COVID-19
Is the Embassy Open?
Due to safety precautions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our office remains closed to the public.
All consular services have resumed (by mail only). Processing time is currently 2-3 weeks (3-6 months for lost or stolen passport replacements). Expedited processing services will resume effective July 19, 2021.
If you are a first-time passport applicant, please submit your application via certified mail. Once your application is received and ready for processing, a Consular Officer will send you an email with details to attend your virtual interview. Please do not schedule an appointment online.
Grenada to Accept Only Fully Vaccinated Visitors From July 31, 2021
July 13, 2021 – GIS: Effective July 31, 2021, all visitors arriving in Grenada by air or sea port, must be fully vaccinated.
The change in policy forms part of Government’s ongoing efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 in Grenada.
Under the new guidelines, outside of citizens and residents of Grenada, no one will be allowed to enter the country from July 31, unless they are fully vaccinated. Citizens and residents of Grenada can return whether vaccinated or unvaccinated.
Outlining the coming change, Health Minister, Honourable Nickolas Steele cited alarming statistics from neighboring islands which indicate that COVID-19 cases are increasing. He also noted that the move by Governments to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, has reduced the number of recorded deaths.
Barbados has recorded cases of three notable variants of COVID-19, Trinidad and Tobago recorded 937 COVID-related deaths, and the British Virgin Islands recorded over 1120 positive cases within recent weeks.
According to Minister Steele, while Grenada has effectively managed the pandemic to date, there is no room for complacency.
He said, “My brothers and sisters, we are not any different from these neighbouring islands. To date, we have been spared the worst effects of the pandemic based on the restrictive measures implemented, but these have come at a significant cost and inconvenience to us all. We would hope that these restrictions do not continue and we should be looking at further easement, but the threat remains very real all around us.”
The Health Minister urged Grenadians to get vaccinated as it is their best shot in fighting COVID-19. “Take the vaccine, inquire with Ministry of Health officials to get more relevant information so you are not misled by disinformation.”
Since the start of the pandemic in Grenada in March last year, the country has recorded 162 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Travelers to Grenada Now Require Travel Authorization Certificate
ST. GEORGE’S: NOV. 18, 2020, GIS – Beginning on December 1, 2020, all travellers to
Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe
Travel Authorization Certificate to enter Grenada.
The Government of Grenada, through the Ministry of Health, has partnered with the
Amber Group, a technology company headquartered in Jamaica, to create a
comprehensive, user-friendly, secure and efficient online application that will enhance
the border protocols for entry into Grenada.
The certificate is a health clearance authorization to enter Grenada, and is similar in intent
to the forms that have been used by travellers so far, to enter the country. The difference
with this new system is that it is interactive and inclusive, requiring that all health and
other relevant information be entered and submitted digitally.
The process is also easier and less time-consuming. Incoming passengers will also be able
to upload their certified negative test results onto the form for one complete and secure
submission. Each individual must complete an application, even if travelling as part of a
group.
The application, which also makes provisions for quarantine requests and confirmed flight
information, must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to departure to Grenada. Once
approved, the individual will receive a digital Pure Safe Travel Authorization
Certificate for travel to Grenada. A record of the certificate in printed or electronic form
must be retained by the traveller for presentation to the travel agents at the check-in
counter from their point of origin.
The health clearance certificate is an authorization to travel to Grenada. Travellers will
still be screened on arrival, and processed through immigration. Official entry into
Grenada will only be granted by Health and Immigration officials at the point of entry.
The Ministry of Health reassures the public that the Pure Safe Travel Authorization is one
added layer of security, designed to further protect the Tri-Island State from an outbreak
of COVID-19.
The travel authorization portal can be accessed utilising the link covid19.gov.gd. Effective,
December 1, 2020, all travellers will be required to present the certificate at the airport.
About Amber Group
Amber Group Limited is a global technology company founded on core humanitarian
values in 2015, based in Jamaica, with operations in 23 countries, including India, Africa,
the Caribbean, the Americas, and Canada.
With a philosophy of enabling the greater social good through technology at the centre
of its operating model, the Company has developed a significant track record for
innovative solutions to address the challenges and opportunities in our digital world.
Amber Group currently operates brands such as Amber Connect (Vehicle tracking and
Fleet Management), Amber Pay (QR code payments & rewards solutions for merchants &
customers), Amber Fuels (a complete digitization solution for fuel forecourt payments
and rewards), Amber Innovations (Software Development Arm with nearly 200 dedicated
in-house developers), Amber Aura (Smart Sensors and A.I powered Smart building
management and a Smart home solution), Amber Rewards (A next-gen loyalty rewards
software) and Amber Aviation.
COVID-19 Response Fund, Data Tracking, and Resources
Dear Nationals and Friends,
How are you holding up? I hope that you are safe and in good health as we continue to follow stay-at-home orders still in place in many of our states.
I extend heartfelt sympathies to those of you who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 or any other illness, and continue to offer up prayers for those bravely battling the virus at home or in hospital.
As you can appreciate, implementing any new initiatives will begin with gathering much-needed information from you.
A number of you have contacted our office seeking advice and assistance. The staff and I are trying to find ways to ensure your needs are met and your concerns are addressed during this time of uncertainty. Others have provided us with suggestions. We have taken them on board and passed them on to the authorities in Grenada. As you can appreciate, implementing any new initiatives will begin with gathering much-needed information from you.
Additionally, I plan to meet with the executives of the various diaspora associations to further explore ways in which we can be of support to you.
Let this pandemic bring out the best in us. Let us find ways to bless others during this crisis. Let us be thankful for the healthcare and other frontline workers. Remember, we are all in this together as we cautiously move ahead into what is sure to become our ‘new normal’.
Meanwhile, please continue to follow us on social media and visit the website for timely updates. We have addressed some of your frequently asked questions below and provided links to our current resources and initiatives.
Stay safe,
Ambassador Smith
FAQs
How are you tracking COVID-19 in the Diaspora?
If you are a Grenadian National in the Diaspora and you have tested positive for, or know of a Grenadian National in the Diaspora who has succumbed to coronavirus (COVID-19), please use this form to submit the requested information and assist the Ministry of Health in updating their records.
What do I do if I am stranded abroad?
If you are a Grenadian National stranded abroad during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic due to local and/or international travel restrictions, please us this form to be added to a database to receive up-to-date, official information on repatriation as it becomes available.
Where can I find the latest information on COVID-19 from Grenada?
Click here to visit the Facebook Page of the Ministry of Health for the latest updates on the coronavirus (COVID-19) from Grenada.
How can I donate to COVID-19 relief for Grenada?
In response to your request, and to further streamline the procurement process of Personal Protective Equipment and other supplies, the Government of Grenada has developed the COVID-19 Response Support fund. The fund gives Grenadians, Friends of Grenada and organizations the opportunity to support and partner with the Government, through donations, in the fight against COVID-19.
COVID-19 Response Fund
Grenada Co-Operative Bank | Account # 413000849
Is the Embassy open?
Effective March 31, 2020, due to Stay-at-Home Orders related to COVID-19, our office is closed, and all staff are teleworking where possible.
During this time, staff will still be able to receive and respond to email. There may be a delay in responses as all personnel are working from home, on irregular schedules. There will be no one available to answer the phones but please leave a voicemail if you do not have access to email.
Message from the Ambassador Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Dear Nationals and Friends of Grenada,
I bring you greetings from the Staff of the Embassy and hope that this message finds you safe and well.
I want to reassure you that the Embassy is here to support you. While we are all working from home, we are still working for you.
We received a flood of phone calls in the last two weeks, and we have tried our best to answer your questions and address your concerns. In an effort to keep you updated on what is happening in Grenada without overloading your inbox, we have created a post at the top of our homepage to upload all COVID-19 related press releases from Grenada.
Like you, we see the very real images and reports from around the world, and we are trying to stay as safe as possible. As we all stay home and practice social distancing, let us look out for each other. There are many living alone; use technology to check on friends and loved ones and we will continue to use this platform to reach out to you.
If any of you think you may be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please take all the necessary steps for recovery by seeking guidance from your primary care physician.
I also urge you to guard your mental health as much as you look after your physical wellbeing. Eat healthy, drink lots of water, exercise often, and calm your mind.
We are all in this together, and together we will rise above this pandemic. Be well. Be safe. We look forward to the restoration of full service and to seeing many of you around the United States when this crisis is over. In the meantime, we stand ready to assist in any way we can.
With God’s richest blessings,
Ambassador Smith