Caribbean Travel: Latest Entry Requirements for Every Caribbean Island
The Latest Travel Restrictions Throughout the Caribbean
The Caribbean remains a top target for travelers heading into the summer as the vast majority of the region’s coveted islands have reopened to international visitors with limited restrictions in place. Still, requirements vary from destination to destination, with some countries and territories reopening their borders to travelers regardless of COVID-19 vaccination or testing status and others implementing more stringent protocols that require travelers to take extra steps ahead of their trip. Regardless of the island, a smooth visit comes down to knowing before you go. Here’s a look at the latest entry requirements and restrictions for the Caribbean’s top destinations right now.
Anguilla
As of April, all fully vaccinated travelers to Anguilla who are 18 years and older no longer need to apply for permission to enter the island. They will need proof of full vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test, either an NAA/PCR/RNA test taken within three days of travel or a rapid antigen test taken within two days of travel. Unvaccinated visitors under the age of 18 can enter Anguilla if they are accompanied by fully vaccinated travelers.
Antigua and Barbuda
Fully vaccinated individuals can visit Antigua and Barbuda without a negative PCR or rapid antigen test. However, partially or unvaccinated visitors will have a much harder time as they must provide a negative PCR test result taken no more than three days prior to arrival or a rapid antigen test taken no more than 24 hours prior to arrival in the islands. They also need to submit to an RT-PCR test on arrival at their own expense and quarantine for 10 days if partially vaccinated and 14 days if unvaccinated.
Aruba
Aruba has lifted COVID-19 entry requirements as of March 19. Travelers no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 test result or proof of vaccination to gain entry. However, visitors are still required to complete the country’s Embarkation/Disembarkation Card and purchase Aruba Visitors Insurance prior to arrival.
The Bahamas
The Bahamas updated testing protocols for visitors at the start of the year, allowing fully vaccinated travelers and children ages 2-11 to enter with a negative antigen test. The test must be taken no more than three days prior to the date of arrival on the islands. Unvaccinated travelers age 12 and older will require a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test, including PCR, NAA, NAAT, TMA or RNA, taken no more than three days prior to arrival. All visitors traveling to the Bahamas will need to apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa at travel.gov.bs. and opt-in to the COVID-19 health insurance that covers them for the duration of their stay. The cost of the insurance is included in the visa application fee and varies based on the length of stay.
Barbados
Travelers to Barbados will require a negative rapid antigen test or rapid COVID-19 PCR test result completed one day prior to arrival or a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test result taken within three days of arrival. Barbados does not accept shallow nasal swab samples, saliva samples, self-administered tests or home kits.
British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands’ entry protocols were updated on April 22 but can be a bit confusing so travelers should be sure to check the government’s official breakdown ahead of their trip so they can arrive fully prepared.
Cayman Islands
Effective April 8, vaccinated individuals can travel to the Cayman Islands without being subject to quarantine as long as they complete a pre-arrival test, complete a medical and travel questionnaire and undergo a medical examination (if a Customs and Border Control (CBC) Officer considers it necessary), complete and submit a travel declaration to Travel Cayman in advance but no later than 72 hours before their trip and provide evidence of the travel declaration when requested by CBC.
Cuba
Cuba recently updated its entry requirements. “A negative test for COVID-19 performed in the country of origin as well as the presentation of an anti-COVID-19 vaccination certificate is no longer required to enter Cuba.” states the U.S. Embassy in Cuba. “All passengers arriving in Cuba must confirm they have submitted a sworn declaration about their biographic data. Passengers may complete the confirmation form online before they travel at dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio.”
Curacao
International visitors to Curacao no longer require a negative COVID-19 test result as of March 10. However, travelers will still need to complete a digital immigration card online and fill out the Passenger Locator Card (PLC) 48 hours prior to their departure. Visitors should carry a printed or digital document of proof with them at all times.
Dominica
Fully vaccinated travelers to Dominica are no longer required to submit a pre-travel online form or a negative test. Unvaccinated travelers must present a negative PCR test result from a nasopharyngeal swab taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or a rapid antigen test result from a nasopharyngeal swab taken within 48 hours prior to the expected arrival time in Dominica.
Dominican Republic
Located on the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, the Dominican Republic is among the most-visited countries in the Caribbean and continues to be one of the easiest to travel to amid the pandemic as visitors will not require proof of vaccination or a negative test result. Visitors only need to complete the free electronic entry and exit form combining the Traveler’s Health Affidavit, Customs Declaration and International Embarkation/Disembarkation forms.
Grenada
Grenada dropped all remaining COVID-19 travel restrictions on April 4. This means that travelers no longer require testing prior to or on arrival, proof of vaccination or a Health Declaration Form, regardless of vaccination status.
Guadeloupe
The French overseas region of Guadeloupe has been reopened to fully vaccinated U.S. travelers since last summer. Visitors aged 12 and up can enter with proof of COVID-19 vaccination and a PCR or antigen test taken within three days or one day of boarding their flight, respectively. Meanwhile, unvaccinated visitors will have to present the results of a negative PCR or antigen test taken within 72 or 24 hours of boarding as well as present a compelling reason as to why they are traveling and be subject to a mandatory seven-day quarantine prior to an additional test.
Haiti
Fully vaccinated visitors to Haiti no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test taken within 72 hours of travel. However, unvaccinated individuals will still require proof of a negative test result to visit the country.
Jamaica
Jamaica eliminated COVID-related travel restrictions on April 16, dropping pre-travel testing requirements and mask mandates across the island.
Martinique
Vaccinated travelers to Martinique need to present a negative PCR test result taken less than 72 hours or an antigenic test less than 48 hours before boarding their flight while unvaccinated visitors must provide a negative PCR or antigen test completed less than 24 hours prior to departure.
Montserrat
Visitors to Montserrat are no longer required to complete an online declaration form for permission to enter but will still need proof of a negative test taken within three days of travel. Vaccinated individuals are required to be tested for COVID-19 on entry while unvaccinated are required to quarantine for 10 days after COVID-19 screening. Between eight and 10 days after entering Montserrat, they will be tested for COVID-19.
Puerto Rico
As of March 10, domestic travelers to the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico are no longer required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test prior to arriving on the island. Visitors arriving from another country will need to present a negative COVID-19 test (either antigen or PCR) taken within one day prior to departure along with proof of vaccination.
St Barth
Fully vaccinated individuals visiting St. Barth from a country categorized as green can enter with proof of full vaccination completed at least two weeks prior to arrival while visitors from all other countries not categorized as green must be fully vaccinated and present a negative PCR test administered within three days or a negative antigen test administered within two days of their originating flight. Unvaccinated travelers from green countries can enter by presenting a negative PCR test administered within three days or an antigen test administered within two days of their flight.
St Kitts and Nevis
Only fully vaccinated travelers and unvaccinated children under 18 accompanied by fully vaccinated parents or guardians can enter St. Kitts & Nevis. Travelers must submit a negative rapid antigen test result taken one day prior to arrival or a negative RT-PCR or NAAT test result taken within three days of arrival in addition to an embarkation form.
Saint Lucia
As of April 2, there is no pre-travel test or quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated travelers to Saint Lucia, only proof of vaccination and a completed health screening form. Meanwhile, unvaccinated travelers aged 5 years and older must have a negative PCR test result that was taken within five days prior of arrival and a completed health screening form.
St Martin and St Maarten
The Dutch Caribbean island of St. Maarten recently transitioned from pandemic to endemic status, relaxing COVID-19 entry requirements last month to allow all fully vaccinated visitors or those who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last nine months to enter without a negative test. As of April 1, unvaccinated visitors can visit with a negative antigen test taken 24 hours prior to arrival. A health pre-authorization form is also required for everyone and must be completed as early as 72 hours before arrival at stmaartenentry.com. Similar requirements apply to the French side of Saint Martin.
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. arriving in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will require a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival. Unvaccinated individuals should click here.
Trinidad and Tobago
Only fully vaccinated non-nationals are being allowed entry into Trinidad and Tobago this spring. Visitors also need to apply for the TTravel Pass and provide a negative PCR or antigen test taken within three days and present proof of a fully paid for state-supervised quarantine at an approved hotel facility.
Turks and Caicos
As of May 1, all visitors to Turks and Caicos aged 18 and over must be fully vaccinated to enter. However, a negative COVID-19 test and insurance are no longer required, nor is travel authorization via the TCI Assured portal.
US Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands eased entry protocols for travelers in March, allowing those who have been fully vaccinated in the U.S. and the USVI to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination without requiring a negative test result for entry. Unvaccinated travelers arriving from the U.S. mainland still require a negative COVID-19 test taken within five days of travel through the USVI Travel Screening Portal for clearance.