DR, USVI, USA & UK among countries persons prohibited to enter VI
The list is included in the Immigration and Passport (Prohibition of Entry) (No. 7) Order, 2020. (2) published in the Virgin Islands Official Gazette today, June 2, 2020, the same day the Order comes into force.
According to the Order, “A person visiting the Virgin Islands from or through any of the countries listed in the Schedule to these Regulations, shall be prohibited from entering the Virgin Islands from the date this Order comes into force until the 16th day of June, 2020, unless the time period prescribed herein is extended by the Governor by Order after consultation with the Minister, for such further period as may be specified."
Exemptions
Virgin Islanders, Belongers, Permanent Residents and Naturalized Citizens to the Territory are exempted from this Order.
Cabinet had previously decided that from June 2 up to June 15, 2020, the first priority will be given to the re-entry of nationals, belongers, holders of permanent residence and naturalised citizens, who upon registration and certification by the Environmental Health Division, are deemed to have approved private quarantinable accommodation for occupancy for at least a 14-day-period.
Meanwhile, the countries listed seem to be those that have been grappling to contain or have failed to properly manage the spread of the Novel Coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The Virgin Islands currently has no active cases of COVID-19.
Below is the list of countries as published in the Official Gazette:
1. China; 2. Italy; 3. Iran; 4. South Korea; 5. France; 6. Spain; 7. Germany; 8. United States of America; 9. United Kingdom; 10. Switzerland; 11. Norway; 12. Turkey; 13. Belgium; 14. Netherlands; 15. Canada; 16. Austria; 17. Portugal; 18. Israel; 19. Sweden; 20. Brazil; 21. Dominican Republic; 22. Argentina; 23. Costa Rica; 24. Cuba; 25. Puerto Rico; 26. USVI; 27. Guadeloupe; 28. Martinique; 29. Australia; 30. Russia; 31. Ireland; 32. Czechia; 33. Chile; 34. Denmark; 35. Poland; 36. Romania; 37. Malaysia; 38. Ecuador; and 39. Any other country as may be listed by notice in the Gazette by Cabinet.
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49 Responses to “DR, USVI, USA & UK among countries persons prohibited to enter VI”
U dotish owa ?
Our airports remain closed to non nationals and nationals
Nationals have to apply to National Security
Virgin Islanders, Belongers, Permanent Residents and Naturalized Citizens to the Territory are exempted from this Order.
The USVI/USA immediately banned BVIslanders with visas or visa waivers from going there, and afterwards Home Depot refused to send building supplies to BVI.
The UK assisted, and that was their obligation. But Haiti was not obligated and they helped us, I salute the mighty people of Haiti.
UK, sure if they are coming from UK, but many UK citizens don’t live there.
US, sure if you’re coming from NY or other states. West coast states managed quote well.
But, easier not to think things through or bother with the facts. There is no re-opening anywhere without some level of risk, zero virus risk is only attainable by remaining permanently closed which increases the risk of a failed economy. By the time BVIs wakes up, tourists will have found other places to go. Good luck with getting them back.