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Bolivia and Dominican Republic eliminate visa requirements to boost tourism and regional integration

The Ministry of Foreign Relations of Bolivia announced that visa-free travel is now in place for citizens of Bolivia and the Dominican Republic. The move seeks to strengthen regional integration and cooperation. The agreement was signed on 8 August 2024 by Bolivian Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda and Dominican Ambassador Claudio Marte and goes into …
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More flights to France and Canada

The Dominican Republic continues to increase its air connectivity, establishing more direct flights and routes to and from the Dominican territory, the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) has announced on 22 August 2024. In his first session as president of the JAC, Héctor Porcella Dumas reiterated his commitment to expanding the country’s air connectivity and solidifying …
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Travel to US: US Embassy notifies changes to its visa provider could affect those with visa appointments

The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo has announced it is changing its visa services provider on 23 September 2024. The Embassy says that despite the change, all Visa Application Center (VAC) and US Embassy appointments remain valid, for both nonimmigrant visa and immigrant visa appointments. The US Consulate, nevertheless, is reaching out to visa …
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Eduardo León Jimenes Foundation, Centro León and Arajet partner to promote Dominican art and culture

Expect a display of more art and color on board Arajet flights now that the Eduardo León Jimenes Foundation, Centro León, and the low-cost airline Arajet have signed an agreement to develop initiatives to promote Dominican and Caribbean art and culture. The collaboration calls for the strengthening of educational programs for the training of specialized …
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Dominican Republic to host its Fourth Annual Chocolate Festival

The Dominican Republic is set to celebrate its rich chocolate heritage with the Fourth Annual Chocolate Festival, scheduled to take place from 21 to 29 September 2024. The event is organized by the Consorcio Ambiental Dominicano, a local non-governmental organization that for decades has worked to protect diversity and domestic flora and fauna species, promote …