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BVI Entry Requirements #247906
02/19/2021 02:44 PM
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Last edited by Carol_Hill; 03/03/2021 08:46 PM.

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Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #247931
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 [Re: JasonHelmbrecht] #248074
02/22/2021 10:05 AM
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Jason--It's already there, as the last link..


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Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #248774
03/01/2021 05:01 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.

Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Fun in the sun] #248775
03/01/2021 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Fun in the sun
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.

https://thecovidconsultants.com/


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Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #248854
03/02/2021 12:20 PM
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Hey Fun in the Sun - We didn't have our PCR test results until the day before we were to enter the BVI. And, we got our approval late in the evening before our early morning flight from DC. Based on that experience and reading about others, I don't think the 48 hour rule is enforced. It seems like they are reviewing and approving at the last possible minute.

Jason - I hadn't seen this Covid Consultant option. Looks promising. Do you have guests who have used it? Are they reliable?

Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Husker] #248856
03/02/2021 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Husker
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 [Re: JasonHelmbrecht] #248867
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Will the BVI accept the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RT-PCR Test Kit — SPUTUM?


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Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Fun in the sun] #248871
03/02/2021 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Fun in the sun
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?

Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: captmonk] #248896
03/02/2021 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by captmonk
Will the BVI accept the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RT-PCR Test Kit — SPUTUM?



No. Must be nasal.


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Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: JasonHelmbrecht] #249336
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
Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: TomGarvey] #249352
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?


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Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #249358
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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
Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #249364
03/07/2021 11:58 AM
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Chris M, of the BVI Alive group on Facebook, used the Covid Consultants kit for his whole family when he entered the BVI in December.

Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: ecm56] #249372
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
Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #249429
03/08/2021 01:29 PM
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Good point, Carol. They may be more savvy now. They were definitely just starting to figure things out in December.

Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #249461
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I used Covid Consultants in February for a trip to BVI. No problem. A bit expensive.

Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: FRANKIE2] #249471
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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.


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Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #249728
03/11/2021 11:58 AM
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I haven't seen this document before but it's a pretty nice summary.


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Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #249969
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Has anyone else had technical issues with the BVI Gateway website? Some of the dropdown menus do not seems to work (cannot complete and move on from page as a result) and flight options listed do not correspond to what is actually available (showing only outbound Seaborne flight numbers for EIS when asking for inbound). So far emails to the technical support address and messages left at the What's App number go unanswered.

Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #250390
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After a lot of deliberation, we canceled our charter in April and booked a Villa in St. John.

Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #250727
03/21/2021 10:21 AM
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We also canceled our May charter. It's just not worth the hassle and risk of being stuck there. I think the BVI is going to have to figure this out pretty soon or it will lose it's tourism industry for a long time. I suppose they might not care given their financial services business. Sad...

Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #250733
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We had a great trip in December. Will be getting our plane tickets shortly for our July trip. Can't wait to get back.

"Damn the torpedos! Full speed ahead!"

Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #253896
04/23/2021 11:13 PM
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I just saw this and I don't know if it has been posted yet, BVI has introduced new entry requirements. No more 4 day quarantine if you meet the new requirements. Open the link below.

https://bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/bvi-introduce-new-travel-requirements-fully-vaccinated-travellers.


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Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #253900
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The BVI Government Poster on the revised COVID-19 Protocols effective May 15, 2021.

Attached Files April 23 Announcement from Malone.jpg
Re: BVI Entry Requirements [Re: Carol_Hill] #254040
04/25/2021 02:38 PM
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Going to close this one now, and post a new link with newest info tomorrow.


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