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Current entry requirements
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I am going to pin this to the top, but please feel free to reply to this post with additional info regarding current entry requirements. As far as I know, the official site here is the current requirements, but please feel free to post if not. Link to current requirements
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Re: Current entry requirements
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There are private boats entering now. There were at least 50 or 60 boats from PR in the BVI for xmas in July. I don't think charter boats, but private boats can arrange to enter. The govt. orders link in the other post are from 2020.
Someone recently posted the instructions to enter on a private vessel. I will see if I can find them. Jason if you can find those instructions I would be very interested. AFAIK the 2020 order I posted earlier banning foreign-based pleasure boats has never been cancelled or relaxed. Thank you.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Unvaccinated minors follow the rules of their vaccinated parents. Your daughter will need to arrive with a negative test, will be tested on arrival, and then be free to go on her way. No gateway required. Waiting for an official release to confirm what was stated in the Premier's address but above is the summary. Here is a link to a good written summary.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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I gather from reading that that unvaccinated minors must still complete the BVI portal. I don’t however see any requirement for proof of insurance. G
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Re: Current entry requirements
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09/29/2021 09:34 AM
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I gather from reading that that unvaccinated minors must still complete the BVI portal. I don’t however see any requirement for proof of insurance. G No, it specifically states "travellers under the age of 18 who are travelling with vaccinated parents or guardians — will also be exempted from the BVI gateway portal". I've asked for clarity on the insurance. I very seriously doubt they are going to require proof of insurance. They may say it's required and then not ask to see it. After going thru the arrival process on Saturday, I can't imagine they will expect anyone in that process to review and be able to understand insurance policies. I think it's going to be on the traveler to protect themselves.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Pi$$ed away $300 and got insurance anyway..I'll take that over having to fill out the dreaded portal! You have permission to reside, and are therefore considered to be a resident, which exempts you from any insurance requirement to enter.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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I wish these things were written a bit more clearly. Can you do a PCR test at home within 5 days of arrival and then not have to take the rapid antigen test on arrival?
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Re: Current entry requirements
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I wish these things were written a bit more clearly. Can you do a PCR test at home within 5 days of arrival and then not have to take the rapid antigen test on arrival? Per the new guidelines, "Will I be tested as a fully vaccinated traveller upon arrival? Fully vaccinated travellers must take an antigen rapid test upon arrival. If the test results are negative, you will be free to enjoy the Virgin Islands."
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Re: Current entry requirements
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09/30/2021 09:06 AM
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I wish these things were written a bit more clearly. Can you do a PCR test at home within 5 days of arrival and then not have to take the rapid antigen test on arrival? Short answer is No. You need a PCR/Antigen test at home depending on your vax status. Everyone gets tested on arrival.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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I wish these things were written a bit more clearly. Can you do a PCR test at home within 5 days of arrival and then not have to take the rapid antigen test on arrival? Short answer is No. You need a PCR/Antigen test at home depending on your vax status. Everyone gets tested on arrival. Thanks Jason, so for vaccinated adults (and possibly an accompanied unvaccinated minor), it's rapid antigen test on arrival and maybe Binax for return through USVI and that's it?
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Re: Current entry requirements
[Re: MrEZgoin]
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I wish these things were written a bit more clearly. Can you do a PCR test at home within 5 days of arrival and then not have to take the rapid antigen test on arrival? Short answer is No. You need a PCR/Antigen test at home depending on your vax status. Everyone gets tested on arrival. Thanks Jason, so for vaccinated adults (and possibly an accompanied unvaccinated minor), it's rapid antigen test on arrival and maybe Binax for return through USVI and that's it? You also need a test rapid test within 5 days of arrival in the BVI. Last week, I used a Binax test for that also. So, it's a total of 3 rapid antigen tests. There is also an insurance requirement. Many people are able to use the existing US insurance for that. We'll probably learn more over the next week or so.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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I posted this in another thread, but that thread doesn't seem to be getting many views currently, so I thought I'd repost my question in the pinned thread. Thanks in advance to anyone with insight.
Thanks for this thread. We're considering a trip in March 2022, into the BVI, where we'd like to spend 3-4 days of a ten day trip in the USVI. It seems clear to me that you can't take a USVI charter to the BVI at this point in time; but what about taking a BVI charter to the USVI for a few days and then back to BVI? I know it's impossible to predict what the restrictions will be in 4-5 months, but as of now, is that possible? Would be only fully vaccinated adults, US Citizens.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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It seems to be hit or miss. I've been told that American Airlines sometimes asks and Native Son sometimes asks. If you have something to show (example: a letter showing you home policy covers international illness) it will most likely satisfy the person checking. They are unlikely to stop and make sure it covers quarantine cost, medical repatriation, etc.
All that said, consider trying to find a policy that covers you for costs associated with quarantine (hotel, meals, flight change, etc). There are lots of people here right now that are wishing they had coverage. There are lots of positive travel test cases coming up and that cost is on the traveler to change their flights, find a place to stay, etc. We are full but getting requests for quarantine guests every day.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Looking for where to find the current entry and exit requirements traveling to and from BVI/US via Air (thru EIS). Can anyone point me to a post here or a link? Many thanks. This is the best unofficial summary I've seen. This one is from the BVI Government. On the US side, it depends a little on whether you're flying thru STT or SJU but in general you currently need test within 1 day of departure to fly into either location. USVI also requires a portal. PR does not require a portal.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Looking for where to find the current entry and exit requirements traveling to and from BVI/US via Air (thru EIS). Can anyone point me to a post here or a link? Many thanks. This is the best unofficial summary I've seen. This one is from the BVI Government. On the US side, it depends a little on whether you're flying thru STT or SJU but in general you currently need test within 1 day of departure to fly into either location. USVI also requires a portal. PR does not require a portal. The "unofficial" link (page 2) says that as of Jan 3 you need a test within 72 hours for _BVI_ entry. I knew that is true for the USVI but this is the first I've heard for the BVI. Is it an error? (As far as I can find, the "official" link still says 5 days).
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Looking for where to find the current entry and exit requirements traveling to and from BVI/US via Air (thru EIS). Can anyone point me to a post here or a link? Many thanks. This is the best unofficial summary I've seen. This one is from the BVI Government. On the US side, it depends a little on whether you're flying thru STT or SJU but in general you currently need test within 1 day of departure to fly into either location. USVI also requires a portal. PR does not require a portal. The "unofficial" link (page 2) says that as of Jan 3 you need a test within 72 hours for _BVI_ entry. I knew that is true for the USVI but this is the first I've heard for the BVI. Is it an error? (As far as I can find, the "official" link still says 5 days). I've not heard that it changed but will get some clarity from the author
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Re: Current entry requirements
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The "unofficial" link (page 2) says that as of Jan 3 you need a test within 72 hours for _BVI_ entry. I knew that is true for the USVI but this is the first I've heard for the BVI. Is it an error? (As far as I can find, the "official" link still says 5 days).
I confirmed with Candice, who wrote that guide. It's a typo. She was trying to refer to the USVI requirement change. BVI still requires a test within 5 days; if it's within 2 days you avoid a test on arrival.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Looking for where to find the current entry and exit requirements traveling to and from BVI/US via Air (thru EIS). Can anyone point me to a post here or a link? Many thanks. This is the best unofficial summary I've seen. This one is from the BVI Government. On the US side, it depends a little on whether you're flying thru STT or SJU but in general you currently need test within 1 day of departure to fly into either location. USVI also requires a portal. PR does not require a portal. Like the Villas Virgin link. We are flying EIS-SJU. Is there any hoop to jump thru from PR to US mainland? Appreciate the help, Jason.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Like the Villas Virgin link. We are flying EIS-SJU. Is there any hoop to jump thru from PR to US mainland? Appreciate the help, Jason. No requirements to fly from PR to the mainland.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Jason..booking tomorror please let me/us know if you hear of any changes from the meeting today..first drinks on me! I am not expecting any changes. Possibly a late curfew to curb the club activity but hopefully now immigration changes.
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I am going to pin this to the top, but please feel free to reply to this post with additional info regarding current entry requirements. As far as I know, the official site here is the current requirements, but please feel free to post if not. Link to current requirements
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What are the updated requirements in the BVI's for 2022 with covid vaccinations etc. There are no changes for 2022 in the requirements. The BVI does not require vaccinations. But if you are not vaccinated you have to quarantine for 14 days; am I correct? Also even though BVI's requirement is to test 5 days prior if you are flying into STT and taking the ferry over then you have to test 3 days before correct on that as well? thank you.
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But if you are not vaccinated you have to quarantine for 14 days; am I correct? Nope; 7 day quarantine. If you test positive on your arrival test, it becomes 14 days. Also even though BVI's requirement is to test 5 days prior if you are flying into STT and taking the ferry over then you have to test 3 days before correct on that as well? thank you. Correct, that is the USVI requirement to transit thru St. Thomas.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Most (if not all) people have reported that their health insurance card has sufficed to get in, however, this is a personal decision based upon your comfortability with paying for staying an extra ten or so days in a government approved hotel for quarantine (assuming you don't own a boat or lodging on island), just in case you test positive when preparing to return to US.
The U.S. and USVI also accept a fast antigen test as long as it is proctored (ex: Abbott BinaxNow, but there are a few others out there that meet the requirements.) One of the benefits of a proctored rapid test is in case you test positive you can do it again. If you take an on-island PCR test, and test positive, that is it. Enjoy your extended stay.
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1. Correct. 2. Websites are accurate as to schedules as of last week. I have already reserved and paid for a June departure (both ways), however, it was for a pretty large group, better safe than sorry. If it is a weekend date, definitely reserve farther in advance, at least a few weeks. They offer travel insurance if you are concerned.
You will need a taxi from airport to ferry dock. Call ferry provider now and see if you can pre-book taxi. I know Smith's does this, can not speak to other two. Nice to have the ferry company's taxi waiting for you, sign and all, just in case you are running late.
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Thanks Huskey. It looks like your advice is correct and follows https://bvi.gov.vg/travel-protocolsTesting requirements as a fully vaccinated traveller upon arrival Fully vaccinated travellers are not required to retest upon arrival into the Territory once a RT-PCR or approved rapid antigen SARS COV-2 negative test result taken no later than 48-hours before arrival is presented. Failure to present the results for any reasons such as delays and overnight layovers will be required to undertake a SARS COV-2 test on the day of arrival into the Territory.
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We are flying from San Juan to EIS and are vaccinated. Does it matter how long ago we had our vaccination? Thank you No
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We are flying from San Juan to EIS and are vaccinated. Does it matter how long ago we had our vaccination? Thank you Your vaccine must have been long enough ago to have taken effect (memory says two weeks). It does not need to be recent. If you are vaccinated, I believe you must test within five days. I don't think you can just show up relying on them to do the rapid test.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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First off, you can't register any sooner than five days before your flight arrival at St. Thomas. No jump starting there.
Second, turn around time is related to when you will arrive. Best to wait until the day before or day of your arrival date - the closer dates receive precedence. Response time is pretty quick when you do it then.
Third, yes, you only need to be fully vaccinated (or have negative test) to complete USVI travel portal, however, if you will be continuing on to BVI, you will need to have negative test results, either proctored rapid antigen (like BinaxNow) or PCR.
As of now you will also need to test negative to return from BVI to USVI. Same types of tests. Hope this helps.
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CarolinaSailor - I understand that if you are fully vaccinated and uploading vax cards and not tests you can apply to the USVI portal earlier than 5 days before your trip. This is for the entry from the mainland into STT.
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I think timing is everything - I put ours in yesterday at 10:13am and received the approval back at 12:19am (14 hours later). Travel date 3/26. Definitely not bad - kept anyone from getting concerned. Much better than last summer!
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I have ab extra 2 if anyone needs them while in the bvi we are there Arp 2 to the 10th #30 a piece. -Mike Don't get rid of them too early. I just tested to travel to the US and the first box I opened did not have a swab. If I hadn't had an extra, it would have been a real pain.
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I don't think so. Those were old protocols. In general, children follow the parents protocols. Assuming the parents are vaccinated, children should arrive with a negative test. They will be retested on arrival but are free to leave with their parents while awaiting the results. About half way down are the official rules. No portal required and I don't think they test children under 5.
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Hi April 23 is coming up quick! - does anyone know if you can use proof of positive test within 6 months for a fully vaccinated individual in lieu of Negative test for Entry into BVI? The US allows for this but not sure if it is excepted in the BVI - thanks! I've never seen an exception to the testing requirement for a recovered person.
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Hi - just read the updated regulations for entry - what defines an "approved rapid antigen SARS CoV-2 negative test?" - we are planning on taking a proctored via video conference antigen test the day before our trip which is acceptable to enter the US - I am assuming that this will be acceptable to enter BVI as well? Any Canadian's with experience using the Switch Health rapid antigen test kits for entry into the BVI?
Thanks!
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The rapid antigen (like Binaxnow emed.com) is fine for entry to the BVI. Test within 2 days and you won't have to re-test on arrival. We are doing this in a few days too!
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Re: Current entry requirements
[Re: UncleLuff]
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Hi - just read the updated regulations for entry - what defines an "approved rapid antigen SARS CoV-2 negative test?" - we are planning on taking a proctored via video conference antigen test the day before our trip which is acceptable to enter the US - I am assuming that this will be acceptable to enter BVI as well? Any Canadian's with experience using the Switch Health rapid antigen test kits for entry into the BVI?
Thanks! There used to be a link on the splash screen on the BVI Gateway website but it appears to be gone and I did not save it. It was kind of useless anyway because it mostly list tests available in England. Even CVS and Walgreens that people had been using for months were not on the list. I always recommend the kits from eMed.com as mentioned earlier. They work for the BVI, USVI, and PR.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Hi - just read the updated regulations for entry - what defines an "approved rapid antigen SARS CoV-2 negative test?" - we are planning on taking a proctored via video conference antigen test the day before our trip which is acceptable to enter the US - I am assuming that this will be acceptable to enter BVI as well? Any Canadian's with experience using the Switch Health rapid antigen test kits for entry into the BVI?
Thanks! Found it in an old post. Here is the official list (or at least it was). Most recently, I've heard them specify any WHO approved test with the following item on the lab report are acceptable: - Name of patient - Address of lab - Phone number of lab - Date/Time of test - Negative result - Signature - Certification Stamp for lab (usually CLIA)
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Curious--was the BinaxNOW (monitored by a telehealth professional) accepted to get into the BVI? We're leaving next week... Yes.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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While health insurance card may pass scrutiny, they also may not. Depends on who is looking. Certainly, health insurance alone does not meet the stated criteria of a covid policy that provides coverage for 1) medical expenses, 2) medical repatriation expense, and 3) medical quarantine accommodation expenses. Policies that provide these benefits can be very inexpensive, depending on how close you are to travelling and your age. The closer to your travel date and the older you are, the more expensive they become. I have purchased ones for between $24-$40 per person for a two week trip with a lot of lead time.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Trying to get an answer about supplemental Covid travel insurance. The BVI gov website doesn’t really mention it for fully vax’d travelers, but the charter companies websites still say it’s required (I’ve checked a few). Anyone know what the actual deal is lately for entry? We’ll be flying into Beef Island from Puerto Rico, chartering for a week out of BVI Yacht charters in June.
Bviyc recomended squaremouth.Com for insurance quotes - seems a little like buying a useless piece of paper…..
Thanks!
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Trying to get an answer about supplemental Covid travel insurance. The BVI gov website doesn’t really mention it for fully vax’d travelers, but the charter companies websites still say it’s required (I’ve checked a few). Anyone know what the actual deal is lately for entry? We’ll be flying into Beef Island from Puerto Rico, chartering for a week out of BVI Yacht charters in June.
Bviyc recomended squaremouth.Com for insurance quotes - seems a little like buying a useless piece of paper…..
Thanks! It's an oversight on the govt. website; Insurance is required for all travelers. In practice, very few people are asked to show proof of insurance and those that do, often only show health insurance from the US that covers international illness but not travel or quarantine benefit. You can roll the dice and and not bother with it and will most likely be fine unless you catch covid and have to pay out of pocket for an extra week of lodging.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Thanks for the responses- I ended up buying through square mouth, and advised the rest of our crew the same - $40 to minimally cover my wife and I seemed a small price for peace of mind at the customs checks….
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Re: Current entry requirements
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In reviewing the Moorings website, I saw the same thing. However, there are a few erroneous and dated pieces of information on the website regarding protocols, so I wouldn't take this as being legit until you get something official from BVI authorities. Perhaps they issued new regulations without publishing, but I doubt it.
Covid Insurance is CHEAP - as little as $25 for the whole trip per person. Worth every penny if you test positive for your return to help pay for hotel stay.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Sage advice..my last one was outdated! I'll one up ya....just checked in my closet for something and found an unopened box of 6 that are all expired! What a waste....
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Re: Current entry requirements
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In reviewing the Moorings website, I saw the same thing. However, there are a few erroneous and dated pieces of information on the website regarding protocols, so I wouldn't take this as being legit until you get something official from BVI authorities. Perhaps they issued new regulations without publishing, but I doubt it.
Covid Insurance is CHEAP - as little as $25 for the whole trip per person. Worth every penny if you test positive for your return to help pay for hotel stay. Totally agree on cheap for what you are protecting. I just read a post on fb where the person said their whole boat got covid recently and all had to quarantine at hotel, etc. So that $100 per person REALLY paid off.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Sage advice..my last one was outdated! I'll one up ya....just checked in my closet for something and found an unopened box of 6 that are all expired! What a waste.... Make sure that they are really expired... some of the expiration dates have been extended.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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…… Covid Insurance is CHEAP - as little as $25 for the whole trip per person. Worth every penny if you test positive for your return to help pay for hotel stay. This is precisely the conclusion I came to, through Squaremouth.Com brokerage we were able to get $500/day coverage for Covid hotels along with a pretty comprehensive medical and travel coverage, including trip delay for hurricane (!). Although it doesn’t include coverage for outright cancellation of the trip, for $40 (for 2 adults) I’m happy with it…especially considering the total cost of our trip, it’s a small extra…
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Re: Current entry requirements
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We fly from San Juan to Eis when do we show our Covid test results. Trying to figure what time to do the test at home? Thanks for the help The airline will ask at check-in at SJU and then again at the health center at EIS.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Two calendar days before, not 48 hours. My wife told me she read 'two days' somewhere too. But this website, which appears to be the official word on it, explicitly says 48 hours. https://bvi.gov.vg/travel-protocols#:~:text=Travellers%20that%20present%20a%20RT,COVID%2D19%20upon%20arrival%3B%20and For example, our ferry arrives at RT on the 16th at 3:30 pm, so we are planning to be tested on the evening of the 14th. If it is two calendar days, we could test anytime on the 14th, but we're going to be on the safe side. Unless others know something we don't know?
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Two calendar days before, not 48 hours. My wife told me she read 'two days' somewhere too. But this website, which appears to be the official word on it, explicitly says 48 hours. https://bvi.gov.vg/travel-protocols#:~:text=Travellers%20that%20present%20a%20RT,COVID%2D19%20upon%20arrival%3B%20and For example, our ferry arrives at RT on the 16th at 3:30 pm, so we are planning to be tested on the evening of the 14th. If it is two calendar days, we could test anytime on the 14th, but we're going to be on the safe side. Unless others know something we don't know? It's 2 days; has always been this way but worded differently (I don't know why they insist on this wording). For an arrival on the 16th, a test anytime on the 14th or 15th is fine. I have not heard of a single exception where someone was challenged about the specific time in all the months we've had testing requirements.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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For emed binax, just go to the emed.com web site, select "start test" when you are ready. You will have the opportunity to create an account. Ignore the Navica app part, you will get your results in email.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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sorry for asking this question- I did look but can't find an answer- Are the Rapid NAAT test done at Walgreens and CVS fine to use for entry at EIS? Has anyone done this and how far ahead? We leave friday morning and were going to test Thursday afternoon at Walgreens. I also have the Binax Emed but can't figure out how to register online. Thanks Yes, lots of people use the Walgreen and CVS tests. Just be sure they send you a lab report with a certified lab stamp and signature of some sort.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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I would caution against using CVS unless you can guarantee getting and printing/saving the results before you leave the US. We made this mistake recently and departed the US while still waiting for the test messages with the results. When the text finally arrived, it included a link to the results at CVS.com. However, the CVS.com website is not accessible outside of the USA! We had to test again at EIS on arrival at a cost of $50 and some delay.
CVS promoted these test as being valid for most travel but I can find no warning about inability to access the results if you are travelling outside the US.
Ptarmigan, Thanks for the heads up. I have a test at CVS scheduled for Sunday, and I drove over there today to find out if I could get that confirmed test result in time. They told me that I would have a paper copy in hand before I left the store. So that is one less stress-inducing factor to worry about, several more to go. Still trying to work out if any ferries stop at West End from STT these days, among other things.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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We have 1 person still testing positive from having Covid a few weeks ago- can we use a dr. letter of recovery for them to enter BVI or any other suggestions? Dr says they are good to go. no. must have a negative test. have you tried a rapid test?
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Re: Current entry requirements
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BSer,
The only public ferry that might stop is Smith's Ferry. This is the only one that has West End as an option as a destination on their booking website.
If they have enough people travelling that want to stop, they will. I was told rule of thumb is 10 passengers, however, if this happens to be the ferry that you would be on, you could call them and ask for Marjorie who has been helpful with this matter for our group. Hope this helps. good luck. they are not stopping at WE so plan for RT. I sincerely hope it changes just don't plan around it.
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Re: Current entry requirements
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The travel protocols on our charter company's website says that in the case of mixed groups (both vaxxed & unvaxxed travelers), all travelers will be treated as unvaxxed for testing purposes. I don't see this on the official website. Does anyone know which is accurate? Thank you! I would pretend I don't even know the unvaxxed travelers. who would know....
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Hey carol. We are flying from EIS to SJU to MCO Orlando where do we go thru customs You will go through customs in SJU
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Sorry, as I'm certain this has been said before but I couldn't find it readily when reading back through the thread. Regarding entry into BVI....is the official ruling that PCR can be taken 5 days before and Rapid 2 days before? Or are both types of tests required 2 days before at the most? The UNITED website says the former but I don't recall seeing anything where the PCR test allowed you to take it 5 days prior to entry. for Vaxxed travelers, 2 days for either type of test. 5 days is OK for entry but you will have to test on arrival
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Re: Current entry requirements
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Can bareboat charter boats transit between BVI and USVI again yet (with a check in/check out, obviously)?
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