Entry protocols for travelers entering the BVI

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Fully vaccinated travelers from all countries (apart from India and Brazil)
Unvaccinated travelers from all countries (apart from India and Brazil)
Mixed group of vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers from all countries (apart from India and Brazil)
Partially vaccinated travelers from all countries (apart from India and Brazil)

Fully vaccinated travelers from all countries (apart from India and Brazil)

Before you arrive

Take a certified PCR or rapid Antigen negative test within five days prior to arrival.

Ensure your medical insurance includes coverage for Covid-19.

Make sure to visit the BVI Gateway Online Portal to upload your test results, proof of vaccination status, and make a payment of $35.00 to receive your BVI Gateway Traveler Authorization Certificate.

Now you are ready to board your flight to paradise.

Upon arrival

At the Welcome Center at your port of entry, officials will perform health screening including a temperature check and you will complete a travel declaration form.

You will then take “approved” transportation to our marina. We recommend Sebastian’s taxi service. 

Once aboard

Complete your check-in process, drop by The Pub for one of their famous painkillers, and once you are ready you can cast off to your island adventure.

Unvaccinated travelers from all countries (apart from India and Brazil)

Before you arrive

Take a certified PCR negative test within five days prior to arrival.

Ensure your medical insurance includes coverage for Covid-19.

Make sure to visit the BVI Gateway Online Portal to upload your test results and receive your BVI Gateway Traveler Authorization Certificate.

Now you are ready to board your flight to paradise.

Upon arrival

At the Welcome Center at your port of entry, officials will perform health screening including temperature check and a PCR test.

You will be given monitoring technology such as a smartphone or a tracking bracelet for self-monitoring.

You will then take “approved” transportation to our marina. We recommend Sebastian’s taxi service. 

Once aboard

You can sail, swim, snorkel all day within our territorial waters, spending restful nights at one of the several approved mooring sites, which will be covered in your briefing.

Your favorite BVI haunts will offer contactless food/drink delivery option right to your yacht. You can go ashore at most of the approved mooring sites.

You will be required to quarantine for seven (7) days.

Mixed group of vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers from all countries (apart from India and Brazil)

  • Where people are traveling in mixed groups with some individuals unvaccinated, the entire party will be treated as unvaccinated and will also be required to quarantine for seven (7) days upon arrival.

Partially vaccinated travelers from all countries (apart from India and Brazil)

Before you arrive

Take a certified PCR negative test within five days prior to arrival.

Ensure your medical insurance includes coverage for Covid-19.

Make sure to visit the BVI Gateway Online Portal to upload your test results and receive your BVI Gateway Traveler Authorization Certificate.

Now you are ready to board your flight to paradise.

Upon arrival

At the Welcome Center at your port of entry, officials will perform health screening including temperature check and a PCR test.

You will be given monitoring technology such as a smartphone or a tracking bracelet for self-monitoring.

You will then take “approved” transportation to our marina. We recommend Sebastian’s taxi service. 

Once aboard

You can sail, swim, snorkel all day within our territorial waters, spending restful nights at one of the several approved mooring sites, which will be covered in your briefing.

Your favorite BVI haunts will offer contactless food/drink delivery option right to your yacht. You can go ashore at most of the approved mooring sites.

You will be required to quarantine for four (4) days.

FAQ

What is my vaccination status?
We are fully vaccinated adults travelling with unvaccinated children. What are the protocols?
How do I apply for travel authorization on the BVI Gateway Portal?
How do I get COVID-19 insurance?
Can we take a ferry from St Thomas to Tortola?
How to I travel from the Airport/Ferry Terminal to Conch Charters base?
Where are the approved quarantine anchorages?
How do I provision?
How do I organize my exit test to return to the USA?
Useful links
What is my vaccination status?

Fully vaccinated: A person is deemed to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if they enter the Territory two weeks after they have received both doses of an approved two -dose vaccine, such as Astra Zeneca, Pfizer or Moderna, or one shot of a single-dose vaccine such as Johnson & Johnson

Partially vaccinated: A person is deemed partially vaccinated against COVID-19 if they have received one dose of a two-dose vaccine, or whose final vaccine dose was administered less than two weeks before arriving in the Territory.

Unvaccinated: A person is deemed unvaccinated against COVID-19 if they have not received their any dose of an approved single or two-dose vaccine.

 

We are fully vaccinated adults travelling with unvaccinated children. What are the protocols?

Where fully vaccinated persons are traveling with one or more unvaccinated child:

  • Children aged 5-17 years will be tested on arrival;
  • Children must remain within their family bubble;
  • Children under 5 years are exempt from testing
How do I apply for travel authorization on the BVI Gateway Portal?

All travelers to the BVI need to apply for a BVI Gateway Traveler Authorization Certificate prior to arrival. Please enter the BVI Gateway Traveler portal to start your application.

https://bvigateway.bviaacloud.com

Applications on the BVI Gateway portal must be COMPLETED at least 24 hours before the travel date and time. All applicants in PENDING status, who have not completed their necessary requirements 24 hours prior to travel, will be DENIED.

Only NASOPHARYNGEAL RT-PCR tests are accepted for passengers 5 and over.

For Tech Support or Questions:
Email: [email protected]
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The BVI requires all travelers to provide a certified RT-PCR COVID-19 negative test within five days prior to arrival. The Travel Certificate application needs to be filled out for each member of your party to ensure you can enter the country. The cost of the two COVID-19 tests and the monitoring device is $175 per person; vaccinated travelers pay $105 per person starting May 15th.

How do I get COVID-19 insurance?

You will need to provide evidence of insurance to cover COVID-19 related expenses when visiting the BVI. Many visitors find their medical insurance provides this coverage. You can also purchase specialized insurance from https://www.auraassistance.com/bvi/

You can read more information about COVID-19 travel insurance requirements here:

https://www.bviaacloud.com/covid-19-protocol/covid-19-travel-insurance

 

Can we take a ferry from St Thomas to Tortola?

From 27th May there will be 2 ferries per day in each direction.

All ferries will depart Road Town, Tortola for Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas at 8 a.m and 11 a.m.

All ferries will depart Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas for Road Town, Tortola at 2 p.m and 4:00 p.m.

Please book ferry tickets as soon as possible as ferry capacity will be limited to 50 passengers to allow social distancing. 

How to I travel from the Airport/Ferry Terminal to Conch Charters base?

Our taxi service (Sebastian’s) can meet you at either the airport or the ferry terminal to bring you to our base. Costs are $13pp from the airport (minimum charge $30) and $6pp from the Road Town Ferry Terminal.

New taxi regulations mean that the taxi must be pre-booked by yourself, you can do this at this link: www.transportbvi.com. Please take a copy of your booking with you for the taxi dispatcher on arrival.

Where are the approved quarantine anchorages?

For unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers, there are loads of amazing bays where you can quarantine.

Read more here: https://conchcharters.com/about-the-bvi/arriving-into-the-british-virgin-islands/approved-mooring-sites/

How do I provision?

Pre-order your provisions: As per BVI Government protocols for unvaccinated and partially-vaccinated visitors, you must pre-order your provisions to your yacht before you arrive on the island. You have loads of options from supermarkets to specialists grocery providers. You can find more information here: https://conchcharters.com/about-the-bvi/provisioning/

We recommend pre-ordering your provisions, regardless of your vaccination status. This will help you get off our docks quicker.

How do I organize my exit test to return to the USA?

When on island, appointments for pre-departure testing should be made at least 3 days in advance of the appointment being requested.  Guests should inform health service personnel of their departure date.

The following are the COVID-19 testing sites in the Territory:

Virgin Gorda (Valley) 

Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic

284-852-7700

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Jost Van Dyke (Great Harbour)

Jost Van Dyke Clinic

284-346-1709

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Tortola (Road Town)

Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital (Tent Outside Emergency Entrance on 3rd Floor)

284-852-7650

11:30 am until last appointment

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