The island nation announced Thursday that starting on March 10, travelers to Jamaica should receive a negative coronavirus test taken within three days of their trip.
Those travelers – who’re 12 or older – should show proof of their negative test to the airline representative before they can be fully checked in for their flight, according to the nation’s tourism board.
Previously, Jamaica required travelers to have a negative coronavirus test within 10 days of their arrival date.
Travelers can use Jamaica’s Test Date Calculator to determine when they need to get tested before their trip.
According to the test requirements, Jamaica will only accept coronavirus tests – including RT-PCR tests, NAA tests, RNA or molecular tests, or antigen tests – that meet sure standards. Antibody tests and home-based test kits won’t be accepted.
Aside from a negative coronavirus test, travelers will also have to apply for a travel authorization. Once they arrive, visitors will undergo a health screening and risk assessment.
They will also be required to stay at one of the nation’s approved hotels in its “resilient corridor” and will only be allowed to go to sights that have been specifically licensed within that area.
According to the website, Jamaica’s “resilient corridors” are made up of a northern and southern portion of the island along the north and south coastlines.
