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sbsuib

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what is currently happening at the airport for us citizens? Do we still pay ten dollars cash for a card and then hand it over to them? Do we still need to hold on to half or pay upon leaving as well?
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Stevi
 
Luperon

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Is it possible to buy that $10 dollar card at kennedy airport to avoid the lines in the DR. (I know it was possible a few years ago)
 
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drloca

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Luperon said:
Is it possible to buy that $10 dollar card at kennedy airport to avoid the lines in the DR. (I know it was possible a few years ago)
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No, unfortunately this is no longer an option. I found it great as one could avoid lining up upon arriving into the DR and just proceed straight through.
 
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jrzyguy

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well darn it...i have always gotten the tourist card at EWR while checking in.

But in reality...the line for the card at SDQ is pretty quick..and i always wait forever for my check-ins no matter how quickly or not i make it thru the first two lines.
 
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Bob K

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Don't worry about the lines. Usually you will fill your form out, pay the $10, have your card collected, clear passport check and still wait for your luggage.

Bob K
 
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Bob K said:
Don't worry about the lines. Usually you will fill your form out, pay the $10, have your card collected, clear passport check and still wait for your luggage.

Bob K
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Exactly.
Unless one has no luggage, what's the use in rushing through Immigration?
 
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drloca

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jrzyguy said:
well darn it...i have always gotten the tourist card at EWR while checking in.

But in reality...the line for the card at SDQ is pretty quick..and i always wait forever for my check-ins no matter how quickly or not i make it thru the first two lines.
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I was only commenting on JFK as this airport I know for a fact doesnt sell them any longer. Perhaps EWR still does, check into it for verification.
 
Tamborista

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"Darn it"....CO @ EWR still sells them, nobody ever said they didn't!
They have not had them @ JBLU or AMR @ JFK for a while.

It takes all of 3 minutes to buy it in SDQ or POP!

tambo'
 
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Bought 10 pieces in the past, as I travel without lugguage, but since a few months they sell only 1 at the time.
When I told the guy that they should include the charge to the ticketfare he said:
Are you crazy? This are jobs.

So simple to create employment here.

GALK
 
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drloca said:
I was only commenting on JFK as this airport I know for a fact doesnt sell them any longer. Perhaps EWR still does, check into it for verification.
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the only thing i was trying to say..is that it is not a hassle when you arrive..the line moves really fast and if you have check in luggage you will most certainly still have to wait.

I get a kick...even when i get back to the airport here how everyone scrambles to get in line to get thru...and you STILL have to wait about 1/2 or or so to get your luggage.
 
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