Dominica: Authorities maintain COVID-19-related restrictions as of Nov. 22 /update 26

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Authorities in Dominica are maintaining COVID-19-related travel, business, and movement restrictions as of Nov. 22. International travel restrictions remain unchanged compared to those in place in late August.

Under the directives, some nonessential businesses may continue to operate. Places of worship may host up to 10 people for religious ceremonies, including weddings and funerals. Barbershops and spas may reopen. Restaurants can only operate for delivery and takeout services, while bars, nightclubs, and gyms must remain closed.

Other businesses may operate provided they enforce social distancing standards and comply with occupancy limits. Public transportation is operating, albeit with reduced passenger capacity. The use of protective facemasks is mandatory in public settings, including indoor locations and at beaches, parks, and on public transport.

Additionally, individuals who must isolate due to a suspected case of COVID-19 are required to wear wristbands which may only be removed by health professionals once they are medically cleared.

International Travel Restrictions
Fully vaccinated travelers who have been medically cleared no longer need to self-quarantine upon arrival. Officials consider individuals to be fully vaccinated if they have received the final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine more than two weeks before entering Dominica. Approved vaccines include those by AstraZeneca, Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), Moderna, Pfizer, and Sinopharm.

Fully vaccinated individuals must follow the following guidelines to enter Dominica, regardless of their country or territory of origin:

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

• Submit proof online of a negative result from a PCR test taken 24-72 hours before arrival.

• Upload a vaccination certificate.

• Make an online payment for an antigen test to be taken upon arrival.

• Present a notification of health clearance to travel before departure for Dominica and upon arrival.

• Upon arrival, undergo a health assessment, including an antigen test, and present certificates of required documents.

Persons whose on-arrival test returns a positive result must enter a government quarantine facility if symptomatic. Asymptomatic travelers who test positive upon arrival may quarantine at home or at a designated Safe in Nature facility. If the antigen test result is negative, the traveler will be medically cleared. Travelers who test positive and are asymptomatic should use certified transportation, continue monitoring for symptoms, and book accommodations at a Safe in Nature-certified property.

Fully vaccinated travelers arriving without proof of a negative result from a pre-travel PCR test must take a rapid antigen test upon arrival and wait for the results at a government-approved facility or at a Safe in Nature-certified property. Those who test negative must remain in isolation until receiving another negative result from an antigen test taken on the third day after arrival. Unvaccinated individuals under the age of 18 arriving with fully vaccinated family members can follow the same guidelines as their fully vaccinated relatives.

Persons who are not fully vaccinated or do not have proof of full vaccination must have a negative result from a PCR test taken within 24-72 hours before arrival and submit a health questionnaire online at least 24 hours before arrival. These travelers must also present a notification of health clearance to travel before departure for Dominica and upon arrival and are subject to a health assessment upon arrival. Upon arrival, unvaccinated travelers will also undergo an antigen test. Those who test negative must quarantine at a Safe in Nature-certified location for a minimum of 5-7 days. A PCR test will be administered on the fifth day, and travelers must remain in isolation while awaiting the results, which typically come in 24-48 hours.

Unvaccinated travelers who test positive at any step of this process must remain in isolation at a COVID Care Complex, where they will be charged hospital fees.

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
Dominica - COVID-19 Travel Health Questionnaire
Dominica - Possible Accommodations for Travelers from High-Risk Countries