Last updated on Jun 10, 2022.

According to the CDC, as of Sunday, June 12, 2022 air passengers entering the U.S. will no longer be required to present documentation of a negative COVID-19 viral test (called a Qualifying Test) in order to return to the U.S. 

Please note that COVID-19 testing requirements vary by country. It is important to stay up-to-date with Covid-19 testing policies that may impact your vacation to destinations outside of the U.S.

For more information regarding COVID-19 testing updates, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

As more countries re-open and return to offering vacation experiences, we want to provide you with an update on the status of some of your favorite vacation destinations where Amstar is operating. Amstar remains committed to striving to provide the highest levels of excellence, maintaining our World Class Customer Service and elevating health and hygiene standards to adjust to the current conditions.

Learn about our Safe and Clean program here

Mexican Caribbean (Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel), Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Acapulco, and Ixtapa.

• Status: Open to vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers

All travelers:

• There are no entry restrictions in Mexico and no obligation to provide proof of negative COVID test or to observe a quarantine period upon entering the country.
• Since March 2022, travelers to the country no longer needed to fill out a Health Declaration form.

Excursions information: Check excursion availability here.

Airport transfers: Check airport transfers availability here.  

• Status: Open to vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers

All travelers:

• No proof of vaccination, negative test result, or quarantine is required. Travelers ages 18 and older must fill out the free Electronic Entry/Exit Form (E-Ticket) which combines the Traveler’s Health Affidavit, Customs Declaration, and International Embarkation/Disembarkation forms required for entry and exit within 72 hours of arrival & departure. Information for up to six family members can be included in one application. Two QR codes will be generated, one for entry, one for the exit.

Additional Information:

• There is a brief health screening upon arrival on passengers selected at random. 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/

Excursions information: Check excursion availability here.

Airport transfers: Check airport transfers availability here.

• Status: Open to vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers

All travelers:

• Travelers are no longer required to obtain a travel authorization through the ‘jamcovid’ or ‘visitjamaica’ websites. All travelers 12 and older must submit proof of a negative PCR test or antigen test taken 72 hours prior to the date of travel to Jamaica. Jamaica maintains nightly limitations on movements from midnight to 5 am however this does not affect airport transfers. If stopped, passengers may be asked to show the flight itinerary.

Excursions information: Check excursion availability here.

Airport transfers: Check airport transfers availability here.

• Status: Open to vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers

Vaccinated Travelers:

• Travelers are required to fill out a Health Pass, from Monday, March 7 through March 31 will be subject to random checks of this requirement. As of April 1st, the Health Pass will no longer be a requirement for tourists to enter Costa Rica. Mandatory mask use remains in force, as well as the protocol of handwashing and temperature checks before entering commercial establishments or activities.

Unvaccinated travelers:

• During the month of March, non-vaccinated tourists, tourists who are not fully vaccinated or those who have received vaccines not endorsed by the World Health Organization can continue to enter the country as long as they have completed the Health Pass and purchased Travel Insurance. Beginning on April 1, the Health Pass will be eliminated as a requirement for non-vaccinated foreign nationals, and the purchase of health insurance will no longer be required.
• Entry requirements for children: Tourists who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and individuals aged 18 and younger (even if unvaccinated) can enter the country without a travel policy. The last dose of the vaccine must have been applied at least 14 days prior to arrival in Costa Rica.

Other important information:

• Beginning April 1, 2022, the Health Pass and travel insurance policy requirements will be eliminated for all individuals. However, a travel insurance policy that covers Covid-19 related events is recommended to cover medical expenses and lodging in the event of COVID-19 infection.

Excursions information: Check excursion availability here.

Airport transfers: Check airport transfers availability here.

• Status: open to vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers

All travelers:

• As of June 5^th, 2022, there are no COVID-19-related measures in place for inbound travelers. All international visitors arriving in Curaçao are no longer required to show a Passenger Locator Card (PLC) upon arrival. However, visitors must still complete their Digital Immigration Card online prior to departure. Travelers will be emailed proof of completion. 
• No COVID testing is required before traveling to Curaçao. 

Additional information:

• If you develop symptoms related to COVID-19, or if you have been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19, the government strongly advises you not to travel. If you choose to travel anyway, and test positive for COVID-19, or develop symptoms while on the island, you may be isolated upon arrival, or at some point during your trip. All medical and lodging expenses, including but not limited to PCR tests, are incurred at the expense of the traveler. 

Airport transfers: Airport transfers are available, operating under our Safe and Clean program. Check airport transfers availability here.

• Status: Open to vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers

Vaccinated travelers:

• No negative test result is required for entry for those vaccinated and those who have recovered from Covid in the past nine months.

Unvaccinated adults:

• As of April 1, 2022, non-fully vaccinated travelers and unvaccinated travelers can enter the country with a negative PCR test result taken 48 hours prior to arrival or an antigen test taken 24 hours before arrival. 

Children:

• Kids 5 and older who are not fully vaccinated must show a negative RT-PCR test taken within 48 hours of arrival or an antigen test taken 24 hours before arrival. 

All travelers:

• The Electronic Health Authorization Form (Electronic Health Authorization System-EHAS) is required for all travelers and must be submitted within 72 hours of arrival.
• The St. Maarten SXM Protection Plan Insurance is mandatory for all travelers. The plan rate varies depending on the traveler's age and covers hospital costs, ICU costs, doctor consultation, Covid tests, and medical evacuation, if necessary. All arrival passengers are subjected to temperature checks.

Airport transfers: Check airport transfers availability here.

• Status: Open to vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers   

Vaccinated traveler requirements:

• Show proof of a digitally verifiable QR-code booster vaccination. Booster shots must be taken at least seven (7) days before travel and vaccination must be one dose of a one-dose vaccine or two doses of a two-dose vaccine.  Proof must be uploaded as part of Aruba's Embarkation/Debarkation Card process; paper vaccination cards are not accepted.

Unvaccinated adults:

• Show proof of antigen test result taken one day prior to arrival or PCR test up to three days prior to arrival. Proof must be uploaded as part of Aruba's Embarkation/Debarkation Card process.

Children:

• Children 11 and under are exempt from pre-arrival testing. Visitors between 12 and 17 can enter with a completed vaccine series with no booster. Visitors 12 and over who tested positive using a Covid-19 nasopharyngeal swab test between 10 days and 12 weeks prior to travel and do not show any symptoms are exempt from providing a negative Covid-19 test result.

Additional information:

• Aruba requires the purchase of visitor insurance as part of the arrival form.

Airport transfers: Check airport transfers availability here.

• Status: Open to vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers

All travelers:

• Beginning Saturday, March 26, 2022, individuals arriving from the continental United States will not be required to create a Safe Travels account, show their COVID-19 vaccination status, or take a pre-travel test when traveling to the Hawaiian Islands.
• Passengers arriving in Hawaii on direct international flights must still adhere to federal U.S. entry requirements, which include showing proof of an up-to-date vaccination document and negative pre-travel COVID-19 test results taken within one day of travel. For more information, visit www.hawaiicovid19.com/travel.

Disclaimer:

Updated March 15. The information published on this page is subject to change without notice. Information concerning destination status and COVID-19 related requirements were sourced from websites providing information for respective countries/destinations. Amstar DMC is not responsible for any errors or omissions sourced from these websites.