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LIST OF ITEMS ALLOWED AND PROHIBITTED IN
CARRY ON BAGGAGE AND CHECKED BAGGAGE
SHARP OBJECTS
Carry On
Baggage
Checked
Baggage
Callus Remover
NO
YES
Nail Clipper
NO
YES
Metal Nail Filer
NO
YES
Tweezers
NO
YES
Knitting Point
NO
YES
Eyelash Curler
NO
YES
Scalpels, Scalpel Blades and/or Crafting Knifes
NO
YES
Knifes of any kind (including plastic utensils)
NO
YES
Box Openers
NO
YES
Cigar Cutter
NO
YES
Shavers of any size
NO
YES
Axe
NO
YES
Umbrellas of any size
NO
YES
Scissors of any kind or size (this includes plastic and round
tip)
NO
YES
Swords and/or Machete
NO
YES
Corkscrew
NO
YES
Ice Axes
NO
YES
NOTE:
Any sharp objects in your checked in baggage must be placed in a bag and/or
wrapped firmly, to prevent injury to baggage dispatchers and security inspectors.
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LIQUIDS, AEROSOLS AND GELS
(L.A.G)
Carry On
Baggage
Checked
Baggage
Oils
NO
YES
Water
NO
YES
Alcohol
NO
YES
Stews
NO
YES
Soup
NO
YES
Syrups
NO
YES
Jams
NO
YES
Pasta
NO
YES
Salsa
NO
YES
Toothpaste of any kind
NO
YES
Perfume and cologne of any kind
NO
YES
Shaving cream or shaving gel
NO
YES
Gel or liquid deodorant
NO
YES
Liquid lipstick and/or Lip Balm
NO
YES
Hair gel
NO
YES
Shampoo and Conditioner (this includes for animals as
well)
NO
YES
Liquid soap
NO
YES
Eye contact cleaner
NO
YES
Liquid or paste make-up remover
NO
YES
Paint and metal cleaners and removers
NO
YES
NOTE:
1. Only alcoholic beverages containing more than one liter of alcohol may be
transported in checked baggage. Each alcoholic beverage must contain 24% but
less than 70% of alcohol not exceeding 5 liters per passenger.
2. The L.A.G items for your personal use are allowed in your carry-on luggage when
meeting these conditions:
a. Must be stored in a container of a capacity not exceeding 100mL. Any
container exceeding 100mL will not be accepted, even if the container is
partially filled.
b. Containers that contain L.A.G items must be stored in a transparent zip lock
bag with a capacity maximum of 1 liter. The zip lock bag must be safely
secured, one bag per passenger and the zip lock bag must be taken out your
carry-on luggage before passing inspection at checkpoint.
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c. Baby formula, breastmilk, and/or baby lotion are only permitted to
passengers traveling with their infant. These items will be screened and
cannot exceed 100mL per container.
d. Medications are allowed without a prescription from a doctor, these items
will be screened at checkpoint.
DISABILITY AND MEDICATIONS
Carry On
Baggage
Checked
Baggage
Devices to take notes like braille, chalkboards and/or
magnifying devices
YES
YES
Equipment related to diabetes (once they have been
inspected to ensure they do not conceal prohibited
items) including: insulin and products installed with
insulin; this includes bottles or boxes of individual
flasks, injectors, auto injectors, infusion apparatus,
and pre-filled syringes, and an unlimited number of
unused syringes, when accompanied by insulin,
scalpels, blood glucose meters, inputs for the
measurement of glucose in the blood, insulin pumps
and input to insulin pumps, insulin in any form or
distributor must be correctly labeled.
NO
YES
Nitroglycerin spray pills for medical use. This
medication must be clearly labeled for the inspection
process.
YES
YES
Tools or equipment for prosthetic devices, this
includes drills, wrenches Allen, tools to put on or take
off prosthetic devices.
YES
YES
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SPORTING EQUIPMENTS
Carry On
Baggage
Checked
Baggage
Hockey Sticks
NO
YES
Baseball/Softball Bats
NO
YES
Golf Clubs
NO
YES
Cricket Bats
NO
YES
Lacrosse Sticks
NO
YES
Ski Poles
NO
YES
Fishing Rods
NO
YES
Walking Sticks
NO
YES
Pool Cues
NO
YES
Martial Art Weapons
NO
YES
Bows, Crossbows and Arrows
NO
YES
FIREARMS AND MORE
Carry On
Baggage
Checked
Baggage
Compressed Air Gun
NO
YES
Carbines of compressed air
NO
NO
Firearms and components
NO
NO
Hondas and catapults
NO
NO
Javelins
NO
NO
Flare Gun
NO
NO
Toy gun of any kind
NO
NO
Signal Gun
NO
NO
Electro-shock stun guns
NO
YES
Shotgun Revolvers
NO
YES
Rifles and Shotguns
NO
NO
Fire Pistol
NO
YES
Realistic Replicas of Firearms
NO
NO
Spear throwing harpoon
NO
NO
Swords
NO
YES
NOTE:
Firearms that are allowed to travel must have all the corresponding permits and
authorizations of the Ministry of Defense; they must be unloaded and packed in a rigid
closed container.
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TOOLS
Carry On
Baggage
Checked
Baggage
Pliers
NO
YES
Screwdrivers
NO
YES
Hammer
NO
YES
Lever
NO
YES
Nail Gun
NO
YES
Peaks and Shovels
NO
YES
Tongs and Tweezer
NO
YES
Electric Drills
NO
YES
Saws
NO
YES
Blowtorch
NO
NO
Pneumatic Nuts and Pneumatic Tire Tighter
NO
YES
CHEMICAL AND TOXIC
SUBSTANCES
Carry On
Baggage
Checked
Baggage
Acidic Aerosols
NO
NO
Re-chargeable Batteries
NO
NO
Compressed Gas Cylinder
NO
NO
Chlorine for pools and Jacuzzi
NO
NO
Pepper Spray
NO
NO
Detergent and Liquid Bleach
NO
NO
Spray Paint
NO
NO
Sprayers to ward off or paralyze animals
NO
NO
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTS
Carry On
Baggage
Checked
Baggage
Electronic cigarettes and Vaping devices
YES
NO
Video cameras
YES
YES
Laptops
YES
YES
Portable Radios
NO
YES
Clothing Iron
NO
YES
Cellphones
YES
YES
PDA (PERSONAL DATA ASSISTANT)
YES
YES
Toy Robots
NO
YES
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NOTE:
1. The inspection machine for checked baggage will damage undeveloped films left
inside the camera.
2. To avoid damage to undeveloped films, it is recommended to take the film in your
carry-on baggage and request the inspecting officer to manually check the film.
3. Check with your airline or travel agency about restrictions on the use of these and
other items during your flight.
Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices
1. These devices are allowed to travel in your carry-on baggage. Passengers traveling
with this device must present them at the counter at the time of checking in for
their flight in case of this item being conducted and controlled by the airline.
2. With the aim of preserving the safety, regularity and efficiency of flights, the
administration (Director and / or Manager of Airports), they must announce and
publish in posters safety information and on the screens available in the passenger
presentation area and in the points of inspection of transit and of origin (exit), of
the different terminals to the civil aviation service, the following information:
"Passengers who are about to board an aircraft, when they appear at
checkpoint they must present and remove from their carry-on luggage: electronic
gadgets for example: laptops, VCRs, cameras, cell phones, blow dryers and/or
personal data assistant (PDA); to be inspected by service personnel at
checkpoint.”
3. Aircraft operators operating in the Dominican Republic must notify their
passengers or passengers at the time of purchase of the air ticket, and in writing,
by posting the following information on the back of the air ticket:
"It is the responsibility of the passenger who is the beneficiary of this
ticket when they arrive at checkpoint or transit inspection, to remove from their
carry-on luggage any electronic devices such as laptops, VCRs, cameras, cell
phones, dry blowers and/or Personal Data Assistant (PDA); to be inspected by
service personnel at checkpoint.”
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Other Articles
Carry On
Baggage
Checked
Baggage
Handcuffs
NO
YES
Substances Powder (example: ground coffee, flour,
sugar, spices, milk powder, cremated remains,
cosmetics, others)
NO
YES
Notes:
1. The CESAC supervisor will verify that the inspection procedure for the
substances in powder form is applied to the selected passengers, randomly and
continuously. Also taking into account the level of threats and suspicious
profiles.
2. Substances in powder form, may travel in carry-on luggage provided that its
content is checked and does not exceed the amount of 12 ounces / 350 ml.,
applying the additional inspection measures (Multi-Mode Explosive Trace
Detection Equipment) (MMTD), or Explosives Detection Unit K-9.
3. The containers whose content is greater than 12 ounces / 350 ml. They must
travel by hold baggage
4. Operators of aircraft that provide services in Dominican territory must verbally
inform their passengers / users when acquiring the air ticket and in writing,
publishing on the back of the air ticket, information regarding substances in
powder form.
5. Salvage medical items, with proof or scientific value and crematoria containers,
will be exempt from inspection if they are accompanied by official and legal
documentation.
6. Flight crews and passengers described in the inspection procedure for special
cases in the DSAC documents will be exempt from this inspection.
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7. Any substance resembling a powder in containers that show signs of alteration,
disproportionate weight or that its contents emit an irregular substance or
unusual smell, or are incompatible with the container or package, WILL NOT BE
TRANSPORTED ON THE AIRCRAFT.
8. Containers that contain substances in the form of dust must be transported in
Bags of Safety Approved for Improper Handling (STEB).
