TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

step-by-step guide for each sandals destination

step 1

Find An Accredited Or Recognized Laboratory Near You

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.

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: International travelers will be exempted from Covid-19 RT-PCR testing once they have been fully vaccinated with 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. The can use their vaccination card in lieu of the negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test result. We encourage you to check the Bahamian government site on https://travel.gov.bs to ensure you have the updated entry requirements for your upcoming trip.

step 3

Submit Travel Health Visa

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 Or Recognized Laboratory Near You

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 Registration Form Within 7 Days Of Arrival And No Less Than 3 Days Prior To Travel

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 Or Recognized Laboratory Near You

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 Electronic Pure Safe Travel Certificate 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 for travel back to the U.S. or Canada

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$405 (approximately US$150). 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 Or Recognized Laboratory Near You

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 and proof of travel insurance. These documents must be presented upon arrival in Grenada.

step 5

While On Resort

Upon arrival at the resort, take a rapid antigen test administered by medical professionals (free of charge). After receiving your results within 15 minutes, guests with negative results will be allowed to use all facilities and must remain on resort for the duration of their stay.

All guests staying 5 nights or longer are required to get tested on day 5 of arrival.

The pre-paid COVID-19 test will be administered prior to departure and the same negative result can be used for travel back to the U.S. or Canada.

Please Note: Island Routes has suspended tour sales for Grenada for the time being.