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DR is beautiful but sometimes I feel like it is a third world country …..



So my mother an elderly woman on her late 70s had to wait 30 minutes standing at the Santiago airport while waiting to get check in for entry ( passport stamp booth ) now on top of that of she has lower back problems which makes it even worst …. But on top of all that when she politely ask why they took half hour to get her passport stamp the Migracion agent told her that it’s “ NORMAL” cause their system take longer with some people than others , NO explanation why it took so long , no apologies , no update on what’s going on as she waited standing for 30 minutes while the agent look at the computer , no details on what the issue was …IF the system was down or if she was new or if the was an issue cause she said she will stay for 60 days , or anything she would have being happy with that answer , BUT all they did was say “ lady please keep it moving and have a nice day “ ….. now my mother feet are swollen and her lower back hurting her 🤦‍♂️,


Which brings me to todays question ****Has any of y’all foreigners and viajeros ever experienced long wait to get your passport stamp at arrival customs/ Migracion booth ? OR has anyone experienced a Not So good treatment at Check in booth ( Passport stamp booth) AT arrival to DR ?


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I spend two hours in a room by myself, no communication, no explanation, just a guy coming in after two hours, handing me my stamped passport and saying have a good visit.
 
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I spend two hours in a room by myself, no communication, no explanation, just a guy coming in after two hours, handing me my stamped passport and saying have a good visit.
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Oh my god ! That must to being a nightmare ! I can only imagine everything that past thru your head …. So when the DR customers agent came in to the room , did they at least say “ we sooty for the wait “ and also what it’s your idea or opinión why did this happen to you ? Do you always have problems coming in and out of DR customs ?


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Oh my god ! That must to being a nightmare ! I can only imagine everything that past thru your head …. So when the DR customers agent came in to the room , did they at least say “ we sooty for the wait “ and also what it’s your idea or opinión why did this happen to you ? Do you always have problems coming in and out of DR customs ?


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Nothing said other than have a nice visit. Never had any issues before or after that. I had been coming twice a year for about 4 years at that time.
 
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rey said:
DR is beautiful but sometimes I feel like it is a third world country …..



So my mother an elderly woman on her late 70s had to wait 30 minutes standing at the Santiago airport while waiting to get check in for entry ( passport stamp booth ) now on top of that of she has lower back problems which makes it even worst …. But on top of all that when she politely ask why they took half hour to get her passport stamp the Migracion agent told her that it’s “ NORMAL” cause their system take longer with some people than others , NO explanation why it took so long , no apologies , no update on what’s going on as she waited standing for 30 minutes while the agent look at the computer , no details on what the issue was …IF the system was down or if she was new or if the was an issue cause she said she will stay for 60 days , or anything she would have being happy with that answer , BUT all they did was say “ lady please keep it moving and have a nice day “ ….. now my mother feet are swollen and her lower back hurting her 🤦‍♂️,


Which brings me to todays question ****Has any of y’all foreigners and viajeros ever experienced long wait to get your passport stamp at arrival customs/ Migracion booth ? OR has anyone experienced a Not So good treatment at Check in booth ( Passport stamp booth) AT arrival to DR ?


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"DR is beautiful but sometimes I feel like it is a third world country ….."


DR IS 300% A 3rd world country!!

What made you think any differently. I have never heard anyone mistaken DR for anything more than a 3rd world country.

https://theconversationprism.com/is-the-dominican-republic-a-third-world-country/
 
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I have been to airports all over the world. The Dom Rep is light years ahead of many countries. I have global entry and have had more problems at Miami International.
 
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Anyone registered for autogate doesn't have to wait inbthe immigration line at STI. Everything is done electronically and basically don't have to wait since you don't get in the immigration line. From the moment you deplane to the moment you hop in a car in front of the terminal could take 10 minutes or even less. You do need Dominican citizenship as at STI this can only be done with a Dominican passport and registering is required once and last until the passport expires.

In Punta Cana this is offered to anyone with a Dominican, American, and Canadian passport (for an additional fee). At AILA it's like at STI, Dominican passport only. The same going the other way (arriving at airport to get in an airplane).
 
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rey said:
DR is beautiful but sometimes I feel like it is a third world country …..



So my mother an elderly woman on her late 70s had to wait 30 minutes standing at the Santiago airport while waiting to get check in for entry ( passport stamp booth ) now on top of that of she has lower back problems which makes it even worst …. But on top of all that when she politely ask why they took half hour to get her passport stamp the Migracion agent told her that it’s “ NORMAL” cause their system take longer with some people than others , NO explanation why it took so long , no apologies , no update on what’s going on as she waited standing for 30 minutes while the agent look at the computer , no details on what the issue was …IF the system was down or if she was new or if the was an issue cause she said she will stay for 60 days , or anything she would have being happy with that answer , BUT all they did was say “ lady please keep it moving and have a nice day “ ….. now my mother feet are swollen and her lower back hurting her 🤦‍♂️,


Which brings me to todays question ****Has any of y’all foreigners and viajeros ever experienced long wait to get your passport stamp at arrival customs/ Migracion booth ? OR has anyone experienced a Not So good treatment at Check in booth ( Passport stamp booth) AT arrival to DR ?


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I live here in Santiago.
Customs usually takes about 20 minutes to clear depending on the time of year.
If you think that's bad, try flying into Miami International sometime... it's far worse.
I recommend she request a wheelchair next time. It should resolve the issue.
 
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SNH said:
"DR is beautiful but sometimes I feel like it is a third world country ….."


DR IS 300% A 3rd world country!!

What made you think any differently. I have never heard anyone mistaken DR for anything more than a 3rd world country.

https://theconversationprism.com/is-the-dominican-republic-a-third-world-country/
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The people spewing this nonsense have either never spent time in a 3rd world country
or they've never spent time in the DR. Trust me, there is a huge difference.
 
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Remember that for many people from developed countries, particularly the USA and Canada, what they experience of a developing country are Mexico, DR, Jamaica, Bahamas and I think that's it for most (and mostly shut themselves in all inclusive resorts, so what they see of these countries is whatever appears between the airport and where is located their resort, that's it). Keep in mind that in the USA less than 30% of people have a passport and (could be different for the Bahamas) no one gets in (legally) in any of these countries without a passport. Moat of them that visit these countries aren't aware that the average country of the world (not just the developing world, but the world in its entirety) are nowhere near the developments of these places. Hence, they compare them to the USA/Canada and think Mex/DR/etc are typical of developing countries when in fact they are exceptions (and so are all the developed countries).
 
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Anyone registered for autogate doesn't have to wait inbthe immigration line at STI. Everything is done electronically and basically don't have to wait since you don't get in the immigration line. From the moment you deplane to the moment you hop in a car in front of the terminal could take 10 minutes or even less. You do need Dominican citizenship as at STI this can only be done with a Dominican passport and registering is required once and last until the passport expires.

In Punta Cana this is offered to anyone with a Dominican, American, and Canadian passport (for an additional fee). At AILA it's like at STI, Dominican passport only. The same going the other way (arriving at airport to get in an airplane).
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How does one registered for this “DR GLOBAL ENTRY” service ? And are you sure us citizen can do it as well ?
 
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rey said:
How does one registered for this “DR GLOBAL ENTRY” service ? And are you sure us citizen can do it as well ?
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At the airport. Ask when you arrive (whether by land or after a flight) and they will direct you. Registering shouldn't take more than 5-10 minutes. There is no money involved as the government offers registering for free.
 
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At the airport. Ask when you arrive (whether by land or after a flight) and they will direct you. Registering shouldn't take more than 5-10 minutes. There is no money involved as the government offers registering for free.
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?? You must make a face-to-face appointment with an immigration and customs enforcement agent. He goes over your documents and fingerprints and photographs you. They do a background check; you must pay, and they mail you the I.D card. It's good for several years. When you renew it the process does not require a face-to-face visit. When you land in the States the kiosk will take your picture and you are in country. It is worth every bit of the hassle to get it.
 
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