Dominican Republic: COVID-19 international travel and domestic restrictions remain unchanged as of Nov. 11 as compared with those in effect in mid-October /update 45

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As of Nov. 11, the COVID-19-related international travel and domestic active restrictions in force in the Dominican Republic remain largely unchanged by comparison with those in place during mid-October.

Under the current guidelines, officials require proof of full vaccination for individuals over the age of 12 to access certain establishments and facilities, such as indoor workplaces, schools and universities, gyms, shopping malls, restaurants, bars, clubs, and public transportation. Those not fully vaccinated must produce a negative result from COVID-19 PCR test taken within the previous seven days. Requirements to wear a facemask and practice social distancing in public spaces remain unaltered.

Additionally, capacity limits for most establishments are set at 75 percent. Facilities catering to tourists, such as hotels, may be allowed to operate at up to full capacity throughout the country as per special guidelines from the Ministry of Tourism. Organizing, promoting, or hosting large events, parties, or activities remains banned without special permission from authorities.

International Travel Restrictions
In order to enter the Dominican Republic, travelers over the age of five arriving from Australia, Brazil, the DRC, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Ireland, Kuwait, Monaco, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, and the UK must present a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival. Fully vaccinated travelers arriving from these areas may provide proof of full vaccination in lieu of a negative test result. This measure also applies to those with travel histories in the aforementioned countries during the 14-day period prior to their arrival in the Dominican Republic.

Authorities do not require arrivals from other locations to present a negative test result. Nevertheless, some travelers arriving by air are randomly selected for rapid testing upon arrival at the airport; persons testing positive will be required to enter quarantine. Individuals who present a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to arrival or proof of full vaccination are exempt from random testing.

All travelers must also complete an entry and exit (e-Ticket) form, which combines the traveler's Health Affidavit, Customs Declaration, and International Embarkation/Disembarkation forms. The entry and exit form can be completed up to 72 hours before arrival or departure.

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

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by local health and safety measures. Reconfirm all transportation arrangements.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Dominican Republic - Office of the President Ministry of Tourism - Travel Resource Center
Digital e-Ticket Form