Traveling-The big question?

[ArtistaPura*]

Okay I do not want to sound ignorant but I honestly can not grasp some of these "laws" or whatever they are. Okay so the Dominican Republic is not a communist country. Correct? Okay so what is the big deal with them leaving? I know that from anywhere it is hard to get into the United States, but the US makes it hard not the other country. In the case of DR, their laws prohibit them or make it extremely hard for them to leave. Why is this? Why can't they just apply for a passport or visa and wait a few months and do it like other places? At least like Europe. Okay so if it is not a communist country it is definately not a free enterprise(democracy) so that makes it socialist? And how would that be because that is what most of Europe is and they can leave their country, at least to travel. And to me this is a big issue. No maybe not many have the money to travel but at least to have the freedom to be able to-why is this not a concern of the people? And if it is why is the president promising motorcycles and not freedom to travel and make a better life?

[Chris_NJ]

It is not the Dominican government that is limiting travel - it is other countries that are denying visas to Dominicans.

[ricktoronto]

Originally Posted by ArtistaPura*

Why can't they just apply for a passport or visa and wait a few months and do it like other places?

For both quite easily, with the money and the credentials (and passports don't take a few months either).

Whether they can GET a visa is a different story but ther are countries they can travel to without one. Sort of screws up the premise a bit I'd say.

[Nelly]

...which countries allow Dominicans without visas?

[Robert]

Originally Posted by Nelly

...which countries allow Dominicans without visas?

Argentina, Chile, South Korea, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Peru, Liechtenstein, Uruguay, Cuba and Curacao off the top of my head.

That list may have changed over the past 2-3 years. Best to check with your local consulate etc.

[SKY]

No Visa Necessary


1-Argentina
2-Armenia
3-Bermuda
4-Cape Verde Islands
5-Chile
6-Colombia
7-Comores Islands
8-Cook Islands
9-Cuba
10-Dominica
11-Ecuador
12-Georgia (Visa on Arrival)
13-Hong Kong
14-Israel
15-Japan
16-South Korea
17-Macao (Visa on Arrival)
18-Madagascar (Visa on Arrival)
19-Malaysia
20-Maldives
21-Marshall Islands (Visa on Arrival)
22-Micronesia
23-Montserrat
24-Mozambique
25-Nicaragua
26-Niue
27-Palau Islands (Visa on Arrival)
28-Peru
29-Philippines
30-Samoa (Not American Samoa)
31-Seychelles
32-Singapore
33-Solomon Islands
34-St. Lucia
35-St. Vincent @ Grenadines
36-Tanzania (Visa on Arrival)
37-Timor Leste (Visa on Arrival)
38-Tunisia
39-Uganda (Visa on Arrival)
40-Uruguay
41-Venezuela

[Tony C]

Originally Posted by Chris_NJ

It is not the Dominican government that is limiting travel - it is other countries that are denying visas to Dominicans.

Not true. A Dominican cannot leave the D.R. without permission and a Passport. Ever wonder why you have to go through immigration when Leaving the D.R.?

[Chris_NJ]

Originally Posted by Tony C

Not true. A Dominican cannot leave the D.R. without permission and a Passport. Ever wonder why you have to go through immigration when Leaving the D.R.?

I could be wrong but isn't far easier to obtain permission and a passport from the Dominican government than it is to get a visa to visit another country?

[Tony C]

Originally Posted by Chris_NJ

I could be wrong but isn't far easier to obtain permission and a passport from the Dominican government than it is to get a visa to visit another country?

Easier maybe for some. The average Dominican does not have a passport nor are they able to obtain one.
Just look at the list of countries that do not require a Visa for Dominicans. If a passport was easy to obtain and the D.R. allowed free travel don't you think there would be a major flight of people leaving for Greener pastures?

Did you know that a Private citizen in the D.R. can legally prevent another person from leaving the country? It is called and inpediment of exit. All one has to do is claim that person owes you money(Lawsuit for example) and that person will be refused exit at the airport. Compare that to the US where the only way a person can be refused exit is due to a Criminal Case. (Out on Bail, probation, a arrest warrant ect.)

The MISinformation that is spread on this board and taken for fact is INCREDIBLE.