The island nation is set to reduce application fees and quarantine requirements, with a phased reopening planned for the coming months.
The Caribbean island of Anguilla has approved a Covid-19 exit strategy, which will set a set of revised entry protocols rolled out in phases over the next few months.
The strategy is designed to both revitalise the nation's economy and ensure arriving guests, as well as citizens, remain safe.
Haydn Hughes, minister of tourism, explained: ?We recognise that the widespread distribution and administration of vaccine programmes in our major source markets as well as here in Anguilla have profound implications for our tourism industry. As more people become vaccinated, and new infections begin to plateau, we believe that revisiting and updating our entry protocols is merited at this time."
From April 12, 2021, the quarantine period for fully vaccinated arriving guests (who have been administered the final dose at least 21 days prior to travel) has been reduced from 14 days to seven days. These guests will still be required to submit a test three-five days prior to arrival, as well as at the start and end of their quarantine period.
Families and groups comprised of vaccinated and non-vaccinated guests will have to quarantine in approved short stay accommodation for a 10-day period.
Entry application fees for fully vaccinated visitors has been reduced to US$300 per person (approx. ?218) and US$200 (approx. ?145) for each additional person when paying together. Unvaccinated residents are charged US$600 (approx. ?437) and US$200 for every additional guest.
From May 1, 2021, all groups more than 10 people must be fully vaccinated to attend mass gatherings. Spa, gym and cosmetology services will only be permitted if all guests and staff are fully vaccinated.
