TOURISM NEWS

Dates and times available (and available later dates)

Dates and times available
(and later dates)

  • Date - Hour
    Places available

Description

GENERAL PROTOCOL OF TOURIST ACTIVITIES

COVID-19

ISLAND ENTRY TESTS: Entry PCR is not requested.

Random antigen tests are performed at airports.

EXIT TESTS TO COUNTRIES

SPAIN: Complete vaccination performed in QR code or antigen test or negative PCR performed 72 hours before the flight is required. In most hotels in the Dominican Republic they are carried out and in the same hotel (both they carry out the test and the delivery of the results with extra cost, it varies according to the hotel from 75 dollars to 120 dollars, approximately.

See the cost of the tests according to the hotel, you can consult it in real time.

INFORMATION UPDATED AS OF JUNE 2022: http://mitur.gob.do/aproban-protocolo-de-salubridad-para-el-turismo-y-ratifican-el-1-de-julio-reapertura-del-sector/

  • Traveler’s Health Affidavit: As part of the immigration and customs forms provided by the airline or by Dominican authorities, passengers will be required to fill out and submit this printed form Traveler’s Health Affidavit until March 31, 2021. Through this form, passengers declare they have not felt any COVID-19 related symptoms in the last 72 hours and provide contact details for the next 30 days. As of April 1, 2021, the use of digital forms (E-Ticket) will be mandatory.

 

  • E-TICKET: All foreign and Dominican passengers entering or leaving Dominican Republic on commercial flights must complete the electronic entry and exit form, which combines the Traveler’s Health Affidavit, Customs Declaration and International Embarkation/Disembarkation forms. Until March 31, 2021, Dominican authorities will accept both types of registrations to enter the country: the current one through physical forms, and the new one through the digital system. As of April 1, 2021, the use of digital forms will be mandatory. The form is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Russian and can be accessed through the following link: https://eticket.migracion.gob.do. Passengers will need to fill out a form for arrival and another one for departure and the system will generate two QR codes. Dominican airports have free internet access, so that passengers who did not fill out the form before flying can do so when they arrive in the country. To save time during the arrival procedure, we recommend filling out the form 72 hours before the trip, printing or making a screenshot of the QR code and keeping it on hand until arrival, where it will be scanned by the authorities when passengers go through Customs. The QR code will not be scanned during departure, but it is a confirmation that the form was completed correctly. If passengers need to make any changes to the form, they must fill it out a new form. For additional information and to watch an instructional video, please visit: https://viajerodigital.mitur.gob.do/. Passengers arriving on private flights, non-commercial vessels, ferries, cruise ships, etc., do not need to fill out the electronic form. The physical Traveler’s Health Affidavit, Customs Declaration and International Embarkation/Disembarkation forms will be accepted for the aforementioned passengers.

 

  • Open this optionFree Health Coverage Plan: All international tourists arriving on commercial flights and staying at a hotel will be granted during the check-in process a temporary, free health coverage plan that provides coverage for emergencies in the event of an infection or exposure to COVID-19 while in-country. The coverage includes medical attention by specialists, medical transfers, transfer of a relative, penalty for airfare changes, lodging for prolonged stays and more. This insurance will be provided at no cost to visitors arriving on or before March 31, 2021 and will be 100% paid for by the Dominican government. In order to obtain coverage of the health plan the tourist must enter the country exclusively by air and only applies for guests staying at a hotel. For more information or to receive assistance while in the country in the event of exposure, please contact the Seguros Reservas Assistance Line by dialing +1 809 476 3232 so that a representative can determine the appropriate course of action on a case by case basis. For additional details regarding what is and is not covered by the policy, click HERE

 

  • Social Distancing: Airport terminals have established guidelines requiring social distancing as well as the mandatory use of face masks for employees and passengers. Outside of the airports, social distancing of at least 6.5 feet (2 meters) and the use of face masks in public places are required for the general and traveling public within indoor spaces and in areas where social distancing is not possible. These locations include but are not limited to airport terminals, within indoor and outdoor shopping areas, while using public transportation, when seeking medical attention within a hospital or clinic, among others. Social distancing is also required at the beach, and within pool and jacuzzi areas. Facial masks are optional for adults at the beach area, and not recommended for children. All equipment, including life jackets, snorkel, kayaks, pedal boats, etc. will be disinfected after each use. Please contact your hotel, preferred restaurant or tour operator for specific details regarding their protocols. The use of face masks is mandatory in public places and private places of public use in the national territory, as well as the other measures and protocols of social distancing adopted by the corresponding authorities; its non-compliance will be sanctioned.

 

CURRENT MEASURES  BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC VALID UNTIL MARCH 17, 2021:

  • To control the outbreak of COVID-19 in country, there is an established curfew in place Monday through Friday from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. There will be a free transit from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. throughout the country to ensure that citizens and tourists can return to their homes or hotels. Saturdays and Sundays there will be an established curfew in place from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. with free transit from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. While hotel guests will not be required to follow these guidelines within their resort property, they will be limited to stay within the property during the associated hours. During this timeline, authorities will allow the transit of international visitors and vehicle operators who transport them, as well as properly identified employees of maritime and air transport companies, if they are moving to / from a port or airport. Hotel employees and suppliers can also transit freely while exercising work related activities. Transfers to and from the airports are allowed if presenting a passport or local identity card (cédula) and the passenger’s flight itinerary.

 

  • The country reactivated its tourism operation by opening its borders by air. The measures include:
    • Reactivation of commercial flights to and from the country’s airports.
    • Hotels restarted operations with the use of contact-free technologies and strict protocols to offer a clean, safe environment and promote social distancing.
    • Activities in bars and clubs remain suspended as well as massive national and international events and public, cultural, artistic and sports shows involving the agglomeration of people.
    • It is mandatory to keep social distancing and to wear face masks in all public spaces, such as banks, supermarkets and offices, among others.

 

  • Ports, marinas and anchorage facilities to receive yachts, ferries, and cruise ships are open.

 

  • Public transportation will operate with schedules according to the curfew, with at least 1.5 meters of separation between users and a 60% limited capacity.

 

  • Private transportation companies and malls are operating normally on the allowed working hours, except for casinos. All commercial establishments operating on closed environments must assure a separation of 1.5 meters between clients and the mandatory use of face masks, as well as the compliance of new sanitary measures announce by Public Health officials.

 

  • People will be able to use outdoor open spaces, such as parks and boardwalks, for activities that do not involve crowds and are in strict compliance with current health protocols.

 

  • Places dedicated to sports and physical exercise, such as gyms, will be able to receive clients in their facilities up to 60% of their total capacity, in strict compliance with current health protocols.

 

  • Visiting hours for protected areas and national parks will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Salto El Limón and 27 Saltos de Damajagua are open to the public. The Armando Bermúdez National Park (Pico Duarte) and José del Carmen Ramírez (Valle del Tetero) National Park are open to the public to stay overnight by prior reservation. You must schedule your visit with guides that are authorized by the Ministry of the Environment.

 

  • Public beaches remain open to the public during the hours of free movement and will be guarded to avoid crowds, while still practicing social distancing.

 

  • The 2021 humpback whale watching season will run from January 15 to March 31 for the Samaná Bay and until April 15 for the Silver Bank (Banco de La Plata) in Puerto Plata. They can be observed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. These hours may change depending on the measures taken by the Dominican Government.

 

  • The activities of the tourism sector will continue to be handled with a special protocol as before. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the organization, promotion and execution of massive activities, parties, concerts, events or other similar activities in tourist facilities throughout the country is prohibited.

 

  • Activities and massive events that involve the agglomeration of people are prohibited.

 

  • The opening and celebration of activities of the different churches and other religious denominations is allowed, which may be held three times a week in strict compliance with current health protocols and without exceeding 60% of the total capacity of their installations, keeping the established hours for the curfew.

 

  • Food and beverage consumption places, such as restaurants, will be able to receive customers in their facilities up to 60% of their total capacity, in strict compliance with current sanitary protocols and without exceeding 6 people per table in the places where it applies. Employees or contractors of restaurants, pharmacies or grocery stores that provide home delivery services of cooked or raw food or medicines, who will have permission to circulate until 11:00 p.m., exclusively during the exercise of their job duties. Some restrictions such as restaurant hours do not apply to hotels. For more information contact the hotel directly.

 

  • It is established that working hours in the public sector will be until 3:00 p.m. and that 40% of the staff of public employees that are not essential for the activity of the State will work from home, through the technological means that allow teleworking.

 

  • Dominican Republic has a robust health care system that has been able to quickly detect cases of COVID-19 in the country. For more information about the coronavirus in Dominican Republic, please visit the Ministry of Public Health’s website. (https://www.msp.gob.do/web/) or download the COVID-RD mobile phone application, available on the App Store and Google Play, that works as a passport in which, through a QR code, visitors can report their condition and access many services and information.

 

  • For MITUR, the well-being and safety of visitors remains a priority, so it will continue to work in coordination with the other relevant authorities to further strengthen the country’s preventive measures against coronavirus. For more information visit https://drtravelcenter.com

Availability

Full

Buy

What's new?

$0.00 (Euros: 0.00€)