The president of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) José Ernesto Marte Piantini, communicated to the
national and foreign air operators that carry out international passenger transport, to and from the Dominican Republicnot to collect the 10 dollars for the Tourism Card in air tickets to Dominican national passengers, as well as to foreigners residing in the Dominican Republic.
The extraordinary session had as its only point to learn about the revision of the payment mechanism of the Tourist Card issued by the Dominican Republic, to avoid the illegal collection of $10 on air tickets for Dominican passengers and foreign residents.
Through resolution 217-2022, air operators are instructed to make the necessary adjustments to their computer systems in order to eliminate the aforementioned charge.
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The document indicates that the airlines that carry out international passenger transport to and from the Dominican Republic are responsible for strict compliance with this Resolution.
It also says that a period of 45 days is granted for the effective and efficient implementation of this measure.
The information was also notified to the General Directorate of Immigration, the Association of Air Lines of the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Association of Air Lines and the Legal Representatives of the National and Foreign Air Operators.
