Over 30 Day Stay in DR...Any Tax????

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FritoBandito

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Hi all,

For my next trip, I plan on staying 5 weeks in the DR. My question is: Is there any kind of exit tax, etc. to be paid in the DR if I plan on staying past 30 days???

I am from the USA, by the way.

Thanks in advance,
Jim
 
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francoisatl

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yes their is i think i paid $80 they have it posted after you go threw security it is on the booth on a poster and you must pay it in pasos
 
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Expat-in-Cabarete

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If you're coming from the US, the exit tax ($25) is already included in your ticket.

You'll have to pay a fine for overstaying (30 days max). As mentioned above, the fine is RD$800 (between 1-3 month overstay)

You can pay with dollars but it'll cost you a lot more. Last time I paid it (in October) they were still exchanging US$1 at RD$30.

I don't know if they pocket the money or not, but in Puerto Plata they give you a receipt that you have to show then to the immigration officer who stamps your passport.
 
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Expat-in-Cabarete said:
I don't know if they pocket the money or not, but in Puerto Plata they give you a receipt that you have to show then to the immigration officer who stamps your passport.
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I've paid the tax many times in Punta Cana. They have never given me a receipt and always pocket the money. Sometimes they take me over to a little room (I presume to make it seem official) and then the guy will take the money and put it directly into his wallet... while I'm standing there. You think they could at least pretend like they aren't going to keep it for themselves. Just a couple weeks ago when I went through I paid the guy right at the window. He told me it was US$30 and I told him all I had was pesos. He then said it was 1000 pesos. I said nope... it's 800. He smiled and said.. oh.. okay. I gave him the money, he looked around to see if anyone was watching and then just stuffed the bills into his pants pocket.
 
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Yes, I went through a month ago and the fee was 800 pesos or $25. They looked shocked and disappointed that I had the exact amount of pesos. The fee goes up the longer you stay here... Dats the fact jack...
 
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My experience in Puerto Plata is always the same. I go into the room prior to seeing the immigration agent. They look at my passport to determine my stay. They refer to a chart on the wall with the fees, I pay, they write a receipt, and, usually, they then escort me through immigration.

I come and go just frequently enough that it doesn't make sense to get a residency. (Although, some friends will debate this, but that is another thread.)

As far as Puerto Plata airport is concerned, everything is done by "the books." That is, unless you, the visitor, chooses to take matters into your own hands. Then, I cannot comment, as I usually try to follow the law here.

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I just sent my son back to the States today. He flew out of POP and for 6 months living here the tax was 1000 pesos. The ticket agent found out the price for us and told us what it was at the counter. She said if they said that it was more to tell them to say that it had already been discussed at the ticket counter i.e. if they try to extort you, hold your ground. The immigration man was actually very nice and helpful.
 
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There's no longer a room in the POP airport. There's an immigration booth dedicated to collect the overstay tax.

If you have doubts about the amount, you can always print out the Tarifa section of the Immigration website (just scroll down to where it says "tarifa").

Direccion General de Migracion
 
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LindseyKaufman said:
My experience in Puerto Plata is always the same. I go into the room prior to seeing the immigration agent. They look at my passport to determine my stay. They refer to a chart on the wall with the fees, I pay, they write a receipt, and, usually, they then escort me through immigration.

Lindsey
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Lindsey,

Do you pay for the stay as you enter the country, (Upgrade your tourist card-assuming you know how long you will be here) or just pay the fine when you are leaving? Just wondering what is the best way to go about it.

Thanks.

bob
 
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Expat-in-Cabarete

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No, you can't. It's a standard 30 days. What you can do is go to the immigration office in Santo Domingo and have your stay extended. I never done that. I'm in the north coast and by the time I make it to Santo Domingo, I'd paid more than the cost of paying the overstay fine at the airport.
 
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Expat-in-Cabarete said:
No, you can't. It's a standard 30 days. What you can do is go to the immigration office in Santo Domingo and have your stay extended. I never done that. I'm in the north coast and by the time I make it to Santo Domingo, I'd paid more than the cost of paying the overstay fine at the airport.
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Thanks "Expat". That is good to know and probably saved me some time and frustration trying to extend my visa. I appreciate your input.

bob
 
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Anyone planning to be in the DR for more than a month should plan a visit to Santo Domingo anyway. From Puerto Plata take Metro/Caribe bus down. Very comfortable. Go to immigration and extend your visa (takes less than a hour(sometimes more)). They cannot accept bribes or pocket any money there. Then go visit the colonial zone and tour the city. An experience that all should enjoy. Lots to see and do in the city.

Just because most people may do something above the law and not have problems, doesn't mean it's ok for you. If you are involved in a car accident here and not legal in anyway, it will be used against you(especially if someone is hurt/killed). Insurance may not cover you. big fines. etc.
 
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canadandy said:
Just because most people may do something above the law and not have problems, doesn't mean it's ok for you. If you are involved in a car accident here and not legal in anyway, it will be used against you(especially if someone is hurt/killed). Insurance may not cover you. big fines. etc.
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I fully agree with you on this one. I don't drive once my visa expires, and would not recommend anyone to drive without being legal in the country. In fact, I would generally not recommend to tourist to drive at all. It's best to enjoy your vacation and avoid the headaches of having even a fender-bender here.
 
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