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Old 04-08-2012, 03:38 PM   #1
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It would be very helpful to confirm what the tourist card limits are- valid 30 or 60 days ? And you can only renew one time ? Does anyone know ? One thing I do know is you can only renew in the capital- I did it- it was fast and easy.
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Old 04-08-2012, 03:52 PM   #2
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Everything I have seen so far indicates that the new tourist card is good for 60 days and can be renewed once for another 60 days. I have seen conflicting reports that indicate it can be renewed at a local airport. I am sure there will be more to come on the tourist card situation as it unfolds. It is now August when the new regulations are about to be enforced.
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Old 04-08-2012, 06:08 PM   #3
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I was told they can be renewed at the Immigration desk in the airport, for the north coast in the Puerto Plata airport once a month. So we have received differing renditions.
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Old 04-08-2012, 06:35 PM   #4
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I was told they can be renewed at the Immigration desk in the airport, for the north coast in the Puerto Plata airport once a month. So we have received differing renditions.
That has already been attempted, and failed.
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Old 04-08-2012, 10:20 PM   #5
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Rule haven't been implemented yet!

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Old 04-08-2012, 10:36 PM   #6
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Rule haven't been implemented yet!

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Hooray, well done squirt, you managed to 'dislike' a post and have a legit reason, well done. Now, what's the excuse for all these over three days, lol. Simple things please little minds. Carry on, I quite enjoy the attention you are giving me, a little perverted but what ever tickles your tulip, cheers.


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Some might say it is rather childish, but hey, I can send you some of my dirt underwear to sniff if you like and it isn't actually a maturity problem on your part and say you do have a perversion with me?
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Old 04-08-2012, 10:41 PM   #7
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As the Chinese would say...........
Olly no likey you....................lol

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Old 04-08-2012, 10:44 PM   #8
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Olly no likey you....................lol

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Haha, it's a bit weird, but I have clan suspicions. All good fun for me, for someone to make the effort, lol. But I prefer birthdays cards n beers n all, but these are appreciated, just the same, shows I make an impact on them.
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Old 04-09-2012, 12:23 AM   #9
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Back to the topic- I'm certain there is only one place in the country to renew- in Santo Domingo
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Old 04-09-2012, 01:36 AM   #10
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The Department of Taxes new website where you can purchase the tourist card online says that the tourist card is valid only for 30 days.
About the Tourist Card

The Department of Migration says that tourists extending their stay from 30 days to 3 months need pay RD$800 penalty. So that would mean the tourist card only lasts 30 days.
Direccion General de Migracion

From what I understand, and I can confirm this on Monday, the Ministry of Tourism had reached an agreement with Migration so that the tourist card was valid for 60 days. But apparently this has now somehow been changed back to the 30 days.
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Old 04-09-2012, 02:02 AM   #11
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From today's DR1 Daily News:
More tourists, spending more and staying mor
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Meeting and convention tourism should be exempt from the 16% ITBIS tax, proposed Julio Llibre, president of the National Hotel & Tourism Association when speaking during the monthly luncheon of the American Chamber of Commerce. Llibre says that it is time that the country implement tax free shopping for tourists to boost cruise ship and tours into Santo Domingo. Llibre encourages the government to extend the time tourists can stay under their US$10 tourist card beyond the present 30 days and that those that own second homes in the Dominican Republic be allowed to stay up to six months without paying beyond the US$10 entry fee.

Llibre mentioned these and other recommendations that seek to boost tourism but at the same time encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more in the country.

Llibre noted that the average stay for tourists has gone down from 12-14 days to 8-9 days over the last five years.

Llibre made the point that tourism is 20% of the GDP, 30% of export revenues and the industry buys RD$16 billion from the local farming sector. "We are convinced that tourism is the key to create the needed jobs in the short term and reduce the deficit in the balance of payment of the country," he said.

He said there is a need for an extraordinary promotion effort abroad, local programs that are consistent with improving quality of the product, and enhancing the cultural component as well as for increased attention to the local problems that affect quality of life and the surroundings in the tourism destinations.

He said that the number of hotels rooms is enough, and that what is needed is to improve the quality of these to achieve the goal of 10 million tourists. He said that there are 66,088 rooms hotel in 2011, with an average occupancy of 74%.

He also called for lower interest rates, reinforcing judicial security, avoiding corruption in courts and dealing with property title problems, labor disputes and the tourism transport issues.
So, tourists who stay over 14 days do not need to go to a Dominican consulate in their home country and get a visa starting in August?
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Old 04-09-2012, 02:09 AM   #12
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Forget funny Friday, BB, how about silly Saturday?
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Old 04-09-2012, 03:35 AM   #13
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The Department of Taxes new website where you can purchase the tourist card online says that the tourist card is valid only for 30 days.
About the Tourist Card

The Department of Migration says that tourists extending their stay from 30 days to 3 months need pay RD$800 penalty. So that would mean the tourist card only lasts 30 days.
Direccion General de Migracion

From what I understand, and I can confirm this on Monday, the Ministry of Tourism had reached an agreement with Migration so that the tourist card was valid for 60 days. But apparently this has now somehow been changed back to the 30 days.
It is great to see they really thought this out (he said facetiously).
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Old 04-09-2012, 04:50 AM   #14
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Read my lips !

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If P then Q ?
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Old 04-09-2012, 05:11 AM   #15
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They can't just change tourist visas simple as, airlines need informed new presedures put in place so they are not fined (for selling out of spec tickets) as they have been in the past, and that can take months, or longer.
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Old 05-08-2012, 03:39 PM   #16
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Thanks Dolores- please post your findings tomorrow. K
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Old 05-08-2012, 08:09 PM   #17
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They can't just change tourist visas simple as, airlines need informed new presedures put in place so they are not fined (for selling out of spec tickets) as they have been in the past, and that can take months, or longer.
Last September, I was almost stopped in Toronto, by Air Canada. I was flying to the DR for just over 6 months. They question that I didn't have the papers to do this.
This year, if the DR doesn't get its Sh** in order, and soon, I will be standing in Toronto, arguing with Air Canada (again). I am afraid this time, I will lose, as Air Canada will error on (their) safe side and not let me board.


The new DR rules were going to be implemented on June 1.... NO July 1, NO August 1, NO August 15....




This Thread started out with....
“Llibre made the point that tourism is 20% of the GDP, 30% of export revenues and the industry buys RD$16 billion from the local farming sector.”


Who screws with a Golden Goose?




PLEASE..... lets get this done... finalized, posted, publicized, confirmed.
All the Government website in-sink.
The clock is ticking!


It is August, and in Canada, the Snowbird are starting to get ready to fly south.


Cuba is looking better every day!
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Old 05-08-2012, 11:41 PM   #18
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The Department of Taxes new website where you can purchase the tourist card online says that the tourist card is valid only for 30 days.
About the Tourist Card

The Department of Migration says that tourists extending their stay from 30 days to 3 months need pay RD$800 penalty. So that would mean the tourist card only lasts 30 days.
Direccion General de Migracion

From what I understand, and I can confirm this on Monday, the Ministry of Tourism had reached an agreement with Migration so that the tourist card was valid for 60 days. But apparently this has now somehow been changed back to the 30 days.
I confirmed this yesterday with an officer at the Ministry of Tourism. The tourist card is valid for 30 DAYS.
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Old 05-09-2012, 12:14 AM   #19
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Thanks Dolores- can you extend the tourist card online, for 3 months ? That would almost be too much to ask for ! K
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Old 05-09-2012, 12:24 AM   #20
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Yes, for RD$800, or US$20 you can stay two more months. According to the Department of Immigration.
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