As of November 1st 2021; fully vaccinated travelers will no longer require a COVID-19 test to enter St. Maarten. The Minister of Public Health, Social Development and Labor, Omar Ottley announced during press briefing that as of November 1st 2021, fully vaccinated persons will no longer require a COVID-19 test to enter St. Maarten. Please note that the requirements for unvaccinated persons remain the same, for further details visit the Government website.
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(August 25, 2021)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised six more destinations to its highest travel warning level on Monday, Sint Maarten. being one of them. The CDC warns travelers that they should avoid heading to these areas, especially if they are unvaccinated. Destinations are classified as a "Level 4" if there are 500 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people. We will continue to update you as this situation develops.
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There is currently an onsite COVID-19 Viral Antigen Testing at Simpson Bay Resort, located at Billy Folly Road #37. The Health Care Laboratory is located in the Member Services Center, next to the Hollywood Casino. This test is accepted by the U.S., and is done in a certified lab registered in St. Maarten.
The testing site is open from 5 PM to 7 PM, however, as the demand becomes higher, these hours may be extended in order to better serve guests. The testing center will be open January 21st-23rd, and as of January 25th, it will be open every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until further notice.
This test costs $70 USD (credit card payment is preferred) and is a rapid test, meaning that results will be available within one hour of the lab’s closing that same day. Results can be picked up at the front desk and will be in a sealed envelope to better ensure privacy.
The U.S. also requires a mandatory test for re-entry after visiting SXM. For more information, visit this link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
