{"id":140101,"date":"2021-10-21T16:34:01","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T20:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=140101"},"modified":"2021-10-21T16:34:01","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T20:34:01","slug":"st-kitts-nevis-removes-restrictions-on-international-air-travelers-from-india-and-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/st-kitts-nevis-removes-restrictions-on-international-air-travelers-from-india-and-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Kitts & Nevis Removes Restrictions on International Air Travelers from India and South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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St. Kitts & Nevis welcomes fully vaccinated international air travelers from India and South Africa with the October 18, 2021, removal of the restriction on travelers from these two destinations.<\/p>

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The removal of the travel restrictions at this time for India and South Africa is consistent with the lifting of the restrictions on travelers from the UK on September 1, 2021, and aligns with the continued upward momentum of the vaccination rate in the Federation. The travel restriction remains in place for international travelers from Brazil.<\/p>\n

Among the adult population, 77.4% have received one dose of the AstraZeneca\/Oxford vaccine, with 70.3% of the adult population fully vaccinated; among children and teen agers between the ages of 12 \u2013 17, 10.9% of have received their first dose of the Pfizer\/BioNTech vaccine with 6.8% having received two doses. (Statistics as of October 19, 2021).<\/p>

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Effective October 7, 2021, \u201cVacation in Place\u201d was reduced to 24 hours, with\u00a0the required RT PCR arrivals test taken onsite at \u201cTravel Approved\u201d hotels and accommodations. Test results will be made available during the 24-hour \u201cVacation in Place.\u201d\u00a0Those travelers with a negative test result may fully integrate into the Federation after the 24-hour period has elapsed\u00a0and enjoy the myriad experiences St. Kitts & Nevis offers including,\u00a0dining in restaurants, experiencing the vibe at one of the local beach bars on \u201cThe Strip,\u201d visiting our unique and one-of-kind attractions, sailing the clear waters, hiking the volcano, shopping our local craft markets or just chilling at one of our beaches.<\/p>\n

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As announced on May 29, 2021 only fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed entry to the Federation.<\/p>

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