Migracion acts on Russians illegal overstayers of tourist cards

windeguy Serial expat

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From Migracion in a link I provided below:

"We deport people of all nationalities. We detain anyone who is in an irregular condition and we send them to their country of origin. The General Directorate of Immigration does not have racial discrimination or prejudice against any person; our commitment is to the correct application of the law,"he explained in his talk to the young people who are beginning their training.

It seems that recent news where Haitians were saying they are being mistreated and racial discrimination was used against them by Migracion officials is causing a reaction from DR.GOB.

Those Russians for example where news reports clearly stated they had dont nothing else wrong but overstay their tourist cards and now they are deported and not be allowed back in the DR. There have been recent news articles by Haitians claiming racism, while illegal overstayers who enter on tourist cards are allowed to stay in the DR forever and ever, and that is a long time.

https://dominicantoday.com/dominican-mi … ing-visas/

https://migracion.gob.do/lee-ballester- … -personas/

There are many people just in Cabarete and Sosua in an irregular condition playing gigs in bars and getting paid illegally!. When is their deportation going to happen exactly?

Do I expect that deportation to happen of tourist card illegals? No. It's only words except for a few Russians, but I can hope the laws are actually enforced. Things might be changing.

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windeguy Serial expat

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People from tourist card countries enter the DR visa free and are in in the DR legally for a period of 30 days.

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@windeguy what does “…in an irregular condition…” mean?

CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Serial expat

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@windeguy

There are,extention options up to 90 days within the DGM website

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@tropicaldaze23

It means not having legal status.

windeguy Serial expat

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@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56

Any extension is like prepaying the exit penalty.

Few will ever do what it takes to "extend".

And such an extension will not extend the validity of a foreign driver's license beyond 30 days.

windeguy Serial expat

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@windeguy what does “…in an irregular condition…” mean? - @tropicaldaze23

As planner pointed out, they were not legally in the DR .

After 30 days when entering on a tourist card, you no longer have "legal status" and are an illegal alien in the DR.

CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Serial expat

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international driving permit dominican republic You can legally drive in the Dominican Republic as a tourist for up to 90 days using a valid domestic driver's license from your home country.Driving Rules for VisitorsDuration: Your home license is valid for up to 90 days from your arrival date.IDP Recommendation: An International Driving Permit (IDP) is not strictly mandatory if your license is in English or a Roman alphabet, but local police easily understand the multi-language format, which helps during traffic stops.Required Documents: Always carry your physical home driver's license, your passport, and your entry stamp.Long-term Stay: After 90 days, you must obtain a local license through INTRANT if you stay or gain residency.

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@windeguy

Always a topic of discussion. Unfortunately the biggest thing its really not enforced by the government. It's one of those laws that can be used at thier disposal.