How often can a person return to the DR?

[GH10ad]

Hi,

If I visited for a week then wanted to visit again within 1 month, is this allowed? Is a tourist card valid for a set period of time, if so how long and how long must I wait in another country before I can get another tourist card for the Dominican Republic?

Thanks.

[Ricardo900]

You can come and go as you please, you'll have to purchase a tourist card everytime you arrive in the DR.

[GH10ad]

Thanks. Fast reply!

[Ricardo900]

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Originally Posted by GH10ad

Hi,

If I visited for a week then wanted to visit again within 1 month, is this allowed? Is a tourist card valid for a set period of time, if so how long and how long must I wait in another country before I can get another tourist card for the Dominican Republic?

Thanks.

It won't be a problem.

The tourist card is valid for 30 days - if it expires just buy another one for peanuts - US$10.

[FireGuy]

Couple of corrections...

I seem to recall that the Tourist Card is only good for two weeks - if you overstay this timeframe you pay a small penalty when you leave.

That's why the overstay fines start at 15 days:

15 Days - 3 Months: $300 Pesos
3 Months - 9 Months: $500 Pesos
9 Months - 1 Year: $2000 Pesos
1 Year - 1.5 Years: $3500 Pesos
1.5 Years - 2 Years: $4500 Pesos
2 Years - 2.5 Years: $6000 Pesos
2.5 Years - 3 Years: $8000 Pesos
3-5 Years: $12000 Pesos
5 Years+: $15000 Pesos

Also you must also pay a departure Tax of $20US on departure (for most US airline tickets it's prepaid in the taxes section of your airline ticket).

Gregg

[Ricardo900]

Originally Posted by Chip00

It won't be a problem.

The tourist card is valid for 30 days - if it expires just buy another one for peanuts - US$10.

Chip,

They collect the Tourist cards after you clear customs, you no longer have to hold on to them until your departure. Upon your departure, they will ask you how long was your trip and apply a fine if you stayed longer. You can't buy another tourist card, I believe you will just have to pay the fine.

Originally Posted by FireGuy

Couple of corrections...

I seem to recall that the Tourist Card is only good for two weeks - if you overstay this timeframe you pay a small penalty when you leave.

Also you must also pay a departure Tax of $20US on departure (for most US airline tickets it's in the taxes section of your airline ticket).

Gregg

Not quite....I live in Santiago as a non resident and traveled to Florida last month after staying here for more than 6 months and I only paid RD500 - I put it in my passport and gave it to the guy at the counter and said I was just a little late, hahha - thanks CC!

[FireGuy]

Originally Posted by Chip00

Not quite....I live in Santiago as a non resident and traveled to Florida last month after staying here for more than 6 months and I only paid RD500 - I put it in my passport and gave it to the guy at the counter and said I was just a little late, hahha - thanks CC!

The proper fine for 3 - 9 months IS $500RD...

Gregg

Originally Posted by FireGuy

The proper fine for 3 - 9 months IS $500RD...

Gregg

I thought you said it was US20????

Even so I still paid too much - I want a refund!!!!!