What are the requirements for noncitizen nonimmigrants to enter the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic?

What are the requirements for noncitizen nonimmigrants to enter the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic?

As a condition of entering the United States by air, noncitizen nonimmigrants must present proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States. The Proclamation excepts certain categories of noncitizen nonimmigrants who are not fully vaccinated.

What happens if I don’t take a test and want to travel to the US?

Air passengers traveling to the US are required to present a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery. Airlines must confirm the negative test result or documentation of recovery for all passengers before boarding.

What are the travel requirements for returning from the Dominican Republic?

Travelers returning from the Dominican Republic must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departure to Canada.

Can I stay in the Dominican Republic if I live in Canada?

If you wish to stay in the Dominican Republic for more than 120 days, you must obtain a resident visa from the Dominican authorities in Canada prior to your departure. If you overstay the period for which you have been authorized to stay, you will have to pay fine to immigration authorities when leaving the country.

Can I travel to the Dominican Republic with a negative test?

In order to travel from Canada to the Dominican Republic you will need proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no later than 72 hours before you leave Canada. Any Canadian who fails to provide a negative test will be tested when they arrive and required to quarantine for 7 days in a government facility at their own expense.

Do Canadians need a permit to enter the Dominican Republic?

While Canadians do not need a permit to enter the Dominican Republic, you will have to fill in an electronic entry and exit form. This must be completed when you arrive from Canada and when you depart the Dominican Republic and combines the traveller’s health affidavit, customs declaration and international embarkation and disembarkation forms.

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