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 all travelers aged 5 years and older 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. 

Aruba effective August 1, 2021 U.S. travelers will need to complete the 72-hour PCR testing requirement regardless of vaccination status. For more information click here.

Bahamas, effective August 6, 2021, all travelers aged 2 years and older, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to submit a valid, negative Rapid Antigen Test or Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 5 days prior to travel. All travelers must also apply for a Bahamas Health Travel Visa at travel.gov.bs, complete a daily online health questionnaire for symptom tracking purposes and 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. Effective May 8, all vaccinated travelers are still required to submit a valid PCR test completed no more than 72 hours prior to arrival. Vaccinated travelers will take a second test on arrival to the airport and quarantine for 1-2 days on property until they receive their negative test results. 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 from the U.S. 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 OR a negative antigen test within 24 hours of travel. 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. Effective April 20, travelers from high-risk countries are required to take an additional Antigen test on day 3 of their stay. Travelers can register for their test while completing their PLC.  Effective August 13, a curfew is in effect on the island. 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 June 12, 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.

Europe Travelers who are not fully vaccinated arriving from United States must have a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test result. The test must be taken a maximum of 72 hours before departure.   

Grenada effective July 31, 2021, all visitors arriving to Grenada must be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination upon entry. All travelers from the U.S. are still 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. Effective May 1, fully vaccinated travelers are still required to submit a valid PCR test completed no more than 72 hours prior to arrival. Vaccinated travelers will take a second PCR test on arrival to the airport and quarantine for up to 48 hours on property until they receive their negative test results. All travelers are required to pay a one-time, COVID test fee of USD$150, which will cover the arrival test, 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 Effective through August 31, Jamaica is imposing a curfew. The curfew has limited implications for tourists visiting the island, and only a small fraction of tours that operate on Sundays may be affected. Transfers, in-hotel testing, most tours and hotel beach access are not impacted. 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 arriving through August 10 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 here for 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 72 hours 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 In Saint Lucia, travelers aged 5 years and older are required to present a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 5 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 5 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] or Antigen 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 Effective September 1, 2021, all arriving travelers aged 16 years and older are required to be fully vaccinated. All arriving travelers aged 10 years and older are still required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] or Antigen test completed no more than 3 days (72 hours) prior to travel, regardless of vaccination status. Travel medical insurance will be required, and travelers must complete an online health questionnaire. Click here for details on new travel requirements.

 ITALY

In addition to the travel entry details the Italian government announced last week, on September 3, they provided clarification on quarantine requirements for unvaccinated travelers. Unvaccinated travelers are allowed to enter Italy with a negative COVID-19 test but must self-quarantine upon arrival for five days and then test again after isolation. If unvaccinated travelers receive a negative COVID-19 after five days of quarantine, they will no longer have to quarantine.

As a reminder per last week’s announcement from the Italian government, all travelers, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to provide a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular test taken at most 72 hours before arrival into Italy. Children under six years of age will not be required to present a negative test result.

Please be aware that any travelers who are unable to obtain a negative COVID-19 test within the departure window will be denied boarding and must cancel or rebook their flight. There are no options to test or quarantine upon arrival into Italy.

All passengers traveling to Italy must fill out a Digital Passenger Locator Formbefore arrival and one of the following: Vaccination card, Green pass or Certificate of recovery.

SPAIN

Non-vaccinated travelers will only be allowed to enter if their reasons for travel meet the essential travel categories set forth by Spain. Non-vaccinated travelers who meet the essential travel exceptions must provide one of the following documents:

• A negative COVID-19 NAAT (PCR) test taken within 72 hours of arrival.
• A negative COVID-19 antigen (Rapid) test taken within 48 hours of arrival. Children under 12 years of age are will not be required to present a negative test result.
• Proof of recovery from COVID-19. 

For travelers who are not vaccinated, we recommend that they verify that their reason for travel will continue to allow them to travel to Spain. Fully-vaccinated travelers will continue to be allowed to enter. However, unvaccinated travelers will only be allowed to enter for essential travel.

Effective September 6, fully-vaccinated travelers are now required to provide proof of a full vaccination. Children under 12 years of age are exempt.

All vaccinated and non-vaccinated travelers must still complete a Health Control Form and obtain their QR code to be presented at boarding and upon arrival into Spain.