The entrance of animals to the country is controlled by the Animal Health Department, which depends on the Secretary of agriculture.

In order to enter cats and dogs the following documents are required: Certification of vaccination against rage, and health certificate obtained in the country of origin.

There is no import tax on the entrance of these animals. In order to enter other animals, please ask for up-to-date information in the department of Agriculture and National Zoo.

This guide was compiled with the help of Lindsay de Feliz, a British expat blogger living in the Dominican Republic. Visit her blog at yoursaucepans.blogspot.com.