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04-21-2008, 08:53 PM
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I am almost sure this subject was covered in great detail 3 or 4 months ago. Try the search for the thread.
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04-22-2008, 12:46 AM
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My niece had to buy a return ticket, knowing she wasnt going to use it!!
the agent told her if she didnt have a return ticket DR has been known to deport you back??
i'd call your travel agent, confirm everything before you buy one!!
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04-22-2008, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by johne
I am almost sure this subject was covered in great detail 3 or 4 months ago. Try the search for the thread.
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You are right Johne. The rules are clear you need a return ticket. Whether it will be enforced or not is a risk you take, that's all. Worst case you buy a return on the spot. Although this will probably cost more that having bought a two way ticket in the first place. It's a gamble 
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04-22-2008, 11:14 AM
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This has been covered before and it relates to all entrants to the DR. Unless you have residency - the rules state you must have a return ticket.
The carrier is responsible for ensuring you have the return portion purchased.
It is possible to get in without the return portion BUT if you are caught you may be refused boarding on your flight and have to buy an additional ticket at high cost.
There are many people who will tell you the story about - when I did it...... but there are hundreds more who will not post about being caught at the airport and being out of pocket hundreds of dollars!
My advice buy the return portion! And it can be a one way ticket from here to Miami - it does not have to be a return to your departure point.
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04-22-2008, 11:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by planner
My advice buy the return portion! And it can be a one way ticket from here to Miami - it does not have to be a return to your departure point.
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Planner that is a good point!
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04-22-2008, 12:22 PM
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You have to go home eventually?
Is it not cheaper to buy a return ticket on a NON charter airline & then only pay a small change fee to return home at a later date?
I bought a return charter ticket in 2006 & didn't use the return part....I then had to purchase a whole new ticket to get home for $350 US.
If I had purchased a round trip through AA then I would have only been out 50$ for the change fee and the ticket good for 1 year.
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04-22-2008, 12:27 PM
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In all cases just do the math. If it is cheaper to buy a return and change the return. Then do it. If it is cheaper to buy one way and a departure to Miami a year out, then do that.....
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04-24-2008, 05:37 PM
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lol thanks guys, lots of good info, i also did a bunch of searches before i posted, but couldnt find any info on this...
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04-24-2008, 07:55 PM
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I arrived on a one way ticket with WestJet in mid March. Purchased the one way on their website, nothing was ever said or any problem encountered, flew into Puerto Plata nary any issue. Beyond the airline, how would anyone else know you did not have a return ticket? Why would they care, you pay at the airport the overstay charge, be it 10 for over 30 days or 20US or over 90 days.
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04-24-2008, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by krwilson
I arrived on a one way ticket with WestJet in mid March. Purchased the one way on their website, nothing was ever said or any problem encountered, flew into Puerto Plata nary any issue. Beyond the airline, how would anyone else know you did not have a return ticket? Why would they care, you pay at the airport the overstay charge, be it 10 for over 30 days or 20US or over 90 days.
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As we already all said you can take your chances, but the rules are CLEAR. A return ticket is obligatory (whether they check is a different story). This goes for travel to most countries in the world.
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