Dominican Republic
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Dominican Republic
| Dominican Republic | |
 Dominican Republic | |
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| Capital: | Santo Domingo |
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| Language: | Spanish |
| Currency: | Peso (DOP) |
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Background
Dominican Republic on Wikipedia
Some history about the country needs to be submitted here.
Climate & Weather
The climate is tropical. The wet season is from May to November, and possible hurricanes between June and November. Most rainfall is in the northern and eastern regions. The average rainfall is 1346 mm, with extremes of 2500 mm in the northeast and 500 mm in the west. The main annual temperature ranges from 21 °C in the mountainous regions to 25 °C on the plains and at the coast. The average temperature in Santo Domingo in January is 25 °C and 30 °C in July.
Submit sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
The Q flag must be flown and do not leave the yacht until the officials have boarded and issued clearance. A port official will board the yacht with immigration and customs officials. The ship's papers, passports and clearance certificate from your last port must be presented. A visitor's card for each person aboard will be issued.
Vessels must clear between EACH port, and clear customs on EACH arrival. Clearance papers must be obtained from EACH port when leaving.
Note: Many ports are closed to foreign yachts, unless special permission has been obtained. Permission must also be obtained from the Port Authority to be able to cruise outside of the ports.
Immigration & Customs
Immigration
Note that US citizens must be in possession of a passport.
No visa is required (only a Tourist Card is necessary) for stays of up to sixty days by nationals of:
Andorra, Antigua, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czechoslovakia, Curacao, Denmark, Dominica, El Salvador, Finland, France (includes Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique, Reunion and St. Kitts), Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Holland, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Turks & Caicos Islands, Italy, Jamaica, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Mexico, Monaco, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russia, San Marino, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Surinam, Trinidad & Tobago, the United States (including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands), Ukraine, Venezuela and Yugoslavia.
Tourist Cards are valid for up to sixty days from the date of entry and can be obtained on arrival for US$10.00 for the nationals of the countries listed above. All others, including Cuba, require visas and all applications must be authorised by the authorities in the Dominican Republic.
Customs
Firearms MUST be declared and accompanied with the valid documentation. Any pets must have a valid health certificate and documentation showing recent Rabies innoculation.
Visas
Submit information about what visitor's visas are available and where they are obtained.
Health & Security
Dengue Fever and Malaria is common and there is a high Aids infection of the population.
Ports & Popular Stops
Ports of Entry
- Casa de Campo
- Luperon
- Puerto Plata
- Punta Cana
- Santo Domingo
Others
- Boca Chica
- Las Salinas
- Samana
Marinas/Yacht Clubs
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
External Links
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