Last August I had my permanent residency renewed. All went great. I neglected to drive to the west side of the city to stand in that hellhole of a JCE building to renew my cedula. I figured it has little value anyway.
Well today, I happened to be in the area of the JCE in Veron (Punta Cana). With time to kill, I went in to ask if like in the past, I would be required to renew in Santo Domingo. The pleasant young lady directed me upstairs to a modern office and within 8 minutes of entering, I had my new cedula. Unlike the grumpy people in Santo Domingo, both attendants were pleasant and professional. As it had expired for almost 8 months, I was expecting the run-around. No extra fees...nada. Just what was posted on the sheet near the office door.
I did get a bit of sticker shock, as the prices have increased since my last renewal. I took a photo for anyone who has this process coming up.
If you are in Punta Cana...yes...you can renew right here. No need for the long day in Santo Domingo. They are located right next to the City Hall.
Well today, I happened to be in the area of the JCE in Veron (Punta Cana). With time to kill, I went in to ask if like in the past, I would be required to renew in Santo Domingo. The pleasant young lady directed me upstairs to a modern office and within 8 minutes of entering, I had my new cedula. Unlike the grumpy people in Santo Domingo, both attendants were pleasant and professional. As it had expired for almost 8 months, I was expecting the run-around. No extra fees...nada. Just what was posted on the sheet near the office door.
I did get a bit of sticker shock, as the prices have increased since my last renewal. I took a photo for anyone who has this process coming up.
If you are in Punta Cana...yes...you can renew right here. No need for the long day in Santo Domingo. They are located right next to the City Hall.