ROSEAU — Dominica has started to reopen and is looking ahead to phase 2 of the process.
All travellers, including non-nationals, will be permitted to travel to The Nature Island beginning Aug. 7 as part of phase 2. Phase 1 for the island started July 15, allowing nationals and residents to return home.
Here’s a look at Dominica’s health and safety protocols …
Protocols for pre-arrival
- Submit a health questionnaire online at least 24 hours prior to arrival
- Show notification of clearance to travel
- Submit a negative PCR test result recorded within 24-72 hours prior to arrival
Protocols upon arrival
- Wear face masks at all times during the arrival process up to and including departure from the airport
- Observe physical distancing guidelines
- Practice good respiratory and personal sanitization
- Follow all instructions of health care staff and officials
Disembarkation and testing (children under five years old are exempt)
Travellers must:
- Sanitize their hands at sanitization stations as directed
- Undergo a health assessment to include a temperature check
- Provide confirmation of the health questionnaire and negative PCR test results
- Undergo rapid test screening and with a negative test result, they will be conveyed to immigration for processing and to customs for screening. Luggage will be sanitized when taken off conveyor belt
Travellers who report a high temperature, high risk alert from their health questionnaire or positive rapid test will:
- Proceed to secondary screening area
- Be given a PCR test
- Be transported to mandatory quarantine at a government-approved facility or government certified hotel at their expense awaiting results
- If the test result is positive, the traveller may be quarantined until released by an authorized health professional
Departure from Dominica
Travellers must:
- Wear face masks at all times during the departure process until departure from airport
- Observe physical distancing
- Practice good respiratory and personal sanitization
- Follow instructions of health care staff and officials
For more information on Dominica, the Discover Dominica Authority can be reached at (767) 448-2045 or see www.DiscoverDominica.com.
