Just heard it’s now 72 hours in and out of Jamaica
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Just heard it’s now 72 hours in and out of Jamaica
Yes, it's no longer 10 days...it's now 72 hours for a negative ANTIGEN test to enter Jamaica.
As of this moment...visitjamaica.com has not updated their website.
Here's a link to a informational media release...
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lates...e?profile=1228
Antigen tests are different from a PCR test. It is not as trustworthy but better than nothing. You can have results of an antigen test within 15min. A PCR takes about 48h these days, depending on your area.
We went to get our covid testing and received it back and now we need another one? I live in a rural area so I don't know if I can get a test back before that time!!!!! Are they letting people in who already had the test 10 days out??
Maralunatic...they are still showing 10 days on the Visitjamaica website.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maralunatic
Please contact Visitjamaica.com with your question...they're really good at responding quickly.
https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/
I'm going to fill out the form and contact them.
For All travelling soon...
The new rules are to be implemented as of March 4th, 2021.
It's my understanding that the Antigen test doesn't give as reliable results as the PCR test, but you get you results in a few minutes rather than a couple of days. We're were going to do the PCR test for our March trip when it was a 10 day window. Now we'll probably go for the Antigen test so we can file for travel authorization as soon as possible.
My travel authorization states that I needed to have a covid test at the earliest date of 2/24, which is what we did. I have an email in to the Visit Jamaica site, so I guess we just wait for an answer from them. Hopefully they get back to me soon. I can schedule another antigen test, but I have no guarantee they will get the results back in time...
This has been the most stressful planning I've ever had to go through!
I sent an email earlier this morning to VisitJamaica, but still haven't heard anything back regarding whether our testing will be valid. I'm really starting to freak out! No-one I've called can guarantee test results back within the 72 hour window...I may need to be talked off a ledge!
Does anyone know if rapid tests are being accepted? If so, what are the requirements to have them be valid? I assume that the place providing the results must still be CLIA registered, CAP accredited, or ISO 15189 certified. Is this correct?
Maralunatic, have you checked with the airport you are departing from? Many airports including ours has have opened labs that give you almost instantaneous results. I would hope Jamaica will eliminate the CLIA certified lab restriction because many private physicians now offer the antigen test in their office. Our antigen test in Negril for our return flight was done by a private physician and was very easy.
I feel the same way. I’ve been making phone calls all morning trying to find someone that will give me the antigen test. No luck in Massachusetts unless I want to lie and tell them that I’m sick I have been in contact with someone. That should speed things up. I called CVS and they informed me that they do carry the antigen test but I’m not allowed to sell it to me because I am traveling. The ledges I’m getting crowded
The airport only offers saliva tests, which Jamaica won't accept. I did hear back from Visit Jamaica and yes, we have to get new tests done. My local doctor can't guarantee we'll get them in time. I have an appointment today and hopefully will have the tests back before Friday morning. I'm ready to scream!!
I did email and got a response. I am ok because I arrive tomorrow. If you arrive on the 4th or after you need the test
I actually received a quick response from an email to Visitjamaica.com regarding my question posted earlier.
Thank you for contacting the Jamaica Tourist Board.
We understand your concern and we are happy to assist.
Effective Thursday, March 4, 2021, all persons entering Jamaica (both Jamaicans and non-Jamaicans) will be required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test (which was conducted within 72 hours prior to date of travel) at check-in for their flights.
A Rapid Antigen test is acceptable for entry, turnaround time is approximately 15-30 minutes.
The test result sheet is required to have ideally all the following information below stated on it:
Name of individual tested (must be same on application and lab test result)
Date of birth of individual tested (must be same on application and lab test result)
Name of testing laboratory
Indication of laboratory credentials (CLIA, ISO 15189, CAP)
Date of sample collection
Type of test
Type of sample
Test result
If your test result is showing most or all the above information then the result should be accepted by airline representatives, you may visit our website for more information Covid-19 Test Requirements and you may also contact your airline; they would advise you further.
N.B. the Travel Support Team is not authorized to review a Covid-19 test result.
Great information! Thanks for sharing!Quote:
Originally Posted by Johio
Got an appointment at a CVS and results should be back in 1-2 days. My fingers are crossed and the lucky rabbit foot is out....