Travel Updates

As  of January 26, 2021, the United States  government  is requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19  for all air  passengers  arriving in the United States  from another country.  This also includes U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents  2 years of age or older.    
 

Travelers must get tested no more than 3 days before their flight  to the U.S. departs. Proof  of the negative result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19  must be provided  to the airline before boarding the flight.  Please refer directly to the airline’s website  for more information,  as the process for providing proof may vary.  
 

The requirements above were  correct as  of  June 21, 2021  and  may be changed by the United States government on short notice. 

We recommend that you visit the U.S. https://www.cdc.gov before traveling for the latest requirements.  
  

Travelers get a break: REAL ID deadline extended to Oct. 1, 2021, due to coronavirus

https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-frequently-asked-questions

Both hotels and destinations continue to adjust their opening dates, so be sure to check the Hotel Updates tab for the most up-to-date information regarding your hotel. Also, visit the New Safety Procedures tab for updates on new policies destinations and hotels are implementing for your next vacation. 

DESTINATION DETAILS

Antigua travelers arriving by air will be required to present a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 7 days prior to travel. Click here for more information. Travelers must complete a Traveler Accommodation form before arrival.                                          Aruba all travelers have the option to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 72 hours prior to travel (results must be uploaded at least 12 hours prior to departure time) OR take a PCR test upon arrival to the airport, at their own expense. For more information click here.

Bahamas, all arriving travelers are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 5 days prior to travel. Travelers must also apply for a Bahamas Health Travel Visa at travel.gov.bs and complete a daily online health questionnaire for symptom tracking purposes. If guests are staying longer than 5 days then they will be required to take a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test on day 5 of their visit. All travelers are required to opt-in to mandatory COVID-19 health insurance when applying for their Health Travel Visa. Click here for more information. 

Barbados all arriving travelers aged 6 years and older are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Travelers are also required to remain on property at preapproved accommodations until they have a second negative test 5 days after their first test. Once travelers have acquired their second negative test they are free to travel off property. Click here for more information.

Cancun No requirements

Costa Rica, all travelers will have to follow these requirements:

• Complete the online form found at https://salud.go.cr.
• Purchase travel insurance that covers accommodation in case of quarantine and medical expenses for acute illness. 
  • The purchased travel insurance must also be shown upon arrival to prove that the policy is active during their stay in Costa Rica and that it covers medical costs related to COVID-19 for a minimum of USD$50,000. 
  • Insurance can be purchased locally online. Click here for more information on where to purchase travel insurance. 

Cozumel No requirements

Curacao all arriving travelers aged 7 years and older are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Within 48hrs of departure, travelers must visit dicardcuracao.com to complete the digital immigration card, fill out the digital Passenger Locator Card [PLC] and submit their negative results. Travelers are also required to travel with printed documentation of their negative test results and completed PLC. Click here for more information.

Dominican Republic travelers entering will not be required to submit a negative PCR test. All arriving passengers will pass through a heat/temperature sensor upon arrival. If a passenger shows an elevated body temperature they are pulled for further investigation and may incur a rapid test. All travelers will also be granted a complimentary, temporary travel assistance plan that will include coverage for emergencies, telemedicine, lodging for prolonged stays and costs for changing flights in the event of an infection. This will be provided for all travelers through April 30, 2021.

As of January 1, 2021, all travelers arriving to and departing from the Dominican Republic are required to fill out the mandatory digital entry and exit forms found at https://eticket.migracion.gob.do. Physical forms will no longer be accepted. Once completed, 2 QR codes will be generated to present at the airport on arrival and departure. It is recommended travelers complete these forms 72hrs prior to departure and keep a printed or screenshot version on hand while traveling. The digital forms can be completed prior to traveling or at the airport, but travelers will need to have the QR code available when passing through Customs in the DR. Please note, there have been technical difficulties when completing the forms using Safari on Apple devices, so it is recommended to try different web browsers or devices. For more information please visit https://viajerodigital.mitur.gob.do.

Grenada travelers from the U.S. are required to present a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Hotel guests are required to stay on property for 4 days after arrival. On their fourth day, travelers must complete a negative PCR test. All travelers are required to pay a one-time, COVID test fee of USD$150, which will cover the day 4 test or any other test taken while in-destination. Travelers must also have travel insurance covering COVID-19 and any related illness or declare that they will bear the cost of treatment and isolation if they test positive for COVID-19 on arrival. All travelers, regardless of risk assessment, must submit a Health Declaration Form, register on Grenada's Contract App and submit a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate at least 48 hours prior to departure. Click here for more information. Click here for information on Grenada's new travel hotline.

Jamaica travelers arriving from the U.S. will be required to present either a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] OR Antigen test on arrival to the airport. Children aged 11 years or younger will not be required to present a negative test. Please note, travelers are no longer required to upload their negative test prior to arrival. Travelers are still required complete the mandatory Travel Authorization form AND receive government approval before departing. Approval will be sent to you immediately after completing your Travel Authorization, and you must present this approved form upon departure from the U.S. We urge you to visit VisitJamaica.com for more information.

Los Cabos No requirements

Panama all arriving travelers will be required to present a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] or antigen test taken no more than 48 hours prior to arrival time. If their test was taken more than 48 hours prior to arrival, then the traveler will be required to take a rapid test at the airport at their own expense. Click herefor more information. 

Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit No requirements. Click here for more information on safety and sanitation protocols.

Riviera Maya No requirements

Sint Maarten/St. Maarten all arriving travelers ages 10 years and older from the U.S. are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed 5 days prior to travel OR a negative antigen test within 48 hours of travel. Travelers are also required to complete a health declaration prior to arrival at www.stmaartenentry.com and travel with a copy. As of January 1, 2021, all arriving travelers to St. Maarten are required to purchase the St. Maarten Visitors Protection Plan for $30 per person. Click here for more information and here to purchase via the mandatory health form. Please visit the destination websites for St. Maarten or St. Martin for more information.

Saint Lucia travelers aged 5 years and older are required to present a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 7 days prior to travel. Travelers aged 18 years and older must submit a Travel Registration Form to their hotel once their flight reservations are confirmed. This must be completed at least 7 business days prior to travel. PCR test results are not required to complete this. Click here for more information.

St. Thomas All arriving travelers aged 5 years and older are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 5 days prior to travel. Travelers must complete the online Travel Screening Portal within five days of travel. Click here for details on new travel requirements.

Turks & Caicos All arriving travelers aged 10 years and older are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 5 days prior to travel. Travel medical insurance will be required, and travelers must complete an online health questionnaire. Click here for details on new travel requirements.