TRAVEL INFORMATION: JULY 15, 2021
There are several scenarios visitors can expect upon arrival to the British Virgin Islands. As a result of the various traveler requirements that must be fulfilled within each scenario, Rosewood Little Dix Bay recommends the following minimum length of stay so that guests of the resort can enjoy a portion of their time in the BVI outside of quarantine:
- Partially Vaccinated travelers: 6-night minimum length of stay
- Non-Vaccinated travelers: 9-night minimum length of stay
As a general rule for the territory, masks are required indoors, in public spaces, and in crowded areas at all times, regardless of vaccination status.
ARRIVAL SCENARIO 1: VISITORS ARE FULLY VACCINATED
*Please note: A person is deemed fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after they have received both doses of an approved two-dose vaccine, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine.
- Pre-Arrival: Proof of negative COVID-19 RT- PCR, or an approved Rapid Antigen test taken within 5 days preceding arrival.
- Arrival: Fully vaccinated visitors must take a COVID-19 RT-PCR, or an approved Rapid Antigen test (effective July 19, 2021) administered by the BVI government upon arrival. Fully vaccinated visitors will be free to explore the destination immediately upon completion of arrival test.
Where fully vaccinated visitors are traveling with one or more unvaccinated child:
- Children ages 5 – 17 will be tested upon arrival.
- Children will be released from quarantine once negative arrival test results are received for the entire group. Children must remain within their family bubble when going to the beach, dining at an outdoor restaurant or enjoying an outdoor fitness class. Children will not have access to the resort Spa, Fitness Center, Rosewood Explorers Club or resort pools during the first 4 days of quarantine.
- Unvaccinated children will be subject to a further test on Day 4. Once negative test results are received, the children will be free to move within the territory without limitation, provided they are traveling with their parents.
**Where people are traveling in mixed groups with some individuals unvaccinated, the entire party will be treated as unvaccinated and would also be required to quarantine for 7 days upon arrival. [See arrival scenario 3]
ARRIVAL SCENARIO 2: VISITORS ARE PARTIALLY VACCINATED
- Pre-Arrival: Proof of negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken within 5 days preceding arrival.
- Day of Arrival (Day 0): Visitors must take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test administered by the BVI government.
- Day 0 – 2: Visitor must remain quarantined inside of their room/suite/villa until receipt of negative arrival test results.*
- Day 1 - 4: Once negative arrival test results are received, visitors must continue to quarantine for 4 full days, however, they may leave their room/suite/villa and move about the property. This includes activities such as going to the beach, dining at an outdoor restaurant or enjoying an outdoor fitness class. However, visitors will not have access to the resort Spa, Fitness Center, Rosewood Explorers Club or resort pools during the first 4 days of quarantine.
- Day 4: On the morning of the fourth day, visitors must take another government-administered COVID-19 RT- PCR test (note, turnaround time is expected to be 24 - 48 hours). If negative, visitors will be permitted to move within the territory without limitation, provided that they have their mobile device with them at all times with government-mandated tracing software active.
- Remainder of vacation: Visitors will receive a green bracelet to wear at all times.
**Where people are traveling in mixed groups with some individuals unvaccinated, the entire party will be treated as unvaccinated and would also be required to quarantine for 7 days upon arrival. [See arrival scenario 3]
ARRIVAL SCENARIO 3: VISITORS ARE NOT VACCINATED
- Pre-Arrival: Proof of negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken within 5 days preceding arrival.
- Day of Arrival (Day 0): Visitors must take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test administered by the BVI government.
- Day 0 – 2: Visitor must remain quarantined inside of their room/suite/villa until receipt of negative arrival test results.*
- Day 1 - 7: Once negative arrival test results are received, visitors must continue to quarantine for 7 full days, however, they may leave their room/suite/villa and move about the property. This includes activities such as going to the beach, dining at an outdoor restaurant or enjoying an outdoor fitness class. However, visitors will not have access to the resort Spa, Fitness Center, Rosewood Explorers Club or resort pools during the first 7 days of quarantine.
- Day 7: On the morning of the seventh day, visitors must take another government-administered COVID-19 RT- PCR test (note, turnaround time is expected to be 24 - 48 hours). If negative, visitors will be permitted to move within the territory without limitation, provided that they have their mobile device with them at all times with government-mandated tracing software active.
- Remainder of vacation: Visitors will receive a green bracelet to wear at all times.
*If at any point test results come back positive, visitors will go into quarantine for 14 days at the assigned room without any access to the resort facilities. Quarantine protocol will be implemented immediately and contact tracing will be initiated.
Testing facility hours are from 10am – 11:30am, seven days a week. Appointments can be booked by your Rosewood Little Dix Bay butler team. All costs associated with COVID-19 travel insurance, COVID-19 RT-PCR tests, Rapid Antigen tests, contact tracing app, and wearable device will be at the visitor’s expense. Costs are as follows for two COVID-19 RT-PCR tests, which include the use of a contact tracing bracelet rental and a COVID-19 monitoring app. The fee can be paid online at bvigateway.bviaa.com and on the BVI app preceding travel.
Visitors must complete the BVI Health Visa process within the BVI Gateway app. This process must be completed by all visitors 48 hours in advance of arrival so that the health visa is ready to be presented to customs and immigration upon arrival. Within the BVI Gateway app, travelers will find information and suggestions on the required COVID-19 Travel Insurance necessary for entry into the BVI.
FULLY VACCINATED COSTS
- USD50
- Fully vaccinated travelers from high-risk countries (Brazil & India) must pay a USD175 fee and must quarantine for a total of 14 days.
- Fully vaccinated travelers, travelling with unvaccinated companions must pay USD175 and must quarantine for a total of 7 days.
PARTIALLY VACCINATED COSTS
- USD175
- Quarantine period is 4 days
UNVACCINATED COSTS
- Adult: USD175
- Adults must quarantine for a period of 7 days and must take another RT-PCR test on Day 5.
- Child (5-17 years of age): USD105
- Children must quarantine for a period of 2 days. If traveling with a fully vaccinated guardian, children will be treated as fully vaccinated.
- Unvaccinated travelers from high-risk countries (Brazil & India) must pay a USD175 fee and must quarantine for a total of 14 days.
TEST TO LEAVE THE BVI
- Visitors will need a COVID-19 PCR test, or an approved Rapid Antigen test before they leave to enter the USVI, Puerto Rico, or another Caribbean country by air or vessel. If chosen to take the test on property the cost for a COVID-19 RT-PCR test is USD225 per person, and a Rapid Antigen test is USD125 per person. Alternatively, if the decision is made to have the test administered at the Virgin Gorda Clinic, the cost is USD70 per test for the standard COVID-19 RT-PCR test. The pre-departure test can be booked through the app, or when given your Day 4 test, if applicable. Note: The government will not allow a visitor to leave the country if they test positive. A positive-testing visitor will need to quarantine in an approved location for 14 days at their own expense.
- For visitors traveling back to the United States, the CDC requires a test to be taken no more than 72 hours prior to re-entry. Proof of a negative result, or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19, must be provided to the airline prior to boarding.
How to Get More Information: Web: Official BVI Travel Protocols Information | WhatsApp: 284-496-6129 | Email: reopening@bvitourism.com | Contact Rosewood Little Dix Bay, directly.
