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  1. POP DGA

    Do I buy a desktop here or USA, import tax?

    Well, if you say I'm wrong then... I don't make the rules, I'm just sharing them with you, and I'm holding the rules right here. LAPTOP, NOTEBOOK, MINIBOOK, you can bring ONE of those either new or used... a desktop computer is not on that list and they name them specifically for a reason...
  2. POP DGA

    Do I buy a desktop here or USA, import tax?

    We'll have to keep an eye on you ;)
  3. POP DGA

    Do I buy a desktop here or USA, import tax?

    Not advisable, since operations are low, airport is not crowded, most bags are going through XRay, we'll see your desktop right through.
  4. POP DGA

    Do I buy a desktop here or USA, import tax?

    You don't need to put the laptop out of the box, you're ALLOWED to bring one laptop either new or used whatever it costs you, just make sure you don't have another laptop with you, because obviously you will be taxed on the newer one.
  5. POP DGA

    Do I buy a desktop here or USA, import tax?

    Hello. If you use a courrier service like BM Cargo, you will be taxed if your computer costs over $200. Good news is computers pay 0% (Gravamen), they do however pay the standard 18% ITBIS tax (beaware it's not 18% of the price you paid, it's 18% of CIF, that's cost + insurance + freight)...
  6. POP DGA

    New entry procedures

    I'm not saying this was your case, because I don't know the circumstances, but sometimes people get confused filling the exit form when they're trying to fill an entry form. if that's the case, then the Migration officer upon entry will see on his screen that you do not have an e-ticket for...
  7. POP DGA

    New entry procedures

    Yes, phisical forms accepted until March 31, e-ticket only starting April 1st.
  8. POP DGA

    New entry procedures

    Hello Ezequiel, As I stated previosuly Migration won't ask for your e-ticket since it's linked to your passport, at customs, you will be asked to either present the blue written form or the QR code from your e-ticket (in theory until March 31st, after that e-ticket will be mandatory). About...
  9. POP DGA

    Greetings, my name is Evelyn and I’m here to help you (POP)

    There's always Taxis available at the airport, not sure if Uber is available at that time though.
  10. POP DGA

    Santiago Airport - Customs Process for Medicine

    Even though this program is between three agencies (Migration, Customs and Public Health), the head of this is Migration, they designed the forms, and all the technical aspects of it, they're aware of some issues that have been reported, I have forwarded some of the concerns seen on this forums...
  11. POP DGA

    Santiago Airport - Customs Process for Medicine

    Thanks for tagging me, yes this is right up my alley, About your question, Obi1 won't enter the primary area at Cibao Airport (inside the terminal), for that he/she would need to make an apointment, send his/her ID, ask for a visitor's tag, etc. but he/she could go to Ciabo airport public...
  12. POP DGA

    Santiago Airport - Customs Process for Medicine

    If I were you, given the time limitations... I would go talk to the head of customs in Cibao Airport, his name is Melquiades Cabrera, explain the situation to him and go from there.
  13. POP DGA

    Santiago Airport - Customs Process for Medicine

    Hello, yeah, these things are better to plan ahead honestly, there's a whole process to import goods... specially medicine to another country. The due process is for you to contact a customs broker (agente aduanal), many options, you can google them, can't recommend any. With the customs...
  14. POP DGA

    New entry procedures

    Hello, thanks for the follow up on your arrival and departure experience. Migration officers do not need to scan your QR code for either arrival or departure, when they swipe your passport your e-ticket shows up on their screen (it's linked to the passport) You will need your QR code mostly...
  15. POP DGA

    New entry procedures

    Hello, glad to see you come prepared! Beaware though, if you're entering the country, those mangoes will be a problem (no fruits / vegetables allowed), if you're leaving the DR, check with your destination so you won't have problems with fruits there upon arrival.
  16. POP DGA

    New entry procedures

    Since handwritten forms are still accepted you may go through customs without your e-ticket, but they do have the scanners installed at PUJ to receive your e-ticket instead of the blue form. We're making an effort at POP airport to inform all travelers about the e-ticket and are encouraging them...
  17. POP DGA

    New entry procedures

    That's correct, both the e-ticket and hadwritten forms will be accepted until 31 March, with "e-ticket only" starting April 1, however, we're encouraging all passengers to switch to e-ticket since past december.
  18. POP DGA

    New entry procedures

    Migration will only scan your passport, their sistem displays your e-ticket information linked to your passport, however, we, customs (DGA) will need to scan your QR code.
  19. POP DGA

    Greetings, my name is Evelyn and I’m here to help you (POP)

    That's correct, both the e-ticket and hadwritten forms will be accepted until 31 March, with "e-ticket only" starting April 1, howerver, we're encouraging all passengers to switch to e-ticket since last december.
  20. POP DGA

    Greetings, my name is Evelyn and I’m here to help you (POP)

    Hello! Yes, we know it's not easy right now, we're trying our best to re-stablish flights asap to make things easier for visitors.