How Does a Dominican Get a Visa?

incredible · #1 08-19-2006, 04:20 AM

Guys,

I have a dominican friend that wants to visit Czech Republic, The Phillipines and Thailand but there are no consulates from what I understand in the Dr.

What steps must he take in getting a Visa to these countries?

All info appreciated!

Thanks,

Incredible

mariel · #2 08-19-2006, 04:56 AM

czech republic has a consulate in avenida bolivar in santo domingo

Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Ave. Bolívar No. 830, La Esperilla, Santo Domingo

tel: 001809/6856900, 2215602
fax: 001809/2215607
e-mail: santodomingo@honorary.mzv.cz

Head of the Mission: José Ramón Brea GONZÁLES

Time Shift: -5 hrs during winter time
-6 hrs during summer time
Office Hours:: Monday - Friday: 08.00 - 12.00, 14.00 - 17.00

http://www.mzv.cz/wwwo/mzv/default.a...04&idj=2&amb=1

danceaway · #3 08-19-2006, 07:26 AM

I have a friend in the DR who wants to come to the US for a visit and has asked me to help get him a visa. From everything I have read I could be in for a very long difficult struggle just to get him here for a short visit. I understand that I also have to set up a bank account there, in the DR, just to guarantee his return. This seems like "rent a DR friend" from the goverment. what is this all about ? no wonder there are so many illegals in the States. Who can afford to set up all that is necessary just to get someone to visit you. How Lucky I am that I can go just about anywhere, when ever I want without having to potentially sacrifice everything I have. I dont even know how to go about this process, as I have looked at many sights on the web, and they are all very confussing, and some evn give conflicting information. If I actually decide to do this I want to make sure that I do it the right way the first time out as to now run into so many roadblocks and obsticules. Can anyone guide me, help me, or point me to a legitimate sight. Please, I am lost, and without speaking Spanish, I do not want to get the run around or be lied to or tricked into anything. thanks so much, any information would be appreciated. Danceaway

FireGuy · #4 08-19-2006, 08:03 AM

danceaway,

If he needs help to get a visa and anticipates he cannot get one on his own merits...

the chances of this ever happening without substantive changes to his personal situation are virtually zero.

While I "never say never" your involvement will not likely matter much and may raise unrealistic expectation for your friend.

Sorry.

Gregg

mountainfrog · #5 08-19-2006, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danceaway

I have a friend in the DR who wants to come to the US for a visit and has asked me to help get him a visa.

What has he/she done so far in order to get the visa?
Does the person have a passport?
The US embassy will provide all the necessary information what steps need to be taken.
You can then help to follow those steps.
Chances to get a visitor's visa are said to be slim.

But wait, why should a sock puppet... never mind.

m'frog

SKY · #6 08-19-2006, 10:41 AM

Your friend can go to the Philippines without a Visa, but for the other two countries a Visa is required.

windeguy · #7 08-25-2006, 02:53 PM

Danaceway, Fireguy has it correct. There is almost no chance of a visitor visa for your friend to the US. Opening a new bank account will not help because they are looking for a history of earnings and vairous ties to the DR that would bring the visitor back home to the DR. However, hundreds of people every day try and get that NO answer.

dogstar · #8 08-25-2006, 09:59 PM

[quote=danceaway;429027]I have a friend in the DR who wants to come to the US for a visit and has asked me to help get him a visa.

I just went throigh this, unsucessefully. What your fried will need:
a passport
a car in his name
200k in the bank
a business he owns
shows an income from business
a house or any real property
a propelling reason to return to the DR

joe

Beads · #9 08-26-2006, 12:08 PM

if hes got a business and property worth 200K even thats a mighty good reason to return to the DR.

shadInToronto · #10 08-26-2006, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogstar

I just went throigh this, unsucessefully. What your fried will need:
a passport - danceaway to provide cash
a car in his name - danceaway to provide cash
200k in the bank - danceaway to provide cash
a business he owns - danceaway to provide cash
shows an income from business - danceaway to provide cash
a house or any real property - danceaway to provide cash
a propelling reason to return to the DR - to clean up

joe

Since your friend doesn't quailfy, you will no doubt have to provide all the aforementioned ....