Update as of: 09/23/2020 You are only going to get tested if they have concerns and if you answer yes to certain questions. Everyone will not get tested upon arrival.
Hey everyone! It’s crazy that all of this is going on right now right? Let’s face it though this might be our new norm for travel to other countries. I know some would love to travel but are unaware of what you need to do to prepare. Here are some tips and requirements if you plan on traveling to Jamaica during this time.
First let me say that starting July 10th and after, all travelers from New York, Florida, Arizona and Texas in the USA will be required to upload a negative Covid-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result. The date of the test must be within 10 days of the arrival date in order to obtain a Travel Authorization. You can find the info on that here : https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/
Before you go: Make sure you stay updated. You also have to fill out the travel authorization.
What is the Travel Authorization? The Travel Authorization is a requirement of the Government of Jamaica issued to everyone intending to travel to the island. An approved Travel Authorization is issued after satisfactory completion of a health risk assessment.
I would print a copy of my approved travel authorization form and screenshot it just in case, because you cannot travel there without it. You can apply for it three days before your arrival.
Everyone who will be traveling to Jamaica for vacation purposes will go through immigration, baggage claim, customs and then be tested . After testing you will wait for your transportation and stay at your hotel until you receive your results. If you test positive you will be moved to quarantine. You also won’t be able to leave Jamaica until you get a negative result. Results will be available in 48 hours.
You will be required to wear a mask except for at restaurants and pools. I know you are probably wondering where I received all of this info. I am a Jamaica Travel Specialist and received all of this information from a webinar I attended. I also check for updates.
If you plan on going there I think you can still enjoy yourself but there will always be that risk.
Would I travel to Jamaica right now? Probably not. I hope to go next year though.
Do you plan on traveling anywhere this year? Where will you go?