Not as tourist status maybe but there is the new phenomena digital nomad/remote work visas that are typically 1-2 years but they cost some money and the visa applicant often have to prove income. The DR could do a more affordable option.
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Depends on the agreements between countries, every time I travel to Mexico they write in the tourist card that I must return at chekin for returning flight 180 days, I have Mexican Visa, the agreement now between Dominican Republic and Brazil let citients of both countries stay up to 60 days.
I tried to explain above. Do some research about digital nomad visas. Things evolve Windy
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Looking through it quickly I am surprised Portugal requires only 600 Euro a month. Mexico being also low at 1,620 usd. Others are over 2,000. The DR could offer an affordable option like 500 usd a month maybe. Maximum 2 years maybe. Typically I think it’s one year.Best Countries With Digital Nomad & Remote Work Visas
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Maybe it’s too sophisticated for the DR. They are still dragging their feet with the current system.
Maybe the DR doesn’t need to change anything as in effect the overstay penalty works like a cheap nomad visa.
I think if they make a program where visitors pay something it is justified as the visitors do use some infrastructure even though there is not that much of high quality. The DR always has to be cheaper than the other destinations offering digital nomad programs. If you look at the list it’s mostly developed countries with lower crime.
Not here on DR1 things don't evolve.
I haven't checked into DR1 in some time since I moved down to South America and now for the first time in a while I take a look and the same old argument/comments about the dreaded overstay hoodlums. Some of you will not be happy until some day when the D.R. actual enforces a hard stop on people that overstay.
I am really worried I won't be allowed in on my next trip over to visit family and friends,,,,,oh wait no I'm not.
Are you suggesting the fee is $1620US for Mexico?
That's the earnings requirement as I read it -- or $27,000 in the bank
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16. Mexico
Mexico is a favorite hot-spot for digital nomads, partly due to their long 6-month tourist visa, however they also offer a Temporary Resident Visa that’s good for one year with the ability to renew for another 3 years.You will need to provide documents proving that you had a monthly income of at least $1,620 USD over the last 6-months or a bank account balance of $27,000. Mexico is open to offering temporary residency to remote workers that are financially self-sufficient.
Basic Conditions
- You own a location independent business (and/or)
- You work remotely for a company based outside of Mexico
- You earn at least $1,620 USD per month or have a bank balance of $27,000.
How To Apply
- Gather required documents and complete the application form.
- Make an appointment at the nearest Mexican consulate.
During the pandemic, a few Caribbean islands were actively encouraging people to come and live and work there - from memory I think Antigua and Barbados. They were going after people who worked for high-tech companies saying they could work from home in paradise, low levels of crime, low living costs etc. The DR has the Residencia por Inversion which is designed to encourage people who rent properties in their home country, pensioners and those who are investing to come in, and provided you fall into one of these categories it's a pretty easy visa to get. But I agree, it could be made far more attractive to say "if you can prove you have an income of £x and work from home, then welcome".
I think it's right that even the US gives out green cards for those who have a few million dollars to invest in the country. They used to in any case.
In fairness, DR1 has been getting a lot better recently since certain people were banned. There seem to be a lot more people participating in discussions, a range of opinions, less shouting "I'm right you're wrong shut up", some nice healthy debate on a lot of threads. And in fairness, one of the hot topics on a board for expats in DR will always be immigration rules. Along with anything to do with chicas in Sosua of course.
USA had a program - maybe still does - whereby a $500,000 investment in real estate in an approved area/project rec'd a Green Card
They were 'risky' areas but just the same , many Chinese sponsored their children that way
They were 'risky' areas but just the same , many Chinese sponsored their children that way
Since you did the research and I don't care to, what countries have cheaper digital nomad visas with easier requirements to get them than applying for residency in the DR? The DR can't even come up with a snowbird visa.
The DR has to stay a cheap option to attract people to come.
That’s right the DR can’t do anything it seems so no changes seems to be coming. They must be happy with it. I also wish they would. I think 2-3 living as a tourist a cheap type digital nomad visa would be fine. But then beyond that I don’t think is good but again then the DR has to enforce something.