Saint Vincent/Grenadines: Authorities maintain most COVID-19 international travel restrictions as of July 27 /update 18

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Officials are largely maintaining international travel and domestic restrictions as of July 27. However, authorities continue to update the list of countries by risk designation.

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. Travelers subject to quarantine protocols must provide proof of 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 quarantine of between 14-21 days at a government-approved quarantine hotel, paid by them. They must transfer from the airport to the hotel in an approved taxi or vessel and must be re-tested on days 7 and 14 of the quarantine and testing on days seven and 14 of the quarantine period. As of July 27, authorities classify Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, India, Mexico, Panama, Peru, South Africa, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela as very high-risk.

• High-risk: Travelers must complete a 14-day quarantine at a government-approved hotel at the travelers' expense. They must be tested COVID-19 again 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 July 27, authorities classify the Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Canada, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Haiti, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Nigeria, Philippines, Russia, Saint Lucia, Spain, Taiwan, Turks and Caicos, UK, US, and US Virgin Islands as high-risk. Any country not mentioned in any of the categories must be considered a High-risk country.

• Medium-risk: Travelers must complete a seven-day quarantine at a government-approved hotel at the travelers' expense and be tested again for COVID-19 on day four of the quarantine period. As of July 27, those who have been in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, and Saint Kitts and Nevis in the 21 days before arrival will be under these restrictions.

• 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 July 27, authorities have classified Anguilla, Dominica, Grenada, and Montserrat 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 before departure and undergo retesting upon arrival. Fully vaccinated travelers arriving from a very high-risk country will be subject to a seven-day quarantine at a government-approved hotel, while those entering from high-risk countries must quarantine for 48 hours while they wait for the arrival 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 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