CSA Guide to the Caribbean

The Canadian Snowbird Association’s Guide to the Caribbean is your essential resource for safe, smart and rewarding travel in the Caribbean. It covers what Canadians need to know before and during an extended stay, from entry rules to health cover, money and local laws.

Inside the guide:

• Entry and staying — passports, entry rules and length of stay, travelling with pets
• Health and safety — travel medical insurance, health, medication and mosquito-borne illness, regional safety
• Getting around and staying — accommodation and long-term rentals, transportation and road safety
• Money and planning — money, banking and fraud, Canadian taxes and provincial health coverage
• Living in the Caribbean — hurricanes and emergency preparedness, country guides for the Dominican Republic, Barbados, The Bahamas, Jamaica and Aruba, plus a snowbird planning calendar and checklist

The information in this guide is for general information purposes only and is accurate as of the time of publication. Rules, fees and requirements can change — always verify entry, health and travel requirements before you travel.