the discretion of the health authorities. As of May 4, Antigua and Barbuda, British Virgin Islands and Taiwan are classified as medium-risk.
Low-risk Countries: Travelers are not subject to mandatory quarantine protocols provided they have remained in a low-risk location for 21 days before travel. As of May 4, Anguilla, Grenada, Montserrat, and Saint Kitts and Nevis are classified as low-risk.
Fully-vaccinated travelers: Individuals who have proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 must also present the COVID-19 test taken 72 hours prior to departure, must be retested upon arrival, and must quarantine for seven days at an approved government facility or accommodation, no matter their country of origin. They may be retested on day seven of their quarantine.
In-transit Passengers: Travelers staying overnight must stay at one of the government-approved hotels; otherwise, they must remain inside Argyle International Airport (AIA).

Sea Travel
All yachts must seek approval for entry before proceeding to a designated area for on-vessel quarantine. Yacht passengers must have a negative result from PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure from the port of origin; the test results must be sent to port officials, along with a pre-arrival travel form, 24 hours prior to 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. The public is urged to practice social distancing and individuals must wear protective facemasks in public places. Entertainment establishments may have no more than 10 people inside at a time. Restaurants are not permitted to provide indoor dining services.

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.