I was digging around looking for some information of arriving to the DR by sail boat and came across something I found interesting in several ways....
If you plan to enter the DR by boat, here are the entry procedures:
- Fly a quarantine flag (Q) in a visible place on approach and wait for boarding.
- Passengers must pay fees, obtain tourist cards, and produce appropriate passports and papers.
- Passengers must sometimes be cleared by military commanders in the port.
- Firearms must be accompanied by proof of ownership.
- Customs officials will often request a small gift upon completion of inspection.
1. I find it interesting it's easy to have your firearm along, just have the paperwork and...
2. Custom officials request a "small gift". Call it what you want, it's a bribe for expedited customs. I can bet if you don't pay, you will be artificially delayed. I'm sure it would take whoever handles rover the drug dog, a few hours to get to the marina and sniff entire boat, including your crotch.
I know this is not an official government website, but I'm sure it's safe to bet these are the official procedures to enter via nautical means.
Source: http://caribya.com/dominican.republic/sailing.and.boating/
If you plan to enter the DR by boat, here are the entry procedures:
- Fly a quarantine flag (Q) in a visible place on approach and wait for boarding.
- Passengers must pay fees, obtain tourist cards, and produce appropriate passports and papers.
- Passengers must sometimes be cleared by military commanders in the port.
- Firearms must be accompanied by proof of ownership.
- Customs officials will often request a small gift upon completion of inspection.
1. I find it interesting it's easy to have your firearm along, just have the paperwork and...
2. Custom officials request a "small gift". Call it what you want, it's a bribe for expedited customs. I can bet if you don't pay, you will be artificially delayed. I'm sure it would take whoever handles rover the drug dog, a few hours to get to the marina and sniff entire boat, including your crotch.
I know this is not an official government website, but I'm sure it's safe to bet these are the official procedures to enter via nautical means.
Source: http://caribya.com/dominican.republic/sailing.and.boating/