America > Dominican Republic: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 659 761
Active cases: 10 592
Recovered: 644 785
Deaths: 4 384
Vaccination count: 7.3 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Not required.
• Masks are required in public spaces
• Masks are required in enclosed public places
• Masks are required in some areas/counties
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
The Dominican Republic has reopened its borders for land, sea and air.
All passengers and crew members do not need to present a COVID-19 Vaccination Card, PCR, or antigen test to enter the Dominican Republic or to enter tourist centers, any establishments or to receive services such as excursions. Random COVID-19 testing for passengers and crew upon arrival in the Dominican Republic will no longer be performed. However, when required, random testing operations may be performed. Passengers who present their Vaccination Card will be exempted from random testing.
Tests: Not required.
Quarantine: Depends
Self-isolation required for some travelers.
Information updated on 2023-03-15.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: No
As of 16 February, Dominican authorities announced a suspension of all COVID-19 measures.
Restaurants, hotels, gyms, workplaces, schools, universities, public transport and other services may have their own policies which they will require you to follow.
The sale of alcohol is prohibited after midnight on weekdays, and after 2am on Saturdays and Sundays.
The use of masks is still mandatory in public and private health centres, as well as public transport, including Airports.
Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces
Masks are required in enclosed public places
Masks are required in some areas/counties
Gatherings: Allowed
May have their own policies which they will require you to follow.
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
