Medical Repatriation between the Dominican Republic and France
An accident or medical emergency during a holiday or a medical-tourism stay in the Dominican Republic: we organize the medical transport back to France end to end.
The Dominican Republic combines major beach resorts such as Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Samaná with a growing medical-tourism offer. Repatriations typically follow accidents during a holiday (scooters, water sports, road accidents), an acute illness, or complications after a cosmetic or other elective procedure performed abroad.
Our coordinating physician assesses each case together with the on-site medical team to determine the equipment required and the transport mode best suited to the patient's condition.
Common situations on this route
- Accident or acute illness during a holiday in a resort area
- Complications after a cosmetic or other elective procedure performed in the Dominican Republic
- Road or water-sports accident requiring intensive care
- Repatriation of a body after a death during a trip
Airports served
On the Dominican Republic side
- Punta Cana (PUJ)
- Santo Domingo – Las Américas (SDQ)
- Puerto Plata – Gregorio Luperón (POP)
- Santiago – Cibao (STI)
On the France side
- Paris – Charles de Gaulle & Orly
Formalities & coordination
This is a long-haul route: the air ambulance generally needs a long-range jet, and the routing, the crew duty time and any technical stop are planned before departure. For patients treated after a procedure abroad, we also request the clinic's medical file so the French receiving team can prepare.
Our team can work directly with the patient's insurer or assistance company to arrange fast coverage — see our dedicated page for insurers and assistance companies.
Customs and consular formalities vary case by case and change over time. Our team confirms the exact documents required from the first contact.
Related services
Common questions about this route
Yes. After a fitness-to-fly assessment by our coordinating physician, we organize a medically escorted flight and coordinate with the clinic that performed the procedure and with the French hospital that will take over care.
Given the long distance, a long-range jet is generally required, with a technical stop depending on the aircraft and the route — our coordinating physician determines the most suitable aircraft and the medical equipment on board.
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