{"ObjectId": 225, "Country": "Dominican Republic", "Quarantine": null, "Testing": null, "DatePublished": "09.08.2022", "Sources": "Foreign travel advice, Gov.UK/ \n US State Dept. COVID-19 Country Specific Information/ \n OSAC Travel Advisories/\n Dominican Government/", "TravelAdvisory": "Latest News: \n
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\n International Restrictions:
\n*All travellers: As of 23 April 2022, you do not need to present a COVID-19 Vaccination Card, PCR, or antigen test to enter the Dominican Republic, regardless of age or vaccination status. Random COVID-19 testing for passengers and crew upon arrival in the Dominican Republic will no longer be performed as standard. However, when required, random testing operations may be performed. Passengers who present their Vaccination Card will be exempted from random testing.
\nAll travellers will need to fill in a COVID Traveller\u2019s Health Affidavit before travel to the Dominican Republic to confirm if you have any coronavirus symptoms and provide your contact details. This is part of an online form, which includes the COVID Traveller\u2019s Health Affidavit, the Customs Declaration and the International Boarding / Disembarking forms and can be completed via the Dominican Republic\u2019s Electronic Ticket Portal, before your journey. Since 1 April 2021 the digital forms are mandatory, see the Viajero Digital website.
\nThe Dominican Republic Travel Center website has further information. The Dominican authorities also provide further information in English and in Spanish.\n*If you\u2019re fully vaccinated: Entry requirements for the Dominican Republic are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
\n*Proof of vaccination status: You don\u2019t need to provide proof of your vaccination status for entry to the Dominican Republic.
\n*If you\u2019re not fully vaccinated: Entry requirements for the Dominican Republic are the same for all travellers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
\n*If you\u2019ve had COVID-19 in the past year: Entry requirements for the Dominican Republic are the same for all travellers, regardless of whether you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past year.
\n*Children and young people: There are no specific requirements for children and young people.
\n*If you\u2019re transiting through the Dominican Republic: Transiting is when you pass through one country on the way to your final destination. Entry requirements for the Dominican Republic are the same for all travellers, including those in transit. Check with your airline before departing.
\n*Exemptions: There are no exemptions to the Dominican Republic\u2019s entry requirements.\n
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\nInternal Restrictions:
\n*Travel in the Dominican Republic: The national State of Emergency and curfew ended on Monday 11 October.
\nOn Wednesday 16 February 2022, Dominican authorities announced that with immediate effect all COVID-19 measures are suspended, including mandatory mask wearing, social distancing and proof of vaccination for public spaces and private spaces for public use.
\nDominican health authorities recommend the following:
\n\u2022 The ongoing use of masks, especially for high-risk individuals
\n\u2022 Avoiding large gatherings and events, frequently washing your hands and using hand sanitizer
\n\u2022 Continuously practicing of social distancing.
\nIf think you have been exposed to COVID-19, you may get a COVID-19 test at any time. Dominican authorities recommend you take a COVID-19 test 5 days after your initial exposure.
\nIf you test positive for COVID-19 in the Dominican Republic, you must isolate for 7 days, even if you are asymptomatic. Once 7 days have passed since your original positive result, if you are asymptomatic, you may resume business as usual and practice the strict use of masks for at least 10 days after your diagnosis.
\nChanges to COVID measures may happen at short notice. You should monitor local media and comply with any instructions from police or the Dominican authorities. Further information is available from the Dominican authorities, in English and in Spanish .\nAccommodation: Hotels have now reopened and the Dominican Government has set out detailed rules for hotel operations during COVID . You should comply with any government or hotel social distancing measures.
\n*Public places and services: On Wednesday 16 February, Dominican authorities announced a suspension of all COVID-19 measures. We will continue to update as more details issue. Please follow the instructions of the Dominican authorities. Restaurants, hotels, gyms, workplaces, schools, universities, public transport and other services may have their own policies which they will require you to follow. You may find more information from the official Dominican government website . The sale of alcohol is prohibited after midnight on weekdays, and after 2am on Saturdays and Sundays.
\nThe use of masks is still mandatory in public and private health centres, as well as public transport, including Airports. Local or regional authorities may impose additional restrictions. You should comply with any instructions or notices, including the closure of beaches or other public areas.
\n*If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.\n", "Y": 18.898312, "X": -70.499109, "AddInfo": null}