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In order to aid you in moving to Dominican Republic we have gathered customs information. We advise you to carefully review the information relating to moving to The Dominican Republic. You may find more up to date information at your local consulate or embassy. Please note, customs regulations are subject to change at any time. GEM Relocations cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.
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Visa'd Passport (for Customer and each member of the family) must be at least one year old, otherwise previous passport is required

Detailed inventory (original in English or Spanish)

Marriage Certificate (if married)

Birth Certificate of children living in same house

Dominican Consular invoice

In addition to the above documents, foreigners must have the following:

Work Permit

Customs Bond

Residence Visa

Work Contract

Dominican Residence Card

Bank guarantee or affidavit

Contracts for house or apartment rental as well as electrical and water service

All documents must be originals

CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

A physical examination is required prior to applying to the Department of Exoneration for clearance of goods

Only one shipment allowed

Used household goods duty-free, if used and owned for over two years

Dominican citizens may be allowed one time exemption if they have lived abroad a minimum of one year

All new items (invoices required)

Duplicate electrical appliances (ie.. refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners)

Computer equipment and machinery

Weapons, ammunition and explosives

Drugs and narcotics (shipment subject to confiscation if included)

Pornographic material

Alcohol and tobacco products must NOT be shipped with household goods, but separately and requires consular documents

CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

One auto per person

Autos must be registered/owned by Customer for at least one year

If Dominican citizen, Customer must have lived abroad a minimum of two years

Limited to no larger than 2000 cc and maximum of six cylinders

"Luxury" autos not allowed

Documents required:

Original title must be certified by the Department of Vehicles and legalized by the nearest Dominican Consulate

Original of registration for past three years

Residence Visa

Original Dominican Consular invoice stamped at the nearest Dominican consulate

Original Drivers License

License Plate

Passport

All documents must be originals

Veterinary Certificate issued within 90 days of departure (no quarantine required for dogs and cats)

Birds have a quarantine period of 10 days