For students and faculty members who participate in international travel amid the pandemic, whether it be for study abroad, research or attending conferences, Virginia Tech has a policy implemented since
Location: Saint Lucia
Level 3 – Reconsider travel to Saint Lucia
due to COVID-19.
Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 COVID-19 High Travel Health Notice Level for Saint Lucia, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country.
Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Saint Lucia.
If you decide to travel to Saint Lucia:
Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Travel Advisory – Traveling By Sea Near the British Virgin Islands
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown advises travelers to exercise caution when traveling by sea near the British Virgin Islands including private/charter vessel day cruises. BVI borders are closed to U.S. tourists because of COVID restrictions and the government is strictly adhering to its border restrictions and COVID-19 protocols. Violating current restrictions and protocols may result in criminal charges including detention with the inability to disembark, significant fines, and boat seizure.
The current Travel Advisory Level for the British Virgin Islands is Level 3 – Reconsider Travel.
Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.