Can Cash Be Used to Pay the Exit Fine at Puerto Plata Airport?

josh2203

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You're correct. My mother and brother passed away and I need to return to the U.S. to take care of my niece so it will be over ten years before I return. When I get back I will be ready to buy property and then I will do things by the book and get residency so I can avoid these fines in the future.
My condolences, verry sorry to hear that and I did not mean to criticize in any way, I have been on the "overstay" road myself in the past, but the highest I have ever reached was like 15k in pesos... I just got a bit confused why would you prefer to pay that much for practically air, but that's a perfect response. Sorry again for your loss!
 

AlterEgo

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You're correct. My mother and brother passed away and I need to return to the U.S. to take care of my niece so it will be over ten years before I return. When I get back I will be ready to buy property and then I will do things by the book and get residency so I can avoid these fines in the future.

My condolences, and kudos to you for stepping up for your niece.
 

windeguy

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Thank you for posting the data of " regulizing the standard fee " so as to exit the DR". It is a FEE paid to migration control. Some here on DR 1 call it a FINE as in a criminal action. Far from it as the government appreciates your stay. As the chart indicates it in an ADJUSTMENT in a tax.
Call it what you want. It is still a fine for illegally overstaying a 30 day tourist card.
Why do you think they have a legal residency program if overstaying a 30 day tourist card is legal?
Why do you think a foreign license is valid for 30 days?
If you still don't understand you can speak to the DR1's lawyer about it.
 

windeguy

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Please do not turn this thread into another one of your "illegal" rants. The OP's question was about the amount owed (can they pay in cash), not the legalities of it. We know your thoughts on the topic.
People should not spread misinformation. It is not what I feel that matters in this case, the truth matters.
 

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Eh, not sure about that. Residency seems to cost me around 200$ a year for cedula + carnet. Maybe even a bit more.

There again, I am an eternal " temporary" residency...... Because, because, well because I am lazy, I guess.
Its more than that I think. According to the Migration website - Residency is 14,000 Repatriation insurance is 5000 ( 80 USD ) . Then there is cedula. I'm going through it right now and don't remember cedula price. But much more than 200 USD.
 
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malko

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Its more than that I think. According to the Migration website - Residency is 14,000 Repatriation insurance is 5000 ( 80 USD ) . Then there is cedula. I'm going through it right now and don't remember cedula price. But much more than 200 USD.

I just renewed temporary residency, 7k for residency + 4k for cedula and I had forgotten about the 80$ for the insurance.
So that's per year ( or per renewal, it's probably more expensive for the initial residency).

So the OP got a better deal, $wise, not getting residency and just paying the overstay fee.
 
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For the amount of money involved this time for whatever the payment is called, cash might be king if you ask nicely.
 

Uzin

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For the amount of money involved this time for whatever the payment is called, cash might be king if you ask nicely.

Actually with so much money involved, cash in hand, and some Spanish and a big smile, can probably get out with half of that 10 year fee...! 😜

I use to haggle and do a cash in hand for 1500p in old days for 2 or 3 months overstay, these days can't be bothered, and actually want them to put it in the computer and give me a receipt...
 
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I can't find the post referencing this but in 11/24 at SDQ I saw both cards and cash being utilized. It seems that people are reporting variations. Probably best to be safe and cover all bases, bringing more than one card and cash. It's hard for me to believe that a big chunk of cash would be refused in the D.R. Are you kidding me?!
 

Uzin

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Probably not a solution, but if cash refused, in case, can find a friendly traveller with card and maybe they pay with their card and you can give them cash instead..., as I said, just in case this might help...!

Best is if people report their scenario at various airports - if cash refused, so we have first hand experience. I pay with local BHD card last couple of years, no problem...
 
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If they have a cash drawer in the booth they still should be able to accept cash despite conflicting policies. I paid cash at SDQ a month ago although I had a cc (that I never use) as a backup. Try to get directed directly to the paybooth to avoid waiting in line for passport control and still get redirected.
 

monfongo

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You can pay the fee at the immigration office in pop, no cash but at least you can get it all straightened out before you ge to the airport.
 

SKY

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You can pay the fee at the immigration office in pop, no cash but at least you can get it all straightened out before you ge to the airport.
Not a good idea. Migracion at the airport does not ever see this and could be a big hassle.........
 

SKY

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I would think you would have a receipt showing that the fee has been paid.
I believe someone awhile back had a problem with this. As for the cash problem, if he has the money in pesos someone will take it and let him through. This is the DR.............
 

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Is the fee paid in pesos or US dollars? Or does it matter.