COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Northern Mariana Islands (09 June Update)

*Can a resident enter the country? *

• Yes

• Residents are allowed to enter.

*Can a foreigner enter the country? *

• Yes

• Foreign nationals are allowed to enter.

*Is a test required on arrival? *

• Yes

• Travellers will be tested immediately on arrival and on the fifth day after arrival.

• The test result can be checked here within 24 to 72 hours after each test.

• Travellers arriving from Level 1 jurisdictions will not be required to take a test on arrival but will have to take a test on the fifth day of their arrival. Country-level designations can be found in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travel Health Notice listhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/map-and-travel-notices.html).

• Travellers arriving from Level 2 countries and higher will be tested on arrival and on the 5th day.

*Is a test certificate allowed? *

• Yes

• Certificates issued in foreign countries are accepted.

• The certificate must be in English with these details mentioned clearly:

• Name of the traveller;

• Name of the laboratory;

• Specimen collection date;

• Result of the test.

*Test certificate required? *

• Yes

• Arrivals must provide proof of a valid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken within three (3) days to six (6) days before arrival.

*Is quarantine required on arrival? *

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers arriving from level 1 jurisdictions designated in the (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Travel Health Notice) list:

• Fully COVID-19 vaccinated verified travellers will not be required to quarantine themselves upon arrival to the country. Travellers must provide verifiable vaccination documentation from their respective health department or health provider and after their lodging or household passes assessment. If the household assessment fails, travellers will be given the option to self-monitor at home.

• Non-vaccinated travellers will be required to quarantine themselves in government-designated facilities.

• Travellers arriving from jurisdictions other than Level 1:

• Fully COVID-19 vaccinated travellers can apply to quarantine at their lodging or home after being verified for completing their COVID-19 vaccination and passing a lodging or household assessment. If household assessment fails, travellers will be required to quarantine at a government quarantine facility.

• Non-vaccinated travellers will be required to quarantine themselves in government-designated facilities.

• Travellers applying for any modified quarantine may receive an application decision after they arrive and may be required to quarantine at the designated government facility pending approval. It is recommended to apply at least 72 hours prior to arrival into the CNMI, as requests are processed in the order of receipt and validation.

• All travellers, vaccinated or otherwise, will be required to undergo a COVID-19 test on the 5th day after arrival in the country. Travellers who fail the test will be required to quarantine themselves in government-designated facilities.

• Based on the above restrictions travellers will be required to spend 0 to 5 days in a quarantine centre.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• Every traveller must submit a health declaration form that includes travel history and health and employment information. The form can be found here and must be completed at least three days prior to arrival.

• Essential workers requesting entry into CNMI must complete the essential worker request section within the online CNMI Mandatory Declaration Form at least three (3) days prior to arrival.

• Travellers must register to the Sara Alert Symptom Monitoring System for 14 consecutive days.

Vaccination required?

• No

• A vaccination for COVID-19 is not mandatory for entry into the country.

Insurance required?

• No

• Proof of insurance coverage for COVID-19 expenses is not required to enter the country.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• Limited flights are operating.

• Freight and medical transport and the daily mail service to Guam are operating.

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Borders are open and there are no entry restrictions for travellers.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• Night curfew hours are from 02:00 to 04:00.

• All types of movement are banned during the curfew hours, except for first responders on duty, and people going to and from work or medical appointments. Violators will be fined.

• Currently, Northern Mariana Islands is on Community Vulnerability Level BLUE

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• Gatherings of 25 or fewer persons are allowed in a single room or space.

• As one of the social distancing measures, all businesses that have facilities open to the general public may be open from 05:00 to 01:00.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Transport vessels are operational with social distancing protocols.

*Non-essential shops open? *

• Yes with exceptions

• All non-essential businesses are allowed to operate with limited capacity except during curfew hours.

*Accommodations open? *

• Yes with exceptions

• Hotels are allowed to open with reduced capacity and must do temperature screening of customers when they enter.

*Restaurants open? *

• Yes

• Restaurants are allowed to open with reduced capacity. Temperature screening is mandatory for employees and patrons before entering the establishment.

*Bars and cafes open? *

• Yes

• Bars are allowed to operate with reduced capacity and social distancing measures, including temperature screening of employees and patrons before entering the establishment.

*Beaches and tourism sites open? *

• Yes

• Public beaches are open.

*Places of worship open? *

• Yes with exceptions

• Places of worship are open with limited occupancy.

Other

• Non-contact recreational activities such as gym workouts and group exercises are allowed with compliance with sanitation and strict social distancing measures.

• All pathways are open.

• Private and public schools can operate with strict COVID-19 restrictions; however, schools are encouraged to use distance learning.

• Businesses including casinos, video poker establishments, gambling, and e-gaming facilities are prohibited unless they are approved by the authorities.

• Commercial fishing activities are allowed from 04:00 to 00:00 hours.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practice social distancing and maintain a 6-foot distance other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans