Dominican Republic
Travel restrictions
The Dominican government allowed the resumption of commercial aviation effective July 1st 2020.
As of April 23rd 2022, all passengers and crew members do not need to present a COVID-19 Vaccination Card, PCR, or antigen test to enter the Dominican Republic or to enter tourist centers, any establishments or to receive services such as excursions.
Random COVID-19 testing for passengers and crew upon arrival in the Dominican Republic will no longer be performed. However, when required, random testing operations may be performed. Passengers who present their Vaccination Card will be exempted from random testing.
All foreign and Dominican passengers entering or leaving the Dominican Republic on commercial flights must complete the free electronic entry and exit form, which combines the Traveler’s Health Affidavit, Customs Declaration and International Embarkation/Disembarkation forms. The form is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Russian and can be accessed through the following link: https://eticket.migracion.gob.do
Measures taken by the government
As of October 11th 2021, Dominican authorities lifted the State of Emergency and associated curfew in the Dominican Republic for all provinces.
On February 16, 2022, the Dominican Republic ended all COVID-19 public health restrictions.
Testing
Both PCR and antigen testing are available from a variety of private laboratories and facilities. The U.S. Embassy has prepared a list of private testing providers in the Dominican Republic: https://do.usembassy.gov/embassy/u-s-citizenship-services/covid-19-testing-in-the-dominican-republic/
Local service providers can administer a COVID-19 test, with results typically available within 72 hours. However, turnaround could be impacted by the increased demand – particularly for PCR tests.
Some resorts and hotels may offer testing onsite as well as some clinics or labs on this list may offer “home visits” at an additional cost.
Test results are typically provided in both written and electronic form.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
A national hotline for questions relating to COVID-19 if you have been exposed or are experiencing severe symptoms has been created.
Call *462 for further instructions, but note that English-speaking operators are limited.
Source:
US Embassy in Dominican Republic https://do.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on October 2022 (checked on February 1st 2023)
Dominican Republic Ministry Of Tourism: Latest Updates https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/newsroom/coronavirus/
Published on January 4th 2023 (checked on February 1st 2023)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx