DR is definitely open , I arrived today on a flight from JFK to Santiago

chrisgy

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I know there has been some discussion here as to the opening of the border and the requirements to fly.
I arrived back today in DR July 1st , 2020 on Jet Blue from JFK to Santiago. I had previously left during the state of emergency.
Quick synopsis :
On the flight all passengers and Flight attendants wore masks.
the normal forms were handed out plus a new one .
a Photocopy versión of what’s labeled “Travelers Health Affadivit“ just asking for info and countries cities andto check if you have any of the symptoms .
This form was handed in to the regular immigration officer . No fuss , or big deal was made about it .
After deplaning and before the immigration line, you walk normally and most peso por would not encende realize theee was a thermometer machine above in the ceiling . I noticed it because of the desk set up to the side , that is monitored by a medic , I took a peek as I passed to see the X-ray like temperature monitors. No one was stopped during my time there .
I took a second peek when I was in the immigration line.
Nothing else really to mention , because everything was quasi normal .
 

LaVerdadera

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Thank you for posting your experience! It is greatly appreciated. Calms the mind on knowing what is or isn’t required and what to expect!😊
 
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GusFring

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Temp taker sounds cool. I suppose the area has to be cooler than 78.6F huh.

I mean isn't the terminal always a thousand degrees?

I have flown in and out of there many times but cannot remember since we are all always sizzling hot somewhere.
 

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And as someone mentioned elsewhere, just take some aspirin if you have a slight temperature to get that number down .

So no doctor's note or CV19 tests are needed. Just the passengers word. Interesting.
 

Andre14615

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And as someone mentioned elsewhere, just take some aspirin if you have a slight temperature to get that number down .

So no doctor's note or CV19 tests are needed. Just the passengers word. Interesting.
You have to love, RD.
 

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And as someone mentioned elsewhere, just take some aspirin if you have a slight temperature to get that number down .

So no doctor's note or CV19 tests are needed. Just the passengers word. Interesting.
I think they will be requiring a negative test somewhere down the line.
 

johne

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I am taking an extra precaution by having the rental management send me a letter tomorrow stating that I am full time leaseholder of apt XYX at xxx apartment. Nobody asked me to do this but I feel better with it. They just called me and suggested they put my passport number in the letter. I like it.
 
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chrisgy

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Temp taker sounds cool. I suppose the area has to be cooler than 78.6F huh.

I mean isn't the terminal always a thousand degrees?

I have flown in and out of there many times but cannot remember since we are all always sizzling hot somewhere.
it's close to room temperature , I don't recall it being overly hot
 
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