Identifier
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04SANTODOMINGO1848
2004-03-11 14:37:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Santo Domingo
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UNCLAS SANTO DOMINGO 001848
SIPDIS
INFO FAA OFFICE MIAMI FL FAA NATIONAL HQ WASHINGTON DC
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FAA EMPLOYEE
REF: DTG 111437Z MAR 04
UNCLAS SANTO DOMINGO 001848
SIPDIS
INFO FAA OFFICE MIAMI FL FAA NATIONAL HQ WASHINGTON DC
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FAA EMPLOYEE
REF: DTG 111437Z MAR 04
1. U.S.Embassy Santo Domingo welcomes and grants country
clearance to Federal Aviation Administration Safety Inspector
Samuel Perry to travel to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The purpose of the visit is to perform 14 CFR part 121
enroute inspection, cargo and line station inspection for
Arrow Air, Inc. from March 25 to March 29, 2004. No U.S.
Embassy assistance is requested.
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2. Travel Documents
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All official visitors are encouraged to enter the Dominican
Republic on valid passports, with valid visas. If a visa
cannot be obtained before entry into the Dominican Republic,
a 30-day visa can be purchased for USD 10.00 in the airport
terminal upon arrival. A USD 20.00 airport departure tax is
charged to all non-residents leaving the country. Many US
carriers include this tax in the ticket price, so please
consult your ticket.
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3. Monetary Exchange
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Visitors are encouraged to bring sufficient cash in US
Dollars, traveler,s checks or credit cards for cash advances.
Many merchants in the DR do not accept US currency in
payment for goods and services. Most commercial banks and
hotels provide exchange services, with hotels offering
slightly less favorable terms than banks. Banco de Reservas,
a Dominican commercial bank, offers check cashing and
accommodation exchange services in the Embassy from 0900-1535
during official workdays. USG employees are permitted to
cash personal checks and can elect to either receive US
Dollars or Dominican Pesos. US credit cards, especially Visa
and Mastercard, are widely accepted in major cities and
tourist areas.
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4. Medical Attention
--------------
In the event medical services from Embassy Health
professionals are needed, visitors will be expected to
provide a copy of their orders upon receipt of care. In
cases of emergency, please contact Post One at (809)
221-2171, extension 4398 or (809) 731-4398.
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5. Cellular Phone Rental
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Cell phone rental is available through Codetel, a local
provider. Rental costs may vary, but on average cost is USD
$1 per day. Outgoing calls are approximately USD .50 per
minute for calls within the Dominican Republic and USD .50
per minute, plus long distance charges, for international
calls.
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6. Country Threat Assessment
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A) Terrorism: The Dominican Republic (DR) is considered low
threatpost for terrorism. There are no indigenous terrorist
groups operating in the DR. However, transnational terrorism
is a possibility due to a number of factors, some of which
include porous borders, a culture of corruption, inept
police, and the Dominican Republic's support for the war in
Iraq. These factors, and others, make the DR a potential
target for transnational terrorism.
B) Crime: The Dominican Republic is considered a high
threat post for crime. Street robberies, pick pocketing,
credit card fraud, ATM fraud, burglaries, and theft from
vehicles are all common crimes in the Dominican Republic. If
you are the victim of a street robbery, do not resist.
Statistically, everyone who resists robbery is injured.
Those who cooperate with robbers i.e., give them some money,
are always left unharmed. To avoid credit card fraud, avoid
excessive use of credit cards while in country. Contact your
card provider and advise them what charges you will be making
while visiting the DR. Keep a close watch over your credit
card charges even weeks after leaving the Dominican Republic.
Fraudulent charges may not appear until well after you have
returned to your place of origin. To avoid ATM fraud, use
only ATMs that are located in major hotels, or collocated
with banks. Avoid using carro publicos, the least expensive
type of taxi. Many travelers have reported being pick
pocketed in these vehicles. Use established taxi services,
or hotel taxis, which are considered safe.
HERTELL
SIPDIS
INFO FAA OFFICE MIAMI FL FAA NATIONAL HQ WASHINGTON DC
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AMGT
SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR FAA EMPLOYEE
REF: DTG 111437Z MAR 04
1. U.S.Embassy Santo Domingo welcomes and grants country
clearance to Federal Aviation Administration Safety Inspector
Samuel Perry to travel to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The purpose of the visit is to perform 14 CFR part 121
enroute inspection, cargo and line station inspection for
Arrow Air, Inc. from March 25 to March 29, 2004. No U.S.
Embassy assistance is requested.
--------------
2. Travel Documents
--------------
All official visitors are encouraged to enter the Dominican
Republic on valid passports, with valid visas. If a visa
cannot be obtained before entry into the Dominican Republic,
a 30-day visa can be purchased for USD 10.00 in the airport
terminal upon arrival. A USD 20.00 airport departure tax is
charged to all non-residents leaving the country. Many US
carriers include this tax in the ticket price, so please
consult your ticket.
--------------
3. Monetary Exchange
--------------
Visitors are encouraged to bring sufficient cash in US
Dollars, traveler,s checks or credit cards for cash advances.
Many merchants in the DR do not accept US currency in
payment for goods and services. Most commercial banks and
hotels provide exchange services, with hotels offering
slightly less favorable terms than banks. Banco de Reservas,
a Dominican commercial bank, offers check cashing and
accommodation exchange services in the Embassy from 0900-1535
during official workdays. USG employees are permitted to
cash personal checks and can elect to either receive US
Dollars or Dominican Pesos. US credit cards, especially Visa
and Mastercard, are widely accepted in major cities and
tourist areas.
--------------
4. Medical Attention
--------------
In the event medical services from Embassy Health
professionals are needed, visitors will be expected to
provide a copy of their orders upon receipt of care. In
cases of emergency, please contact Post One at (809)
221-2171, extension 4398 or (809) 731-4398.
--------------
5. Cellular Phone Rental
--------------
Cell phone rental is available through Codetel, a local
provider. Rental costs may vary, but on average cost is USD
$1 per day. Outgoing calls are approximately USD .50 per
minute for calls within the Dominican Republic and USD .50
per minute, plus long distance charges, for international
calls.
--------------
6. Country Threat Assessment
--------------
A) Terrorism: The Dominican Republic (DR) is considered low
threatpost for terrorism. There are no indigenous terrorist
groups operating in the DR. However, transnational terrorism
is a possibility due to a number of factors, some of which
include porous borders, a culture of corruption, inept
police, and the Dominican Republic's support for the war in
Iraq. These factors, and others, make the DR a potential
target for transnational terrorism.
B) Crime: The Dominican Republic is considered a high
threat post for crime. Street robberies, pick pocketing,
credit card fraud, ATM fraud, burglaries, and theft from
vehicles are all common crimes in the Dominican Republic. If
you are the victim of a street robbery, do not resist.
Statistically, everyone who resists robbery is injured.
Those who cooperate with robbers i.e., give them some money,
are always left unharmed. To avoid credit card fraud, avoid
excessive use of credit cards while in country. Contact your
card provider and advise them what charges you will be making
while visiting the DR. Keep a close watch over your credit
card charges even weeks after leaving the Dominican Republic.
Fraudulent charges may not appear until well after you have
returned to your place of origin. To avoid ATM fraud, use
only ATMs that are located in major hotels, or collocated
with banks. Avoid using carro publicos, the least expensive
type of taxi. Many travelers have reported being pick
pocketed in these vehicles. Use established taxi services,
or hotel taxis, which are considered safe.
HERTELL