Dominica: Authorities ease restrictions for travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of June 7 /update 18

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Authorities in Dominica have eased certain requirements for travelers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of June 7.

Officials consider fully vaccinated individuals as those who received the final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine more than two weeks before entering Dominica. Approved vaccines include those by AstraZeneca, Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer, and Sinopharm. These individuals must follow the following guidelines to enter the country, regardless of their country of origin:

• Submit a health questionnaire online at least 24 hours before arrival in Dominica.

• Proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 24-72 hours before arrival.

• Submission of these documents on a travel portal before departure and show them upon arrival.

• Upon arrival, they will undergo a health assessment and enter a government-operated quarantine facility or an approved property for at least 48 hours.

• On day two, they will take another COVID-19 test and remain in quarantine until obtaining the results; if negative, the quarantine may end; if positive, authorities will transport them to a COVID-19 isolation unit.

Persons who are not fully vaccinated must also take a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test within 24-72 hours before departure for Dominica, submit the health questionnaire online at least 24 hours before arrival, and undergo a health assessment upon arrival. Additional requirements for unvaccinated travelers vary depending on their country of origin:

• High-risk Countries: Travelers will undergo mandatory quarantine at a government-operated facility or a certified private property for a minimum of five to seven days. They will take a PCR test on day five and remain in quarantine while awaiting the results. If the test is negative, they may end the quarantine; if positive, authorities will move them to a COVID-19 Isolation Unit. If travelers arrive without a previous COVID-19 test, they must take an antigen test upon arrival and proceed to their quarantine location. As of June 7, officials consider most countries and territories, including Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Curacao, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, India, Iran, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Russia, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Sint Maarten, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, the UK, and the US, as high-risk.

• Low and medium risk Countries: Upon arrival, travelers will undergo a health assessment and testing for COVID-19 at the airport with an antigen test. Travelers testing negative can leave the airport; those testing positive will take an additional PCR test and wait for the results at a government-approved facility. As of June 7, low and medium-risk countries and territories include Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Finland, Greenland, Grenada, Iceland, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Singapore, Sweden, and Switzerland.

The transmission risk category assignment is subject to change at short notice. All travelers must wear protective facemasks and maintain social distancing measures.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any entry requirements with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Confirm all travel arrangements.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Dominica - COVID-19 Travel Guidelines and Country Levels
Dominica - COVID-19 Travel Health Questionnaire
Dominica - Possible Accommodations for Travelers from High-Risk Countries