Source document: https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/1697705839214.pdf (Dominica)
Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica WELCOME TO THE NATURE ISLAND OF THE CARIBBEAN DOMINICA TRAVEL PROTOCOLS Effective February 25, 2022 9 R - 2 2 0 2 - 2 0 DOMINICA INSIDE CONDITIONS PROTOCOLS FOR PRE-ARRIVAL PROTOCOLS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE FULLY VACCINATED • Disembarkation • Transportation PROTOCOLS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE NOT FULLY VACCINATED • Disembarkation • Quarantine and Testing PROTOCOLS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, GROUPS 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.

iii.

They have only received one dose of a two-dose vaccine regimen or two weeks have not elapsed since their second dose or single dose 1/1 seris of Johnson and Johnson.

DOMINICA coNDItIoNS aPProvED vaccINES i. AstraZeneca ii.

Pfizer iii.

Moderna iv.


Johnson & Johnson v. Sinopharm vi.

Abdala vii.

Soberana viii.

Sputnik 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 PrE-arrIval DOMINICA comPulSorY rEquIrEmENtS for PaSSENgErS/travEllErS: I l a v r r a - E r P r o f S l o c o t o r P a.

ALL travellers shall: i.


Complete a health questionnaire online prior to arrival in Dominica.

website at http://domcovid19.dominica.gov.dm/ If travellers experience difficulty in completing the form online prior to boarding, it must be completed on arrival in Dominica.

ii.
ii.

Upload a negative PCR test result from swab taken within 72 hours prior to arrival OR upload pre-arrival negative Rapid Antigen Test result from swab taken within 48 hours prior to expected arrival time into Dominica; Rapid Antigen Test results must be from an accredited/certified facility (No Rapid Antigen Home Test or self-administered test results will be accepted) iii.

Upload vaccination certificate.


b. QR Code shall be generated automatically upon submission of form c. Travellers must present Negative PCR test result from swab taken within 72 hours prior to arrival OR Negative Rapid Antigen Test result from swab taken within 48 hours prior to expected arrival time into Dominica to airlines or other travel carrier prior to boarding and upon disembarkation in Dominica.
d. Unvaccinated travellers shall pay for Antigen test online (XCD$100) and present receipt upon disembarkation.

DOMINICA ProtocolS for PErSoNS who arE fullY vaccINatED DOMINICA DISEmbarKatIoN: travellers shall: a. Sanitize their hands at sanitization stations as directed.

b. Undergo a health assessment to include a temperature check.
c. Fully vaccinated Travellers shall present confirmation of complete health questionnaire (QR Code) d. QR Code shall be scanned to validate: i.

Negative PCR test result OR Negative Rapid Antigen Test results ii.

Vaccination certificate e. If test is validated, traveller will be deemed medically cleared.

i.

If test is not validated, traveller will be required to have a Rapid Antigen test at the airport.

On receipt of a negative test result, traveller will be deemed medically cleared.

ii.
ii.

If vaccination certificate is not validated, protocols for non-vaccinated travellers will apply.

iii.

Travellers shall be transferred to Immigration for processing and to Customs for screening DOMINICA traNSPortatIoN for fullY vaccINatED 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 single dose or 1/1 series of Johnson and Johnson DOMINICA DISEmbarKatIoN: a. Unvaccinated Travellers shall present confirmation of complete health questionnaire (QR Code) b. QR Code shall be scanned to validate: i.

Negative PCR test result OR Negative Rapid Antigen Test results ii.
Absence of vaccination certificate confirms unvaccinated status c. Once documents are validated traveller will be required to have a Rapid Antigen test at the airport 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.

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

• Unvaccinated travelers 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.
arriving Passengers • 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.

all travellers must: • Wear face masks at all times.

• Observe physical distancing.

• Practice good respiratory and personal sanitization.
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8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (767) 275-7298 • (767) 275-7293 email: DAconcierge1@dominica.gov.dm • DAconcierge2@dominica.gov.dm the tourism customer Service concierge is a unit of the ministry of tourism, International transport and maritime Initiatives Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica The Dominica Government reserves the right to change these procedures as deemed necessary so as to ensure the safety of all travellers and residents.

All updates will be provided accordingly.


Ministry of Health, Wellness and New Health Investment, Dominica COVID-19 HOTLINE: (767) 448-2151 • (767) 448-2153 • (767) 448-2156 (767) 611-4325 • 1 800-219