Mar 26, 2020

COVID-19 Location Updates [Update: May 5, 2022]

CARIBBEAN & BAHAMAS

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

INDIAN OCEAN

MIDDLE EAST

NORTH AMERICA

SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN

This page is meant to be a resource for the greater yacht charter industry and our customers as we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic together. Countries across the globe have imposed travel restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus. YachtLife remains a resource for you to keep you abreast of the latest yacht industry updates. Please make sure to check back as we will be updating this table regularly.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any updates you would like us to post, or if you have any questions.

Last updated: May 5, 2022


Caribbean & Bahamas

Cancun (Mexico)

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

Mexico does not require testing for entry and has lifted most Coronavirus restrictions. Any US citizens that are re-entering the US from an international destination need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight.

Cartagena (Colombia)

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All visitors age 18 and older need to provide proof of full vaccination to enter.

However, visitors age 18 and older who have had their first vaccine but are not fully vaccinated (or who were fully vaccinated less than 14 days before arriving in Colombia) are required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours or a negative antigen test taken within 24 hours of their departure to Colombia.

Unvaccinated travelers age 18 and older are not allowed to enter.

Nassau (Bahamas)

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

Pre-travel and post-arrival testing are mandatory for all visitors, regardless of vaccination status. All fully vaccinated visitors over the age of 2 must currently present proof of a negative COVID-19 test, either rapid antigen or PCR, taken within three days (72 hours) of arrival, while a PCR test taken within three days (72 hours) of arrival is required for unvaccinated travelers 12 and older. Unvaccinated children ages 2-11 can show results of either a negative PCR or rapid antigen test.

Playa del Carmen (Mexico)

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

Mexico does not require testing for entry and has lifted most Coronavirus restrictions. Any US citizens that are re-entering the US from an international destination need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight.

Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

U.S. travelers are welcome and there are no pre-travel COVID-19 testing requirements for visitors.

All travelers are also required to fill out and submit an electronic entry ticket (mandatory as of May 1, 2021, for both arrival into and departure from the Dominican Republic) to declare they have not felt any COVID-19-related symptoms in the last 72 hours and provide contact details for the next 30 days.

St Barts

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

Fully vaccinated (and boosted) U.S. travelers to enter with no pre-travel testing required. Unvaccinated U.S. travelers can also now visit for tourism, but need to present proof of a negative pre-travel test.

St Martin

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

Passengers arriving from outside of the EU/Schengen Area who are fully vaccinated or who have proof of recovery from COVID-19 within 11-180 days no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 test to enter the Netherlands as of March 23.

Turks & Caicos

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

Requires all visitors 18 years of age or older to be fully vaccinated, meaning 14 days must have passed after receiving a single-dose vaccine or a second dose of a two-dose vaccine. Vaccines currently approved are Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson and others.

Age 2 and older are required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test taken within three days of visiting the islands. Take note that antibody tests and at-home test kits are not accepted.

Also, travelers must have medical insurance valid for the treatment of COVID-19 in Turks and Caicos and obtain travel pre-authorization via the TCI Assured portal.

British Virgin Islands

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

Travelers who are not yet vaccinated or are partially vaccinated must receive authorization to visit and need to follow strict protocols. Fully vaccinated travelers who can provide valid proof of vaccination no longer need to register for authorization on the BVI Gateway portal.

US Virgin Islands

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All fully vaccinated domestic U.S. travelers no longer need to provide proof of a pre-travel negative test to enter. Those who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated must still provide proof of a negative PCR or antigen test taken within five days of travel.

Eastern Mediterranean

Athenas

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

U.S. travelers are required to present just one of the following for entry:

A vaccination certificate indicating a final dose was administered less than nine months ago; a booster dose extends validity without a time limit. Proof of recovery from COVID-19 issued at least 14 days after the first positive test result and valid for 180 days thereafter. Proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival or a negative antigen test taken within 24 hours of arrival.

Bodrum

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

U.S arriving passengers age 12 or older must have one of the following:

A negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival or a negative antigen test taken within 48 hours of arrival. A COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. A COVID-19 recovery certificate issued at most six months before arrival.

Dubrovnik

DubrovnikMarinas are open. Charters operational.

A negative result of a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival or an approved rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours of arrival.
A vaccination certificate showing vaccination was completed at least 14 days before entry to Croatia but not earlier than 270 days before entry (or a booster dose is required).
A certificate of vaccination for people who recovered from COVID-19 and have received one dose of the vaccine within eight months of contracting the virus provided the vaccine was administered within the last 270 days.
A positive PCR test result or rapid antigen test result, confirming that the holder recovered from COVID-19, which was performed in the previous 180 days and which is older than 11 days from the date of arrival at the border crossing point, or a medical certificate of recovery.

Hvar

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

A negative result of a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival or an approved rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours of arrival.
A vaccination certificate showing vaccination was completed at least 14 days before entry to Croatia but not earlier than 270 days before entry (or a booster dose is required).
A certificate of vaccination for people who recovered from COVID-19 and have received one dose of the vaccine within eight months of contracting the virus provided the vaccine was administered within the last 270 days.
A positive PCR test result or rapid antigen test result, confirming that the holder recovered from COVID-19, which was performed in the previous 180 days and which is older than 11 days from the date of arrival at the border crossing point, or a medical certificate of recovery.

Itsanbul

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

U.S arriving passengers age 12 or older must have one of the following:

A negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival or a negative antigen test taken within 48 hours of arrival.
A COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival.
A COVID-19 recovery certificate issued at most six months before arrival.

Montenegro

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter Montenegro.
Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

Mykonos

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

U.S. travelers are required to present just one of the following for entry:

A vaccination certificate indicating a final dose was administered less than nine months ago; a booster dose extends validity without a time limit.
Proof of recovery from COVID-19 issued at least 14 days after the first positive test result and valid for 180 days thereafter.
Proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival or a negative antigen test taken within 24 hours of arrival.

Split

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

A negative result of a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival or an approved rapid antigen test taken within 24 hours of arrival.
A vaccination certificate showing vaccination was completed at least 14 days before entry to Croatia but not earlier than 270 days before entry (or a booster dose is required).
A certificate of vaccination for people who recovered from COVID-19 and have received one dose of the vaccine within eight months of contracting the virus provided the vaccine was administered within the last 270 days.
A positive PCR test result or rapid antigen test result, confirming that the holder recovered from COVID-19, which was performed in the previous 180 days and which is older than 11 days from the date of arrival at the border crossing point, or a medical certificate of recovery.

Indian Ocean

Maldives

MaldivesMarinas are open. Charters operational.

No longer required to present a pre-travel negative test. However, travelers (with the exception of arriving tourists and returning residents of the Maldives) are encouraged to take a PCR test between three and five days after arrival.

Travelers do not need to be vaccinated for entry. However, all international visitors, including Americans, must still complete a health declaration within 72 hours prior to travel. A free 30-day tourist visa will be issued upon arrival.

Phuket

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All travelers to Thailand are required to have a certificate of vaccination against COVID-19 and under the revamped Test & Go guidelines, travelers must obtain a free Thai Pass from the government, have a fully paid reservation for one night at a government-approved hotel and a PCR test reservation for day one (and then use a self-test kit to test on day five), download and install the MorChana app and have travel health insurance coverage no less than $20,000. Travelers are also able to stay at different hotel locations for the day one and day five tests.

Middle East

Abu Dhabi

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

The United Arab Emirates is open to tourism and Americans are welcome — without the need to test or quarantine if fully vaccinated.
As of Feb. 26, the UAE no longer requires PCR tests for fully vaccinated or recovered visitors. The country posted the new relaxed guidelines on the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority website. The new policy says vaccinated passengers only need to show a vaccine certificate with an approved QR code. The CDC vaccination card issued in the U.S. does not have a QR code, so a negative test is still required unless the traveler can provide a vaccine certificate with a QR code.
Unvaccinated travelers can enter the UAE, but they “have to present an approved negative PCR test result received within 48 hours of departure or a QR code-accompanied certificate of recovery from a COVID-19 infection obtained within one month from the date of travel.

Dubai

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

The United Arab Emirates is open to tourism and Americans are welcome — without the need to test or quarantine if fully vaccinated.
As of Feb. 26, the UAE no longer requires PCR tests for fully vaccinated or recovered visitors. The country posted the new relaxed guidelines on the National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority website. The new policy says vaccinated passengers only need to show a vaccine certificate with an approved QR code. The CDC vaccination card issued in the U.S. does not have a QR code, so a negative test is still required unless the traveler can provide a vaccine certificate with a QR code.
Unvaccinated travelers can enter the UAE, but they “have to present an approved negative PCR test result received within 48 hours of departure or a QR code-accompanied certificate of recovery from a COVID-19 infection obtained within one month from the date of travel.

North America

Chicago

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

Fort Lauderdale

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

Los Cabos

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

Los Angeles

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

Miami

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

Naples

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

New York

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

Newport

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

Newport Beach

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

Palm Beach

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

San Diego

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

Tampa

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

The Hamptons

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

Washington

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All international arrivals by air to the United States, even American citizens who are fully vaccinated, need to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within one day of boarding their flight. Travelers who can present documented proof of having recovered from COVID-19 within the past 90 days are exempt from the required test.

No proof of vaccination, COVID-19 passports/certificates or COVID-19 tests are required to enter.

Face masks must be worn on all public transportation and in hospitals and collective accommodations; in all other settings, masks are recommended but optional.

South Pacific Ocean

Tahiti

Travelers must be fully vaccinated (with a booster shot if their last dose was more than nine months before their travel date) and submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of boarding or an antigen test taken within 48 hours prior to departure.

Travelers must also complete and print an online sworn statement and bring proof of vaccination to the islands. Unvaccinated children age 12 and under can enter when accompanied by a vaccinated parent or legal guardian, but minors over age 12 who are unvaccinated must have a compelling reason to visit and receive approval.

Unvaccinated travelers from the U.S. can enter French Polynesia, but they must present a compelling reason to travel that is approved by the Tahitian government, specifically related to health, business or family. They must follow all the same procedures as vaccinated travelers, but also must self-isolate for seven days.

Western Mediterranean

Algarve (Portugal)

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All travelers 12 and older arriving in Portugal from the United States must fill out a passenger locator card within 48 hours of travel and present a negative COVID-19 test result.

The mandatory negative test requirement is a PCR test taken within 72 hours of boarding or a laboratory antigen test taken within 24 hours of boarding for passengers age 12 and older arriving via air in Portugal. This is required even for those who are fully vaccinated but do not have an approved EU Digital COVID Certificate (Portugal currently only accepts certificates from countries that accept the EU Digital COVID Certificate, so not the U.S.), regardless of the point of origin of the flight or the passenger’s nationality.

Amalfi Coast (Italy)

Marinas are open. Charters operational.
All travelers need to be asymptomatic and show proof of full vaccination, have proof of recovery from a COVID-19 infection within the past 90 days or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival or antigen test taken within 48 hours of arrival to avoid self-isolation.

Ibiza (Spain)

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

Visitors arriving for tourism must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival, with the last shot no more than 270 days prior to arrival or a booster shot is required at least 14 days before entry.

Unvaccinated children under the age of 12 may accompany fully vaccinated adults.

Mallorca (Spain)

Marinas are open. Charters operational. Open to USA, EU & Schengen travellers.

Marbella (Spain)

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

Visitors arriving for tourism must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival, with the last shot no more than 270 days prior to arrival or a booster shot is required at least 14 days before entry.

Unvaccinated children under the age of 12 may accompany fully vaccinated adults.

Portofino (Italy)

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All travelers need to be asymptomatic and show proof of full vaccination, have proof of recovery from a COVID-19 infection within the past 90 days or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival or antigen test taken within 48 hours of arrival to avoid self-isolation.

Sardinia (Italy)

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

All travelers need to be asymptomatic and show proof of full vaccination, have proof of recovery from a COVID-19 infection within the past 90 days or provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival or antigen test taken within 48 hours of arrival to avoid self-isolation.

South of France

Marinas are open. Charters operational.

Allows fully vaccinated (and boosted) U.S. travelers to enter with no pre-travel testing required. Unvaccinated U.S. travelers can also now visit for tourism, but need to present proof of a negative pre-travel test.

Fully vaccinated travelers (who are seven days past but within 270 days of the second injection of the Pfizer, Moderna or AstraZeneca vaccine or 28 days past but within 270 days of the single-injection Johnson & Johnson vaccine — or who have been boosted at least one week before travel) can present proof of vaccination to enter. They also need to provide a sworn statement attesting they do not have COVID-19 symptoms nor have they been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.

Unvaccinated U.S. travelers, who previously had to be approved for essential travel, can now visit for tourism but they must provide proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours or antigen test taken within 48 hours of boarding their flight.

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