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Re: BVI Entry Requirements
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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02/19/2021 09:20 PM
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This post can be replied to, even though it is pinned at the top. Again, if anyone has a suggestion for additional links to add, please reply with those..
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Re: BVI Entry Requirements
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03/02/2021 12:28 PM
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Jason - I hadn't seen this Covid Consultant option. Looks promising. Do you have guests who have used it? Are they reliable? None of our guests have needed them but I've seen several people post positive reviews on FB.
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Re: BVI Entry Requirements
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03/02/2021 01:35 PM
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Carol:
Thanks for posting the latest requirements. My wife and I have a bareboat charter in April, our 16th trip to the BVI.
We have been unable to find a lab which will promise to deliver the PCR test results in our area of Florida in less than 5 to 7 days due to the heavy volume of testing. They all indicated we may get the test results sooner (3 to 5 days), but I can not plan a trip based on MAYBE.
The current requirement of having the test done within 5 days of arriving and having the test results 48 hours before is unrealistic. Many people can not upload the results of their test to the BVI gateway 48 hours ahead of time if they can not get the test done sooner.
I sent an email to the BVI gateway site informing them of the issue but based on historic events, I do not expect to get a favorable response.
We have rescheduled our trip four times and I am now thinking of asking for a refund of chartering in a different area.
Soooo sad. Fun in the Sun: Can you go to a neighboring county? Sarasota's turnaround as of the beginning of the month has been 48 hours. Maybe scour some local boards?
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Re: BVI Entry Requirements
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03/07/2021 08:22 AM
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We used Covid Consultants prior to a small family Christmas gathering and were very pleased. They send you the test kits, you overnight them back, and they email you the results within 24 hours of receiving your kits. Here’s a link to their FAQ about pre-travel testing: https://thecovidconsultants.com/faqs/The cost is $220/person, but if the BVI accepts pooled testing you can do that for up to four people for $400.
Tom Garvey
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Re: BVI Entry Requirements
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03/07/2021 10:31 AM
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I am surprised that the BVI would accept a home test kit, as SXM does not. Is anyone SURE they do accept them?
Carol Hill
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Re: BVI Entry Requirements
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03/07/2021 11:29 AM
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I don't know if they do. Perhaps Jason or Peter/Sleepychef could clarify that. FWIW, they do PCR tests and the results come from a lab in Texas.
Tom Garvey
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Re: BVI Entry Requirements
[Re: ecm56]
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03/07/2021 02:29 PM
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Has there been any specific OFFICIAL confirmation that home tests are OK??? People can make mistakes on approval, and approve something that shouldn't be approved. As I said, just asking because I know that SXM does not accept home tests..
Carol Hill
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Re: BVI Entry Requirements
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03/08/2021 08:35 PM
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They are pricey, unless you have a group of four, then it's not as bad. I viewed it as paying for the guaranteed results timeframe, which they delivered on.
Tom Garvey
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