ADVICE FOR ENTRY TO SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES BY SEA
1. Submit a Request for Entry / Quarantine Form to svgarrivals@gmail.com with copies of vaccine certificates at least five (5) days before arrival.
2. 24 hours before arrival, or as soon as you have the information, send negative PCR test results, departure clearance and estimated time of arrival to svgarrivals@gmail.com.
Always check the Ministry of Health Website for the up to date Protocols for Entry before travel.
INFORMATION AND USEFUL DOCUMENTS IF ARRIVING BY SEA
1. CHECK PROTOCOLS
1. CHECK PROTOCOLS
1. CHECK PROTOCOLS
Follow this link to see all the Entry Protocols for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The Yacht Entry Protocol is lower on the list. The last page of the Yacht Entry Protocol details the process for passengers arriving by air to join a yacht.
Check regularly for updates
2. RISK CATEGORY
1. CHECK PROTOCOLS
1. CHECK PROTOCOLS
Submit a Request for Entry and Quarantine Form and vaccine certificates to svgarrivals@gmail.com
All forms must be submitted at least five (5) days before arrival.
Late applications may result in longer quarantine time on arrival.
Once approved, you will receive a stamped approval form by email confirming risk category and permitting entry to SVG.
3. SCHEDULING TEST
1. CHECK PROTOCOLS
3. SCHEDULING TEST
Tests are
on monday, wednesday and thursday mornings in Young Island. Price : $60US / test
Once your application has been approved, your test will be automatically scheduled on mon/wed/thurs by SVG Arrivals.
If arriving on a fri/sat/sun, you can remain in quarantine on a designated mooring until your scheduled testing time.
PORTS OF ENTRY
QUARANTINE HIGH RISK
3. SCHEDULING TEST
ALL Vessels must enter with a Stamped Approval form or may be denied entry.
All passengers are advised to wear a mask when entering the Quarantine Areas
Mooring Fee (yachts <65ft)
$53xcd/ $20US/night - SVG
Mooring Fee (yachts >65ft)
Anchoring available in Kingstown or Young Island Cut Quarantine Area
In Transit : $60xcd/$23US/night BEQUIA and YOUNG ISLAND
FAQs
QUARANTINE HIGH RISK
QUARANTINE HIGH RISK
If you have more questions, email svgarrivals@gmail.com and we may have the answers for you.
A few common questions:
1. Children < 5 yrs do not test.
2. You can receive passengers flying in by air to join your yacht if they are fully vaccinated.
3. You can swim/kayak around your boat in quarantine.
4. You cannot kitesurf/dive in Quarantine until after PCR results.
5. If you send your application form 24 hours before arrival you will be in quarantine until processing is completed.
6. Results take up to 48 hours.
7. Arrival Tests in SVG are $60US
8. Tests on Weekends or other days can be scheduled and cost $120US
QUARANTINE HIGH RISK
QUARANTINE HIGH RISK
QUARANTINE HIGH RISK
Update July 2021
HIGH RISK
With 2 Vaccine Doses (+2 weeks after 2nd dose before travel)
No Test or Quarantine on arrival
Without Vaccine
14 days Quarantine
Test on Day 7 -11
MEDIUM RISK
With 2 Vaccine Doses (+2 weeks after 2nd dose before travel)
No Test or Quarantine on arrival
Without Vaccine
Up to 7 days Quarantine
Test on Day 4/5
QUARANTINE AREAS
YOUNG ISLAND CUT - ST VINCENT
YOUNG ISLAND CUT - ST VINCENT
YOUNG ISLAND CUT - ST VINCENT
OPEN
NORTH BEQUIA MOORINGS
YOUNG ISLAND CUT - ST VINCENT
YOUNG ISLAND CUT - ST VINCENT
NOT OPEN for Yacht Arrivals
Quarantine Moorings are on the north side of the harbour
, CLIFTON, UNION ISLAND
, CLIFTON, UNION ISLAND
, CLIFTON, UNION ISLAND
OPEN
Quarantine Moorings are on the west side of the harbour (yachts mooring near Happy Island or Frigate are not in the Quarantine Area)
CANOUAN MARINA
, CLIFTON, UNION ISLAND
, CLIFTON, UNION ISLAND
NOT OPEN FOR Yacht Arrivals
Quarantine docking is available inside the Marina with prior arrangement.
About Us
SVG ARRIVAL SERVICES
SVG Arrivals was set up in conjunction with the Coronavirus Taskforce to facilitate yacht entries and the monitoring of yacht passengers whilst visiting SVG. It is a source of information for Yacht Captains or Charter Guests looking to visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
HAVE A QUESTION?
Email us at svgarrivals@gmail.com
WHAT IS YOUR LAST 21 days TRAVEL HISTORY?
HIGH RISK (E.G ST LUCIA)
HIGH RISK (E.G ST LUCIA)
HIGH RISK (E.G ST LUCIA)
1. PCR Test
2. Depart within 72 hours of Test and Sail Directly to SVG.
3. 14 Days Quarantine
4. Re-Test in SVG on Day 7 of Quarantine
5. Wait 48 hrs for Result
6. Option to request to move Quarantine Areas after result and clearance.
VACCINATED HIGH RISK
Health check on arrival. No testing or quarantine
(Arrival and Clearance must be scheduled in advance to avoid a longer quarantine time)
ALL YACHT ARRIVALS (included vaccinated arrivals) MUST ENTER AT THE QUARANTINE AREA AND CHECK IN WITH SVG ARRIVALS.
LOW RISK (E.g. GRENADA)
HIGH RISK (E.G ST LUCIA)
HIGH RISK (E.G ST LUCIA)
1. PCR Test
2. Depart within 72 hours
3. Arrive within five days.
4. No PCR test on arrival
5. No Monitoring
Boats arriving with any symptoms or after five days of their first test will be tested on arrival and may need quarantine.
LONGER PASSAGE/ATLANTIC
LONGER PASSAGE/ATLANTIC
LONGER PASSAGE/ATLANTIC
1. PCR Test before departure (essential)
2. Depart within 72 hours
3. May Re-Test on Arrival
5. Wait 24-72 hours for result
5. Advised to monitor temperatures daily
Always double check the official Protocols for updates
MEDIUM RISK
LONGER PASSAGE/ATLANTIC
LONGER PASSAGE/ATLANTIC
1. PCR Test in Caribbean Region
2. Depart within 72 hours (after receiving test results)
3. Re-test on Day 4 of Quarantine Time
4. Wait 48 hours for result and to be cleared to move around the islands.
(NOTE : Travel History must be 14 days in Medium/Low Risk Country)
VACCINATED MEDIUM RISK
No PCR Test or Quarantine on arrival.
IN TRANSIT THROUGH SVG WATERS?
Check the Yacht Entry Protocols for Updates
If travelling through SVG by boat and stopping for a maximum of 24 hours you are permitted to do so but should stop only in the designated quarantine areas of Bequia (north side), Young Island Cut or Clifton (west side), or Canouan Marina Dock
Email svgarrivals@gmail.com in advance of your journey
REQUEST FOR ENTRY AND QUARANTINE - ARRIVING BY SEA
Request for Entry and Application for Quarantine
Persons arriving by sea can quarantine on board their vessel.
Always check http://www.health.gov.vc/health/ for updates before download.
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