You are confusing things. The Antigen test is needed entering USA and the molecular PCR test is needed entering Canada whether by land or Plane. Following is the Type of molecular PCR test accepted in Canada from the Canadian web site.Yes
I was trying to clarify that Lifeisgreat was commenting that a true PCR test couldn't be done in such a short time at JFK. And that is correct
There are 2 tests required to enter Canada - 1 is the Antigen test when crossing by land - and one is the real DNA PCR test when flying into Canada .
That's not what the Canadian website says, can you post different.You are confusing things. The Antigen test is needed entering USA and the molecular PCR test is needed entering Canada whether by land or Plane.
Nope - you are incorrect. The Molecular PCR test is not required when entering Canada by land.
I know many who have entered Canada by land and have NOT HAD THE MOLECULAR PCR test.
The Molecular PCR test is only required when entering Canada by plane
all is good, just bring plenty of condomsHey DR peeps
Whats the status there with COVID & with restrictions?
I'm thinking of coming down in early July to Semana.
I have my rabies shots & documentation of such.
Has the Govt lifted the restrictions?
Are bars / restaurants open?
Thanks & Stay Well
Yep...they get you one way or another. Looking here in Rio San Juan again.I heard the price increased at SDQ to about 2000 pesos
Thanks, made an appt for tomorrow at the referencia lab in Nagua for the same price.Referencia Lab in Puerto Plata ... 1,750.00 pesos my results were on the Web page in 35 minutes , just last week .
A PCR test from the Dominican can be used to fly into Canada.Thanks gentlemen. Let me rephrase my question. There are flights to Canada through other countries but I understand that you still need a PCR test to enter even if walking across the border. Where are those available and does anyone know the cost?
What about Spain, Portugal or Italy, just for examples? Thanks
Samana is quiet, but restaurants and bars are open. There is a new flight from Charlotte airport with American Airlines into Samana airport AZS on Wednesdays and Saturdays. If you fly into Santo Domingo, they have inexpensive Covid tests right at the airport with a quick turnaround. If you do not want to wait until the last minute, you can get tested in Samana at the hospital for around $40 USD and they give you the results in about 3 hours.Hey DR peeps
Whats the status there with COVID & with restrictions?
I'm thinking of coming down in early July to Semana.
I have my rabies shots & documentation of such.
Has the Govt lifted the restrictions?
Are bars / restaurants open?
Thanks & Stay Well
Please post an update on how this all goes. With times, if you don't mind, and anything else that you think might be helpful.I have been her in Sosua for over 5 months now, and head back to Canada tomorrow. I had my Antigen COVID test (to get to US), done yesterday at a small lab in the old Orange plaza beside Banco Popular (2,000 RD). I fly JetBlue to JFK airport and have a 5 hour layover before flying from there to Buffalo, then get a cab to border and walk across where a friend will pick me up. There is a lab in JFK airport that does RT PCR test required to enter Canada and they will have the results in under 2 hours ($220 US). This way I avoid an overnight stay in a Buffalo hotel.
Had a friend do the same at JFK around 3 months ago mid April. When at JFK their was confusion about his luggage tags and had to go to airline desk. At airline desk told employee that he was in a rush because he had to go to other terminal for Canadian PCR test. Employee told him just go outside here there is free PCR test for Canada (for everyone). Went out and after 45 mins received PCR test results on phone......free.I have been her in Sosua for over 5 months now, and head back to Canada tomorrow. I had my Antigen COVID test (to get to US), done yesterday at a small lab in the old Orange plaza beside Banco Popular (2,000 RD). I fly JetBlue to JFK airport and have a 5 hour layover before flying from there to Buffalo, then get a cab to border and walk across where a friend will pick me up. There is a lab in JFK airport that does RT PCR test required to enter Canada and they will have the results in under 2 hours ($220 US). This way I avoid an overnight stay in a Buffalo hotel.
Thanks for the update. No more free PCR test in JFK. My friend was lucky.....Got back to Toronto early in the morning yesterday. There is no free COVID test for Canadians at JFK. Need to go to Terminal 1 for test. $200US cash or $220US credit card. Results in 30 minutes. I had a 5 hour layover in JFK which was good as I probably spent 3 hours between going to terminal 1 for test, waiting for results and going back to terminal 5 (JetBlue), and going through security (1hour). Took Uber from Buffalo Airport to Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls ($76US). Walked across bridge. Maybe 5 minutes in customs office and a friend picked me up in the Falls.