Dominican Republic - Bio Security

COVID-19:

• The Dominican Republic ended all COVID-19 public health restrictions on Wednesday 16 February 2022.

Contacts:

• In Luperon: Armada on VHF Ch. 16 or WhatsApp Richard (the Armada interpretor) on +1 (849) 855-5987 or +1 (809) 397-5574
• Marinas South Coast - Zar Par in Boca Chica (WhatsApp Víctor in English +1 (809) 923-7005), Marina Bartholm, Santo Domingo (WhatsApp Carlos in English +1 (829) 639-4878)
• Marinas NE Coast - Puerto Bahía Marina Samana (WhatsApp Gavin in English +1 (809) 801-9756).

Resources:

• DR Tourist Board website
• https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/newsroom/coronavirus/
• https://dominicantoday.com/
  https://dr1.com/news.php
  Useful local news sites for Covid updates.

History:

• On March 19, 2020, the country closed its borders.
• On November 1, 2020, the country opened its maritime borders.
• February 1st, 2021, new protocols were introduced with pre-registration online prior to arrival for air travelers, however, not for arriving yachts.
• February 2022 all restrictions were removed.

Reports:

• Caribbean Bound 2020/21 - Yachting Protocols
• Retreat from Paradise (December 28, 2020)