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COVID UPDATES FOR ROATAN MARCH 2022


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#1 WreckWench

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Posted 05 November 2021 - 06:27 PM

Hello to all. Its been a wild ride and the rodeo is still not over. :(

 

To help everyone understand where each of our trips stand related to covid we are creating a special topic that will be linked to the main trip details topic #1 and will provide periodic updates as we have them. If you know information or have information related to the country or our provider PLEASE email kamala@singledivers.com so I can assess and add to our running list of important updates. :thankyou: and :respect:

 

NOTE: We broke the code getting to Roatan in Dec 2020 and Jan 2021...we learned the tips and tricks and insider tricks...including what to do when you hit a snag...SO MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE CODE. We will spell it all out for you prior to the trip!

 

 

MARCH 2022 COVID REQUIREMENTS UPDATE:

 

Great news on the covid testing updates. Roatan now accepts a RAPID ANTIGEN TEST as well as the PCR TEST to enter the country if not vaxed or not fully vaxed and if vaxed you do not have to test at all. :wakawaka:   And they will do the Antigen testing at the hotel for us the day before we fly if for the group. Those who are traveling home different from the group may need to walk a couple of blocks to the beach testing site but that's not hard to do. I've done it before.   NOTE: Everyone must still fill out their form online.

 

Entry and Exit Requirements

  • Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes
    • All travelers entering or exiting Honduras must complete the immigration precheck form at https://prechequeo.inm.gob.hn . Travelers will receive a confirmation email, which they should print and carry with them.
  • Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry?
    • The Government of Honduras has updated its requirements for entry into the country. All travelers must still complete the online pre-check form, but fully vaccinated individuals with their original vaccination certificate are no longer required to provide proof of a negative COVID test upon entry in Honduras.
      1. Proof of Full Vaccination: Passengers must provide the original vaccination certificate documenting complete COVID-19 vaccination (two doses of most vaccines; one dose of Johnson & Johnson) with at least 14 days after receipt of the final dose.
      2. COVID-19 Test: Passengers who cannot provide proof of full vaccination must hand-carry the negative test results for a PCR, Antigen or ELISA COVID-19 test taken less than 72 hours before entry into Honduras. Passengers must show the test results at check-in.
    • Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes
    • Tourist visas are not required for stays of 90 days or less. Contact Honduran Migration regarding extensions for residents and/or tourists at (504) 2232-7800 or sugerencias@inm.gob.hn

 

 

 

MASTER LIST OF UPDATES IMPORTANT TO THIS TRIP: ROATAN "MARCH MADNESS" Mar 19-26, 2022:

  1. If you need to travel a early to save on airfare...we have 2-3 rooms on hold for the week before Mar 12-19 BUT we can only sell a min of 3 days early since they will lose revenue by allowing early arrivals. The same holds true for those staying later. We have several rooms but you need to plan to stay at least 3 days.
  2.  Roatan has been open for awhile BUT requires a few covid compliance measures including:
  • Negative COVID test within 72 hrs or flying IF not vaxed.
  • You can do a Rapid or PCR... Rapid gives you more time to meet the deadlines.
  • If you are vaxed you only need to show your vaccination card. 
  • Online application with the country of Honduras which includes uploading your passport and affixing it to the application. (The application is a bit quirky but we have a question by question primer for you so its EASY!)
  • Reasonable social distancing and mask wearing mandates at the resort, in town, etc. (Usually on property the requirements are less stringent and this was the case at Mayan Princess and Las Rocas so we should not encounter any issues)
  • The day before departure to Roatan (or up to 48 hrs prior) you need to fill out the online Hondurian survey again and affix your passport again to fly home.  MAKE SURE TO DO THIS AT LEAST 24 hr before flying or you will not get the results back in time to show at the airport when you arrive and they check for this form.
  • More coming as we have it.

 

TRAVEL TO ROATAN HONDURAS

 

Entry restrictions

The Honduran government resumed international flights on August 17, 2020.

 

Entry requirements

Travelers must present a medical certificate with a negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR or Rapid test result issued within 72 hours before arrival. - ONLY DO THE RAPID TEST. Plan to test 48 hrs before so if you get a negative you have another day to get tested. Or if you have flight issues...the test is still good if you fly a day later.

A completed form must be submitted at https://prechequeo.inm.gob.hn/ before departure.  - NOTE: We will give you step by step directions for filling out this form. The "English" version has questions in English but the answers are in Spanish so still confusing.

 

Quarantine requirements

Travelers with symptoms consistent with COVID-19, who within the last 14 days have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, or traveled to a country with confirmed cases, may be isolated in a medical center or at the traveler’s place of residence/temporary stay for monitoring by the Ministry of Health for up to 14 days. - THIS IS NOT AN ISSUE IF YOU HAVE NO SYMPTOMS AND YOUR NEGATIVE TEST NEGATES THIS. This mostly applies to local residents returning home.

 

 

RETURN TO THE US:

 

If you are returning to any other country besides the US please verify your entry requirements.

The return to the US you need a negative ANTIGEN aka RAPID test 48 hrs before flying.

We have organized with the hotel to have the testers come to the Hotel to administer the test for $50 US per person for the test fee and the travel to the hotel fee.

The test will be administered so as to NOT interfere with diving and/or other group activities.

 

OTHER INFORMATION:

 

  • Login info for online Hondurian Form HERE
  • US Embassy Info HERE

Edited by WreckWench, 04 March 2022 - 02:04 PM.


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#2 WreckWench

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Posted 04 March 2022 - 02:02 PM

COVID REQUIREMENTS UPDATE:

 

Great news on the covid testing updates. Roatan now accepts a RAPID ANTIGEN TEST as well as the PCR TEST to enter the country if not vaxed or not fully vaxed and if vaxed you do not have to test at all. :wakawaka:   And they will do the Antigen testing at the hotel for us the day before we fly if for the group. Those who are traveling home different from the group may need to walk a couple of blocks to the beach testing site but that's not hard to do. I've done it before.   NOTE: Everyone must still fill out their form online.

 

Entry and Exit Requirements

  • Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes
    • All travelers entering or exiting Honduras must complete the immigration precheck form at https://prechequeo.inm.gob.hn . Travelers will receive a confirmation email, which they should print and carry with them.
  • Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry?
    • The Government of Honduras has updated its requirements for entry into the country. All travelers must still complete the online pre-check form, but fully vaccinated individuals with their original vaccination certificate are no longer required to provide proof of a negative COVID test upon entry in Honduras.
      1. Proof of Full Vaccination: Passengers must provide the original vaccination certificate documenting complete COVID-19 vaccination (two doses of most vaccines; one dose of Johnson & Johnson) with at least 14 days after receipt of the final dose.
      2. COVID-19 Test: Passengers who cannot provide proof of full vaccination must hand-carry the negative test results for a PCR, Antigen or ELISA COVID-19 test taken less than 72 hours before entry into Honduras. Passengers must show the test results at check-in.
    • Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes
    • Tourist visas are not required for stays of 90 days or less. Contact Honduran Migration regarding extensions for residents and/or tourists at (504) 2232-7800 or sugerencias@inm.gob.hn


Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !

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Kamala Shadduck c/o SingleDivers.com LLC
2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
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710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906

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Posted 05 March 2022 - 02:12 PM

I tried filling out the immigration form, but it seems that it can't be done until 2 or 3 days before the trip.  Is this correct or am I doing something wrong?

 

Also, I was told by someone that just returned from Roatan recently that the bugs are really bad, so bring bug spray!!



#4 WreckWench

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Posted 05 March 2022 - 02:59 PM

I tried filling out the immigration form, but it seems that it can't be done until 2 or 3 days before the trip.  Is this correct or am I doing something wrong?

 

Also, I was told by someone that just returned from Roatan recently that the bugs are really bad, so bring bug spray!!

Yes to both! I had hoped they allowed the form to be filled out sooner because its traditionally been 2-3 days in advance but I guess that did not change. As for bugs... the national bird in Roatan is the mosquito! LOL!


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SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !

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2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
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864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906




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