As Anguilla continues to strive towards learning to live with COVID-19 for the long term, the Executive Council has made further changes to the COVID-19 entry protocols:
Effective July 15th there is no quarantine requirement for unvaccinated returning residents.
With regards to day trips, effective July 15th, unvaccinated persons are now permitted to travel for no more than one night to the neighbouring islands. All persons (vaccinated and unvaccinated) who go on day trips travel must comply with the entry requirements for the destination that they are travelling to. There will be no testing upon re-entry into Anguilla.
However, unvaccinated day trippers are required to submit to a COVID-19 test at the Ministry of Health four (4) days after their return to the island. This remains in effect until September 15. Vaccinated persons may be required to do a Day 4 test upon return for sampling and surveillance purposes as required by the Ministry of Health. Vaccinated individuals who are selected for day-4 testing will be notified at the ports and instructions given there as to when to report to the ministry for testing. For persons travelling to neighbouring islands for more than one night, the existing protocol applies that is – a pre arrival test is required for all persons (vaccinated and unvaccinated) to enter Anguilla. This remains in effect until August 7.
Effective August 8, there shall be no pre-arrival testing requirement for vaccinated persons.
Unvaccinated returning residents shall be required to complete a pre-arrival test for entry into Anguilla; and
Effective August 8, unvaccinated visitors will be permitted to enter Anguilla with a negative pre-arrival test. There shall be no quarantine or further testing.
The Ministry of Health hereby reminds the general public that frequent handwashing and the practice of good hygiene remain the best ways to protect yourself and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The relaxation of protocols does not mean that the COVID-19 threat is over. Vaccination remains the most effective form of protection against severe disease and death. Vaccination and booster doses are still available and increasingly are a requirement for travel. The Ministry urges the general public to take proactive steps to protect your own health and that of your family members by getting vaccinated.
– Press Release
