Airport remains fully operational, for the latest information on arrival requirements, including testing, proof of vaccinations and quarantine, visit Coronavirus Information – GoDominicanRepublic.com. Passengers must complete an e-ticket form when entering or leaving the Dominican Republic.

Can I travel abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Do not travel abroad until you are fully vaccinated. If you are not fully vaccinated and must travel, follow the CDC’s international travel recommendations for unvaccinated persons.

Fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to contract and transmit COVID-19. However, international travel carries additional risks, and even fully vaccinated travelers may be at greater risk of contracting and potentially transmitting certain variants of COVID-19.

If I recently recovered from COVID-19, do I need to quarantine when I return to the U.S. from abroad?

If you have recovered from a documented COVID-19 infection within the past 3 months, follow all requirements and advice for fully vaccinated travelers, unless you do not need to be tested 3-5 days after travel, unless you have symptoms.

Do I need to show a negative COVID-19 test result when entering the United States?

All air passengers traveling to the U.S., including U.S. citizens and fully vaccinated individuals, must have a negative COVID-19 test no more than 3 days prior to travel, or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 within the past 3 months Board a flight to the United States.

Do I need to be tested for COVID-19 before traveling?

Travelers who have been fully vaccinated or recovered from COVID-19 within the past 3 months do not need to be tested before leaving the U.S. for international or domestic travel unless their destination requires it.

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Do I need to be tested for COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the US?

If traveling abroad, you must be tested for COVID-19 no more than 3 days before your flight back to the United States. Before boarding your flight to the United States, you will need to show documentation of a negative COVID-19 test or recovery from COVID-19.

Do fully vaccinated travelers need to be tested for COVID-19 before traveling?

Fully vaccinated travelers do not need to be tested for SARS-CoV-2 before or after domestic travel unless required by local, state, or regional health authorities.

Can an airline deny boarding if a passenger does not test negative for COVID-19?

Airlines must confirm negative test results or recovery documents for all passengers before boarding. If a passenger does not provide documentation of a negative test or recovery, or chooses not to take the test, the airline must deny the passenger boarding.

Does the COVID-19 negative test order apply to all flights or commercial flights only for passengers arriving in the United States?

This order applies to all flights, including private flights and general aviation aircraft (charter). Passengers entering the U.S. by air must have proof of testing, regardless of flight type.

Why must a COVID-19 test be taken 3 days before arriving in the US?

The 3-day period is 3 days before the flight departure. The order uses a 3-day time frame, rather than 72 hours, to give travelers more flexibility. By using a 3-day window, test validity does not depend on flight time or the time the test was conducted.

Why is it necessary to quarantine for 14 days after traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic?

You may have been exposed to COVID-19 while traveling. You may feel fine and have no symptoms, but you could be contagious and spread the virus to others without symptoms. You and your traveling companions (including children) pose a risk to your family, friends and community for 14 days after your travel.

If I am vaccinated, do I need to be tested for COVID-19 before or after traveling to the U.S.?

• If you are traveling in the United States, you do not need to be tested before and after travel or self-quarantine after travel.

Do I need to be tested for COVID-19 after traveling if I have been infected within the past 3 months?

If you have recovered from a documented COVID-19 infection in the past 3 months, follow all requirements and advice for fully vaccinated travelers, unless you do not need post-arrival testing 3-5 days after travel , unless you have symptoms.

Should I travel abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Do not travel abroad until you are fully vaccinated. If you are not fully vaccinated and must travel, follow the CDC’s international travel recommendations for unvaccinated persons.

Do travelers need to quarantine when traveling abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Fully vaccinated travelers are not required to self-quarantine in the U.S. after international travel.

What are the travel guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Wear a mask to cover your nose and mouth.

Avoid crowds and stay at least 6 feet/2 meters (approximately 2 arm lengths) from anyone not traveling with you.

Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol).

Do airlines need to keep copies of passengers’ COVID-19 test results?

No, passengers must present a copy of their test results to an airline employee or aircraft operator prior to boarding, but the airline or aircraft operator is not required to keep a copy of the test results.

What kind of COVID-19 testing do I need to get to the U.S.?

Take the test no more than 3 days before your flight to the US. Make sure to take a viral test (NAAT or antigen test) to determine if you are currently infected with COVID-19. Also make sure you receive your results before your flight and have your results file to show the airline.

Do I need to be tested for COVID-19 again if I have a connecting flight?

If you have one or more connecting flights in the U.S. on your itinerary, you can take the test up to 3 days before the first flight.

What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19 before flying?

If they develop symptoms or test positive before departure, people should self-isolate and delay travel until they recover from COVID-19. Airlines must deny boarding to anyone who does not show documentation of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery.

Can I get a waiver or waiver from the COVID-19 testing requirement?

Waivers may be granted on an extremely limited basis when emergency travel (such as emergency medical evacuation) is necessary to protect someone’s life, health from serious danger, or when personal safety and testing cannot be completed prior to travel.

How does CDC determine if an airline has tested negative for COVID-19?

CDC expects airlines or carriers to determine whether their employees’ travel qualifies for exemptions. CDC also recommends that crew members travel with an official statement from the carrier or operator (paper or electronic copy) stating that the employee’s travel qualifies for the exemption.

Do I need to self-isolate after domestic travel if I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19?

If you are fully vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 within the past 3 months, you do not need to get tested or self-isolate. You should still follow all other travel advice.

Can vaccinated people spread COVID-19?

• A person who has been fully vaccinated with a Delta variant breakthrough infection can transmit the virus to others.

Is it safe for a fully vaccinated person to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to contract and transmit SARS-CoV-2 and can now travel within the United States at low risk.