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The Dominican Republic covers the eastern two-thirds of the island of
Hispaniola which it shares with Haiti. The capital city is Santo Domingo,
located on the south coast of the island. English is widely spoken in
major cities and tourist areas.
The Island has greatly diverse geography, ranging from semi-desert plains
to verdant valleys of tropical rain forests and magnificent golden sand
beaches along its coastline. The residue of the fiery forces that created
the island thousands of years ago, as part of the Caribbean Ring of Fire,
bellows in several hot springs, valleys of steaming earth, and a boiling
lake which is the second largest in the world.
The island enjoys a year-round tropical maritime climate, with temperatures
ranging from 23ºC to 32ºC, making it an ideal tourist destination.
It is steeped in history and culture, having the oldest city of the New
World, Santo Domingo, with abundant historical sites and it is also known
as the entry point to the Americas by Christopher Columbus.
Information required when traveling to the Dominican Republic
| Visas: |
Tourist visa requirements for South African passport holders
are as follows:
1. Must have a valid passport, valid for at least 4 months prior
to application.
2. 2 photos - 4x4cm
3. Last 3 monthly statements of the bank account of the person funding
the journey.
4. Employer's reference letter. If a student, a letter from the
institution attended.
5. Flight itinerary and round trip ticket.
6. Application form obtained from info@domincanembassy.org.uk
Legal residency requirements:
1. Valid passport.
2. Original full birth certificate, legalised by the applicant's
country of origin and Dominican Embassy.
This birth certificate must be translated into Spanish.
3. 2 photographs 4x4cm.
4. Work contract, bank letter or other proof of funds.
5. Letter of guarantee from a Dominican person or company, or a
foreigner residing in the country.
6. Certificate of good conduct or equivalent, issued no more than
30 days before the date of application. This can be in the form
of a letter from your local Police Department.
7. Evidence of good health in the form of a certificate from the
health authority of the applicant's current country of residence.
This can be a letter from your General Practitioner (GP).
8. If married: Marriage Certificate legalised by the applicant's
country of origin and the Dominican Embassy. This certificate must
be translated into Spanish.
The application process can be done after entry to the Dominican
Republic on a Tourist Card. If already in the Dominican Republic
a certificate from the General Immigration Office of the applicant's
last date of entry to the country will also be required.
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| Travel from South Africa: |
SAA travels to Sao Paulo, Brazil, connect to local flight to Santo
Domingo, Domincan Republic.
Mayalasia air travels to Beunos Aires, Argentina, connect to local
flight to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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| Vaccinations: |
Hepatitis A, Typhoid, up-to-date Polio. Malaria area |
| Time zones: |
6 hours behind South African time |
| Electricity |
220 volts |
| Measures: |
Metric system |
| Tel Dialling Code: |
+ 1 - 809 |
Why Invest in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican is viewed as the last great investment opportunity in the
Caribbean and there is an upsurge of interest in the area, with the prices
of real estate being much lower than the neighbouring islands.
No personal capital taxes. Income from rents is tax-exempt and Land tax
is only 2% of the land register value. Land registering is safe and optimal
with no problems with residential permits, as foreigners may buy or sell
whatever they want. Capital and currency transfers to abroad are unrestricted
and banking secrecy is absolutely respected and guaranteed by law.
- Natural and Cultural considerations
Variety if microclimates, mountains, beaches, historical sites and
its Latin style culture
Friendly nature of local people
Year round tropical maritime climate
Low international risk of war and terrorism
- Economic Factors
No restriction to foreign investment
Government incentives - exempt from income tax for 10 years
Fastest growing tourism area in Caribbean
High rental returns achievable
- Summary
The big attraction is the combination of classic Caribbean assets
- the people are beautiful, the ocean is beautiful, the weather is
beautiful, and all that in a country, which is characterized by a
high political and social stability, a mild climate, wonderful beaches,
an intact nature and open-minded, friendly people, besides being considered
a great investment opportunity area.
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