Seamless Approvals for Business Aircraft Overflight and Landings at Dominican Republic Airports

Landing permits are typically not required for private non-revenue flights or most charter flights in the Dominican Republic. The exception is for charter flights with more than 12 passenger seats, which do require a landing permit. This permit must be requested with a lead time of 48 hours. For charter flights with 12 or fewer passenger seats, classified as “Air Taxi,” there is no need for a landing permit. The process for obtaining landing permits is facilitated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) during regular working hours, which are Monday to Friday from 0800 to 1700 local time. However, in certain cases, the CAA may consider last-minute permit requests at their discretion. It’s important to mention that air ambulance flights do not require permits for entry or exit from the country, as long as flight and passenger information is provided.

Please note that permits issued are valid for a duration of 24 hours. Permit revisions are only necessary if there are changes in the flight’s departure date, or if there are modifications to the departure point or the destination after leaving the Dominican Republic. To request a charter permit, operators must provide the following documentation: airworthiness and registration certificates, worldwide insurance, air operator certificate (AOC), operations specifications (D-085), a full schedule for the flight into and out of the country, and the number of passengers on board for both arrival and departure. Upon arrival in the Dominican Republic, passengers must complete immigration and customs forms. The ground handler will assist in completing these forms based on the information provided in advance. Passport validity requirements stipulate that passports must be valid for the length of stay. Flight plans must be filed by the local handler at least one hour before departure. There are no specific requirements for the Section 18 Remarks of your ICAO flight plan.