Saint Vincent/Grenadines: Authorities update certain COVID-19-related international travel restrictions as of Nov. 1 /update 22

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Officials in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines continue to update COVID-19-related international travel restrictions as of Nov. 1. Authorities have mainly updated a few measures in place for passengers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for at least two weeks. Domestic restrictions remain largely unchanged.

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. All incoming travelers must also complete a pre-travel form.

All travelers subject to quarantine protocols must arrive with proof of prepaid reservations at a government-approved accommodation and must transfer from the airport to their accommodation in an approved taxi or vessel. Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 will be subject to additional isolation protocols.

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 a quarantine period of 14 days and must be retested between days ten and 14. Fully vaccinated travelers could be asked by authorities to test upon arrival and may also be required to quarantine for 48 hours. As of Nov. 1, 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 10-day quarantine period. They must be tested for COVID-19 again between days seven and 10 of the isolation period. Fully vaccinated travelers could be required to test upon arrival and asked to quarantine for 48 hours. As of Nov. 1, authorities classify Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Bermuda, Antigua and Barbuda, the British Virgin Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, the US, including the US Virgin Islands, China, the UK, Germany, Saint Lucia, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, Nigeria, Indonesia, Philippines, Italy, Bahamas, Canada, Turks and Caicos, France and its overseas regions, Spain, and Russia as high risk. Any other location not mentioned in the other categories is considered high risk.

• Medium risk: Unvaccinated travelers must complete a five-day quarantine and be tested again on day four of the quarantine period. Fully vaccinated travelers could be asked to retest upon arrival at the airport and quarantine for 48 hours. As of Nov. 1, those who have been in Saint Kitts and Nevis and Taiwan in the 21 days before arrival will be subject to these restrictions.

• Low risk: Unvaccinated travelers may be asked to retest for COVID-19 upon arrival and must quarantine for three days. Fully vaccinated travelers can enter without the need to quarantine but may be asked to retest for COVID-19. Arrivals will be subject to these restrictions if they have remained in a low-risk location for 21 days before travel. As of Nov. 1, authorities have classified Anguilla 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 (SVD).

All yachts must seek entry approval before proceeding to a designated area for on-vessel quarantine. Yacht passengers must have a negative result from a COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before departure from the port of origin. The results and a pre-arrival travel form must be submitted to port officials at least 24 hours before arrival. Most quarantine requirements are the same as those applied to air travelers.

Domestic Restrictions
The government is not enforcing any major internal movement restrictions; however, some business restrictions remain in place. Officials continue to encourage the public to practice social distancing and individuals must wear protective facemasks in public places. Most public gatherings must not consist of more than 20 persons outdoors or 10 persons indoors.

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