RIGHTS AND SOME ADVICES FOR THE FOREIGNERS

RIGHTS OF THE FOREIGNER

The Constitution of the Dominican Republic recognizes the following rights which also apply to foreigners:

· The right to life.

· Right to personal security.

· The inviolability of the home.

· Freedom of action.

· Freedom expression.

· Freedom of association for economic, social, cultural or many others purpose.

· Freedom of worship.

· Right of privacy which includes correspondence and private documents.

· Freedom of work.

· Free enterprise.

· Protection for a period of time of exclusive rights to inventions and discoveries.

For more information go to www.serex.gov.do.

ADVICES

· For security reasons, it is recommended that foreign currency be exchanged at banks.

· Consulates and embassies are open from 8:00 am. to 3:00 pm. Monday to Friday.

· All travelers are required to pay a Departure tax of US $ 20.00.

· Private taxis are available 24 hours a day in the main cities of Santo Domingo, Santiago, Puerto Plata and at hotels, airports and shopping malls.

· For visitors who wish to hire a car, there are local and international car hire companies with offices located in the main tourist centers, at airports and hotels. A valid driver´s license and an international credit card are required.

· Dominican Hotels and Resorts offer wedding packages for foreigners who wish to get married here.

· The legal requirements are follows; the following documents must be translated into Spanish and authenticated by the Dominican Consulate in the country of each partner and by the embassy of each partner in the Dominican Republic.

· A letter from a Notary Public confirming that neither partners is married and is free to marry. In the case of a divorce person, the final Divorce Decree. The passports of the couple and those of many witnesses to the marriage.