I have been slogging through all the info on getting certain types of Visa's for my stay in the DR. My son and I both have US passports and are planning to spend atleast a year in the DR beginning this fall. My son is 5 and will be attending school and as far as I can tell all the schools I am considering will require him to have a student Visa.
I looks pretty straight foward to obtain the student visa, or as straight forward as a bunch of confusing paperwork can be, but my question is about myself. It appears that getting a tourist visa is appropriate for me as I do not have employment lined up, but will i need to do it ahead of time or should i merely work on the Visa for my son and pay for my extended stay upon my departure? I guess I'm slightly concerned that a difference in our Visa status could be a problem. and will a tourist visa allow me to leave and return to the country during our year? the paperwork seems to suggest that I would be allowed only one entry. And do schools generally assist you with the student visa process or will i be on my own?
I would love some assistance (anything!) from folks who have been through this as it seems like a bit of a daunting task at this point.
Thanks much!
I looks pretty straight foward to obtain the student visa, or as straight forward as a bunch of confusing paperwork can be, but my question is about myself. It appears that getting a tourist visa is appropriate for me as I do not have employment lined up, but will i need to do it ahead of time or should i merely work on the Visa for my son and pay for my extended stay upon my departure? I guess I'm slightly concerned that a difference in our Visa status could be a problem. and will a tourist visa allow me to leave and return to the country during our year? the paperwork seems to suggest that I would be allowed only one entry. And do schools generally assist you with the student visa process or will i be on my own?
I would love some assistance (anything!) from folks who have been through this as it seems like a bit of a daunting task at this point.
Thanks much!