diverswifey
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oops- friend going in October has rented a jeep already. I do not have that info yet but will get it.
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I was thinking a couple months ago that we were going to be free to travel seeing less and less restrictions going forward. However, with the significant number of people worldwide unwilling or unable to get vaccinated, the virus will continue to take up host in the population and continue to mutate with new variants. All this, unfortunately, looks like it may lead to a tightening up on what may be just brief period of relatively restriction free travel. Not happy thoughts.No idea when this change is likely to go into effect.
I just read on the TripAdvisor Forum that the T&Cs recently had around 30 new cases of covid-19, mostly in tourists and possibly connected to infections they picked up over July 4th celebrations.
The Minister of Health said that the Board (of Ministers) will meet to discuss changing the entry requirements to testing within 3 days of arrival instead of 5 days. No idea when this change is likely to go into effect.
We are in PHL and looking to south caicos, when are you going and where are you staying?
It’s in effect. Testing within 3 days of departure BUT now includes an Antigen test instead of only a PCR test. That’s a big deal.
Here's the latest:
Turks and Caicos Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update | Visit Turks and Caicos Islands
Visiting Requirements
Effective 28 July 2021, test requirements for entry will change. The testing window will also change from 5 days to 3 days, and antigen tests will be accepted.
Acceptable tests will be:
Antibody and home-test kits are not accepted for entry into the Turks and Caicos Islands.
- Professionally administered Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction Tests (RT-PCR).
- Nucleic Acid Amplification tests (NAA).
- RNA or molecular tests.
- Antigen tests.
Bit Confusing. The first three are all a PCR Test. The Fourth is Antigen. IOW: PCR or Antigen. I can't imagine why anyone would choose a PCR but that's just me.
It is confusing, the information goes on to say that you do need a PCR test to get the TCI Travel Assured Travel Authorization to board your flight, but then it switches back to 5 days before travel - so I'm confused. Hopefully, they will get it straightened out soon!
You need a TCI Assured Travel Authorization to board your flight. This is a free authorization and you apply online. You'll need:
- A negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be taken within 5 days prior to travel in the islands. Children under 10 are exempted from this requirement.
- Insurance which covers COVID-19 medical costs and full hospitalization, doctors’ visits, prescriptions, and air ambulance.
- Completed online health screening questionnaire (part of the TCI Assured free online travel authorization).