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JRP55

JRP55

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American expat in Dominican Republic

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94

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About me

American

Lives in Puerto Plata

Speaks English

Registration: 09 July 2019

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
last year
colmcb

Universal vs Humano experience and some questions by colmcb

Looking for some input from people who have experience with either, or both. I've tried to keep up with all the information I can find on them and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what the big difference is between the two if you currently have ...

JRP55

@windeguy So you believe only those who can afford health insurance should be treated and to hell with everyone else Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
planner

Residencia renewal - actual process by planner

I am reposting this with permission, it was originally posted on FB and has great information! Temp to Permanent Residency - a tale of 220 days! For whomever it may help, here's the process with timeline that I followed to change from ...

JRP55

@JRP55 I was strictly talking renewal fees that are posted at immigration in Santo Domingo and have more than doubled since my last renewal about 2 and a half yrs ago Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
planner

Residencia renewal - actual process by planner

I am reposting this with permission, it was originally posted on FB and has great information! Temp to Permanent Residency - a tale of 220 days! For whomever it may help, here's the process with timeline that I followed to change from ...

JRP55

@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Wow that's about 38000 pesos for a one year residency that's insane Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
planner

Residencia renewal - actual process by planner

I am reposting this with permission, it was originally posted on FB and has great information! Temp to Permanent Residency - a tale of 220 days! For whomever it may help, here's the process with timeline that I followed to change from ...

JRP55

@planner I was there this morning renewing my residency and while there are different types of residency the fees are now posted and appear to be the same the only difference I could see was the length of time the residency is good Retirement ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 that's good one less headache Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
planner

Residencia renewal - actual process by planner

I am reposting this with permission, it was originally posted on FB and has great information! Temp to Permanent Residency - a tale of 220 days! For whomever it may help, here's the process with timeline that I followed to change from ...

JRP55

@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 I have a retirement investors residency which is good for two yrs and cost me 42900 pesos because mine had been expired for 7 months but the cedula is 10000 whether expired or not Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

@mocaman67 I had an attorney cost me US 200 Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
planner

Residencia renewal - actual process by planner

I am reposting this with permission, it was originally posted on FB and has great information! Temp to Permanent Residency - a tale of 220 days! For whomever it may help, here's the process with timeline that I followed to change from ...

JRP55

The cost of residency as of today 3/11/2024 is 21000 pesos plus 10000 pesos for cedula if your residency has expired it's an additional 1700 pesos per month for each month it's expired up until 12 months after that you must begin the entire process ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

For anyone interested in renewing their residency these are the new fees as of today 3/11/2024 Residency 21000 pesos Cedula 10000 pesos if your residency has expired its an additional 1700 pesos for every month it's expired up until 12 months after ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 created a thread
2 years ago

Overstay penalty

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JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

@Karin1 this is not an argument its information from all sides you either accept the other's point of view or you dont Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

It seems the one thing they do enforce is immigration policy for Haitians after that everything is up in the air Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

@planner. I've been a client of Abreau and associates for nearly 7 yrs immigration is their specialty even they can't give a definitive answer on immigration policy in this country especially how it's handled at the airports Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

Listen I'm not saying my experience yesterday will be everyone's experience going forward I'm talking about my experience yesterday Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

@Papito NL I gave an earlier post of a website that will print a valid one way ticket good for 48hrs that shows onward travel for $16 in the websites comments it seemed the only people that needed to show onward travel in the DR were non US citizens Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

Since your neither an airline exec or a DR immigration official your only speculating maybe as a Canadien citizen you and Canadien airlines are under stricter rules I can only give you my experience which occurred yesterday if you get something more ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

Or possibly the airlines have found a loophole to eliminate any responsibility they post the rules but it's not their job to enforce them Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

I arrived yesterday in POP from Miami it was smooth sailing from beginning to end in Miami no one asked for proof of return travel or anything however there was a big cardboard sign on the gate agents podium listing 3 requirement for US citizens to ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

Next week I'll be traveling to Miami for 10 days when I return I'll find out first hand if I'm forced to have a departure ticket leaving the DR within the 30 day tourist visa I don't plan on buying one but of course if push comes to shove I'll have ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

I agree with you 100% everyone must meet the requirements ie: passport visa and maybe vaccination requirements but no airline will stop you from boarding because you overstayed on your previous trip Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

Apparently you don't comprehend well nowhere did I ever say Americans have the right to bully their way into any country only the "right" to travel period Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

The key words in your statement are "the US tries their best" sometimes their best isn't good enough Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

I'm glad to see that you've done some research you should also research our constitution which if you do it will state all US citizens have the "right" to travel whether it be between states or to a foreign land you can only be denied boarding for ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

If the airlines do have financial penalties for non compliance those penalties are probably so small that it's not worth their time to comply and probably cheaper for the airlines to just absorb any penalties Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

This has nothing to do with American rights if this law is not being enforced by either party the airlines or DR immigration then the law is worthless plain an simple Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

Then the question becomes who's law? if the airlines don't ask for a return ticket and immigration in DR stamps my passport without asking for proof of a departure from DR then this so called law is not worth the paper it's written on Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

I don't know when the last time you flew into DR but I'm back and forth 3 or 4 times a year and I have flown American Delta and Jetblue and never once have I been asked by any airline to show a return ticket or any ticket showing my departure from ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

I would never say your wrong that someone was denied boarding but it had to be something more than overstaying for an airline to know one overstayed on a previous trip they would have to go thru everyone's passport page by page to see when someone ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

It just doesn't make sense that someone would not be allowed to board a flight in the USA because they overstayed on a previous trip especially considering the USA doesn't put restrictions on how long we Americans can stay out of the country why ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
GregInTheDR

Ship my car or buy one in the DR? by GregInTheDR

[b]First and foremost, it’s my first post to the forum. I’ve used this site as a reference and it contains a wealth of information. Thank you[/b] So here’s the plan - I’m buying a condo in preconstruction in Santo Domingo ...

JRP55

@dwightjackson53 Your best bet is to sell it in the states and buy something decent but not flashy down here you don't want to make yourself a target in this country and God forbid you have an accident and someone gets hurt or worse they will try to ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
GregInTheDR

Ship my car or buy one in the DR? by GregInTheDR

[b]First and foremost, it’s my first post to the forum. I’ve used this site as a reference and it contains a wealth of information. Thank you[/b] So here’s the plan - I’m buying a condo in preconstruction in Santo Domingo ...

JRP55

@Gekkor that's just to get it to the DR then there's an 18% tax on the value of the car and weight and you better believe there not using the Blu book value then there's custom fees believe me its cheaper to buy a car in DR Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

@ddmcghee I generally fly American or Jetblue to DR never have I been asked to show a return ticket even though when you book a ticket on JetBlue a popup appears that says "you MAY need a return ticket go travel" so much for enforcing the rules Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

@ddmcghee never once did I say you didn't need a passport and or visa to travel to a foreign country I said no airline or cruise ship will deny you boarding because you overstayed your time the last time you traveled to a particular country Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

@ddmcghee obviously planes trains and cars were not invented at the time the constitution was written but in the 250 years since it was written dozens of ammendment have been made and one of those ammendment is the right to travel whether it's ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

And what I was talking about was american citizens of Dominican desent who are not citizens of DR or legal residents but have family in DR Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

You said exactly what I said our constitution allows us the right to travel we cannot be denied for any reason other then those I mentioned ie: bad behavior alcoholism it's up to DR or any other country to deny us entry once we arrive but to deny us ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

As I mentioned earlier our USA constitution gives all Americans the right to travel even if a convicted felon now an airline can ban you from flying for bad behavior or intoxication or both but those bans are usually overturned down the road anyway ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

@planner the airlines are not responsible if someone overstay the most they can do is make sure you have a ticket leaving the DR within the 30 day tourist visa or residency but most don't I have never been asked anything by American,United or even ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

I will say that I saw one person get denied boarding on Jet Blue 2 yrs ago and that person was forced to buy a return ticket on the spot of course that individual canceled the ticket actually during the flight and got his refund we laughed about it ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

@planner that's really hard to swallow because the USA doesn't put a time frame on how long you can leave the country it would be up to DR not to allow you in the country once you arrive rather than the US denying you the right to travel so I ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

@planner were they stopped from boarding because they had overstayed in the past because I'm sure no airline would know they had overstayed in the past or because they didn't have a return ticket out of DR within the 30 day tourist visa time frame Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
2 years ago
olgaglenn

Overstay penalty by olgaglenn

Anyone knows how much is the overstay penalty?I know it have to be pay at the airport in the immigration kiosk. I overstay for 3 months. How much is the penalty for 3 months?Thank you 

JRP55

@planner once you hit day one of your overstay the initial 30 day tourist visa is voided and those 30 days will be added to your overstay Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

Absolutely true,I can't believe people think they can just camp out in another country indefinitely and not aquire the proper paperwork,as I told one disbeliever yesterday something that my grandfather used to say Everything is legal until you ... Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

[Post under review] Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

[Post under review] Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

[Post under review] Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
planner

Residencia renewal - actual process by planner

I am reposting this with permission, it was originally posted on FB and has great information! Temp to Permanent Residency - a tale of 220 days! For whomever it may help, here's the process with timeline that I followed to change from ...

JRP55

Just got my renewal 16500RD for residency 4000RD for cedula both good for 2years Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

People should never forget we are nothing more than guests in this country for 30 days and just like a guest in your house you have the right to tell them to leave at any time after those 30 days,don't think it can't happen here Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

Forget what may or may not be on a receipt when you came into the country you went thru the fingerprint scanner that gives them all the info they need as far as entry and exit Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

One last thing you can tell mr.scott if you have an accident in this country and someone is hurt or God forbid killed you will go to jail until the police figure out who was at fault unless you have an additional Rider on your insurance policy ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

What do you want a notarized affidavit?I just posted info that I witnessed first hand you take that info and embrace it or you chuck it down the toilet,makes me no difference I'm a resident Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

He overstayed his tourist visa many many times over the last few years never had any incidents of trouble with the law they just mailed him for repeatedly overstaying and now he's banned for 18 months Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

I've said more than once I'm the proof or evidence as you call it, I witnessed it and was there the next morning when he was put on a JetBlue flight back to NY and mind you he had to pay extra for changing the date of his return ticket and ... Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

Guys like you can never get enough proof until you get jammed yourself, so all I can say is good luck if you plan on being illegal in this country Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

And by the way what I told you was first hand info I went to the airport to pick him up and he was being held in a detention room with 3 others,I was allowed to see him and bring him food Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

You don't have to believe anything I post just use common sense if you have any,if your somewhere your not supposed to be sooner or later bad things can happen and when you overstay your not supposed to be here,just common sense Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

I know alot of people who play the lottery and never win but we know that people do win the lottery Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
planner

Residencia renewal - actual process by planner

I am reposting this with permission, it was originally posted on FB and has great information! Temp to Permanent Residency - a tale of 220 days! For whomever it may help, here's the process with timeline that I followed to change from ...

JRP55

I just came from immigration in Santo Domingo and was told I don't need medical for renewal Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

I believe your right DR has been lenient with Americans overstaying because of their close relationship with the US there are more Dominicans in New York City than there are in Puerto Plata,but things are changing Read More

JRP55
JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

Your absolutely right the airline PR move is over Read More

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6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

As I posted earlier DR may turn a deaf ear t overstayers during the busy season but as soon as it gets to slow season and the tourist deaths in Punta Cana dies down it will be business as usual again and they will turn their attention back to ... Read More

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6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

Actually you do have protection because with a residency you have the right to be here,you have the right to drive,and should you be in an accident your insurance company will pay out any claims,when your illegal your insurance company may very well ... Read More

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6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

Do the math and times that by 10.00 entrance fee and you see where this govt makes the bulk of their money Read More

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6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

This country may turn a deaf ear to overstayers during the peak season but they are not playing around anymore they're stepping up their enforcement Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

Your right being banned from this country can be a financial disaster of epic proportions Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

That may have been true until the UN filed sanctions against DR for their mistreatment of Haitians now they are forced to go after everyone,and if your paying attention you'll notice the Chinese are coming in droves and buying up ... Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

You might think the govt would lose millions but in reality most guys come here and spend their money on food,liquor and whores the govt doesn't see any of that money they actually make the bulk of their money from the 10.00 entrance fee which ... Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

No idea just the luck of the draw I guess Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

Ok so those 2 and a half months I thought I was illegal I really wasn't so I was sweating for nothing Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

Update on cost of my first residency renewal this friends attorney said he would do it for 300 US plus immigration fees of 16500 pesos total cost for residency and cedula about 650 US this time residency and cedula are good for 2 years Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

The weird thing is the residency took me 4 and a half months the Visa is only good for 2 months so I was illegal in this country for 2 and a half months they know you can't get your residency within that 60 day visa time frame Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

That is not true I applied for 60 day visa at Dominican consulate in NY it took 11 days to receive the cost was about 400 US,you must pay for FBI background check,pay for all your documents to be translated in Spanish and then pay to have them ... Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

You are absolutely right just go with the flow and stay outta trouble,after 30 days you know your illegal in this country I recommend not driving after the 30th day God forbid you have an accident and hurt or kill someone you will pay dearly get ... Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

No idea what raised the red flag,it appears to be random and yes he overstayed multiple times over the last 2-3 years Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

Listen to this my friend was put on the first thing smoking back to US he's from NY but the next flight out was to Miami not only did he have to pay the exhorbitant cost of paying for a last minute ticket he had to navigate his way home from ... Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

You can only apply for 2 month visa In your home country Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

Yes it was simply for his history of overstays he never had and criminal problems,the new fingerprint machines at the airport now make it easy to identify those who have patterns of overstay Read More

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6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

JRP55

My friend from NY who has been coming here for years and overstaying each and every time was denied entry in April and put on the first plane smoking to NY and cannot enter this country for 18 months Read More

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6 years ago
tracy.england

Vehicle Purchase by tracy.england

Good morning all, Moving into our 2nd month living in this lovely little town and are now ready to stop renting a vehicle to get around and put some serious consideration into buying one of our own. I searched for a previous thread that had the ...

JRP55

I am trying to get info on selling a vehicle in DR,does the buyer keep the plates or do I remove them like in the US Read More

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JRP55 replied to a thread
6 years ago
planner

Residencia renewal - actual process by planner

I am reposting this with permission, it was originally posted on FB and has great information! Temp to Permanent Residency - a tale of 220 days! For whomever it may help, here's the process with timeline that I followed to change from ...

JRP55

I am renewing my residency which expires in August what are the costs, I'm getting a different cost from everyone I speak to, this is my first renewal Read More

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