COVID 19
Covid 19
- ANGUILLA
- ANTIGUA
- Barbuda
- Brazil
- BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
- Dominican Republic
- GRENADA
- Mexico
- ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
- The Bahamas
- Turkey
- TURKS AND CAICOS
- US VIRGIN ISLANDS
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Updated November 30, 2020
Reconsider travel to Antigua and Barbuda due to health and safety measures and COVID-related conditions. Some areas have increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory.
Read the Department of State¿s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Antigua and Barbuda due to COVID-19.
Antigua and Barbuda has lifted stay at home orders, and resumed some transportation options, and businesses operations. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Antigua and Barbuda.
Read the country information page.
If you decide to travel to Antigua and Barbuda:
- See the U.S. Embassy’s web page regarding COVID-19.
- Visit the CDC¿s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Crime and Safety Report for Barbados, which covers Antigua and Barbuda.
- U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler¿s Checklist.
While Antigua received little damage during the 2017 hurricane season, Barbuda was seriously damaged. Infrastructure on Barbuda is still being rebuilt and there is power to fewer than half of the residences on the island.
Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.
Date updated – November 28, 2020
Brazil, which was an early epicenter of the global COVID-19 outbreak, reopened international air travel to foreign tourists on July 29. To get in, U.S. travelers don’t even need to supply any test results or complete any quarantine in Brazil, unless their airline or another travel entity dictates that they do so. Please note that the U.S. State Department still maintains its “Level 4 Travel Advisory (Do Not Travel) due to COVID-19” for Brazil.
*For more information, visit the U.S. Embassy in Brazil website.
Updated November 29,2020
The British Virgin Islands are still closed to tourists as of this writing, but have announced that they will be opening as of December 1, 2020. The COVID infection rate is low in the BVI’s because they have been closed for several months.
US Embassy for the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS is in Barbados
Date updated – November 28, 2020
The Caribbean nation of the Dominican Republic, home to such popular tropical tourism spots as Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo, doesn’t require international travelers to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test prior to arrival, but passengers may be randomly selected for testing at their port of entry as part of surveillance efforts. Between three and ten percent of passengers (and those who display symptoms) will have a quick, aleatory breath test administered upon arrival. Standard health screenings, including temperature checks, will also be performed on all arriving passengers.
Travelers will also need to complete and sign a Traveler’s Health Affidavit as part of the immigration and customs forms provided by the airline or by Dominican authorities, attesting that they’ve not had any COVID-19 symptoms in the past 72 hours and providing their contact details for the next 30 days.
*For more information, visit the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic website.
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Date updated – November 28, 2020
While U.S. land borders with Mexico remain closed to non-essential travel, there’s no restriction on American arrivals by air, and no testing requirements or mandated quarantine either. Travelers can expect to receive health screenings and temperature checks upon arrival at the airport, but those who pass are free to enjoy Mexico’s many delights (while observing public health and safety measures, of course).
*For more information, visit the U.S. Embassy in Mexico website.
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Updated November 20, 2020
US citizens are required to have a negative Covid test done within 5 days of their arrival date. They must also apply for an International and Domestic Health Visa which they can do online. They are now permitted to fly either commercial or private to The Bahamas to board their yacht.
*For more information, visit the U.S. Embassy in The Bahamas website.
Updated November 28, 2020
U.S. citizens face no travel restrictions when going to Turkey, but international passengers are be required to complete an information form and will be checked for signs of infection upon arrival. Anyone who has COVID-19 symptoms will need to take a mandatory PCR test, and those with confirmed or suspected cases will be taken to a hospital for further examination, or to a dormitory to self-isolate.
*For more information, visit the U.S. Embassy in Turkey website.
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Updated November 21, 2020
The US Virgin Islands are on a Level 4, Very High Level of COVID-19 as of this date. The CDC suggest avoiding all travel to this country. While traveling by private plane and going directly to a private yacht will enable you to avoid most exposure, your should be aware that this is the current condition if you go ashore:
If you decide to proceed with your travel:
- Before you travel, get tested with a viral test 1–3 days before your trip. Do not travel if you are waiting for test results, test positive, or are sick. Follow all entry requirements for your destination and provide any required or requested health information.
- During travel, wear a mask, stay at least 6 feet from people who are not traveling with you, wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer, and watch your health for signs of illness.
- Before traveling back from the U.S. Virgin Islands, get tested with a viral test 1–3 days before travel. Follow all destination and airline recommendations or requirements.
- After you travel, get tested 3–5 days after travel AND stay home for 7 days after travel.
- If you don’t get tested, it’s safest to stay home for 14 days.
- If you had a known exposure to COVID-19 while traveling, delay travel, quarantine from other people for 14 days after your last known exposure, get tested, and monitor your health.
The USVI’s are currently owned and under the authority of the United Stated Government.