St. Barts Updates Its Rules

With travel restrictions continuing to evolve around the world, St. Barts Tourism Committee is advising that St. Barts is moving into its prime tourism season this fall and winter and is ready to welcome guests with new, stress-free regulations.

* As of Aug. 1, 2022, the French Government has rescinded all of its COVID-19 travel restrictions and testing requirements for any travellers entering the country as well as its territories including St. Barts.

* Travellers visiting St. Barts will no longer be required to sign an attestation confirming that they do not have COVID-19 symptoms. Proof of vaccination or a compelling reason for travel is also no longer required. Travellers should note that the Electronic Health Authorization System (EHAS) form is still required to enter St. Maarten, but there are no longer any COVID-19 or vaccination questions included.

* For the official policy, go to https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/covid-19/deplacements-internationaux

* This announcement comes ahead the island’s upcoming high season which will kick off with the annual Gourmet Festival, Nov. 8 to Nov. 13, 2022, and brings internationally renowned chefs to the island’s leading hotels for gourmet dining and chic parties.