Overstay Consequences

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Member since 06 August 2014

amhoskinsMember06 August 2014 18:34:05

Hi,

If someone overstays the tourist card, pays the fine and leaves the country. Do they have to stay outside the DR for a certain amount of time to renenter? Will they have a problem if they leave for a week and then come back?

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert06 August 2014 19:58:48

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There is no time requirement for leaving the country. Although the overstay fine can be far less expensive then the cost of a trip!

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member06 August 2014 21:18:55

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No you can come as often as you want just pay the overstay fee every time you leave and have been here for over 30 days.

Bob K

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Member since 31 December 2014

Wik2014Member31 December 2014 06:18:09

Hello,

Just want to clarify. So, the only consequence for overstaying (with a tourist card) for year or more is that I would have to pay exit fee when leaving, am I right? (I'm not going to have a job here)

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member31 December 2014 08:44:50

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Currently that is correct. The new fee for over a year and less than two years is $8000 pesos. The government is starting to make it more difficult to stay that long with out getting your residency.

Bob K

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert31 December 2014 10:47:59

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Correct at the moment. Nothing is expected to change soon, but it will change. Coming into a new election (2016) they are already starting to be careful about what they do in the government. I do not thing we will see changes yet.

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