Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697706500726.pdf (Dominica)
Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica WELCOME TO THE NATURE ISLAND OF THE CARIBBEAN DOMINICA TRAVEL PROTOCOLS Effective January 14, 2022 8 R - 2 2 0 2 - 1 0 DOMINICA INSIDE CONDITIONS PROTOCOLS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE FULLY VACCINATED • Protocols for Pre-Arrival • Disembarkation PROTOCOLS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE NOT FULLY VACCINATED • Protocols for Pre-Arrival • Disembarkation • Quarantine and Testing PROTOCOLS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, GROUPS ¥ T e s t i n g DOMINICA coNDItIoNS the following conditions apply: a.
INDIvIDualS arE coNSIDErED to bE fullY vaccINatED If: i.

They have completed both doses of the approved COVID-19 two dose vaccine regime or have received the single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

ii.

The vaccine has been approved by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and New Health Investment and World Health Organization (WHO).

iii.

Second dose of vaccine (not applicable to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) has been received more than two weeks prior to travel to Dominica.

b.
b.

INDIvIDualS arE coNSIDErED to bE uNvaccINatED If: i.

They have received a vaccine which has not been approved by the Ministry of Health and World Health Organization.

ii.

They have only received one dose of a two-dose vaccine regimen.

iv.

They have only received one dose of a two-dose vaccine regimen or two weeks have not elapsed since their second dose or first dose of Johnson and Johnson.

DOMINICA CONDITIONS APPROVED VACCINES i. AstraZeneca ii.

Pfizer iii.

Moderna iv.


Johnson & Johnson v. Sinopharm vi.

Abdala vii.

Soberana Further vaccines may be added by the Ministry of Health, as approved by the World Health Organization.

DOMINICA coNDItIoNS valIDatIoN of vaccINatIoN cErtIfIcatES wIll INcluDE thE followINg: i.

Proof of documented evidence issued by a hospital, medical center, a national public health organization or pharmacy.

ii.

Vaccine certificates are to be presented in English.
Persons who fail to provide valid proof of vaccination shall be subjected to the protocols of unvaccinated persons.

All certified tourism service providers and other professionals who interact with travellers are to be fully vaccinated and monitored by designated Tourism official.
COVID-19 VACCINATED Name: Date: DOMINICA ProtocolS for PErSoNS who arE fullY vaccINatED DOMINICA ProtocolS for PrE-arrIval compulsory requirements for all fully vaccinated passengers/travellers all travellers shall: a.

Submit a health questionnaire online at least 24 hours prior to arrival in Dominica at http://domcovid19.dominica.gov.dm/ b. Upload a negative PCR test result from swab taken within 24-72 hours prior to arrival.
c. Upload vaccination certificate.

d. Pay for Antigen Test online (XCD$100) at https://epayment.dominica.gov.dm/Services/Addpayment/3747 e. Travellers must present the following to airlines or other travel carriers prior to boarding for travel to Dominica and upon disembarkation in Dominica: i.

Negative PCR test result from swab taken within 24-72 hours prior to arrival.

ii.

Email notification of health clearance to travel.
Email notification of health clearance to travel PROTOCOLS FOR PRE-ARRIVAL Compulsory requirements for all fully vaccinated passengers/travellers FROM THE USA ONLY All travellers shall: a.
Submit a health questionnaire online at least 24 hours prior to arrival in Dominica at http://domcovid19.dominica.gov.dm/ b. Upload pre-arrival negative Rapid Antigen Test result from swab taken 48 hours prior to expected arrival time into Dominica (not less than 24 hours); prior to arrival.

c. Present results of a Rapid Antigen Test from an accredited/certified facility.

No Rapid Antigen Home Test or self-administered test results will be accepted.

d. Upload vaccination certificate.


e. Pay for Antigen Test online (XCD$100) at https://epayment.dominica.gov.dm/Services/Addpayment/3747 f. Travellers must present the following to airlines or other travel carriers prior to boarding for travel to Dominica and upon disembarkation in Dominica: i.

Negative Antigen test result from swab taken within 24 - 48 hours prior to arrival.

ii.

Email notification of health clearance to travel.
Email notification of health clearance to travel DOMINICA DISEMBARKATION: Travellers shall: a. Sanitize their hands at sanitization stations as directed.

b. Undergo a health assessment to include a temperature check.

c. Present the following: i. Email notification of health clearance to travel to Dominica.

ii.

Negative PCR test results.

(Or Negative Antigen test results FOR TRAVELERS FROM THE USA ONLY) iii.
Vaccination certificate.

iv.

Receipt from payment for Antigen Test.

COVID-19 VACCINATED Name: Date DOMINICA TESTING: An Antigen Test will be administered to all fully vaccinated travellers on arrival.

a.

If Antigen Test is positive, and traveller is symptomatic, the traveller will be admitted to the Covid Care Complex (CCC) until released by an authorized Health Professional.

Hospital fees will apply.

b.


If Antigen Test is positive, and traveller is asymptomatic, an authorized health care provider shall place a red band on the wrist of the traveller and the traveller must be isolated at home or a certified Safe in Nature property for a minimum period of 10 days at the travellers expense.

c. If Antigen Test is negative, traveller will be deemed medically cleared at the discretion of medical officials.
d. Travellers shall proceed to Immigration for processing and to Customs for screening.

e. There shall be no mandatory quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers who have been medically cleared.

f. Travellers who are positive and asymptomatic shall utilize certified transportation home.

g. Travellers who are positive and asymptomatic shall self-monitor, record temperature daily, and report any symptoms to health professionals.
h. Travellers who are positive and asymptomatic and are utilizing paid accommodation shall only book at Safe in Nature certified properties DOMINICA VACCINATED TRAVELLERS WITHOUT A VALID PCR RESULT: An Antigen Test will be administered on arrival.

a.
a.

If the result of the Antigen Test is positive, and the traveller is symptomatic, the traveller will be admitted to the Covid Care Complex (CCC) until released by an authorized Health Professional.

Hospital fees will apply.

b.


If the result of the Antigen Test is positive, and the traveller is asymptomatic, an authorized health care provider shall place a red band on the wrist of the traveller and the traveller must be isolated at home or at a certified Safe in Nature property for a minimum period of 10 days at the traveller’s expense.
c. The wrist band will be removed on day 11 by an authorized medical official and the traveller will be deemed medically cleared at the discretion of medical official.

d. If the result of the Antigen Test is negative, the traveller will be transported to mandatory quarantine at a Safe in Nature certified property and an Antigen Test will be repeated on day 3. i.

If test is negative, the traveller will be medically cleared at the discretion of medical officials.

ii.
ii.

If test result is positive, the traveller will be isolated according to (a.)

or (b.)

above DOMINICA traNSPortatIoN oPtIoNS of MEDIcallY clEarED travEllErS oN arrIval INto DoMINIca: once cleared, vaccinated travellers shall depart from the port on either one of the following transportation options: a.

Safe in Nature-Certified taxi.

b.


Rental transportation ( Safe in Nature certification is required for Rental companies to operate at the Ports).

Drivers shall be fully vaccinated.

c. Family / Friend pick up i.

Only the driver will be allowed entry into the Port.

ii.

Driver must be fully vaccinated.

iii.

Pick up only at the first roundabout immediately after the parking lot at the Douglas-Charles Airport.
DOMINICA I D E t a N c c a v Y l l u f ProtocolS for PErSoNS who arE Not fullY vaccINatED t o N E r a o h w S N o S r E P r o f S l o c o t o r P DOMINICA INDIvIDualS arE coNSIDErED to bE uNvaccINatED or Not fullY vaccINatED If: i.

They have no valid evidence of vaccination.

ii.

They have received a vaccine which has not been approved by the Ministry of Health and World Health Organization.

iii.
iii.

They have only received one dose of a two-dose vaccine regimen.

iv.

Two weeks have not elapsed since their second dose or first dose of Johnson and Johnson DOMINICA ProtocolS for PrE-arrIval compulsory requirements for all arriving passengers/travellers all travellers must: a.
Submit a health questionnaire online at least 24 hours prior to arrival in Dominica (website) at https://domcovid19.dominica.gov.dm/ b. Upload confirmation of a Quarantine booking at a Safe in Nature certified property.

c. Pay for Antigen Test online (XCD$100) at https://epayment.dominica.gov.dm/Services/Addpayment/3747 .

(i) Negative PCR test result from swab taken within 24-72 hours prior to arrival.

(ii) Email notification of health clearance to travel.
.

 : DOMINICA DISEMbarKatIoN: travellers shall: a. Sanitize their hands at sanitization stations as directed.

b. Undergo a health assessment to include a temperature check.
c. Present the following: i. Email notification of health clearance to travel to Dominica.

ii.

Negative PCR test results DOMINICA tEStINg a. an antigen test will be administered on arrival.

i.

If Antigen Test is positive, traveller must be isolated at the Covid Care Complex (CCC) until released by an authorized Health Professional.

Hospital fees will apply.

ii.


If Antigen Test is negative, traveller will be transported to mandatory quarantine at a Safe in Nature certified property for a minimum of 5 to 7 days at the traveller’s expense.

b. a Pcr test will be administered to the traveller on Day 5 after arrival and travellers will await the results (available within 24-48 hours).

i.

If the result of the PCR test done on Day 5 is negative, traveller will be deemed medically cleared at the discretion of medical official.

ii.
ii.

If the result of the PCR test done on Day 5 is positive, traveller will be isolated at the Covid Care Complex (CCC).

 DOMINICA ProtocolS for chIlDrEN, faMIlIES, grouPS • Some families may be travelling with children who are not vaccinated.

Children under 18 years who are travelling with fully vaccinated guardians from the same household will be subject to the same protocols as their fully vaccinated guardians.
• Health screening questionnaire shall be submitted for all travellers aged one (1) year and above.

• When filling the online form for an unvaccinated minor below 18 years, upload the biometrics page of the passport instead of the Safe in Nature booking confirmation.

• Pre-arrival PCR test results shall be uploaded for all travellers aged two (2) and above.

• All travellers aged one (1) year and above shall be swabbed for an Antigen and/or PCR Test, as the protocols dictate.
• If a child should test positive, the entire family will need to be quarantined and tested.

• If a fully vaccinated adult traveller is travelling with an unvaccinated adult traveller (18 years and older) and they are unable to, or choose not to be separated, all protocols applied to the unvaccinated traveller will also apply to that fully vaccinated traveller.
DOMINICA Pcr tEStINg SchEDulE ARRIVAL IN DOMINICA ANTIGEN TEST & RESULT UNVACCINATED TRAVELLER PCR SWAB UNVACCINATED TRAVELLER PCR TEST RESULTS DAY 0 DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 MON TUE WED TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN WED THU THU FRI SAT FRI SAT SUN SUN MON MON TUE THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED FRI SAT SAT SUN SUN MON MON TUE TUE WED WED THU THU FRI SUN MON MON TUE TUE WED THU FRI SAT WED THU FRI SAT SUN DOMINICA Departing Passengers • Vehicles will only be allowed to access the airport and seaport with the driver and travellers.
• Wear face masks at all times.

• Observe physical distancing.

• Practice good respiratory and personal sanitization.

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All updates will be provided accordingly.


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