2026 Caribbean digital customs forms & airport arrival lounge guide

Official government digital immigration links, submission windows, and resort airport lounge locations.

Summary

Every island listed in our Caribbean arrival planner uses an electronic entry or customs portal, including Jamaica's C5 form (enterjamaica.com) and Curacao's Digital Immigration Card. Completing your form 72 hours before departure lets you clear immigration faster before checking in at the resort arrival lounge.

Curacao · 40m from CUR airport

Jamaica · 10m from OCJ / 90m from MBJ

Saint Lucia · Arrival lounge & transfer

Resort-by-resort reference table

Updated for 2026 season

Resort (code)	Island / airport	Official digital customs form & window	Arrival lounge & transfer time
Sandals Royal Curacao (SCR)	Curacao (CUR)	Curacao Digital Immigration Card (DICard)Complete online up to 7 days prior to departure.	40 min · Check in at the dedicated Sandals Welcome Desk immediately outside CUR baggage claim for private BMW transfer (Butler Elite) or air-conditioned coach.
Sandals Dunn's River (SDR)	Jamaica (OCJ)	Jamaica C5 Electronic Passenger DeclarationComplete online up to 30 days prior to arrival.	25 min · Dedicated Sandals Arrivals Lounge at both MBJ (Sangster Int'l) and OCJ (Ian Fleming Int'l) with complimentary beer, snacks, and restroom facilities before shuttle departure.
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SSV)	Saint Vincent (SVD)	SVG Arrival Entry PortalPassport valid for 6+ months required; arrival card completed prior to landing.	40 min · Greeted immediately outside SVD arrivals hall by Sandals luggage & boat/private-car transfer team.
Sandals Grande St. Lucian (SGL)	St. Lucia (UVF)	St. Lucia Electronic Immigration Arrival FormSubmit within 72 hours prior to arrival to receive QR code.	95 min · Full Sandals Lounge right inside UVF arrivals terminal with refreshments before shuttle or helicopter boarding.
Sandals Montego Bay (SMB)	Jamaica (MBJ)	Jamaica C5 Electronic Passenger DeclarationComplete online up to 30 days prior to arrival.	5 min · Largest Sandals Lounge in the Caribbean at MBJ airport, putting you on the beach within 15 minutes of clearing customs.
Sandals Royal Caribbean (SRC)	Jamaica (MBJ)	Jamaica C5 Electronic Passenger DeclarationComplete online up to 30 days prior to arrival.	10 min · Private MBJ Sandals Airport Lounge + 10-minute transfer (private BMW for Butler guests).
Sandals Royal Barbados (SBR)	Barbados (BGI)	Barbados Online Immigration & Customs FormComplete online 72 hours prior to arrival.	15 min · Greeted at Grantley Adams Int'l Airport (BGI); Rolls-Royce or luxury private transfer for top Butler suites.
Sandals Grenada (SLS)	Grenada (GND)	Grenada Standard Arrival CardStandard passport clearance on arrival.	5 min · 5 minutes from Maurice Bishop Airport (GND), the shortest airport-to-suite transfer in the southern Caribbean.
Beaches Turks & Caicos (BTC)	Turks & Caicos (PLS)	Turks & Caicos Customs DeclarationStandard passport entry; return ticket required.	15 min · Greeted outside Providenciales (PLS) customs for 15-minute complimentary transfer to your specific village lobby.
Beaches Negril (BNG)	Jamaica (MBJ)	Jamaica C5 Electronic Passenger DeclarationComplete online up to 30 days prior to arrival.	75 min · Full access to the Sandals/Beaches Arrival Lounge at MBJ airport before your complimentary transfer down the coast to Negril.
Sandals Royal Bahamian (SRBH)	The Bahamas (NAS)	Bahamas Electronic Disembarkation CardStandard U.S. passport entry; U.S. Customs Preclearance completed at NAS before flight home.	15 min · Private Sandals Airport Arrival Lounge inside Lynden Pindling Int'l (NAS) with Rolls-Royce or chauffeur transfers included for Butler Elite guests.
Sandals Grande Antigua (SGA)	Antigua (ANU)	Antigua & Barbuda ArriveAntigua PortalComplete digital customs declaration within 72 hours prior to arrival.	20 min · Greeted outside V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU) customs hall by the Sandals transfer desk for a scenic 20-minute ride to Dickenson Bay.
Sandals Barbados (SBD)	Barbados (BGI)	Barbados Online Immigration & Customs FormSubmit online 24 to 72 hours prior to departure.	15 min · Meet the Sandals Welcome Desk outside Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) arrivals for a 15-minute coastal transfer.
Sandals Negril (SNG)	Jamaica (MBJ)	Jamaica Electronic C5 Immigration FormComplete within 30 days prior to arrival; use Club Mobay fast-track if arriving Thursday to Sunday.	75 min · Check in at the Sandals Arrival Lounge inside Sangster International Airport (MBJ) for complimentary snacks, Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned coach transfer to Negril.
Sandals South Coast (SSC)	Jamaica (MBJ)	Jamaica Electronic C5 Immigration FormComplete within 30 days prior to arrival.	90 min · Check in at the Sandals MBJ Arrival Lounge outside customs before a 90-minute scenic mountain and coastal coach transfer to Whitehouse.
Sandals Ochi (SOR)	Jamaica (OCJ)	Jamaica Electronic C5 Immigration FormComplete within 30 days prior to departure.	20 min · Arrival transfer desks operate at both OCJ and MBJ airports; private Butler villa guests receive upgraded transfers.
Sandals Royal Plantation (SRP)	Jamaica (OCJ)	Jamaica Electronic C5 Immigration FormComplete online within 30 days prior to arrival.	20 min · Includes complimentary Club Mobay / Sandals lounge coordination and direct private transfer.
Sandals Halcyon Beach (SHL)	Saint Lucia (SLU)	Saint Lucia Electronic Immigration FormComplete within 3 days (72 hours) prior to landing in Saint Lucia.	15 min · Check in at the Sandals Airport Arrival Lounge at UVF before shuttle, ferry, or helicopter transfer.
Sandals Regency La Toc (SRL)	Saint Lucia (SLU)	Saint Lucia Electronic Immigration FormComplete within 3 days (72 hours) prior to departure.	20 min · Includes UVF Sandals Arrival Lounge access and free inter-resort shuttle transfers across Saint Lucia.
Beaches Ocho Rios (BOCHO)	Jamaica (OCJ)	Jamaica Electronic C5 Immigration FormComplete one electronic form per family member prior to arrival.	15 min · Family arrival desks at OCJ and MBJ handle car seats and complimentary resort transfers.