Taryn and John's Wedding

Current COVID-19 Protocols (subject to change):

-Effective 3/4/21, each passenger 12 years or older will need to take a PCR or antigen COVID-19 test within 3 days of departure and present the negative test results at the airport to check in for their flight. For the test date, Jamaica considers the day of departure as day zero. EXAMPLE: If your departure date is 12/9/21, then the earliest you can take the test is 12/6/21 (click here for a test date calculator tool).

-----It is important that you read the specific testing requirement details available at https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/test-req/

-----Please note that samples collected using at-home kits and antibody tests are not accepted.

-----For those in MN, Valley Medical & Wellness is one example of a lab that is able to send RT-PCR COVID-19 test results within 24 hours:

https://www.valleymedical.com/contents/covid-19/swab-testing

-----Many travelers have had good experiences with the 24-hour rapid COVID-19 test at places like Walgreens and CVS.

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-Each passenger will need to complete the online Travel Authorization Form for Jamaica prior to departure. The earliest this form can be completed is seven days prior to departure. For the travel authorization form, Jamaica considers the day of departure as day zero.

EXAMPLE: If your departure date is 12/9/21, then the earliest you can complete the travel authorization form is 12/2/21. You can click here for an FAQ and to see a sample travel authorization form.

-----Once your form has been submitted, you should receive a response via email with your approval. You'll need to print out a copy of the authorization email with the QR code to show at the airport.

-----This travel authorization form serves the purpose of your C5 immigration form too, so you won't need to complete a separate immigration form prior to departure.

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-You will need to wear a face covering on your flights, in the airports, and in the transportation vehicles to/from the resort.

-----Minneapolis airport https://www.mspairport.com/TravelConfidently

-----Montego Bay airport https://www.mbjairport.com/

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-Upon arrival in Jamaica, they will perform a health screening and risk assessment. The health screening will include: temperature checks, observation of symptoms, and a short interview with a health officer. They may perform a COVID-19 test (nasal/throat swab) if you are exhibiting symptoms or belong to a high risk group. NOTE: you may see members of the Jamaican Defense Force (JDF) at the airport - basically police officers with guns - because they are under a disaster preparedness plan for the response to COVID-19.

-----Jamaica entry protocols https://www.jtbonline.org/home/covid-19-tourism-protocols/

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-The resort will do temperature checks upon arrival. Staff are required to wear face coverings at all times, and guests are asked to wear a face covering in designated indoor spaces like: the lobby, retail stores, elevators, and waiting areas of common facilities (e.g. spa, beauty salon, restaurants/bars, etc.). Guests are not required to wear face coverings at the beach, the pool, or in restaurants/bars when actively eating and/or drinking. 

------Sandals Resorts protocols https://www.sandals.com/cleanliness-protocols/

------Please note that Sandals Negril is in the "Resilient Corridor," which means they've been trained and follow COVID-19 safety protocols.

------There is a Facebook group that you can join which has a lot of great info/tips from past guests: "Sandals Negril Fans Official"

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-All travelers two years and older returning to the U.S. from an international destination via air are required to show proof of a negative antigen (or PCR) COVID-19 test taken within ONE DAY prior to their return flight to the U.S

-----Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) policy and FAQ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html

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-Canadian residents returning to Canada are exempt from mandatory quarantine if they provide proof of full vaccination status and negative test results from a PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the scheduled departure time of your return flight to Canada (children under five years old are exempt from the testing requirement). If you have a connecting flight, the test must be conducted within 72 hours of the scheduled departure time of your last direct flight to Canada. Travelers may also be required to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival in Canada, if selected.

NOTE: Proof of full vaccination status and negative PCR COVID-19 test results must be uploaded to ArriveCAN; full vaccination means two weeks has passed since the second dose of a two-shot vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine.

-----Canada's travel requirements: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid