Jamaica has become the latest nation to ease its Covid entry restrictions. The popular Caribbean destination is dropping its strict test entry requirement for visitors from today (Friday).
The requirement for visitors to produce a negative pre-departure PCR or antigen test result before arrival has been lifted along with quarantine rules and regulations for all visitors to complete a travel authorisation form. Rules surrounding face coverings have also changed and are no longer compulsory in public places, although it is still advised.
Edmund Bartlett, the nation's tourism minister, said: “Eliminating mask mandates and the need for travellers to present a negative Covid test result are important strides toward our continued gradual relaxation of travel protocols as the spread of Covid keeps declining. We are optimistic that these simpler requirements will serve to increase the appeal of Jamaica as a premier destination and keep us moving along the road to a stronger recovery for both the tourism sector and the nation’s economy as a whole.”
However, holidaymakers have been advised they may still be tested on arrival at the destination if they show signs of Covid symptoms. The changes were confirmed by the UK Foreign Office, which stated: “The requirement for travellers to present a negative Covid test prior to travel ends on April 15. All travellers arriving in Jamaica may still be tested for Covid if assessed as high-risk as result of exhibiting symptoms, exposure to people who have tested positive, belonging to a high-risk group or other risk factors.
“Travellers may be screened for symptoms at the airport.”
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