Entry & Exit tax - Page 2

memphisj · #11 09-04-2007, 09:26 PM

I will do, and thanks!

EnclineDesigns · #12 09-05-2007, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolores

Those are the rates listed on the migracion.gov.do website.

But when we called we were told tourists are being allowed a 90 day stay with the tourist card entrance. So, when you arrive ask for the 90 days on your card. Let us know if this is not granted.

I was told you can go to the immegration office in Santo Domingo and request an extension on the tourist card to 90 days for an additional $5-10 (US). Of course, if you are not flying into Santo Domingo, this may not be an easy task.

Dolores · #13 09-05-2007, 10:09 AM

I was told at Migration that a 90 days stay can be authorized right there at the airport, with no need to pay the extra. We need someone to come through the airport and tell us their actual experience seeking a 90 days stay.

EnclineDesigns · #14 09-05-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dolores

I was told at Migration that a 90 days stay can be authorized right there at the airport, with no need to pay the extra. We need someone to come through the airport and tell us their actual experience seeking a 90 days stay.

That may be the case... I just know for a fact, if it cannot be done at the airport, it can be done at the immigration office in S.D. If someone were to go to the office, I was told it closes at 2:30PM.

I will be going through the airport next week, if we do not get any responses from anyone else, I will share my experience as to if it can be done at the airport or not. I sure hope so...that would save a lot of time!!

miguel · #15 09-05-2007, 10:31 AM

Somewhat related to the topic:

Dominicans who became US citizens while living in the US do NOT need to pay the entry tax.

I know Dominicans that still do.

I have not paid it since I became a citizen and when the "Immigration Inspector" in the DR asks me why I don't have the "tarjeta de turista", I simply say "Dual Citizenship". Works for me.

Talldrink · #16 09-05-2007, 10:48 AM

I have never had to get a tourist card - only for my kids.

miguel · #17 09-05-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by miguel

Somewhat related to the topic:

Dominicans who became US citizens while living in the US do NOT need to pay the entry tax.

I know Dominicans that still do.

I have not paid it since I became a citizen and when the "Immigration Inspector" in the DR asks me why I don't have the "tarjeta de turista", I simply say "Dual Citizenship". Works for me.

Let me rephrase what I posted above:

MANY Dominicans think that AFTER they become US citizens, that they have to pay the entry tax. They don't have to. Only people born in the US do.

I know a few Dominicans (especially my aunt) that no matter how many times I tell them they don't need it, they just HAVE to make "THE LINE" to ask the question (and sometimes a 'ladron' from that little office sells it to them, knowing full well they don't need it). My aunt excuse is that she doesn't want to get in trouble. As if.

Bob K · #18 09-05-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by EnclineDesigns

I was told you can go to the immegration office in Santo Domingo and request an extension on the tourist card to 90 days for an additional $5-10 (US). Of course, if you are not flying into Santo Domingo, this may not be an easy task.

Why would you want to do this since the "fine" for overstaying up to 90 days is only about $9 US (300RD). Seems like a no brainer. Enjoy your stay and just pay the fine when you leave.

Bob K

NYC_Girl · #19 09-17-2007, 10:09 PM

I just returned to NY from Santo Domingo and didn't realize that the tourist card was only good for 30 days. When I was exiting the man asked how long I stayed, I said 35 days he said I had to pay $10 for the tourist card. If I would have said 30 days I don't think he was going to sit there and count the days on my entrance stamp.
It wasn't until I went to pay did I see the sign listing the different prices for the extended stays. It's as Dominican Boy posted.

MikeFisher · #20 09-18-2007, 09:37 AM

where nobody complains they cash what ever they can.
a prior poster mentioned to get a permission/stamp aso for more than 30 days at the migration office in santo domingo, forget about that. they close 2:30PM, that's right. they have long lines to wait from the early beginning in the morning. you have to take more than one line to get all done. you would spend that day at migrations, from the las americas airport(St Dgo) you would need a expensive cab to go there, it is a minimum 30 minutes ride, so a $300 pesos fine IF they recognize that you overdid a tourist card for a few days, would be much cheaper than only the costs for a cab.
have fun
Mike