Prior to our departure for the islands we had a few matters to attend to related to the current entry requirements because of Covid. Though it is a US Territory, the USVI's still require a few items before you are allowed to enter. All travelers are required to submit information via https://www.usvitravelportal.com/ before traveling to the islands. Upon visiting the site you can see the current requirements for entering the islands as well as returning home. At this time, nothing is needed to return to the US Mainland.



You also need to upload proof of the following:

• a COVID-19 molecular (e.g., RT-PCR, viral or nucleic acid amplification) test from a nasal or throat or saliva swab sample taken and NEGATIVE result received (both within five days of commencement of travel to the Territory)
  
  OR
  
• a COVID-19 antigen (rapid) test from a nasal or throat swab sample taken and NEGATIVE result received (both within five days of commencement of travel to the Territory)
  
  OR
  
• a COVID-19 antibody (rapid) finger stick or blood draw test taken and POSITIVE result received (both within four months of commencement of travel to the Territory)

Both the GF and I did a rapid test at a local Urgent Care center and had our results within about 45 minutes. Once we received the results we uploaded them to the USVI Travel Portal along with a questionnaire regarding our flight information and where we would be staying. The flight information was very specific going all the way down to the seat we would be in, while the lodging just asked hotel, AirBNB, staying with friends, etc.

Roughly a day after submitting our information we received a "Green" QR code that would be scanned upon arrival to show that we had uploaded the proper information to enter. With all of that taken care of we were ready to escape the rainy Dallas spring weather and head for the islands!