Travellers should note that the federal government`s new one-day test requirement for international travel does not apply to sea travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands. International sea travel always follows a 5-day testing window and certain vaccination requirements apply to non-U.S. citizens. Persons. U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (December 6, 2021) – As the world meets new vaccination and testing requirements before boarding an international flight to the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands officials are reminding the traveling public that the new rules do not apply to direct travel from the U.S. Virgin Islands to the Americas. At the airport, health authorities conduct medical examinations. Make sure you don`t have any coronavirus symptoms so you can easily enter the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, U.S.

citizens can easily enter the U.S. Virgin Islands during the coronavirus. Find out more about possible entry requirements for yellow fever (Vaccines section). All domestic travelers who are at least five years old must use the travel screening portal under usvitravelportal.com to submit the required COVID-19 test result before travelling to the region. Travellers must demonstrate a negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test result within five days of the start of travel to the region. People who have been fully vaccinated in the U.S. Virgin Islands can provide proof of their vaccination status instead of a negative COVID-19 test result. * It is important to note that entry requirements may not reflect your risk of yellow fever at your destination. It is recommended that you contact the nearest diplomatic or consular office to the destination you will be visiting to check for additional entry requirements.

The Commissioner stressed that there are no vaccination or testing requirements for travellers leaving the U.S. Virgin Islands and travelling to the continental United States. “We are a U.S. Overseas Territory and, as such, travel to St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas or Water Island falls under U.S. jurisdiction,” the commissioner said, saying that travel to the U.S. does not require passports from U.S. citizens entering Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland.

The testing requirements of the VICU apply to domestic travel to the territory, for example, from Puerto Rico to St. Croix or from New York to St. Thomas. Although the coronavirus pandemic is still hitting most countries around the world, the U.S. Virgin Islands has opened up to international travel. Currently, U.S. citizens can enter the U.S. Virgin Islands while adhering to coronavirus restrictions. U.S. citizens must have a travel check prior to arrival. In addition, they must present a negative coronavirus test. As first reported by Travel + Leisure, the U.S.

Virgin Islands will waive the rest of its COVID-19 entry requirements on May 31. The lifting of entry restrictions for domestic travellers applies to St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas. In March, vaccinated travelers were no longer required to provide proof of a negative COVID test to enter the country, but unvaccinated travelers were required to present a negative PCR or rapid test upon arrival. Travelers no longer need to complete the U.S. Virgin Islands screening gate before entering. If you`re a U.S. traveler, you don`t need to be tested to enter or exit the Virgin Islands. For more information on entry and exit requirements for the destination, including COVID-19 vaccination requirements, please refer to the Entry and Exit Requirements section. Travellers are vaccinated, either because it is necessary to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.

Most governments have introduced restrictions and special entry and exit requirements for their territory due to COVID-19. These measures can be imposed suddenly and include: Each country or territory decides who can enter or leave through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet the entry or exit requirements of your destination. Your safety could be at risk. You need to determine whether you should travel to that country, region or region based on your family or business needs, knowledge or familiarity with the area, and other factors. If you`re already there, ask yourself if you really need to be there. If you don`t need to be there, you should think about leaving. If you are traveling to the U.S.

Virgin Islands from an international location, whether U.S. or not, you will still need to provide proof of vaccination and proof of a negative COVID test taken within 24 hours of arrival. The test can be a PCR or rapid test. These requirements apply to travellers from the British Virgin Islands. International travellers must continue to complete the travel portal documents. Check with your transportation company for passport requirements before travelling. The rules of validity of the passport may be stricter than the conditions of entry into the country. Confirm entry and exit requirements prior to travel: If you are a Canadian citizen but also a U.S. citizen, our ability to provide consular services may be limited during your stay. They may also be subject to other entry/exit regulations.

Before you travel, check to see if any restrictions or requirements are still in place. “The health and well-being of our residents and visitors remains our top priority,” Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte said in a statement to T+L. “The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with Governor Bryan`s Office and the Virgin Islands Ministry of Health, has been working closely together to closely monitor COVID cases in the region and take strategic measures to ensure the health and safety of our residents and visitors. Our efforts have proven successful and give us confidence to further ease travel and testing requirements in the region so that we can continue to receive visitors safely. Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you use to travel. Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated food or water. The risk is higher in children, travellers travelling to rural areas, travellers visiting friends and relatives, or travelling for a longer period of time. The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his/her personal safety.

Traffic is on the left, but almost all cars on the island have left direction columns. Due to the ongoing pandemic, our consular services may be limited. Contact us by email or phone before coming to our offices. Coastal waters can be dangerous. Counter-currents are frequent. Want more thrillers? Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat. A valid Canadian driver`s license is required to drive in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Customs officials may ask you to provide them with a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover the cost of your stay. Contact your insurance company immediately if you are referred to a medical facility for treatment. If you like water sports like scuba diving: Opheli Garcia Lawler is an editor on the Thrillist news team. Follow her on Twitter @opheligarcia and Instagram @opheligarcia.

“The health and well-being of our residents and visitors continues to be our top priority,” Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte told the magazine. The new “open door” phase of the islands` COVID policy has been mandated by a government executive decree.