TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

step-by-step guide for each sandals destination

step 1

Find An Accredited Lab

FOR UNVACCINATED TRAVELERS: Perform a Google search for "Covid-19 RT-PCR testing site near me" or "Covid-19 RT-PCR testing in <INSERT YOUR CITY>" and a list of results will appear. Pick an accredited or recognized laboratory near you that provides Covid-19 RT-PCR test via a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal sample (or both) administered by a healthcare provider.

FOR VACCINATED TRAVELERS: Perform a Google search for "Covid-19 RT-PCR testing site near me" or “Covid-19 Rapid Antigen testing site near me” and a list of results will appear. Pick an accredited or recognized laboratory near you that provides a Rapid Antigen Test or Covid-19 RT-PCR test via a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal sample (or both) administered by a healthcare provider.

step 2

Take The Test

Take the Covid-19 RT-PCR swab test within 5 days of travel date. Failure to comply will result in denied entry. Self-administered tests or home kits will not be accepted.

FOR FULLY VACCINATED TRAVELERS: Fully vaccinated travelers that have taken two doses of an approved vaccine (or one dose of J&J) and have passed the two-week immunity period – in line with the CDC guidelines – must obtain a Covid-19 test (Rapid Antigen Test or RT-PCR swab test) within* 5 days of travel date.* Failure to comply will result in denied entry. Self-administered tests or home kits will not be accepted.

step 3

Submit Travel Form

All travelers must submit a Travel Health Visa from online at travel.gov.bs. Users must fill out form prior to travel and will receive an automated response. A copy of the negative Covid-19 test result or valid proof of vaccinations must be uploaded with the form. Payment for the Bahamian government-mandated health insurance is collected while completing the Travel Health Visa. The cost of insurance is included in the Travel Health Visa application fee and is dependent on the length of stay (ranging from $40 - $70 USD per person).

All unvaccinated travelers staying in the Bahamas for longer than four (4) nights and five (5) days will be required to take a rapid Covid-19 antigen test. The cost of which is included n the Travel Health Visa (doctor will be based on resort).

step 1

Find An Accredited Lab

Perform a Google search for "Covid-19 RT-PCR testing site near me" or "Covid-19 RT-PCR testing in <INSERT YOUR CITY>" and a list of results will appear. Pick an accredited or recognized laboratory near you that provides Covid-19 RT-PCR test via a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal sample (or both) administered by a healthcare provider.

step 2

Take The Test

Take the Covid-19 RT-PCR swab test at an accredited or recognized laboratory within 5 days of travel date. Failure to comply will result in denied entry. Self-administered tests or home kits will not be accepted.

step 3

Submit Travel Form

All travelers must submit a Travel Registration form online at https://www.stlucia.org/en/covid-19/travel-registration-form/. Once submitted, you'll receive an automated response. Completion of this form is mandatory by the Saint Lucia government and must be submitted within 7 days of your arrival and no less than 3 days prior to travel.

Health Screening Form: All travelers must download, print and complete the Health Screening Form to be presented upon arrival in Saint Lucia. The form can be found HERE.

Failure to comply with the above will result in denied entry.

step 4

Don't Forget!

Print and travel with a copy of your completed Travel Registration form, Health Screening Form, Vaccination Certificate and a copy of the Covid-19 RT-PCR swab test with a negative result, which must be presented upon arrival in Saint Lucia.

Please Note: Guests who are not fully vaccinated are required to remain on property for the duration of their stay.

step 1

Find An Accredited Lab

Perform a Google search for "Covid-19 RT-PCR testing site near me" or "Covid-19 RT-PCR testing in <INSERT YOUR CITY>" and a list of results will appear. Pick an accredited or recognized laboratory near you that provides Covid-19 RT-PCR test via a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal sample (or both) administered by a healthcare provider.

step 2

Take The Test

Take the Covid-19 RT-PCR swab test at an accredited or recognized laboratory within 7 days of arrival date. Failure to comply will result in denied entry. Self-administered tests or home kits will not be accepted.

step 3

Don't Forget!

Print and travel with a copy of the Covid-19 RT-PCR negative result. Upon arrival, all travelers are also required to complete a health declaration form issued at the airport in Antigua. Failure to comply will result in denied entry.

step 1

Submit Travel Form

All travelers must apply and complete a Pure Safe Travel Certificate form online 7 days prior to arrival at: https://travelauth.health.gov.gd/

Pre-pay for COVID-19 Test administered in Grenada

The Grenada Government is requiring all guests to pre-pay for their on-island COVID-19 test (at the time of submitting your health declaration form.) Guests may also pre-pay for the test through a convenient and user-friendly online system, which can be accessed at pay.gov.gd. Cost of this test is EC$135 (approximately US$50). Rest assured that as part of our Travel With Confidence Program this prepaid fee will be reimbursed to you by Sandals Grenada. Please make sure to bring a copy of your receipt to get your refund.

step 2

Find An Accredited Lab

Perform a Google search for "Covid-19 RT-PCR testing site near me" or "Covid-19 RT-PCR testing in <INSERT YOUR CITY>" and a list of results will appear. Pick an accredited or recognized laboratory near you that provides Covid-19 RT-PCR test via a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal sample (or both) administered by a healthcare provider.

step 3

Take The Test

Take the Covid-19 RT-PCR swab test at an accredited or recognized laboratory within 72 hours of arrival date. Failure to comply will result in denied entry. Self-administered tests or home kits will not be accepted.

step 4

Don't Forget!

Print and travel with a copy of the Pure Safe Travel certificate, the negative Covid-19 RT-PCR swab test results, proof of travel insurance and vaccination certificate. These documents must be presented upon arrival in Grenada.

step 5

While On Resort

The pre-paid COVID-19 PRC test will be administered upon arrival at the resort. Guests are allowed to use all facilities on resort while awaiting results. Results are available within 48 hours after which guest can enjoy the destination.

72 hours prior to departure, a second test will be administered by medical professionals (free of charge) and the negative result can be used for travel back to the U.S. or Canada.