{"id":4965,"date":"2020-07-20T12:09:32","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T16:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?p=4965"},"modified":"2021-01-06T08:51:14","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T12:51:14","slug":"covid-travel-simplified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/covid-travel-simplified\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID Travel Simplified"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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COVID Travel Brief – What & Why<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The original COVID-19 protocol documents were extensive and organized by 5 categories with 30 item. For a user point of view they were not easy to follow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why we created “COVID Travel Simplified”. It looks at Air Travel Protocols from the point of view of the COVID Traveller. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In “COVID Travel Simplified” we have organized the protocols into just two categories which are simply: 1. Entry; and 2. Airport Protocols for All Travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now the information you need is all together in just 2 threads!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warning Protocols Updated Often<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Protocols change frequently and this page may not have the latest data at any time. Please click the orange box above for the latest updates.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief<\/a> | Visitors<\/a> | Residents<\/a> | Airport & In-transit<\/a> | Risk Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Entry Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Complete Online Immigration\/Customs Form 24 hours before travel at:<\/strong>
travelform.gov.bb<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be considered for process fast-tracking upon arrival, High-Risk and Medium-Risk Travelers are advised to take a COVID-19 PCR test from an accredited facility 72 hours prior to arrival. <\/strong>
Low-Risk Travelers<\/strong> may take the test 5 days before arrival.
Very-Low-Risk Travelers<\/strong> are not required to take a test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to submit your results online at travelform.gov.bb and travel with a copy of your test results. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mandatory PCR Test for High and Medium Risk Countries
<\/strong>With effect from September 19th it will be mandatory for all persons travelling to Barbados from High, and Medium risk countries<\/strong> to take a COVID-19 PCR test from an accredited or certified facility\/ laboratory within 72 hours prior to arrival in order to enter the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Persons travelling from Low-Risk countries: I<\/strong>n order to expedite processing through the airport are strongly advised to take, and will be allowed to present results of, tests taken up to 5 days prior to arrival. Relevant accrediting bodies and standards include: ISO:15189, CAP, UKAS or the equivalent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Persons without a negative est will be tested in Barbados <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Persons from countries within the Very Low-Risk category<\/strong> are not required to take a test prior to, or on arrival in Barbados: This is so long as they have not traveled to a higher risk country withing 21 days prior to arrival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1a. Visitors COVID Travel Procedure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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High-Risk Travellers <\/strong>with a valid negative<\/strong> test result may stay at an approved quarantine hotel. They will have restricted aceess to hotel facilities. Will not be able to use the beach pool or bars etc. They will have a second test within 4 to 7 days. If the second test is negative they may have access to all hotel facilities and may visit the island. They may leave the hotel and go elsewhere but will need to register and be monitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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will be <\/del><\/em>quarantined<\/del><\/em><\/strong> for 14 days at a designated holding hotel or <\/del><\/em>approved villa<\/del><\/em><\/strong> at their own expense, or free of charge at a government facility, and will be monitored daily for the onset of symptoms. In addition to a period of quarantine, traveller<\/del><\/em>s from High-Risk countries will be monitored for 7 days after arrival. <\/del>H<\/em>igh-Risk Travellers will take a second test between 4-5 days <\/em><\/del><\/strong>after the last test accepted by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. <\/em><\/del><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Medium Risk travellers<\/strong> who have not submitted<\/strong> proof of a valid negative test result, may be denied entry to the country. Those who have a valid negative test result may proceed to clear Immigration, and Customs and leave the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medium-Risk Travellers<\/del><\/em><\/strong> will be monitored daily for the onset of symptoms for a period of 7 days. Effective September 14th, persons will be required to take a second test. If persons refuse the 2nd test they will be subject to quarantine for 7 days. <\/del><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medium-Risk Travellers will take a second test between 4-5 days <\/strong>after the last test accepted by the Ministry of Health and Wellness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Low Risk travellers<\/strong> with a negative test result and who have not been to a higher risk area within the last 21 days are free to go. Those without a valid test result must be tested at the airport (FREE) or at an approved site ($150).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low Risk travellers <\/strong>who test positive in Barbados, may request to Self-Isolate at a designated villa or hotel under. Or may be transported to alternative government approved isolationist accommodation until recovered. Upon recovery, travelers mat resume their or you may return home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Very Low Risk Travellers <\/strong>who have not travelled to or transited through any country designated as High, Medium or Low-Risk within 21 days prior to travel to Barbados, will not be required to take a test prior to or on arrival. These travellers may proceed through the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Any traveller<\/strong> who have been in close contact with a positive case will be quarantined at approved facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All visitors who refuse a required test will be declined entry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1b. Residents, Citizens, Permanent Residents and People with Permanent Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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All High-Risk Media and Low Risk<\/strong> Passengers who do not present a valid negative test result and who decline testing on arrival will be quarantined in a government facility. Very Low-Risk<\/strong> Passengers may proceed through the airport,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief<\/a> | Visitors<\/a> | Residents<\/a> | Airport & In-transit<\/a> | Risk Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Airport Protocols for All Travellers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All passengers must wear a mask at all times. All may undergo basic health assessment including temperature checks and the answering of health assessment questions.

Additional tests may be required for any person as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Travelers who are requires to be tested have these options.
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In-Transit Travellers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All in-transit passengers from High, Medium and Low-Risk <\/strong>countries must have proof of a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result prior to arrival in Barbados. These travelers without evidence of a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test may be denied entry into Barbados. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief<\/a> | Visitors<\/a> | Residents<\/a> | Airport & In-transit<\/a> | Risk Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quarantine Approved Accommodation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.visitbarbados.org\/covid-19-travel-guidelines-2020#idApprovedHolding<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID Travel Simplified Risk Assessment <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A traveller\u2019s risk category will be determined by the\nhighest risk level associated with any country that\nthey have travelled to or transited through within\n21 days prior to travel to Barbados.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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High risk<\/strong>: Includes: Argentina, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, France, Guyana, Haiti, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, South Africa, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom, United States, US Virgin Islands, Venezuela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medium risk<\/strong>: Includes Bermuda, Estonia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Iceland, Japan, Martinique, Norway,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low Risk<\/strong>: Includes Australia, Cuba, Egypt, Sri Lanka <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Very Low Risk<\/strong>: Includes Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Cayman Islands, China, Dominica, Finland, Greenland, Grenada, Montserrat, New Zealand, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and the Grenadines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These will change if there are spikes in the destination in which case a low risk candidate may move up to Medium of high risk, based on the severity and spread of the virus. All are subject to review and change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Travellers are encouraged to check barbadostravelprotocols.com<\/a> for updates <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covid Villa Definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Visitors Arrive & The Beach is Alive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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see latest details on travel to Barbados post Covid ▶️ https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/covidtravelsimplified\/ It was a delight to see tourist and locals using the beaches again yesterday (Sunday). We sat under the huge Casuarina tree and enjoyed its shade amid the almond, coconut foliage. Local families manged to get their cars right up to the beach and setup their picnic area onbthe sand. The Brits arrived with coolers and broke open the banks beer and rum just before midday. Canadains walked briskly back and forth along the full length of Accra beach. A persistent beach vendor asked respectfully if we needed a car wash. It was all very cordial and relaxing with not too many people; lots of open space, a fresh breeze and refreshing ocean swims. A couple of air Canada flights and one British Airways has landed. So far, the Canadians all tested negative and seem to be doing well. One returning Barbadian from UK tested positive and immediately was sent to isolation. All others passengers that might have been in contact are being tested and monitored. The government seems committed to taking reasonable risk and is confident that its health care system will keep all under control. At the same time, it was made clear that flights would be canceled if there is a serious risk to locals and tourist on the island. See the latest in flights and protocols with our simplified version from travelers point of view: https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/covidtravelsimplified\/<\/a><\/p>

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Any Traveller <\/strong>who test positive<\/strong> while in Barbados, may request to Self-Isolate at a designated isolation villa<\/a><\/strong> <\/a>or isolation hotel. <\/strong>Alternately they may opt to be transported to an alternative accommodation for isolation, until they recover. Recovered travelers may resume their vacation or may return home..<\/p>\n\n\n\n