Grenada, known as the Spice Island and loved for its wide variety of spices like nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and tourism has now been recognized by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) as a “Safe Travel” destination. 

The recognition was received on August 19, 2020, as the region continues to implement safe protocols, and as source markets continue to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.

WTTC working with health experts and other industry associations collaborated to achieve effective recovery protocols by developing meaningful action plans that optimize sector-wide recovery efforts. 

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Grenada Visitor Requirements

The government of Grenada has put together a detailed Travel Guide for entering the country as the global tourism sector is still dealing with COVID-19. The country is open for visitors. Entry requirements will vary by incoming destination based on a three-tiered color code system.

Based on 100,000 population and the number of new cases within the immediate 14-day period:

• Green is Low Risk – Less 20 new cases. No test required prior to arrival. A rapid test will be administered upon arrival.
• Yellow is Medium Risk – 20 – 59 new cases. A negative PCR test taken no more than seven days before departure. All passengers will be given a Rapid test upon arrival and a PCR test within 48 hours.
• Red is High Risk – 60 or more cases. A negative PCR test taken within seven days of departure. All passengers in this category will be given a PCR test within 48 hours of arrival and will be required to spend up to 14 days in a state approved quarantine facility at the travelers expense.

Regardless of which category you are in, all visitors must complete the Government of Grenada’s Health Declaration form prior to departure.

All non-nationals must have travel insurance to cover COVID-19, or declare that they will bear the cost of treatment and isolation.

Visitors are also required to download the Government of Grenada’s Contact Tracing App.

You can find more information HERE.

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In a letter written by President and CEO of the WTTC Gloria Guevara to the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), she thanked the GTA for implementing health and safety measures in line with, “WTTC global Safe Travels protocols, developed to optimize sector wide recovery efforts by rebuilding confidence among travelers.”

This vote of confidence was given after the GTA submitted its health and safety protocols developed for the six subsectors of Tourism to the WTTC for review. The subsectors include: Attractions, Food and Beverage, Accommodation, Transportation, Tourism Services and Watersports. The World Tourism body approved the protocols and has now given its blessing for Pure Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean to use its WTTC Safe Travels Stamp.

The Safe Travels stamp is the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp for Travel & Tourism, designed to address COVID-19 and similar outbreaks. Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique is now part of a fast-growing global network of important destinations that have committed to rebuilding confidence among travelers, and within the sector, so “Safe Travels” can be enjoyed.