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Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl #258174
06/14/2021 11:32 AM
06/14/2021 11:32 AM
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just saw this https://www.bvitraveller.com/bvi-eliminates-quarantine/

This is good news for some. Now how to get back into the USA. Are there places on Tortola that do rapid tests as it is still a requirement for re-entry to USA to have negative test result.

https://www.bvitraveller.com/bvi-eliminates-quarantine/

Also is there a requirement for entry into the BVI to have travel insurance for Covid? Would love to finally get back in November! Thank you.


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Re: Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl [Re: tangerine3] #258181
06/14/2021 12:47 PM
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The USVI and the CDC have not (as of today) changed their requirements for entry into the U.S. from a foreign country. I expect (hope) to see that change soon.

I have not seen any location in the BVI doing anything other than the RT-PCR tests done at the hospital.

Many of us have asked the BVI Government to clarify the question about insurance. So far no update. There is also the outstanding question about how the recent changes impact the Gold Seal requirements for accommodations and transportation.

Re: Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl [Re: tangerine3] #258307
06/15/2021 01:09 PM
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I don't see any mandatory requirements for health insurance on the Government website

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/british-virgin-islands/entry-requirements

I did see it on the moorings website, but am assuming Moorings is requiring it not the government. Hopefully there will be more rapid testing sites on Tortola in the near future. So far I've seen you can get at Peebles Hospital and somewhere else across from TMM I think they said. Someone also said you could get tested on VG and Jost but did not clarify specifically where . . . .

I also found this regarding Gold Seal requirements: https://www.bvitourism.com/sites/default/files/reopening-guide.pdf

I guess you would have to call your lodging and ask, maybe it is not enforced?


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Re: Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl [Re: tangerine3] #258308
06/15/2021 01:15 PM
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It’s a BVI not Moorings requirement. You will not be able to complete the entry portal without it.

Re: Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl [Re: tangerine3] #258310
06/15/2021 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by tangerine3
I don't see any mandatory requirements for health insurance on the Government website

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/british-virgin-islands/entry-requirements

I did see it on the moorings website, but am assuming Moorings is requiring it not the government. Hopefully there will be more rapid testing sites on Tortola in the near future. So far I've seen you can get at Peebles Hospital and somewhere else across from TMM I think they said. Someone also said you could get tested on VG and Jost but did not clarify specifically where . . . .

I also found this regarding Gold Seal requirements: https://www.bvitourism.com/sites/default/files/reopening-guide.pdf

I guess you would have to call your lodging and ask, maybe it is not enforced?

Those are not rapid testing sites. They are PCR testing sites.

I have only seen a vague reference to rapid testing being used at Port of Entry but nothing specific. Certainly have not heard of locations available for Day 4, Day 7, or Travel testing.


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Re: Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl [Re: tangerine3] #258322
06/15/2021 03:15 PM
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I downloaded the Statutory Instrument from the BVI Government's Gazette site.

It still includes the requirement for insurance. I will upload it here as soon as I get back to my desk.

I guess not. This site won't allow me to attach a PDF. It's on the BVI Currents group on Facebook if you want to read it.

Last edited by ecm56; 06/15/2021 03:20 PM.
Re: Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl [Re: ecm56] #258324
06/15/2021 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ecm56
I downloaded the Statutory Instrument from the BVI Government's Gazette site.

It still includes the requirement for insurance. I will upload it here as soon as I get back to my desk.

I guess not. This site won't allow me to attach a PDF. It's on the BVI Currents group on Facebook if you want to read it.

Here you go.

Attached Files SI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_01.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_02.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_03.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_04.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_05.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_06.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_07.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_08.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_09.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_10.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_11.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_12.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_13.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_14.jpgSI No 55 of 2021 -- COVID-19 Control and Suppression (Entry of Persons) (No. 3) Regulations, 2021_Page_15.jpg

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Re: Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl [Re: tangerine3] #258441
06/16/2021 07:25 PM
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ok thanks for this


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Re: Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl [Re: tangerine3] #258462
06/17/2021 07:33 AM
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Confusing though in Part II 4(b) it says fully vaccinated HAVE to take a rapid or PCR test 3-5 days in advance of travel, but then in Part II 5.2 (b) it says fully vaccinated have to show negative test result OR vacc card??

If fully vaccinated why mandatory test? Only reason don't like this part is after making hotel reservations, airline reservations and have a false positive test result is nerve racking. They say it can happen.

Health requirement blurb is in Part II 4(d)


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Re: Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl [Re: tangerine3] #258466
06/17/2021 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by tangerine3
Confusing though in Part II 4(b) it says fully vaccinated HAVE to take a rapid or PCR test 3-5 days in advance of travel, but then in Part II 5.2 (b) it says fully vaccinated have to show negative test result OR vacc card??

If fully vaccinated why mandatory test? Only reason don't like this part is after making hotel reservations, airline reservations and have a false positive test result is nerve racking. They say it can happen.

Health requirement blurb is in Part II 4(d)

Honestly, I think the "or" in Part II 5.2(b) is a typo. The attached documents are much more readable and summarized better. It's pretty clear that both the test within 5 days and the proof of vaccination are required.

The reason for additional testing is the vaccine does not prevent you from still contracting or spreading the virus. It greatly reduces the risk of both and decreases the chances of severe symptoms. There was an article released yesterday from St. Thomas that they have 13 confirmed positive cases in fully vaccinated residents. 5 are symptomatic and 8 aren't but they were retested and the positive result was confirmed. Also, the ship that was planned to arrive in the BVI Tuesday had 2 positive cases last week. Both were retested and are in fact true positive tests.

Attached Files 10JunePage1.jpg10JunePage2.jpg
Last edited by JasonHelmbrecht; 06/17/2021 07:54 AM.

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Re: Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl [Re: JasonHelmbrecht] #258540
06/17/2021 02:02 PM
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Hey Jason, Can you email me a link to this post? Monk


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Re: Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl [Re: captmonk] #258546
06/17/2021 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by captmonk
Hey Jason, Can you email me a link to this post? Monk

I never found it online. It came in an email from the tourist board.

I can post it on my business FB page and send you that link if it would help.


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Re: Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl [Re: captmonk] #258547
06/17/2021 02:58 PM
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Re: Getting there no more quarantine for vax ppl [Re: JasonHelmbrecht] #258552
06/17/2021 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by JasonHelmbrecht
Originally Posted by tangerine3
Confusing though in Part II 4(b) it says fully vaccinated HAVE to take a rapid or PCR test 3-5 days in advance of travel, but then in Part II 5.2 (b) it says fully vaccinated have to show negative test result OR vacc card??

If fully vaccinated why mandatory test? Only reason don't like this part is after making hotel reservations, airline reservations and have a false positive test result is nerve racking. They say it can happen.

Health requirement blurb is in Part II 4(d)

Honestly, I think the "or" in Part II 5.2(b) is a typo. The attached documents are much more readable and summarized better. It's pretty clear that both the test within 5 days and the proof of vaccination are required.

The reason for additional testing is the vaccine does not prevent you from still contracting or spreading the virus. It greatly reduces the risk of both and decreases the chances of severe symptoms. There was an article released yesterday from St. Thomas that they have 13 confirmed positive cases in fully vaccinated residents. 5 are symptomatic and 8 aren't but they were retested and the positive result was confirmed. Also, the ship that was planned to arrive in the BVI Tuesday had 2 positive cases last week. Both were retested and are in fact true positive tests.


It should be noted that there are at least 2 differences between the 15 page Gazette I posted and the 2 page "graphic summary" I posted. Not sure which is right but the Gazette is the legal record so I'd tend to trust that.

1. Children traveling with vaccinated parents/guardians are required to test again on Day 4 according to the 2 page summary. According to the Gazette, they are released as soon as they get their Day 0 results with no mention of a retest

2. Vaccinated travelers in mixed groups are not subject to quarantine or testing according to the 2 page summary. According to the Gazette, they are treated as partially or unvaccinated guests based on their group.


Last edited by JasonHelmbrecht; 06/17/2021 03:32 PM.

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