SANDALS® Passport Requirements For U.S. / Canada

U.S. Re-Entry

Canada Re-Entry

Jamaica

Passport validity

Must be valid for duration of your trip. In other words, it should not expire before you leave Jamaica.

Blank passport pages

You should have sufficient blank pages in your passport for Jamaican entry and exit stamps. It is recommended to have at least one blank page available for the entry stamp.

Tourist visa

U.S. citizens do not need a tourist visa to visit Jamaica. Jamaican law allows a maximum of 6 months visa-free stay for U.S. visitors, but the initial entry stamp is usually 90 days, with the option to apply for an extension if needed.

Proof of departure

Jamaican immigration requires proof of onward or return travel for visitors. U.S. travelers must be able to show a return ticket or onward ticket out of Jamaica to a country they can enter.

Immigration form

All travelers to Jamaica are required to complete an Immigration / Customs C5 form (also known as a landing card) and submit it to immigration and customs. Jamaica offers an online C5 form that can be completed prior to travel. If you don’t complete it online, flight attendants or immigration officers will provide a paper C5 form to fill out before you go through Jamaican immigration.

You can find the online form here.

Vaccinations

There are no mandatory vaccinations required for U.S. tourists coming directly from the United States to Jamaica. However, a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. In practice, this means if you are traveling to Jamaica from (or transiting through) certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa or South America where Yellow Fever is present, you must show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination upon entry to Jamaica.

Yellow fever risk areas found here.

Currency restriction (entry)

If you are carrying $10,000 USD or less, no special declaration is required. Any amount over $10,000 USD (or equivalent) must be declared to Jamaican customs on entry. This includes U.S. dollars, Jamaican dollars, or any foreign currency, as well as traveler’s checks or other monetary instruments. It is not illegal to bring in more than $10,000 USD, but failing to declare amounts above that threshold is an offense. You can declare this on your C5 entry form.

U.S. re-entry

If you are flying back to the U.S., you must present a valid U.S. passport to board your flight and re-enter the country. U.S. passports should be valid at the time of re-entry; there is no additional validity period required by the U.S.

Green Card Holders

U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) returning to the United States from Jamaica must show proof of their permanent resident status. In general, LPRs should present their valid Green Card (Form I-551) to re-enter the U.S.

Bahamas

Passport validity

The Bahamas requires that U.S. visitors’ passports be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of departure from The Bahamas.

Blank passport pages

Travelers should ensure their passport has adequate blank pages for entry stamps. The U.S. Department of State notes that two blank pages are required for Bahamian entry stamps.

Tourist visa

No tourist visa is required for U.S. citizens visiting The Bahamas for short stays. U.S. tourists can enter visa-free for up to 240 days for tourism.

Proof of departure

Bahamian immigration requires proof of onward or return travel for visitors. U.S. travelers must be able to show a return ticket or onward ticket out of The Bahamas to a country they can enter.

Immigration form

All travelers are required to complete a Bahamas Immigration Disembarkation / Embarkation card. This immigration form is usually provided by the airline or at the point of entry, and visitors must fill it out and present it on arrival, retaining the exit portion to hand back upon departure.

Vaccinations

There are no mandatory vaccinations required for U.S. tourists coming directly from the United States to The Bahamas. However, a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. In practice, this means if you are traveling to The Bahamas from (or transiting through) certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa or South America where Yellow Fever is present, you must show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination upon entry to The Bahamas.

Yellow fever risk areas found here.

Currency restriction (entry)

If you are carrying $10,000 USD or less, no special declaration is required. Any amount over $10,000 USD (or equivalent) must be declared to Bahamian customs on entry. This includes U.S. dollars, Bahamian dollars, or any foreign currency, as well as traveler’s checks or other monetary instruments. It is not illegal to bring in more than $10,000 USD, but failing to declare amounts above that threshold is an offense. You can declare this on your Bahamian Customs Declaration Form.

U.S. Re-entry

If you are flying back to the U.S., you must present a valid U.S. passport to board your flight and re-enter the country. U.S. passports should be valid at the time of re-entry; there is no additional validity period required by the U.S.

Green Card Holders

U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) returning to the United States from The Bahamas must show proof of their permanent resident status. In general, LPRs should present their valid Green Card (Form I-551) to re-enter the U.S.

Saint Lucia

Passport validity

Must be valid for duration of your trip. In other words, it should not expire before you leave Saint Lucia.

Blank passport pages

You should have sufficient blank pages in your passport for Saint Lucian entry and exit stamps. It is recommended to have at least one blank page available for the entry stamp.

Tourist visa

No tourist visa is required for U.S. citizens visiting Saint Lucia for short stays. U.S. tourists can enter visa-free for up to 42 days for tourism.

Proof of departure

Saint Lucian immigration requires proof of onward or return travel for visitors. U.S. travelers must be able to show a return ticket or onward ticket out of Saint Lucia to a country they can enter.

Immigration form

Travelers must complete a Saint Lucia immigration form. To avoid delays at the airport, it’s best to submit the electronic immigration form within 72 hours before your arrival in Saint Lucia. This form will generate a QR code to present to authorities on arrival. If you do not complete the online form in advance, you will be asked to do so upon arrival – either by using an on-site kiosk or filling out a paper form.

You can find the online form here.

Vaccinations

There are no mandatory vaccinations required for U.S. tourists coming directly from the United States to Saint Lucia. However, a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. In practice, this means if you are traveling to Saint Lucia from (or transiting through) certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa or South America where Yellow Fever is present, you must show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination upon entry to Saint Lucia.

Yellow fever risk areas found here.

Currency restriction (entry)

If you are carrying $10,000 USD or less, no special declaration is required. Any amount over $10,000 USD (or equivalent) must be declared to Saint Lucian customs on entry. This includes U.S. dollars, East Caribbean dollars, or any foreign currency, as well as traveler’s checks or other monetary instruments. It is not illegal to bring in more than $10,000 USD, but failing to declare amounts above that threshold is an offense. You can declare this on your Customs Declaration Form.

U.S. Re-entry

Green Card Holders

U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) returning to the United States from Saint Lucia must show proof of their permanent resident status. In general, LPRs should present their valid Green Card (Form I-551) to re-enter the U.S.

Antigua

Passport validity

Antigua & Barbuda requires that U.S. visitors’ passports be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of departure from Antigua & Barbuda.

Blank passport pages

You should have sufficient blank pages in your passport for Antigua & Barbuda entry and exit stamps. It is recommended to have at least one blank page available for the entry stamp.

Tourist visa

No tourist visa is required for U.S. citizens visiting Antigua & Barbuda for short stays. U.S. tourists can enter visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism.

Proof of departure

Antigua & Barbuda immigration requires proof of onward or return travel for visitors. U.S. travelers must be able to show a return ticket or onward ticket out of Antigua & Barbuda to a country they can enter.

Immigration form

Travelers must complete an immigration arrival / departure form when entering Antigua & Barbuda. This two-sided card is usually given to you on the airplane and is also available in the arrivals hall. Both sides of the form need to be filled out and handed to the immigration officer on arrival.

Vaccinations

There are no mandatory vaccinations required for U.S. tourists coming directly from the United States to Antigua & Barbuda. However, a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. In practice, this means if you are traveling to Antigua & Barbuda from (or transiting through) certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa or South America where Yellow Fever is present, you must show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination upon entry to Antigua & Barbuda.

Yellow fever risk areas found here.

Currency restriction (entry)

If you are carrying $10,000 USD or less, no special declaration is required. Any amount over $10,000 USD (or equivalent) must be declared to Antigua & Barbuda customs on entry. This includes U.S. dollars, East Caribbean dollars, or any foreign currency, as well as traveler’s checks or other monetary instruments. It is not illegal to bring in more than $10,000 USD, but failing to declare amounts above that threshold is an offense. You can declare this on your Customs Declaration Form.

U.S. Re-entry

Green Card Holders

U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) returning to the United States from Antigua & Barbuda must show proof of their permanent resident status. In general, LPRs should present their valid Green Card (Form I-551) to re-enter the U.S.

Grenada

Passport validity

Grenada requires that U.S. visitors’ passports be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of arrival to Grenada.

Blank passport pages

You should have sufficient blank pages in your passport for Grenada entry and exit stamps. It is recommended to have at least one blank page available for the entry stamp.

Tourist visa

No tourist visa is required for U.S. citizens visiting Grenada for short stays. U.S. tourists can enter visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism.

Proof of departure

Grenada immigration requires proof of onward or return travel for visitors. U.S. travelers must be able to show a return ticket or onward ticket out of Grenada to a country they can enter.

Immigration form

All travelers must complete a Grenada Immigration/Customs Declaration Form upon arrival. Typically, airlines hand out the paper immigration/customs form (sometimes called an arrival or ED card) during your flight, or you can get it at Grenadian border control.

Vaccinations

There are no mandatory vaccinations required for U.S. tourists coming directly from the United States to Grenada. However, a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. In practice, this means if you are traveling to Grenada from (or transiting through) certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa or South America where Yellow Fever is present, you must show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination upon entry to Grenada.

Yellow fever risk areas found here.

Currency restriction (entry)

If you are carrying $10,000 USD or less, no special declaration is required. Any amount over $10,000 USD (or equivalent) must be declared to Grenada customs on entry. This includes U.S. dollars, East Caribbean dollars, or any foreign currency, as well as traveler’s checks or other monetary instruments. It is not illegal to bring in more than $10,000 USD, but failing to declare amounts above that threshold is an offense. You can declare this on your Customs Declaration Form.

U.S. Re-entry

Green Card Holders

U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) returning to the United States from Grenada must show proof of their permanent resident status. In general, LPRs should present their valid Green Card (Form I-551) to re-enter the U.S.

Barbados

Passport validity

Must be valid for duration of your trip. In other words, it should not expire before you leave Barbados.

Blank passport pages

You should have sufficient blank pages in your passport for Barbados entry and exit stamps. It is recommended to have at least one blank page available for the entry stamp.

Tourist visa

No tourist visa is required for U.S. citizens visiting Barbados for short stays. U.S. tourists can enter visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism.

Proof of departure

Barbados immigration requires proof of onward or return travel for visitors. U.S. travelers must be able to show a return ticket or onward ticket out of Barbados to a country they can enter.

Immigration form

All travelers to Barbados must complete the Barbados Immigration and Customs Travel Form before arrival. The form is available online and opens 72 hours prior to arrival. After completing it, you receive receipts to present to Immigration and Customs on arrival. Paper forms may be provided in-flight or on arrival if the online form was not used, but the online submission is the recommended official method.

You can find the online form here.

Vaccinations

There are no mandatory vaccinations required for U.S. tourists coming directly from the United States to Barbados. However, a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. In practice, this means if you are traveling to Barbados from (or transiting through) certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa or South America where Yellow Fever is present, you must show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination upon entry to Barbados.

Yellow fever risk areas found here.

Currency restriction (entry)

If you are carrying $10,000 USD or less, no special declaration is required. Any amount over $10,000 USD (or equivalent) must be declared to Barbados customs on entry. This includes U.S. dollars, Barbadian dollars, or any foreign currency, as well as traveler’s checks or other monetary instruments. It is not illegal to bring in more than $10,000 USD, but failing to declare amounts above that threshold is an offense. You can declare this on your Customs Declaration Form.

U.S. Re-entry

If you are flying back to the U.S., you must present a valid U.S. passport to board your flight and re-enter the country. U.S. passports should be valid at the time of re-entry; there is no additional validity period required by the U.S.

Green Card Holders

U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) returning to the United States from Barbados must show proof of their permanent resident status. In general, LPRs should present their valid Green Card (Form I-551) to re-enter the U.S.

Curaçao

Passport validity

Must be valid for duration of your trip. In other words, it should not expire before you leave Curaçao.

Blank passport pages

You should have sufficient blank pages in your passport for Curaçao entry and exit stamps. It is recommended to have at least one blank page available for the entry stamp.

Tourist visa

No tourist visa is required for U.S. citizens visiting Curaçao for short stays. U.S. tourists can enter visa-free for up to 180 days in a calendar year for tourism.

Proof of departure

Curaçao immigration requires proof of onward or return travel for visitors. U.S. travelers must be able to show a return ticket or onward ticket out of Curaçao to a country they can enter.

Immigration form

All foreign visitors are required to complete the Digital Immigration Card (DI Card) online within 7 days prior to departure for Curaçao. This digital ED-card is mandatory and must be presented (printed or digital confirmation) at airline check-in and to Curaçao immigration officials.

You can fill out the Digital Immigration card here.

Vaccinations

There are no mandatory vaccinations required for U.S. tourists coming directly from the United States to Curaçao. However, a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. In practice, this means if you are traveling to Curaçao from (or transiting through) certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa or South America where Yellow Fever is present, you must show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination upon entry to Curaçao.

Yellow fever risk areas found here.

Currency restriction (entry)

If you are carrying $10,000 USD or less, no special declaration is required. Any amount over $10,000 USD (or equivalent) must be declared to Curaçao customs on entry. This includes U.S. dollars, Antillean guilders, or any foreign currency, as well as traveler’s checks or other monetary instruments. It is not illegal to bring in more than $10,000 USD, but failing to declare amounts above that threshold is an offense. You can declare this on your Customs Declaration Form.

U.S. Re-entry

Green Card Holders

U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) returning to the United States from Curaçao must show proof of their permanent resident status. In general, LPRs should present their valid Green Card (Form I-551) to re-enter the U.S.

Saint Vincent

Passport validity

Saint Vincent requires that U.S. visitors’ passports be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of arrival to Saint Vincent.

Blank passport pages

You should have sufficient blank pages in your passport for Saint Vincent entry and exit stamps. It is recommended to have at least one blank page available for the entry stamp.

Tourist visa

No tourist visa is required for U.S. citizens visiting Saint Vincent for short stays. U.S. tourists can enter visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism.

Proof of departure

Saint Vincent immigration requires proof of onward or return travel for visitors. U.S. travelers must be able to show a return ticket or onward ticket out of Saint Vincent to a country they can enter.

Immigration form

Travelers must complete an entry immigration / customs form on arrival.

Vaccinations

There are no mandatory vaccinations required for U.S. tourists coming directly from the United States to Saint Vincent. However, a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. In practice, this means if you are traveling to Saint Vincent from (or transiting through) certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa or South America where Yellow Fever is present, you must show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination upon entry to Saint Vincent.

Yellow fever risk areas found here.

Currency restriction (entry)

If you are carrying $10,000 USD or less, no special declaration is required. Any amount over $10,000 USD (or equivalent) must be declared to Saint Vincent customs on entry. This includes U.S. dollars, East Caribbean dollars, or any foreign currency, as well as traveler’s checks or other monetary instruments. It is not illegal to bring in more than $10,000 USD, but failing to declare amounts above that threshold is an offense. You can declare this on your Customs Declaration Form.

U.S. Re-entry

Green Card Holders

U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) returning to the United States from Saint Vincent must show proof of their permanent resident status. In general, LPRs should present their valid Green Card (Form I-551) to re-enter the U.S.

Turks & Caicos

Passport validity

Must be valid for duration of your trip. In other words, it should not expire before you leave Turks & Caicos.

Blank passport pages

You should have sufficient blank pages in your passport for Turks & Caicos entry and exit stamps. It is recommended to have at least one blank page available for the entry stamp.

Tourist visa

U.S. citizens do not need a tourist visa to visit Turks & Caicos. Turks & Caicos law allows a maximum of 3 months visa-free stay for U.S. visitors, but the initial entry stamp is usually 30 days, with the option to apply for an extension if needed.

Proof of departure

Turks & Caicos immigration requires proof of onward or return travel for visitors. U.S. travelers must be able to show a return ticket or onward ticket out of Turks & Caicos to a country they can enter.

Immigration form

Each person will need to complete an immigration form on arrival which will be presented to an immigration officer. You will be provided a copy of the form to complete by your airline.

Vaccinations

There are no mandatory vaccinations required for U.S. tourists coming directly from the United States to Turks & Caicos. However, a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. In practice, this means if you are traveling to Turks & Caicos from (or transiting through) certain countries in sub-Saharan Africa or South America where Yellow Fever is present, you must show proof of Yellow Fever vaccination upon entry to Turks & Caicos.

Yellow fever risk areas found here.

Currency restriction (entry)

If you are carrying $10,000 USD or less, no special declaration is required. Any amount over $10,000 USD (or equivalent) must be declared to Turks & Caicos customs on entry. This includes U.S. dollars, or any foreign currency, as well as traveler’s checks or other monetary instruments. It is not illegal to bring in more than $10,000 USD, but failing to declare amounts above that threshold is an offense. You can declare this on your Customs Declaration Form.

U.S. Re-entry

Green Card Holders

U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) returning to the United States from Turks & Caicos must show proof of their permanent resident status. In general, LPRs should present their valid Green Card (Form I-551) to re-enter the U.S.