Quick Guide: Understanding Entry Requirements
You picked your dream vacation, and you are ready to book! Do you know the entry requirements for that destination? Here is our quick guide to our top selling destinations! Please note, entry requirements are subject to change.
Mexico
Mexico is our top selling destination! And it is easy to enter. Currently there are not entry requirements into Mexico.
Dominican Republic
The DR is another one that is easy to enter. There are no entry requirements. Although, note they do have random COVID testing at the airport. You may be exempt from this test by presenting a vaccine card or proof of negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of entry. All passengers must complete an E-Ticket prior to entering and exiting the country.
Jamaica
Jamaica requires all travelers 12 years or older to present a negative COVID test within 3 days of arrival into Jamaica, and complete a Travel Authorization within 7 days of entry.
Travel Authorization (visitjamaica.com)
Hawaii
Hawaii requires proof of vaccination, or proof of a negative COVID test performed within 72 hours of your final leg into Hawaii performed from a Hawaii accredited lab. Every passenger must fill out a Safe Travels authorization as well prior to entry. Please note, to dine indoors in Hawaii, you must present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID no more than 48 hours old.
State of Hawaii - Safe Travels
Costa Rica
There are no entry requirements into Costa Rica. Please note, the resorts/restaurants will require proof of vaccination to enter the resorts/restaurants. Currently, if you are vaccinnated you do not have to provide proof of additional insurance. Each passenger is required to fill out a Health Pass to enter.
Bahamas
Fully vaccinnated travelers must submit a Rapid or RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to entry into the Bahamas. Non vaccinnated travelers must submit a negative RT-PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to entry. All passengers must complete a Bahamas Travel Health Visa and pay for the required insurance applicable to the length of stay. All passengers must submit to a Day 2 rapid COVID test while on island.
Don’t see the country you are wanting to enter listed? Contact our office, or visit the following website for information: Travel Restrictions (joinsherpa.com)
Please note, to re-enter the US after visiting an international destination, you will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID test performed one day prior to re-entry. This test is generally performed onsite if you are going to an all inclusive resort.
FAQs
Are masks required? Masks are still required in all airports, and on all airplanes. Masks may be required in common areas and on public transportation in your destination. Be sure to review your resort/destination requirements.
What happens if I test positive while in destination? You will be required to quarantine for 5 days, and then provide a proof of recovery document from a dr. We recommend a good travel insurance policy in case you do need medical care or quarantine due to a positive test. The quarantine time is currently 5 days. You may check with your resort for their policies and procedures for quarantine.
We hope this helps wade through the information! Happy travels.