DOMINICAN REPUBLIC IS OFFERING FREE INSURENCE FOR TOURIST

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As the curve on COVID-19 cases are going down the Dominican Republic has  recently announced a great plan to promote tourism on the island including free medical insurance for tourist and rapid COVID-19 breath tests.

Good news Dominican Republic will be the first country in the world to utilize the rapid breathalyzer tests to detect COVID-19 upon arrival at the airport.

Dominican Republic To Use Rapid Breathalyzer COVID-19 Test

Starting in September 15, the rapid COVID-19 breath tests will eliminate the requirement for travelers of PCR test prior arrival to the Dominican Republic.

The selection of passengers will be random and the COVID-19 rapid breathalyzer test which reportedly can provide results in less than 30 seconds with an 80% accuracy, so long lines and waiting wont be happening.


Our goal is to minimize the effects of the pandemic and facilitate a responsible recovery that prioritizes health, maximizes the potential for job creation and economic growth, and promotes the further sustainable development of the sector,” President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader Corona

There a race between Companies around to bring the breath test to market which could help return a sense of normality during the pandemic. This breath test that has an 80% accuracy rate and only this breath test takes 30 seconds for results. 

We still dont know which company or type of breathalyzer test they would be using to detect COVID-19.

Free Travel Insurance

The second measure of the plan  was the addition of free insurance for travelers if they should fall ill with COVID-19 during their stay. 

The  free insurance will be available to travelers until December 2020 and includes the following: 

  • Coverage for emergencies
  • Telemedicine
  • Lodging for extended stays due to an infection
  • Flight changes due to an infection 

This insurance will be completely covered by the Dominican Republic government. 


New Sanitary Bubble

A new sanitary bubble is also  going to be implemented which will require hotel staff to stay on site as long as possible and undergo constant testing for COVID-19.

“We are confident that together we will overcome the challenges of the pandemic and ensure that the Dominican Republic remains the number one destination in the region for international travelers who visit either for vacation, business, investment opportunities or returning to their preferred second home,” said the new Minster of Tourism, David Collado.


The Dominican Republic Government has said that the updated health and safety protocols are in the process of being approved by the World Travel and Tourism Council's (WTTC) Safe Travels program.

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