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The COVID entry requirements for American travelers to the U.S. Virgin Islands have been eliminated

Travelers to the U.S. Virgin Islands can now enjoy a more relaxed entry process as COVID-19 requirements are eliminated. Starting May 31, domestic visitors won't need to present negative test results or complete the screening portal. Find out more about the updated travel guidelines.

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The US Virgin Islands will eliminate the rest of its COVID-19 entry requirements on May 31, according to Travel + Leisure. Domestic visitors will be able to use St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas after the end of restrictions on May 31st.

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"The health and well-being of our residents and visitors alike remain our top priority," Commissioner Joseph Boschulte of tourism told the magazine. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. 's executive order creating the "Open Door" phase of COVID was enacted by executive order.

In March, vaccinated visitors were no longer required to produce proof of a negative COVID test when entering the country, but unvaccinated people had to present a negative PCR or rapid test. Before entering the Virgin Islands, tourists will no longer be required to complete the USVI Screening Portal. If you're an American traveler, you won't need to submit to a screening test when visiting or departing from the US Virgin Islands.

“Working closely with Governor Bryan's Office, the Virgin Islands Department of Health, and the Department of Tourism, COVID cases in the territory have been tracked and measures have been implemented to ensure the health and safety of our residents and visitors," Boschulte said. "Our measures have been successful and we are now confident that we can ease travel and testing requirements for people coming to the territory. This will ensure that everyone can continue to visit safely."

If you're going to the US Virgin Islands from outside of the United States, or even if you're not, you must produce documentation showing vaccination and a negative COVID test acquired within 24 hours of arrival. The primary test is a PCR or rapid gene testing. These standards are only required of people who come from the British Virgin Islands. International passengers will still complete the travel portal documentation form.

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