RED HOOK ST. THOMAS COVID-19 FACT SHEET ONSITE MARINA TESTING AND ENTRY INFORMATION
- See www.usviupdate.com for the full, formal requirements for entry. These apply to all air & sea arrivals from outside the US Virgin Islands – including the United States, Puerto Rico, BVI, internationally, etc.
- All arriving yachts from outside the USVI must complete the USVI Travel Portal at https://usvitravelportal.com/ for all persons aboard the vessel within five (5) days prior to your arrival. For children exceptions, see page 2 for more info.
- Effective March 7th 2022, for domestic travel originating from the USA or from another US Territory, fully vaccinated individuals are not required to test prior to entry to the USVI. Vaccination records must be uploaded to the USVI Travel Portal. ‘Fully vaccinated’ means a person has received their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines – i.e. booster shots are not required at this time.
- For those arriving from an international port (including the BVI), and/or are not fully vaccinated, test results are required prior to arrival – which you should upload to the USVI Travel Portal. Test types accepted:
- A negative Covid-19 molecular (rt-PCR / viral / nucleic acid amplification) test from a nasal or throat or saliva swab taken, with the result valid within the previous five (5) days, OR
- A negative Covid-19 antigen (rapid) test from a nasal or throat swab taken, with the result valid within the previous five (5) days.
- CDC-accepted proctored test results may be acceptable for Travel Portal Use.
- Travelers aged 2-17 are exempt from the vaccine requirement.
- Update: International direct AIR arrivals to the USVI require test results within the previous five (5) days.
- The authorities will advise if your application is acceptable following upload to the USVI Travel Portal.
- Voyage time greater than five days: Please notify the AYH marina office of this scenario well in advance of arrival. If all aboard are fully vaccinated, and tested immediately prior to departure with negative results, you may be able to arrive without testing upon arrival. Contact the AYH Marina office for assistance.
- If you do not possess any valid test results, you will be required to self-quarantine aboard vessel for 14 days upon To reduce the 14-day quarantine requirement, you can book a Covid test through our marina office with our partner clinic. Contact the marina office at least 3-4 days in advance to book an appointment. See page three for FAQs relating to organizing testing with us.
