International Removals UK to Dominican Republic

It takes 19 days to ship your items from the UK to the port in Caucedo or Santo Domingo. This is the time it takes from port to port and doesn’t include timings for UK collection, packing and final delivery.

Returning Dominican citizens who have been out of the country for more than 2 years can import their personal effects and household items duty-free provided they are used and not been bought within the last 6 months. Foreigners moving to the Dominican Republic to work or live long-term also benefit from duty-free customs but have to show evidence of their residency status or employment offer.

Those importing new items are subject to pay a Harmonized Tariff System tax of up to 20% depending on the nature of the item. Value Added Tax, known as Impuesto a la Transferencia de Bienes Industrializados y Servicios, is also charged at 18%.

You can find more information in FIDI’s Import Customs Guide on the Dominican Republic .

We’ll work with you to gather the following documents so we can get you moved smoothly to the Dominican Republic:

• Copy of your passport
• A copy of your Dominican Visa or residency documentation
• A complete Declaration of Household Goods (Declaración de Menaje de Casa) form
• BA Bill of Lading which is issued by 1st Move International and highlights the contents of the shipment
• An inventory list
• Customs Exemption Request form if returning citizen or new resident
• Proof of accommodation in the Dominican Republic

All documents can be uploaded via our secure document transfer page.

As regulated customs brokers, the expert team at 1st Move International can take care of the customs process for you. We’ll make sure you have all the required documents to ensure a smooth customs clearance. Our palletised packing and shipping means we qualify for Fast Track customs to get you moved quicker.

Yes, you can take your pet with you to the Dominican Republic after following the requirements below:

Key requirements:

• Health Certificate: A licensed vet must declare your pet fit to travel by signing a health certificate within 7 days of travelling.
• Rabies Vaccination: Your pet must have their rabies vaccination 21 days before travel but no more than 12 months before entry.

Import permits aren’t required to move your pet to the Dominican Republic but it’s worth checking with the consulate. Microchips aren’t necessary, but for your peace of mind and pet’s safety, it’s always recommended to get your pet microchipped.

You can track the movement of your shipment to the Dominican Republic with our free shipping container tracking tool. Get your unique tracking code once your removals has left the UK.

The cost of living in the Dominican Republic is 52% lower than in the UK, making it an affordable place to relocate to. It’s estimated that a family of four should expect to pay £1,649.7 (RD 132,238) per month, not including rent or mortgage costs. Rent is 70% cheaper in the Dominican Republic and so are utility costs at 80% lower. Although the cost of living is cheaper, average monthly salaries are low at £301.26 (RD 24,148.92).

Overseen by the Ministry of Public Health, the Dominican Republic has a public healthcare system that provides free or very low-cost healthcare for citizens and legal residents of Dominican. This is mainly funded by the government but employes pay 3% of their salary in monthly Dominican Social Security System contributions. Although the system offers a good level of healthcare, it suffers with underfunding, overcrowding, and limited access to advanced medical treatments.There is also a private healthcare system which offers a high quality of care. Many expats tend to take out private health insurance to cover these costs.

The compulsory school age begins at 6 in the Dominican Republic and children must attend primary school until age 14. Secondary school lasts until age 18 but isn’t compulsory. There are public and private universities in the Dominican Republic, with the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo being the largest public one. Spanish is the language of instruction in schools throughout the Dominican Republic, but there are some bilingual and international schools available. There are also private British schools that follow the British National Curriculum, but these will come at a high price. The British School of Santo Domingo, 2. St. George School

Offering a diverse job market, the key sectors in the Dominican Republic are tourism, manufacturing, construction and agriculture. Tourism is the largest industry and makes up a significant part of the Dominican economy. There is demand for current roles in restaurants and hotels that favour those who can speak both Spanish and English. Another important part of the economy in the Dominican Republic is manufacturing, especially within its Free Trade Zones that produce electronics, textiles etc. There is demand for assembly line workers, engineers and many more. You can find current job listings on Computrabajo , OCCMundial and Indeed .