Good. I'm sorry but the majority of French Canadians I've dealt with don't spend a peso more than they have to when they're here. They won't even learn a few words of Spanish to help them interact with the "locals".
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Dominican Immigration has extended the stay for tourist
It is a very sad day when the Canadian DR Embassy is trying to protect visitor to their Country from their own Government.
If the Ottawa DR Embassy can recognize Snowbird as important... Why can't the DR Government? ? ?
Just may be that the RD government is trying to filter out all those Canadian criminals entering the country at will.
Yes.... beware of those Old White Haired People with BIG Pensions and no desire to ever Work !
I have heard from a friend who has it from an inside source in Cancillería, that the Venezuelan government has exercised pressure on Dominican government to not grant residency visa to any Venezuelan, regardless of the processing embassy where such visa is applied for.
For the Nth-time, all these noise about over-stay your "visa" is for those who need a visa and obtain one from a DR embassy that says on their visa stamp when you can enter and for how long you can stay "on that visa". Not for people who "do not need a visa" to enter the country. These when they enter they get a stamp that "does not say" when you should leave the country... !
I have traveled so many countries, I am sure you too have come across this, when a country wants you to leave after a certain time/date, they put a stamp in your passport "clearly" written on it a date before which you must leave their country...."obvious" isn't it.
They now even done away with the so called tourist card (which some people insisted was only valid for 30 days, "not really", it was just for 30 days stay for "free", pay after that), so this is to alleviate all concerns. Now you just enter the country, get a stamp with "no leave date" and enjoy your stay for as long as you want. So the $10 is now just a tax really, why do you call it anything else... ! If they really want to you leave after 30 days, wouldn't they tell you "somewhere" at the point of entry, hand you something or stamp into your pass, somewhere please, anywhere.... !?
Spin doctors on this forum can twist anything into anything, but is nothing, don't fall for it....Even DR immigration officers, DGM and embassies are all fed up with their obsession, read their response, every time, pay on exit, duh ..... (Oh, send us your name if that makes you feel better). lol
I have traveled so many countries, I am sure you too have come across this, when a country wants you to leave after a certain time/date, they put a stamp in your passport "clearly" written on it a date before which you must leave their country...."obvious" isn't it.
They now even done away with the so called tourist card (which some people insisted was only valid for 30 days, "not really", it was just for 30 days stay for "free", pay after that), so this is to alleviate all concerns. Now you just enter the country, get a stamp with "no leave date" and enjoy your stay for as long as you want. So the $10 is now just a tax really, why do you call it anything else... ! If they really want to you leave after 30 days, wouldn't they tell you "somewhere" at the point of entry, hand you something or stamp into your pass, somewhere please, anywhere.... !?
Spin doctors on this forum can twist anything into anything, but is nothing, don't fall for it....Even DR immigration officers, DGM and embassies are all fed up with their obsession, read their response, every time, pay on exit, duh ..... (Oh, send us your name if that makes you feel better). lol
Absolutely correct. You have people on this board that pray for other people to have problems. Why? Who knows and who cares.
Actually not correct at all. But why bother continuing to explain why? Everyone just carry on and see what happens.
Well when it does happen than let us know. But for now everything is the same as it has been for over 20 years.
Well, the SKY is not falling
hahaha
Seriously, I find it hard to agree that it's the same as 20 yrs ago...
much more focus on illegals in today's world
Much more focus on foreigners.
Is how it appears from my perspective.
Agreed , not about Snowbirds but some other categories are feeling some heat - differently than 20 yrs ago
hahaha
Seriously, I find it hard to agree that it's the same as 20 yrs ago...
much more focus on illegals in today's world
Much more focus on foreigners.
Is how it appears from my perspective.
Agreed , not about Snowbirds but some other categories are feeling some heat - differently than 20 yrs ago
The DR has for a very long time (some say 20+ years) been rather tolerant of visitors and has not rabidly enforced the immigration laws. I believe this has something to do with raising money from exit fees and partially because the immigration dept. was simply not able to track the arrival and departures of visitors in any accurate and timely way.
Things have changed. The accurate tracking of visitors entering and exiting the country is much improved and to some degree, the willingness to enforce immigration law has strengthened in some quarters as a result of the modernization of equipment and practices. Is it a full on war against the affluent overstayer? No. Will it ever be? I don't really know.
I do think it is important for those visiting this country for periods longer than 30 days to have information available that reflects the potential difficulties of engaging in an activity that is illegal but not generally enforced in any punitive way. People should be allowed to decide for themselves when to come and when to go based on all the factors that have a bearing on that decision. If one wishes to roll the dice and tempt fate by staying for 90 days, that's up to them. Apparently if they do this too often, the likelihood of having a problem reentering the DR in the future increases.
There are still those who deny the holocaust or believe that the earth is flat. It doesn't surprise me that there are those who believe that the DR is not taking action against frequent and long term overstayers. Clearly, the chances are good that most legitimate tourists can still come and go as they see fit. Will it remain this way indefinitely, I don't know but I also wouldn't bet that it will. You see when govts achieve the ability to control behavior, it is impossible for them to resist doing so. Now that the DR has a traveler's movements available for review at the airports, sooner or later they will begin using that information as a means of determining an individual's likely motivation. First it will be those who blatantly abuse the system - those who live, work here leaving only once a year or so. Then it will be those those who routinely are in the country for perhaps four months at a time. Eventually those that stay for 60 days at a time may be scrutinized.
It may take a very long time for this modus operandi to become common place and there is always the possibility that it never will. It is important that travelers to this country at least consider the ramifications of being an illegal alien just in case on one of those extended visits, they find themselves in an unusual and potentially unforeseen situation where their immigration status puts them in jeopardy of serious consequences.
For now, I accept that not every traveler is treated the same, the rules may or may not be enforced from one day to the next and the will of govt changes like the direction of the wind. The only constant that no one can deny is that on that unlikely day when the wind blows directly in your face, if you are an illegal alien, then that is an additional issue you will need to contend with over and above the circumstances that brought your irregular immigration status to the forefront.
Things have changed. The accurate tracking of visitors entering and exiting the country is much improved and to some degree, the willingness to enforce immigration law has strengthened in some quarters as a result of the modernization of equipment and practices. Is it a full on war against the affluent overstayer? No. Will it ever be? I don't really know.
I do think it is important for those visiting this country for periods longer than 30 days to have information available that reflects the potential difficulties of engaging in an activity that is illegal but not generally enforced in any punitive way. People should be allowed to decide for themselves when to come and when to go based on all the factors that have a bearing on that decision. If one wishes to roll the dice and tempt fate by staying for 90 days, that's up to them. Apparently if they do this too often, the likelihood of having a problem reentering the DR in the future increases.
There are still those who deny the holocaust or believe that the earth is flat. It doesn't surprise me that there are those who believe that the DR is not taking action against frequent and long term overstayers. Clearly, the chances are good that most legitimate tourists can still come and go as they see fit. Will it remain this way indefinitely, I don't know but I also wouldn't bet that it will. You see when govts achieve the ability to control behavior, it is impossible for them to resist doing so. Now that the DR has a traveler's movements available for review at the airports, sooner or later they will begin using that information as a means of determining an individual's likely motivation. First it will be those who blatantly abuse the system - those who live, work here leaving only once a year or so. Then it will be those those who routinely are in the country for perhaps four months at a time. Eventually those that stay for 60 days at a time may be scrutinized.
It may take a very long time for this modus operandi to become common place and there is always the possibility that it never will. It is important that travelers to this country at least consider the ramifications of being an illegal alien just in case on one of those extended visits, they find themselves in an unusual and potentially unforeseen situation where their immigration status puts them in jeopardy of serious consequences.
For now, I accept that not every traveler is treated the same, the rules may or may not be enforced from one day to the next and the will of govt changes like the direction of the wind. The only constant that no one can deny is that on that unlikely day when the wind blows directly in your face, if you are an illegal alien, then that is an additional issue you will need to contend with over and above the circumstances that brought your irregular immigration status to the forefront.
Just leave every 30th day, go to fll on spirit, bring back a 32"tv and a suitcase full of stuff to sell here, and use profits from that to pay for the 2-3 hundred dollar airline fee.
Here is an announcement from The UK....updating their website re Rep Dom
Visas
British Citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic for tourism don’t need a visa.
From April 2018, the tourism entry tax (previously known as a tourist card) will no longer be collected upon arrival and should be included in your air fare. If you bought your flight earlier, you can still pay the US$10 or equivalent fee separately on arrival at the airport, or at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in London. Contact your airline or tour operator if you’re unsure whether you have already paid this fee. The Dominican Republic Embassy website has more information.
On arrival you will normally be granted a 30-day stay. This can be extended to 60 days by paying for an extension when you leave the country. If you’re planning to stay for longer, seek advice from a local lawyer or contact the local Immigration authorities.
There have been reports in April 2018 that immigration authorities will make more frequent checks on foreign visitors to establish the validity of their stay in the country. The Dominican Republic immigration rules haven’t changed; all tourists should have valid documentation for a 30-day stay and pay for an extension on departure if staying for up to 60 days. Make sure you’re able to provide a photocopy of your identification (such as a passport), and proof of onward or return travel if you’re asked to do so by the authorities.
Proof of onward or return travel
You may be refused entry if you don’t have proof of onward or return travel.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/entry-requirements
Visas
British Citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic for tourism don’t need a visa.
From April 2018, the tourism entry tax (previously known as a tourist card) will no longer be collected upon arrival and should be included in your air fare. If you bought your flight earlier, you can still pay the US$10 or equivalent fee separately on arrival at the airport, or at the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in London. Contact your airline or tour operator if you’re unsure whether you have already paid this fee. The Dominican Republic Embassy website has more information.
On arrival you will normally be granted a 30-day stay. This can be extended to 60 days by paying for an extension when you leave the country. If you’re planning to stay for longer, seek advice from a local lawyer or contact the local Immigration authorities.
There have been reports in April 2018 that immigration authorities will make more frequent checks on foreign visitors to establish the validity of their stay in the country. The Dominican Republic immigration rules haven’t changed; all tourists should have valid documentation for a 30-day stay and pay for an extension on departure if staying for up to 60 days. Make sure you’re able to provide a photocopy of your identification (such as a passport), and proof of onward or return travel if you’re asked to do so by the authorities.
Proof of onward or return travel
You may be refused entry if you don’t have proof of onward or return travel.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/dominican-republic/entry-requirements
Two friends contacted the DR embassy in Ottawa. They acknowledged that there is a problem for snowbirds. They are looking for a resolution, but don't know when that will be. Both suggested that snowbirds send an email to the embassy with your name, passport no., travel dates, length of stay, and if you own or are a long term renter.
The email address is mleyba@drembassy.org I know some of us are following this route. I believe the risk is low, however I am more concerned about this now, since it will be my first trip with my dog. I don't want to risk getting turned back if I get immigration on a bad day.
The email address is mleyba@drembassy.org I know some of us are following this route. I believe the risk is low, however I am more concerned about this now, since it will be my first trip with my dog. I don't want to risk getting turned back if I get immigration on a bad day.
I think that sending in the information is a good idea - can't hurt.
Even you get a response saying to just pay the fine after 3-4 months.
Save the e-mail to show the authorities.
Just an idea
Even you get a response saying to just pay the fine after 3-4 months.
Save the e-mail to show the authorities.
Just an idea
Bring your pooch enjoy your time! I do...this forum has done more harm then Dominican Immigration will ever do...