Saint Vincent/Grenadines: Authorities maintain most international travel COVID-19-related restrictions as of June 7 /update 16

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines officials have largely maintained international travel and domestic restrictions as of June 7. Authorities have, however, adjusted the list of countries by risk designation and reduced the quarantine period.

All incoming travelers, regardless of country of origin and including in-transit passengers, must present a negative result from a polymerase chain reaction (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. Travelers subject to quarantine protocols must provide proof of a pre-paid reservations at a government-approved accommodation upon arrival.

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

• Very high-risk: Travelers must complete a 21-day quarantine and testing on days seven and 14 of the quarantine period. Passengers must travel from the airport to their accommodations in a government-approved taxi or vessel. As of June 7, authorities classify Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, India, Mexico, Panama, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago as very high-risk.

• High-risk: Travelers must complete a 14-day quarantine and testing for COVID-19 between days four and seven of the isolation period. Passengers must travel from the airport to their accommodations in a government-approved taxi or vessel. As of June 7, authorities classify the Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Haiti, Italy, Jamaica, Nigeria, Philippines, Russia, Spain, St Lucia, Turks Caicos Islands, the US, and the UK as high-risk.

• Medium-risk: Travelers must complete a seven-day quarantine and testing for COVID-19 on day four of the quarantine period. Travelers must, thereafter, stay in an approved home, hotel, or vessel at the discretion of the health authorities for an additional five days of monitoring. As of June 7, authorities classify Antigua and Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, and Taiwan as medium-risk.

• Low-risk: Travelers are not subject to mandatory quarantine protocols provided they have remained in a low-risk location for 21 days before travel. As of June 7, authorities have classified Anguilla, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, and Saint Kitts and Nevis as low-risk.

• Fully-vaccinated travelers: Individuals who have proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for at least 14 days before travel must present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to departure and undergo retesting upon arrival. These travelers must quarantine for 48 hours while they wait for the second test's results.

• 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 entry approval 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; 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. As of June 7, no lockdown or curfew restrictions are in place.

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