Business Travellers
 
Before you go

1. Plan your trip
2. Get your Travel Authorization here at visitjamaica.com
   • What is the Travel Authorization? The Travel Authorization is a requirement of the Government of Jamaica issued to all persons intending to travel to the island. An approved Travel Authorization is issued after satisfactory completion of a health risk assessment.
   • What information do I need for a Travel Authorization? A one-time password will be sent to your email address which will allow you to register on the website. You will need your passport information along with the full address of the private residence where you will be staying in Jamaica.  Additionally you will need to respond to a few questions about possible exposure to COVID-19.
   • When can I apply for it? Three days before arrival, you can apply. The Jamaican health regulations require that the Travel Authorization is issued a maximum of 72 hours before arrival in Jamaica. A response will be generated within 10 minutes of submission of the application.
3. Print or save your Travel Authorization. Take it with you to the airport as you will need it along with your passport to check-in and board your flight.
   • Can I board without it? No. You must have a valid Travel Authorization that matches the information in your passport.
   • Do all travellers need one? Yes. Every passenger, regardless of age, must have a valid Travel Authorization to be able to board a flight to Jamaica.
4. Download and install the Jamcovid19 app from the Google Play Store or Apple App World on to your mobile phone.
   1. Why do I need the app? In order to monitor and trace any spread of the virus, the health authorities must be able to track the movement of persons visiting the island.  All persons staying outside the Resilient Corridor are required to use the Jamcovid19 app so the health authorities can manage movement. Installing it before your travel will save on airport processing time.

 
On arrival in Jamaica

1. Observe all the sanitization, physical distancing and mask wearing protocols.
2. Proceed to immigration for border control processing.
3. Proceed to baggage claim to collect your luggage.
4. Proceed to customs for clearance of your luggage.
5. You will be directed to the Jamcovid processing station for registration and app set up.
6. Prepare to be tested at the airport
   • Is everyone tested? All travellers from areas where there is high community transmission of the virus will be tested.What is the process for the test?  You will be escorted to a public health officer who will conduct a short risk assessment.  A decision to conduct a COVID-19 PCR test will be based on the result of the risk assessment.
7. If selected for testing, you will be directed to your COVID-19 PCR test, which will be administered by a health professional.
8. Exit the airport and proceed to your declared accommodations.

Special Notes:

• What kind of test is used? The test will be a PCR test and a sample will be taken by oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabbing.
• How soon will I get the results? Test results will be made available within 48 hour.
• What happens if I am showing signs of illness at the airport? If showing obvious signs of illness on arrival, you may be removed from regular processing and be quarantined or isolated at your intended address or at a government facility, as determined by the health officers.

 
While you are there

1. Continue to observe all the sanitization, physical distancing and mask wearing protocols.
2. You will initially be placed in quarantine for 2 days at your declared address.  During this time your movement and interaction with others will be limited. You will be required to use the Jamcovid 1919 app for scheduled location check-ins throughout this period. Receipt of your test results will end this initial quarantine.
   • What if the result is positive? If the result of your test is positive, you will be placed in isolation either at your intended address or in a government facility as determined by the health authorities.
   • What if the result is negative? If the result of your test is negative, you will “Stay in Place” at your intended address for another 12 days.  You will be able to leave your residence for business meetings. 

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Explanation of Terms

Quarantine – Persons under quarantine are not permitted to leave their location, except with the permission of the health authorities. The quarantine location may be a private residence or a government facility, as determined by the health authorities. 

Isolation – Persons in isolation are separated from other persons.  They may be isolated at home or in a government facility, as determined by the health authorities. Persons in isolation have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are suspected to be positive. 

Monitoring during Quarantine or Isolation - Persons who are quarantined or placed in isolation at their intended address will be monitored electronically and by the health authorities to ensure that they do not leave their designated quarantine or isolation location.

Stay at Intended Address for Business Travellers – Under this measure, short stay business travellers are required to remain at their intended address, whether at a hotel or a private home. Business Travellers may leave only to conduct their business meeting(s). They are not allowed to meet with persons aged 65 and over, to take public transportation or to attend any meeting, event or gathering of more than 10 persons.

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Dos & Don’ts for Traveling to Jamaica!

DO

• Complete your pre-travel screening at https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization within 72 hours of travel date.
• Prepare for your COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival in Jamaica.
• During quarantine and Stay in Place, make sure to use the Jamcovid 19 app to submit your temperature and location checks to the health authorities.
• Contact your doctor or the Ministry of Health and Wellness if you feel any COVID-19 symptoms.
• Relax and have fun in Jamaica while observing the sanitization, social distancing and mask wearing protocols.

 

DON’T

• Forget to bring your mask – you must wear a mask in all common areas.
• Get too close – practice physical distancing of 6 ft.
• Shake hands – use touchless greetings.
• Forget to use your mobile device for check-in, tickets and dining where available.
• Congregate in groups larger than 10 people.