Exiting the country

[drgringo]

I just wanted opinions from memebers on this;

I have a friend from Montreal who has been travelling around the island for just under a year now.

He is a not resident and has mentioned that he has done similar in past years but not this lengthy of a term, usually 6 months.

He is now planning to fly out soon and obviously has seriously overstayed the 30 day tourist card, without any imigration renewal stamps etc.

His question that I present here basically; has anyone have any updated "by experience" information if he will simply just have to pay the overstay fine when flying out, or is there now more to the equation. As for myself i have come and gone anywhere between 3-6 month stinks without issue.

[Imbert369]

there is no more to the equation they will ask or look at the exit paperwork and then tell you what the price is to pay. I have always paid in pesos so make sure you have. You can use the search function to find the price for overstaying. I have overstayed many times and have never had a problem.

[RenatoSosua]

VENTANILLA EXTRANJERIA
CODIGO DESCRIPCION TARIFA VIGENTE VIP
032 De 30 dias a 3 meses 800.00 -
033 De 3 meses a 9 meses 1,000.00 -
034 De 9 meses a 1 año 2,500.00 -
035 De 1 año a 1 año y 6 meses 4,000.00 -
036 De 1 año y medio a 2 años 5,000.00 -
037 De 2 años a 2 años y 6 meses 6,500.00 -
038 De 2 años y medio a 3 años 9,000.00 -
039 De 2 años a 5 años 14,000.00 -
040 De 5 años en adelante 17,000.00

Direccion General de Migracion

[Black Dog]

It's as simple as that. Have the figures with you. If stopped, pay the tax, smile, have a good flight and come back soon!

[Drro]

Be sure to have the correct amount, exact change so to speak, and know ahead of time what you are going to pay. I've never been told another amount than that which is due but anything is possible in the DR. So be knowledgeable.

[Luperon]

duplicate in error

[Luperon]

Put 14 days on your exit paperwork, they might not notice. But have the exact monies ready for the correct amount that you need to pay.

[BermudaRum]

Originally Posted by Luperon

Put 14 days on your exit paperwork, they might not notice. But have the exact monies ready for the correct amount that you need to pay.

If POP is your departure airport, forget the exit paperwork. They will only look at your passport in order to get the fine from you. And do not expect a receipt, it's hard to get one when the fine collected is being pocketed!

[LindseyKaufman]

Originally Posted by BermudaRum

...... And do not expect a receipt, it's hard to get one when the fine collected is being pocketed!

I haven't found that to be the case. I go to the office, pay my penalty, get change and a receipt, and all is well. Go where you need to go to pay the fine. Be honest. Don't try to pull one over, and they will be up front and honest with you as well.

But, if your choice is not to pay.....well then, I guess you get what you get.

Lindsey

[Black Dog]

Originally Posted by LindseyKaufman

I haven't found that to be the case. I go to the office, pay my penalty, get change and a receipt, and all is well. Go where you need to go to pay the fine. Be honest. Don't try to pull one over, and they will be up front and honest with you as well.

But, if your choice is not to pay.....well then, I guess you get what you get.

Lindsey

Well said said Lindsey!