The MAKE MOVEMENT of the General Passport Directorate (DGP) to the old Teleantilla building It became official with the award of the rental contract to the Investment Fund Closed Development Reservations I, owner of the property since 2023.
The edification, Located on John F. Kennedy Avenue Corner Doctor Defilló, in the Los Prados sector, was built in 1982 with two floors and a basement, but has been subjected to a remodeling with which a third floor was added on a structure of steel beams.
The lease with a purchase option will last three years, to a Cost of 5,927,164.83 dollars.
The above translates into 360.7 million pesoscalculated with the central bank rate of July 21, 2025, which is $ 60.86 per weight for sale. This, divided between the 36 months that the contract will last, shows that the monthly income will be 10 million pesos.
Passports made the Award on July 8 after a selection process by exception by single supplier.
He structure value It is from 563,885,400 pesosaccording to the Incasa firm appraisalAdvanced Engineering, SRL, in December 2024.
The purchasing and hiring committee of Passports welcomed the offer for a value of 5.9 million dollarsthis is 215,993.90 dollars more than the amount of the tender, “due to the inclusion of new equipment.”
They decided to benefit from the application of Regulation 416-23which states that every offer can be evaluated and awarded as long as it does not exceed 25 % of the budget appropriation.
Silence after crisis
Passports kept silent All this process after Bad experience in the Roberto Pastoriza Avenuein Naco, where he tried to move from George Washington Avenue, and did not do so for the rejection of the neighbors.
The spokesman of the Presidency, Homero Figueroa, highlighted yesterday the significant improvement of the Dominican passport in the Henley 2025 index, by climbing nine positions in the global ranking that measures the freedom of travel of citizens, reaching the 67th position, with access without visa to the arrival of 70 international destinations. “The advance occurs after the intervention of the zero bureaucracy program. The efficiency achieved in the broadcast of passports has contributed directly to this improvement, marking a change of trend after years of stagnation. The ranking had remained without variation since 2017,” said Figueroa.
He explained that this index has great relevance for four fundamental reasons:
1. reflects the country’s international power and prestige: A passport with greater access without visa is a sign of diplomatic trust, political stability and international security. The position of a country in this index is also a reflection of its reputation in the international community.
2. It influences the quality of life and opportunities of the citizen: More access without visa means more opportunities to study, work, do business or simply travel without bureaucracy. For the Dominicans, an improvement in the index represents greater ease to insert itself in the global world.
3. Attracts foreign investment and tourism: A country with citizens who can circulate freely inspires confidence and facilitates commercial and personal exchanges. In addition, it improves the perception of stability and openness of the country.
4. It allows to evaluate the effectiveness of foreign policy: The increase in the number of accessible countries without visa reflects success in bilateral relations, diplomatic treaties and international cooperation.
