Do Filipinos need a visa?

SunRa

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Can a citizen of the Philippines enter the DR as a tourist without a visa? If not, how would one go about getting a visa.

Thanks
 

SKY

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National PHILIPPINES (PH)
Destination DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (DO)


DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (DO)



Passport and visa required.

Minors (applicable only when LEAVING Dominican Rep.):
irrespective of nationality (until 13 years of age), traveling

as an unaccompanied minor or with adult other than parent or
legal guardian, must hold a permit issued in the Dominican Rep.
or a consular permit issued by representation of the Dominican

Rep. abroad. For information on how to apply for a permit and

documentation required contact Dominican Rep. representation

abroad or the Director General's Office of Immigration, Santo

Domingo.

Persons born in the Dominican Rep. are considered nationals of

the Dominican Rep., regardless if having another nationality.

Passenger must hold documents required for nationals of the

Dominican Rep.
Exempt are: female passengers who have obtained another
nationality by marriage.


Non-compliance with entry regulations will result in

deportation on same aircraft and carriers will be fined USD

1,000.- for transporting passengers with improper documents.


Visitor must hold:
- return or onward ticket (one-way ticket allowed if born in

Dominican Rep. or if being foreign minor, but travelling
with parents who are nationals of Dominican Rep.); and

- all documents required for next destination.


Non-compliance with entry regulations will result in

deportation on same aircraft and carrier will be fined USD

1,000.-, for transporting passengers with improper documents.


Persons born in the Dominican Rep. are considered nationals of

the Dominican Rep., regardless if having another nationality.

Passenger must hold documents required for nationals of the

Dominican Rep.
Exempt are: female passengers who have obtained another
nationality by marriage.


Non-compliance with entry regulations will result in

deportation on same aircraft and carriers will be fined USD

1,000.- for transporting passengers with improper documents.
 

jskr1us

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Your country is not permited entry with out a VISA it is not on the list of countries permitted on a tourist card or to travel with out visa. You need to apply at a Dominican Embassy or Counsular Office here is the requirement;
Business/Tourism Visas



1. Letter of application addressed to the consul or the Minister of Foreign Relations (in case the person is already in the DR), signed by the applicant or legal representative. The letter of request can be issued by an individual or a company and should contain the following:

a) Name, nationality, place of residence, economic solvency and the profession of the interested party or the activity to which the applicant is or will be dedicated in the country.

b) Relationship or parentage of the person that will be responsible for the applicant during his/her stay in the country, if this is the case. (This is not necessary if the person is applying by way of a consulate abroad.)

c) If the person is applying individually, the letter should explain the person's economic solvency, nationality and profession or primary activity. (This is not necessary if the person is applying by way of a consulate abroad.)

d) If the person is employed or to be employed by a company in the Dominican Republic, the application should be made on company stationary and signed by the highest ranking officer of the company, indicating the position to be occupied by the applicant. The company needs to establish that it will be responsible for the applicant during his stay in the country.

2. Form 509-Ref -Typed or printed, accompanied with a Internal Revenue Service stamp. Citizens of the United States, Spain, Italy, Panama, Mexico and Norway do not need to purchase these stamps, because the visas are free for them.

3. Three front view 2 x 2 photographs.

4. Two complete copies of all pages of applicant's passport.

5. Certificate of Good Conduct issued in the jurisdiction of origin. If the beneficiary has been more than three months in the country, it needs to be issued by the competent local judicial authority.

Residence Visas

The residence visa is the first step to obtain the residence card in the Dominican Republic. It can be obtained in approximately three months. The Ministry recommends that the process be begun prior to the person arriving in the DR, although it can also be carried out once the person is in the country.

1. Letter of application addressed to the consul or the Minister of Foreign Relations (in case the person is already in the DR), signed by the applicant or legal representative. The letter of request can be issued by an individual or a company and should contain the following:

a) When the application is filled out by an individual: individual's name, nationality, place of residence, and the activity to which the applicant is or will be dedicated in the country. If the application is filled out by a company, in addition to the data on the applicant, the request should be made on company stationary, and signed by the highest ranking officer of the company, indicating the position the applicant will hold.

b) Indication of the ties to the country that can be any of the following:

1-b) Dominican by origin.

2-b) Married to a Dominican.

3-b) Have a work contract, legalized by the Ministry of Labor.

4-b) Proof of economic solvency (investor, retiree).

2.- Form 509-Ref, duly completed and signed by the applicant, to be submitted with the other documents to the Ministry of Foreign Relations. Typed or printed, accompanied with a Internal Revenue Service stamp.

3.- Certificate of Good Conduct issued in the jurisdiction of origin. If the beneficiary has been more than three months in the country, it needs to be issued by the competent local judicial authority.

4.- Medical Health Certificate. Issued in the jurisdiction of origin. If the applicant has been living more than three months in the country, a recent medical certificate should be presented, legalized by the Ministry of Public Health (SESPAS).

5.- Three front view 2"x2" photographs.

6.- Birth Certificate.

7.- Certificate of the Department of Migration with proof of the last entry of the person to the country and copy of the Tourist Card.

8. Two photocopies of the applicant's complete passport.

Observations:

1. All documents received from abroad need to be legalized by the Dominican consulate in the corresponding jurisdiction.

2. All documents need to be presented in original and four copies with the exception of the passport.

3. The passport needs to be valid for a minimum of three months after having been deposited for the visa.

4. If the application includes the spouse, a marriage certificate should be included.

5. Minors are exempt from the Good Conduct Certificate requirement.

Student Visas

1. Letter of application addressed to the Minister of Foreign Relations.

a) If the visa is requested in the DR, the letter of application needs to be made by the rector of the university or educational institution.

b) If the application is made from abroad, it needs to be remitted via the corresponding Dominican consulate.

2.- Letter of Guarantee or Affidavit addressed to the Minister of Foreign Relations. Legalized by the corresponding consulate.

a) Signed by the parent or tutor certifying he/she will cover the student's expenditures in the country.

b) Proof of economic solvency.

c) If issued in the country, it needs to be legalized by a notary public.

3. Three front view 2"x2" photographs.

4. Form 509-Ref - Citizens of the United States, Spain, Italy, Panama, Mexico and Norway do not need to purchase these stamps, because the visas are free for them.

5. Certificate of Good Conduct: Issued by the jurisdiction of residence, legalized by the corresponding consulate. If it is a renewal, it should be issued in the country by the Attorney General.

6. Photocopy of the previous visa, in case of a renewal.

7. Medical Certificate: Issued by the jurisdiction of residence of the applicant, legalized by the corresponding consulate. If it is a renewal, it can be issued in the DR, using a IRS form .

8. Proof of registry from the university: This can be a photocopy of the registration.

9. Two complete copies of the applicant's passport.
 

SunRa

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wow thats rediculous, looks like PR instead for this trip as my fiance has only a Philippine passport
 

JC171

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where does she reside

If your fiance has PERMANENT RESIDENCY
In Canada,USA,European Union,venezuela
she wont need a visa to enter DR

otherwise YES
 
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Everyone basiclly needs a visa except of course if you are a dominican citizen because you can see the tourist card as a type of visa (As a way to steal money.)
 

NotLurking

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apdomini100max said:
Everyone basiclly needs a visa except of course if you are a dominican citizen because you can see the tourist card as a type of visa (As a way to steal money.)

Dude, lighten up! All countries charge tourist one fee or another.

NotLurking
 

lucel

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For Visa Renewal?

I am a filipino presently working in Haiti. do i need to submit same requirements?


SKY said:
/ 03MAY05 / 1240 UTC



National PHILIPPINES (PH)
Destination DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (DO)


DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (DO)



Passport and visa required.

Minors (applicable only when LEAVING Dominican Rep.):
irrespective of nationality (until 13 years of age), traveling

as an unaccompanied minor or with adult other than parent or
legal guardian, must hold a permit issued in the Dominican Rep.
or a consular permit issued by representation of the Dominican

Rep. abroad. For information on how to apply for a permit and

documentation required contact Dominican Rep. representation

abroad or the Director General's Office of Immigration, Santo

Domingo.

Persons born in the Dominican Rep. are considered nationals of

the Dominican Rep., regardless if having another nationality.

Passenger must hold documents required for nationals of the

Dominican Rep.
Exempt are: female passengers who have obtained another
nationality by marriage.


Non-compliance with entry regulations will result in

deportation on same aircraft and carriers will be fined USD

1,000.- for transporting passengers with improper documents.


Visitor must hold:
- return or onward ticket (one-way ticket allowed if born in

Dominican Rep. or if being foreign minor, but travelling
with parents who are nationals of Dominican Rep.); and

- all documents required for next destination.


Non-compliance with entry regulations will result in

deportation on same aircraft and carrier will be fined USD

1,000.-, for transporting passengers with improper documents.


Persons born in the Dominican Rep. are considered nationals of

the Dominican Rep., regardless if having another nationality.

Passenger must hold documents required for nationals of the

Dominican Rep.
Exempt are: female passengers who have obtained another
nationality by marriage.


Non-compliance with entry regulations will result in

deportation on same aircraft and carriers will be fined USD

1,000.- for transporting passengers with improper documents.
 

ricktoronto

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You don't have to ask in every thread about a visa .

You are a Filipino, and Filipinos require a visa, ergo, you need a visa. Working in Haiti doesn't eliminate your nationality nor does it make you Haitian and being Haitian is no great advantage in trying to get to the DR anyway.
 

lucel

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I am asking for visa renewal........... if I have to submit the same documents listed from the post.

ricktoronto said:
You don't have to ask in every thread about a visa .

You are a Filipino, and Filipinos require a visa, ergo, you need a visa. Working in Haiti doesn't eliminate your nationality nor does it make you Haitian and being Haitian is no great advantage in trying to get to the DR anyway.
 

Quisqueya

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Sake pase,

Just go to Caribe Tour in Petionville...They will take care of you if you just need a tourist visa...tr?s facil....prices went up for haitian nationals I have no idea how much it is for a filipino national...bonne chance....



Hey, what happen to that poor filipino worker that was kidnapped last month or so...poor guy..they thought he was the owner....

BTW, alot of filipinos well alot of asian immigrants have been living in haiti since the last 2 decades..


That chinese restaurant is still thriving in Petionville...forgot the name? Damn, quiero regresar a mi querido pais....

lucel said:
I am a filipino presently working in Haiti. do i need to submit same requirements?
 

Quisqueya

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rick,

being a haitian national that goes the legal route will have no problem...tourist visa will be handed to you the next day...


ricktoronto said:
You don't have to ask in every thread about a visa .

You are a Filipino, and Filipinos require a visa, ergo, you need a visa. Working in Haiti doesn't eliminate your nationality nor does it make you Haitian and being Haitian is no great advantage in trying to get to the DR anyway.
 

lucel

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i will check that.

for the filipino worker, they family gaev 3000US as ransom for the guy

the chinese restaurant was transfer in delmas 85 and they got another new restaurant buffet style in rue frere. 20US per head.

thanks for the information. ;)

Quisqueya said:
Sake pase,

Just go to Caribe Tour in Petionville...They will take care of you if you just need a tourist visa...tr?s facil....prices went up for haitian nationals I have no idea how much it is for a filipino national...bonne chance....



Hey, what happen to that poor filipino worker that was kidnapped last month or so...poor guy..they thought he was the owner....

BTW, alot of filipinos well alot of asian immigrants have been living in haiti since the last 2 decades..


That chinese restaurant is still thriving in Petionville...forgot the name? Damn, quiero regresar a mi querido pais....
 

Quisqueya

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No problem,

Anything to help out expats living in Haiti.

And mesi anpil for the update...

let me know how it worked out...

pita


lucel said:
i will check that.

for the filipino worker, they family gaev 3000US as ransom for the guy

the chinese restaurant was transfer in delmas 85 and they got another new restaurant buffet style in rue frere. 20US per head.

thanks for the information. ;)
 

ricktoronto

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Quisqueya said:
rick,

being a haitian national that goes the legal route will have no problem...tourist visa will be handed to you the next day...

Except in the other thread, same person posting they are not a Haitian national, just working there and were declined as Filipinos already for visas to the DR. So the DR seems to not be willing to grant the visas, and just working in Haiti is not changing their status. If Haitians can come easily then they seem to have a leg up on Filipinos.