Clarification on new travel rules starting October 10

[sandytoes]

Called 3 times no answer at MOHW 876.633.7433 as posted on their website. Sent email at early this morning; no reply as yet.

JTB 876.542.6006 recorded message they are not accepting calls.

Application status still shows pending.

[billndonna]

Glad to hear you got it,that's cutting it to close!!

[Rumlover]

That is great news!! I will be a nervous wreck if the same thing happens to us next month. I really appreciate you keeping us informed of the details of your authorization. Have a fantastic trip and please post pictures!

[SANSAN]

The test has to be done no more than 10 days from departure but is it still 5 days prior to departure before you can apply for the travel authorization

[Rob]

Yes, it gives you 5 days to secure a test. The Antigen test takes much less than 5 days.

A test older than 10 days is pretty much useless.

You can begin to start your Travel Authorization starting 5 days before your travel. The authorization should come through much faster since the uploading issue has been removed.

[Barb111]

I see that the new protocols mention the exemption to the curfew for travelers. What about tourists over 65? Can they leave their resort?

[Rob]

I see that the new protocols mention the exemption to the curfew for travelers. What about tourists over 65? Can they leave their resort?

That is a great question, and from empirical evidence, tourists make that determination on their own.

The curfew for Jamaicans 65 and over is just that, for Jamaican citizens 65 and over.

[SANSAN]

The last bulletin says that the travel authorization is good for 10 days from date of issue so it would seem that you can get it earlier than 5 days before traveling but it is not clear on that

[Rob]

The last bulletin says that the travel authorization is good for 10 days from date of issue so it would seem that you can get it earlier than 5 days before traveling but it is not clear on that

What bulletin where? If your test date is within 10 days of your flight, you will be fine. But if your test is over 10 days old and you have (say) 5 days left on your Authorization, you will not be able to board the flight.

Jamaica is trying to make it easier, don't make it harder for them.

[SANSAN]

See latest bulletin from yesterday and where it says that travel authorization is good for 10 days from date of approval