Caribbean and South America Covid update
by Noonsite 1 Nov 2021 15:41 UTC
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Cruising between the French Islands has just got easier with compelling reasons for travel lifted and the seven-day isolation period on arrival no longer required.
Cuba has announced that from mid-November PCR tests and quarantine will no longer be required for fully vaccinated arrivals. BVI entrance has also been simplified for vaccinated sailors who no longer need to complete the BVI Gateway application.
The Port Authority office has reopened in Jolly Harbour meaning that incoming boats to Antigua and Barbuda now have the option of checking in at either Nelson's Dockyard or Jolly Harbour Marina.
South America
Chile maritime borders remain closed. Chile is in the process of opening its borders, the sea (and land) borders remain officially closed to entry at this time. One exception to the rule is the Pacific clearance port of Valdivia, where the cruiser-friendly marina there has organised entry for foreign yachts despite no sea or land entry points being officially opened by The Ministry of the Interior and Public Safety. Find out full details here.
Argentina's borders will open on November 1st for tourists arriving via the international airports and ferry port from Uruguay, however, the opening of maritime borders has not been confirmed for November. Ecuador ports are still closed, but the Minister of Transportation allows special permission for pleasure yachts below 50 tons. Restrictions have eased with a PCR test no longer required for those who have been fully vaccinated, but all visiting yachts must now get an Autografo which takes up to 3 weeks to process (not valid for the Galapagos).
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