As destinations continue to revise their entry requirements and protocols, I am providing a list of the most up-to-date information including new policies that destinations are implementing for travel. Check back often or contact me directly for additional details.
DESTINATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Last review: July 1, 2024
Aruba All COVID entry requirements have been lifted, with the exception of completion of the Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card. The Aruba ED Card (Embarkation/Disembarkation) is a mandatory step for every passenger entering Aruba, including babies and kids, and needs to be filled out and approved prior to arrival. As of July 1, 2024, there is a $20 Sustainability Fee that visitors arriving by air to Aruba must pay when completing the online Embarkation & Disembarkation (ED) Card. The fee is payable through the ED card platform at edcardaruba.aw and will support projects to improve sustainability efforts on the island, such as a new wastewater and sewage system. edcardaruba.aw/
Curacao All international visitors are required to complete the Digital Immigration Card (DI card) within 7 days prior to departure. The Digital Immigration card is a mandatory card for all foreign travelers to clear immigration in Curaçao. dicardcuracao.com/dicard
Dominican Republic All COVID entry requirements have been lifted, with the exception of completion of the electronic entry and exit form that is required. All foreign and Dominican passengers entering or leaving Dominican Republic on commercial flights must complete the free electronic entry and exit form, which combines the Traveler’s Health Affidavit, Customs Declaration and International Embarkation/Disembarkation forms. The form is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Russian and can be accessed through the following link: https://eticket.migracion.gob.do
Jamaica The Jamaica immigration form also known as the Immigration/Customs C5 Card is a required document that all travelers need to complete before entering Jamaica. This form is necessary to get information about you, and your purpose for visiting Jamaica. A Jamaican immigration form does not replace a visa, but it is worth noting that travelers to Jamaica from the U.S. do not require a visa. Find the online Jamaica Immigration/Customs Form here: enterjamaica.com/
St. Lucia ELECTRONIC IMMIGRATION FORM: All travelers arriving by air should complete the form online prior to arrival. Complete 1 form per family to receive a QR code by email to be presented to the authorities on arrival. Complete and submit your form up to 3 days before travel to Saint Lucia. travelslu.govt.lc/
St Martin/St Maarten Travelers to the dual-nation island of Saint Martin entering from Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana Airport (SXM) are now required to complete a new Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Entry Form. The new requirement, spearheaded by the St. Martin Tourist Office, went into effect on October 18, 2024 and applies to all arrivals, including traditional land travelers, cruise passengers, residents and business travelers. Fill out your entry form online or at one of the 18 kiosks on arrival.
************************************************************************************************************************************************* POSTPONED UNTIL 2025, EFFECTIVE DATE TBD ETIAS Travel Authorization Forms will be required with a small fee. Starting in the first half of 2025, some 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries are required to have a travel authorization to enter 30 European countries for a short stay. A VISA is not required for most destinations for stays under 90 days. Details on projected plans to come once finalized. https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-etias_en
United Kingdom: Starting in 2025, visitors to London will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the UK, unless they are British or Irish citizens, have a visa, or have permission to live, work, or study in the UK. It costs £10 (12 euros, 13 dollars USD) and permits multiple journeys to the UK for stays of up to six months at a time over two years or until the holder's passport expires -– whichever is sooner Non-European citizens Applications for an ETA open on November 27, 2024, and are required for travel starting January 8, 2025. Citizens of the following countries will be able to apply online for their ETA on the government portal GOV.UK For Travel to Europe, please follow links below for entry requirements: Greece: https://gr.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/