Given the increase in cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) In the world and the identification of new variants of virus strains, this year many countries are increasing restrictions on the entry of travelers into their territory.
Most require passengers to test negative for SARS-CoV-2, as the virus is also called, which must have been done within 3 days before the trip.
Other countries go further and subject travelers to a full and mandatory 14-day quarantine or monitoring in the country during that period and even Some require foreigners to have health insurance that covers the benefits associated with Covid-19 for the time they stay in their territory.
Here are the requirements that apply to the Dominican Republic and other nations of several countries that you need to consider before traveling to:
1) United States
As of yesterday, January 26, this country requires the presentation of all passengers a test with a negative SARS-CoV-2 test result performed within 3 days before shipment. Permitted tests are molecular tests (example: RT-PCR, NAAT, LAMP) and antigens.
The certificate must be issued with the information in the travel identity document (name and surname). It is recommended that the certificate be in English, Spanish or Portuguese and that you have a copy if requested by the authority on arrival.
Children under the age of 2 are exempted from taking the test. Passengers who do not meet this requirement will not be able to travel within the United States.
2) Spain
Just yesterday this country reported that from February 1 it will require a PCR test with a negative result performed in the 72 hours before their arrival in Spain for trips to countries at risk. The list is made up of a large number of countries, including the Dominican Republic.
3) Chile
As of January 7, Chile requires all persons entering its territory to submit a negative PCR test performed 72 hours before embarkation. They must also be subject to a mandatory quarantine for ten days.
In addition, travelers must complete a health passport and tracking form for 14 days. Foreigners must have health insurance that covers benefits associated with Covid-19 during their stay, with a minimum coverage amount of $ 30,000.
4) Columbia
From 7 January, all persons intending to travel to this country must submit a negative PCR test at the airport of origin, issued no more than 96 hours before boarding.
To enter and leave Colombia, you need an immigration form or health insurance. Each traveler who arrives in the country will be followed by his insurer or the Ministry of Health from where he will stay for the next 1-4 days.
5) Peru
Before entering Peruvian territory abroad, all passengers must present a negative molecular test (RT-PCR, NAAT, LAMP) or an antigen test, the result of which must be issued no later than 72 hours before the departure of the flight.
You must also complete a health declaration form within 72 hours of the trip and Observe a mandatory 14-day quarantine at the declared address, at the accommodation (prior coordination) or at the health residences arranged by the authorities.
6) Canada
Travelers entering this country they can also be quarantined for 14 days; They must show a negative result of a COVID-19 test which must have been performed no later than 72 hours before the last direct flight to Canadian territory. In addition, medical insurance may be required.
The government reported that it will further increase surveillance efforts to ensure that travelers entering Canada complete the mandatory 14-day quarantine period under the Quarantine Act and warned that Violation of these instructions is considered a crime that could carry a financial fine or up to six months in prison.
7) Cuba
Passengers must have a negative coronavirus (COVID-19) medical certificate issued no later than 72 hours prior to arrival and undergo medical examinations and self-isolation.
8) Ecuador
As of January 13, all passengers entering Ecuador must submit a negative RT-PCR test performed no more than ten (10) days prior to the date of arrival in the country. Without this proof, the passenger cannot board at the airport of origin.
Upon arrival in Ecuador, the authority will perform random tests for COVID-19 (antigens) and if a passenger has symptoms related to Covid-19, he will be subjected to mandatory testing by the authority.
9) Brazil
This country also requires a negative COVID-19 test result, with a maximum of 72 performed. The result must be in Spanish, English or Portuguese and this applies to all passengers, even those in transit or connecting. Although he does not intend to enter the country, he must present the test. Without this document, the shipment will be refused at the origin.
You must also complete the passenger’s health declaration, which must be completed online by all passengers. So far, no formal quarantine is required to enter Brazil.
10) Argentina
To go to this country you must present a negative PCR test, performed up to 72 hours before the departure of the flight. Boarding will be denied at the point of origin to passengers who do not comply with this requirement.
All passengers must be subject to a mandatory quarantine of 10 days after the PCR test., except, with the authorization of the National Directorate of Migration, to diplomats and officials exclusively for the performance of an official mission, athletes only in the case of sporting events, non-resident aliens engaged in work or trade and passengers in transit.
Other Latin American countries with similar requirements are Paraguay, Bolivia and Uruguay. However, others, such as Mexico, Costa Rica and others, are not so demanding.