Beginning May 15, fully vaccinated travelers arriving in the British Virgin Islands will be able to explore the destination after returning a negative arrival test result, allowing those with vaccines to forgo the four-day quarantine still required for arriving passengers that are not vaccinated.

Fully vaccinated persons arriving from overseas will be required to take a PCR test within five days of travel, provide proof of full vaccination and take a PCR test upon arrival. Once a negative test result is received from the day-of test, travelers can enjoy their vacation throughout the territory.

“This is great news and timely, as more guests are arriving fully vaccinated and many in our industry have stepped forward to take the vaccine in support of economic rejuvenation,” said Clive McCoy, director of tourism. “The Territory already has an enviable record for health and safety during the pandemic and have continued with its strategy of gradual reopening based on international conditions and the local situation. Any progress in that direction augers well for tourism and for the economy, and this is a very significant step.”