- Thread starter Astucia
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Flying from Canada to DR - unvaccinated
We returned from Germany (where very strict rules are in place and also enforced) recently from a short trip running arrears, and Condor very kindly informed on their website that to board the plane from Frankfurt to Punta Cana, nothing whatsoever regarding COVID is required, aside from mask of course. No tests, no vaccines, nothing... And this was in fact the case as well... On neither airport, nobody asked anything nor was there any sign of testing etc...
When we flew from PUJ to FRA, yes, our DR vaccine cards where in use, we had to report our trip to German authorities and negative test result was also requested...
You are correct however this is not the case for Canadians who want to leave Canada by plane.
Correct. It is not the DR that is the problem - it is the VAX card required to board Westjet, Air Canada, and TransAt.
But according to someone I talked to on the weekend - apparently was not required when boarding American Airlines flight
departing from Canada
That's not entirely true, for some countries it was actually a requirement to have either proof of vaccine or negative COVID test to enter DR. When I flew back from Sweden via Germany I had to show my DR vaccine card, both in Sweden (where they basically just looked at it and determined that I probably knew more than they 😂) and in Germany before boarding the plane.
Half of these countries had no idea who needs what. I am pretty sure that anyone coming from Germany or Sweden would not need anything to get into the DR.
Mandatory Vaccination to board
It seems it’s not just an airline policy. The UK and other EU countries still have similar restrictions in place.
Maybe travel.gc.ca hasn’t been updated yet since things changed today.
We were asked for our vaccination records but not for our children, who have just turned 5. We should have been asked to present theirs as well if rules were followed.
It seems it’s not just an airline policy. The UK and other EU countries still have similar restrictions in place.
Maybe travel.gc.ca hasn’t been updated yet since things changed today.
We were asked for our vaccination records but not for our children, who have just turned 5. We should have been asked to present theirs as well if rules were followed.
Well as my own experience showed, when I traveled 3 months ago FROM Sweden, they did require that, and if I wouldn't have had a COVID pass or negative COVID test, I would not have been able to board the plane to DR. And just now looking at the tourism website for entry requirements, at least for a couple of countries, it's still a requirement. So I would not be surprised if those passengers from those countries would be asked to show those pappers to be able to come to DR. But Canada is not and have not been one of those countries with any requirements from the DR government at least.
Moving targets.
Moving goal post.
Incompetence...
but everyone needs to be vaccinated regardless of what they think about getting
the jab or what their doctor tells them as government officials, google doctors,
dr1 intellects, fear mongers, vaccine cheerleaders and a few people who lack
critical thinking skills always know what is best for everyone else, don't they?
Is it just me Sky or do some of our fellow members have trouble admitting when
they are wrong?
Any update on this ? This is regarding LEAVING CANADA on a non-Canadian airline ( ie AA or United ) and having no proof of vaccination.
Has anyone actually done this or knows someone that has ?
Astucia, as long as you stick to an American airline departing Canada, vaccination policies are set by the airline and some if not most do not ask for vaccination proof. If however, you want to board a Canadian airline to fly domestically or internationally, the CDN Govt requires the airline to verify vaccination status of all passengers. Your destination will determine if any additional vaccination or testing testing requirements come into play to board the flight or enter the destination country on any airline.
Furthermore, the Cdn airlines will NOT accept a QR code from outside the country for early checkin… no upload ability
Must go to the counter
Must go to the counter
That's what I have been told - just want to verify this, and if someone has actually done this. A non-vaccinated family member is returning to Canada in May or June. We all know they can ENTER Canada. The question is whether they can return here later departing Canada on a
non-Canadian airline whilst still non-vaccinated.
No vaccination policy isn’t set by airlines! The government set policy. You cannot board plane or train without proof of vaccination In Canada. As of April 1st you do not need a pcr or antigen test to comeback to Canada new rule change.
Well - that's not what Cdn_Gringo just published ( post #17 above ) and also what I have been told by others : Canadian govt only has jurisdiction over CANADIAN airlines
I can only give you facts not what comes out of someone’s mouth.. Canada has the right to impose what they want and airline can choose not to fly there. Feel free to look for yourself.
We couldn't find that Web page (Error 404) - Travel.gc.ca
Government of Canada's official one-stop-shop for comprehensive international travel information.
Mandatory vaccination to board
If you’re 12 years of age plus 4 months, or older, you’ll need to be fully vaccinated in order to board:- domestic or international flights departing from most airports in Canada, including charter and foreign airlines carrying commercial passengers
- Medevac flights are excluded, regardless of where they depart or land
- Private flights that don't require access to airports with a vaccination requirement are excluded
- VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains
- cruise ships
- many cruise lines require vaccination for children 5 years and older