Jamaica Drops COVID-Testing, Mask Mandates for International Travelers

International travelers will no longer be required to present a negative coronaviruses test before arriving in Jamaica from April 16.

Jamaica's mandate to wear a mask in public will end on April 15. Public establishments are required to provide hand washing stations for anyone entering the premises.

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Visitors and residents are encouraged to observe the best practices for health and safety. Travelers are no longer required to complete a Travel Authorization Form before entering the island.

Eliminating mask mandates and the need for travelers to present a negative COVID test result are important strides toward our continued gradual relaxation of travel protocols.

We are optimistic that these simpler requirements will increase the appeal of Jamaica as a premier destination and keep us moving along the road to a stronger recovery for both the tourism sector and the nation's economy as a whole.

The Jamaican government shortened the isolation period for US travelers who test positive while on the island and eliminated the requirement for business travelers to take a negative test within three days of travel.

The Jamaica Tourist Board Director said that taking these actions was the logical next step to keep Jamaica aligned with best practices globally.

Jamaica was demoted to a Level 1 designation by the CDC in its latest travel advisory.