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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- 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
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
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
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
All new items (invoices required)
Duplicate electrical appliances (ie.. refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners)
Computer equipment and machinery
PROHIBITED ITEMS
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
MOTOR VEHICLES
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
PETS
Veterinary Certificate issued within 90 days of departure (no quarantine required for
dogs and cats)
- Birds have a quarantine period of 10 days
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations
applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since
such regulations are subject to change without notice, cannot be held liable
for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.