Dominican Republic Working on a Schengen Visa Exemption Proposal for EU

[SKY]

This would be the greatest thing for the DR ever................

Dominican Republic Working on a Schengen Visa Exemption Proposal for EU - SchengenVisaInfo.com

The Dominican Republic authorities have said that the country is currently working on a Schengen visa exemption proposal in an attempt to facilitate travel to the European Union/Schengen Area for all its citizens. The news on the proposal was shared by the President of the Dominican Republic...

www.schengenvisainfo.com

 

[playacaribe2]

Potential good news for those seeking to safely leave by means other than through Central America and Yola to Puerto Rico.

Potential bad news for the coyotes and those involved in the human smuggling trade.

In the end however, this may take years, if at all, to come to be approved.

Note the article quoting President Abinader states the DR is one of four countries that need a Schengen visa. Perhaps there was something lost in the translation because there are almost 100 countries that currently need a Schengen tourist visa to enter.

Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

 

[windeguy]

You beat me to it, Mods can delete the thread I started on this.
I hope it happens but I seriously doubt it will, Here is the article I saw:

Abinader recibe apoyo de Portugal para eliminación de visa Schengen

Portugal y RD firman documentos de intención de cooperaciónEl presidente Rebelo De Sausa se encontró con Abinader en su visita por la XXVIII Cumbre Iberoamericana

www.diariolibre.com

 

[Manuel01]

NEVER GONNA HAPPEN !!!!!
Europe is totally overloaded with Refugees and even the most liberal Countries (like Sweden) making a total U-Turn in their "open border" policies.
Worst Time ever for this proposal.

 

[Aguaita29]

Potential good news for those seeking to safely leave by means other than through Central America and Yola to Puerto Rico.

Potential bad news for the coyotes and those involved in the human smuggling trade.

In the end however, this may take years, if at all, to come to be approved.

Note the article quoting President Abinader states the DR is one of four countries that need a Schengen visa. Perhaps there was something lost in the translation because there are almost 100 countries that currently need a Schengen tourist visa to enter.

Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

He's talking about among countries in Latin America.

 

[playacaribe2]

He's talking about among countries in Latin America.

Perhaps that is what he meant or said, but it is not what the quoted translation stated.

Either way, Schengen visa free travel for Dominicans is likely a long way off…….if ever.

Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

 

[drstock]

Yes, I can't see that it is likely to happen. Thousands of people from the DR will take the opportunity to go to Europe and "disappear" to start working illegally. I know at least one person who will be fighting for a ticket to get on the first plane.

 

[keepcoming]

No more off topic.

 

[Yourmaninvegas]

If a citizen of the Dominican Republic wants to goto Europe they do not have to wait for the visa.
There are visas available right now:

Spain to grant more work visas to combat labour shortages

Spain plans to relax work permit rules for foreigners, its social security and migration minister said on Friday, to address labour shortages in industries such as tourism and construction that threaten its economic recovery.

www.reuters.com

I told a Dominican friend who wanted to goto the United States to apply for a visa to Spain.
Do the time.
Get residency then as a EU resident they are granted access to United States.
They rolled my eyes at me.
(insert the "I dun no" emoji here)

 

[NanSanPedro]

If a citizen of the Dominican Republic wants to goto Europe they do not have to wait for the visa.
There are visas available right now:

Spain to grant more work visas to combat labour shortages

Spain plans to relax work permit rules for foreigners, its social security and migration minister said on Friday, to address labour shortages in industries such as tourism and construction that threaten its economic recovery.

www.reuters.com

I told a Dominican friend who wanted to goto the United States to apply for a visa to Spain.
Do the time.
Get residency then as a EU resident they are granted access to United States.
They rolled my eyes at me.
(insert the "I dun no" emoji here)

You're serious? I can't imagine them not wanting to go.

 

[Yourmaninvegas]

You're serious? I can't imagine them not wanting to go.

Trust me brother...I was just as surprised especially since they had their US visa application turned down.
In my world, when someone puts up a wall
You go around
Under or Over
Or you chip away at that thing until you get through it.

 

[aarhus]

My ex who is Dominican just got a one year visitors visa to Spain. They go a group together. I will be joining them in Madrid for a few days in June. Some of her friends was surprised she got it as she is an independent broker and not with a job/fixed income. I think she got it as she comes across as a traveler with US visa and to Panama, Brazil, Colombia and India for instance. I am also glad she got it as its Schengen and she could then fly to Denmark where I live. She might not have gotten a visa if she has apllied in Denmark.

 

[NanSanPedro]

My ex who is Dominican just got a one year visitors visa to Spain. They go a group together. I will be joining them in Madrid for a few days in June. Some of her friends was surprised she got it as she is an independent broker and not with a job/fixed income. I think she got it as she comes across as a traveler with US visa and to Panama, Brazil, Colombia and India for instance. I am also glad she got it as its Schengen and she could then fly to Denmark where I live. She might not have gotten a visa if she has apllied in Denmark.

But that is just a tourist visa, correct? She can't legally work? Does she want to work there, and if so what would it take?

 

[SKY]

My ex who is Dominican just got a one year visitors visa to Spain. They go a group together. I will be joining them in Madrid for a few days in June. Some of her friends was surprised she got it as she is an independent broker and not with a job/fixed income. I think she got it as she comes across as a traveler with US visa and to Panama, Brazil, Colombia and India for instance. I am also glad she got it as its Schengen and she could then fly to Denmark where I live. She might not have gotten a visa if she has apllied in Denmark.

Generally if you have a US Visa it is a lot easier to get any other Visa. And vice versa with a EU visa......

 

[Aguaita29]

I currently have a two year visa for Spain. I had first previously been granted six months, and later, one year. My first one was for three months to go to France.
I am also a visa consultant, and when I talk to people about Schengen visas there just not just the same interest. Many people don't think the investment is worth it. People find it disappointing that they they're issued for short periods of time as compared to US visas, which are usually granted for 10 yrs.

You also have to travel sooner and spend more, plane tickets are more expensive, lodging can be more expensive, too. Most people think they need a tour to go. With U.S. visas you can travel a year later. Plane tickets are cheap. Everyone has someone in the U.S. where they could stay if they decided to travel. Another factor is that many people have an uncle/cousin/whatever in the U.S. telling them they can find them work.

 

[windeguy]

I currently have a two year visa for Spain. I had first previously been granted six months, and later, one year. My first one was for three months to go to France.
I am also a visa consultant, and when I talk to people about Schengen visas there just not just the same interest. Many people don't think the investment is worth it. People find it disappointing that they they're issued for short periods of time as compared to US visas, which are usually granted for 10 yrs.

You also have to travel sooner and spend more, plane tickets are more expensive, lodging can be more expensive, too. Most people think they need a tour to go. With U.S. visas you can travel a year later. Plane tickets are cheap. Everyone has someone in the U.S. where they could stay if they decided to travel. Another factor is that many people have an uncle/cousin/whatever in the U.S. telling them they can find them work.

All very good points about the Schengen vs US Visa.

That said, my wife and I have been back to my home country (she has a 10 year US visitors visa and used to live in Germany) enough times that a trip to the EU would be welcome. A visa consultant, (perhaps it was you in Puerto Plata near Bournigal?) , told us that France was the easiest place for a Dominican to apply for a Schengen visitor's visa at this time. What is your understanding of the better country in which to apply for a Schengen visitors visa?

 

[playacaribe2]

All very good points about the Schengen vs US Visa.

That said, my wife and I have been back to my home country (she has a 10 year US visitors visa and used to live in Germany) enough times that a trip to the EU would be welcome. A visa consultant, (perhaps it was you in Puerto Plata near Bournigal?) , told us that France was the easiest place for a Dominican to apply for a Schengen visitor's visa at this time. What is your understanding of the better country in which to apply for a Schengen visitors visa?

FYI, the Baltic countries are much easier.

They also have consulates in SD.

Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

 

[Yourmaninvegas]

If a citizen of the Dominican Republic wants to goto Europe they do not have to wait for the visa.
There are visas available right now:

Spain to grant more work visas to combat labour shortages

Spain plans to relax work permit rules for foreigners, its social security and migration minister said on Friday, to address labour shortages in industries such as tourism and construction that threaten its economic recovery.

www.reuters.com

I told a Dominican friend who wanted to goto the United States to apply for a visa to Spain.
Do the time.
Get residency then as a EU resident they are granted access to United States.
They rolled my eyes at me.
(insert the "I dun no" emoji here)

A student visa to Spain allows them to work if it does not interfere with their studies (up to 20 hours).
After they complete their studies they are allowed to stay for up to an additional year to secure work and that gives them a route to permanent residency.

 

[CristoRey]

I currently have a two year visa for Spain. I had first previously been granted six months, and later, one year. My first one was for three months to go to France.
I am also a visa consultant, and when I talk to people about Schengen visas there just not just the same interest. Many people don't think the investment is worth it. People find it disappointing that they they're issued for short periods of time as compared to US visas, which are usually granted for 10 yrs.

You also have to travel sooner and spend more, plane tickets are more expensive, lodging can be more expensive, too. Most people think they need a tour to go. With U.S. visas you can travel a year later. Plane tickets are cheap. Everyone has someone in the U.S. where they could stay if they decided to travel. Another factor is that many people have an uncle/cousin/whatever in the U.S. telling them they can find them work.

Spain seems to welcome people from the Spanish speaking countries down here. I have a Venezuelan friend who is currently living in Madrid and one of my neighbors who's from Havanna is in the process of applying for citizenship by decent now.

 

[Aguaita29]

Perhaps that is what he meant or said, but it is not what the quoted translation stated.

That said, my wife and I have been back to my home country (she has a 10 year US visitors visa and used to live in Germany) enough times that a trip to the EU would be welcome. A visa consultant, (perhaps it was you in Puerto Plata near Bournigal?) , told us that France was the easiest place for a Dominican to apply for a Schengen visitor's visa at this time. What is your understanding of the better country in which to apply for a Schengen visitors visa?

No, that wasn't me. I think France and Spain are the easiest ones.