Jacko Waterfall is a hidden gem near Spanny Falls Photo Credit Discover Dominica

DOMINICA ANNOUNCES NEW FLIGHTS AND EASIER ENTRY FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS

New Flights from Miami Invite Tourists to Experience the ‘Nature Island ‘

Roseau, Dominica – March 2022. Effective now, Dominica’s Ministry of Tourism International Transport and Maritime Initiatives announces new measures for COVID-19 pre-arrival and entry protocols for travelers with immediate effect. Hon Denise Charles, the Minister for Tourism, International Transport, and Maritime Initiatives indicated that this move is yet another responsible decision in managing the safety of travelers while allowing greater convenience in their travel journey. “We are optimistic that the tourism stakeholders will profit from greater arrivals as a result of the relaxation of these protocols, as we have harmonized the protocols for both air and sea travel, allowing visitors to choose their preferred method of transportation to visit Dominica. ” Sweetening the tourism pot, starting April 4, American Airlines will launch daily flights from Miami (MIA) to the Douglas-Charles (DOM) airport.

Boeri Lake at 2,800 ft above sea level sits between Morne Micotrin and Morne Trois Pitons Photo Credit Discover Dominica

The major amendment indicates that All travelers are required to:

Complete a health questionnaire online before arrival in Dominica at http://domcovid19.dominica.gov.dm and can complete it on arrival if they experienced problems completing it prior to boarding.
Upload a negative PCR test result from a swab taken within 72 hours prior to arrival OR upload a pre-arrival negative Rapid Antigen Test result from a swab taken within 48 hours prior to expected arrival time into Dominica. Prior to boarding airlines or other travel carriers, travelers must also present a Negative PCR test result OR a Negative Rapid Antigen Test result. Upon arrival in Dominica, fully vaccinated travelers shall be medically cleared after documents have been validated. For un-vaccinated travelers, the protocols for disembarkation remain unchanged. Therefore, un-vaccinated travelers shall take a Rapid Antigen test and proceed to a Safe in Nature certified property for at least 5 days.

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These revised protocols are to be applied to travelers to Dominica by air and sea. All other protocols for un-vaccinated protocols remain unchanged. Additionally, the limitations previously placed on ferry operations regarding a limit on the number of passengers and number of calls per week have been lifted. Director of Tourism, Colin Piper indicated that the change in protocols allowing pre-arrival Antigen testing has been requested from potential visitors in the US and the French West Indies who have had difficulties procuring PCR test results within the testing window. This will benefit all tourism stakeholders, especially accommodations, who have experienced cancellations due to potential visitors’ inability to obtain the required tests in time. With the new protocols, lifting of Ferry restrictions, and direct American Airlines flights, visitor arrivals are expected to increase.

For artistic guests, Secret Bay arranges in-villa art classes Photo Credit Secret Bay

For more information and entry requirements, contact Discover Dominica Authority at +1 767 448 2045. Or, visit www.DiscoverDominica.com, Follow on Twitter., Instagram and Facebook, and take a look at our videos on YouTube