Anguilla: COVID-19 domestic and travel restrictions eased as of May 28 /update 15

Event

Authorities have issued orders to ease domestic restrictions May 28, due to recent decreases in COVID-19 infections. The nation's borders have reopened.

Effective May 28, the stay-at-home orders have been lifted, and individuals are allowed to leave their homes for nonessential purposes. Businesses may operate without a specific time or capacity limits, as long as they enforce social distancing measures, and require customers and employees to wear facemasks in indoor public spaces or outdoors in crowded areas. Schools will reopen for in-person lessons on June 1.

Authorities maintain restrictions on fishing, which is only allowed from the north side of the island and between 05:00-19:00.

Travel Restrictions
Anguilla's borders have reopened for residents and tourists. All incoming travelers, including returning residents, must apply for entry into Anguilla and present a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken three to five days before travel; the issuance of entry permits is strictly regulated. Anguillan residents must self-quarantine 10-14 days upon arrival, and are allowed to quarantine on their property; however, authorities must inspect and approve the quarantined property before self-isolation.

Pre-approved visitors who have been fully vaccinated with the final dose administered at least 21 days before travel must quarantine for seven days upon arrival and must be tested in the airport and at the end of the quarantine period. People traveling in groups of more than 10 people must be fully vaccinated to enter Anguilla.

Starting July 1, travelers who have been fully vaccinated, and with the last dose administered at least 21 days before arrival, will no longer be required to quarantine nor be tested upon arrival. They will continue to be required to provide a negative COVID-19 test taken three to five days before traveling. Most restrictions are scheduled to be lifted by October 1, though a pre-travel test is likely to remain in place.

Workers engaged in cargo transportation and persons traveling due to medical emergencies or evacuations are exempt from the restrictions.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice, depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Government of Anguilla - COVID-19
Pre-Travel Authorization Form