thanks! Still a bit confused. I understand now that a test is NOT required on exit from st barths with transit through SXM but the health deceleration form is? Doesn’t the health deceleration form require you to upload the COVID test? Thanks
St Barths departure COVID requirements?
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thanks! Still a bit confused. I understand now that a test is NOT required on exit from st barths with transit through SXM but the health deceleration form is? Doesn’t the health deceleration form require you to upload the COVID test? Thanks
sunsetchaser
New Member
That's a good question. I have yet to fill out or view the form so I'm not sure. Perhaps there's a place where you note where you are coming from, and if St. Barth a test upload is not required?
I think best course of action is to call SXM and email the jumper plane company before departing. Especially since things are constantly in flux!
And of course love to hear from others on their experiences!
I think best course of action is to call SXM and email the jumper plane company before departing. Especially since things are constantly in flux!
And of course love to hear from others on their experiences!
KevinS
Senior Insider
I hate throwing in confusion, but...
It's clear that St Barth Commuter says that there is no PCR test required if you are In-Transit from SBH to the US.
It is also clear that the StMaartenEHAS.com website says in it's FAQ section "All passengers transiting through Princess Juliana International Airport arriving from high and moderate risk countries or having visited one in the 14 days prior to travel to Sint Maarten, are required to fill out the EHAS application as well as to provide documentation of proof of a negative rt-PCR COVID-19 test result upon arrival."
To me, that says that if you travel from the US (high risk country) to SBH, and stay less than 14 days in SBH (low risk country), than a negative rt-PCR test is required on your return through SXM.
If the airport is not requiring it at the moment, that's great.
How do you read it?
It's clear that St Barth Commuter says that there is no PCR test required if you are In-Transit from SBH to the US.
It is also clear that the StMaartenEHAS.com website says in it's FAQ section "All passengers transiting through Princess Juliana International Airport arriving from high and moderate risk countries or having visited one in the 14 days prior to travel to Sint Maarten, are required to fill out the EHAS application as well as to provide documentation of proof of a negative rt-PCR COVID-19 test result upon arrival."
To me, that says that if you travel from the US (high risk country) to SBH, and stay less than 14 days in SBH (low risk country), than a negative rt-PCR test is required on your return through SXM.
If the airport is not requiring it at the moment, that's great.
How do you read it?
Jim A
Senior Insider
What you stated makes a lot of sense Kevin. Perhaps anyone communicating with SBC (or Winair or anyone else) about the topic needs to make it clear that they were in SBH for less than 14 days (assuming they were). While SBH may be low risk, the US is not.
On a related note if cases keep going up in SBH it may become a moot point pretty soon...
On a related note if cases keep going up in SBH it may become a moot point pretty soon...
Kevin I completely agree. That’s how I read it as well and Jim it would be nice to get clarity as well in writing. Last thing we want is to not get tested on exit and get to St Barths airport only to be denied entry to SXM. Would be a disaster to say the least.
sunsetchaser
New Member
I did call SXM, specifying that the trip was 7 days, and told that a test was not required if just in transit. I also received an email from EHAS@sintmaartengov.org stating the same (I specifically said I would be in SBH for 7 days in my email). [h=3][/h]But that text on the website is pretty clearly saying otherwise so thank you for posting it! The closer to the trip I get, I will probably be making a few more phone calls/sending emails to make sure I have the right protocols.
Thanks Sunsetchaser. I think that’s wise and I will be doing the same. You never know when you get to customs whether you get someone that’s unaware of the regulations as well. Better to have something in writing imo.
Jim A
Senior Insider
Wow. RT-PCR tests?
JEK
Senior Insider
Tim, those 15 minuted are antigen test, not PCR.
Question for everyone.
I understand SXM won’t require a COVID test on departure but what about st barths if you are staying 7 nights/8days? Example: if you arrive on the 12th and leave the 19th you are staying longer than 7 days technically but you are leaving on the 8th day which is the day the test would be required to be taken and leaving before the testing facility is even open.
I understand SXM won’t require a COVID test on departure but what about st barths if you are staying 7 nights/8days? Example: if you arrive on the 12th and leave the 19th you are staying longer than 7 days technically but you are leaving on the 8th day which is the day the test would be required to be taken and leaving before the testing facility is even open.
