I read on another board that some immigration officers in Punta Cana airport charge $10 US (tourist card) when arriving in DR, even if you've already paid for it in your package. I gather that if you present your tourist card, you have already paid for it. That also happened to my friend 2 years ago at Puerto Plata airport. It was his first visit and he didn't know so he paid it, thinking it was the departure tax that his travel had told hoim about. While talking to people on the beach, he learned that it was illegal on the part of the immigration officer. So when he left, he had to pay another 10$ for the departure tax. What can a person do if the officer requests 10$. What should I do if I'm asked to give $10 entering the country. Can I just say that I've already paid for it and that my tourist card is the proof? Some will say, what the hell, it's only $10 but for me, it the principle that matters. It's illegal and they know it. Please advise me.