Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
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Originally Posted by
MrHappy
Um.. do you already have your residency and cedula? If you don't, you may be leaving sooner than you think.....
You too, Robert.... Weyland... Rick......... they are getting ready to really clamp down on that crap. I got a warning letter at the free Zone the other day, and it's in the news almost every day.
Just a plan to complicate my life here.:(
Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
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Originally Posted by
MrHappy
Um.. do you already have your residency and cedula? If you don't, you may be leaving sooner than you think.....
You too, Robert.... Weyland... Rick......... they are getting ready to really clamp down on that crap. I got a warning letter at the free Zone the other day, and it's in the news almost every day.
Ya think anyone paid attention 6 months ago?????
http://news.insearchofchicas.org/for...ht=immigration
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If you have any type of money invested in the DR, better get legalized ASAP. It's not beyond the realm of possibility that a well connected local who sees an opportunity can bribe some official to have an expat without papers arrested and evicted from the country.
Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
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Originally Posted by
uncle ruckus
If you have any type of money invested in the DR, better get legalized ASAP. It's not beyond the realm of possibility that a well connected local who sees an opportunity can bribe some official to have an expat without papers arrested and evicted from the country.
Fortunately I am a poor gringo.
Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
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Originally Posted by
WickedWillie
Do you think anyone is paying attention now?
Even the folks are DR1 are getting nervous. (not that it takes a lot)
And Ruck is right, I've seen it happen many times..
Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
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Originally Posted by
MrHappy
Do you think anyone is paying attention now?
Even the folks are DR1 are getting nervous. (not that it takes a lot)
And Ruck is right, I've seen it happen many times..
hmmmmmmm.
um, ohmmm, did you remember to get your papers?:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
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Originally Posted by
MrHappy
Do you think anyone is paying attention now?
Even the folks are DR1 are getting nervous. (not that it takes a lot)
And Ruck is right, I've seen it happen many times..
Yup, cause it seems the last 6 months window of opportunity for easy residency has finally just been closed. I spoke to an immigration attorny today, she confirmed that no new initial residency applications can be processed. Tough tits on those who have kept their heads up their asses. Expect those planes back to various motherlands to be full.
Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
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Originally Posted by
WickedWillie
Yup, cause it seems the last 6 months window of opportunity for easy residency has finally just been closed. I spoke to an immigration attorny today, she confirmed that no new initial residency applications can be processed. Tough tits on those who have kept their heads up their asses. Expect those planes back to various motherlands to be full.
Yeah, it doesn't make a lot of sense, but it looks like that's what's coming.
I'm glad I just renewed mine for 4 years a few months ago.
I was shooting for 10, but the cute little girl I know that works there told me I missed it by a couple of weeks.
Had I renewed when I was supposed to, I would have been in like flint. But at least now, I don't have to worry until 2016..... I hope.
Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
So what happens if you can't get residency. Do you get on a plane and then come back again.
Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
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Originally Posted by
hugrad95a
So what happens if you can't get residency. Do you get on a plane and then come back again.
that is how it works at mi favorite country.....you can stay 3 months and renew for 3 but then you have to leave....then come back
wouldn't be surprised if that's the same with the DR now.........does Roberto have residency?
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I heard that if you make a run up to Haiti, and back to the DR, that stamp entering the DR means quite a bit!
Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
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Originally Posted by
TNT72
I heard that if you make a run up to Haiti, and back to the DR, that stamp entering the DR means quite a bit!
didn't even think of that.....you don't even need to jump on a plane....
Roberto will love going to Haiti....maybe he won't even want to leave......lmao
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I don't get the economics behind these new residency rules. How does the DR economy win if expats have to head home?
Can someone give that answer?
Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
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Originally Posted by
Count
I don't get the economics behind these new residency rules. How does the DR economy win if expats have to head home?
Can someone give that answer?
The only ex-pats that will have to head home permanently are the ones that do not meet the supposed new residency requirements. My comment about planeloads heading back to their motherlands may have inadvertently misled you.
Apparently for those seeking residency status from now on it will be a requirement to have a pre-approved residency visa issued only at the Dominican Republic embassy/consulate in ones home country. All the many gringos that have been in the DR long term only on a tourist visa will now have to return to their native countries to achieve this, hence my comment.
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Residence Visa
DESCRIPTION
Visas for the purpose of requesting
residency are issued for travelers whose intention is to establish in the
Dominican Republic permanently. They are valid for one entry within 60 days of
issue. Once in the Dominican Republic, the beneficiary of this visa must visit
the Department of Migration within the 60 day period to apply for a provisional
residence permit and complete additional local requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
- Visa Form filled and completed in type or clearly printed.
- One (1) frontal picture size 2 x 2 inches, with a white
background. - Original passport valid for at least the duration of the
requested visa or longer. - Medical Certificate showing a diagnosis of the overall
health of the applicant, indicating if he or she suffers from any contagious
disease. It must be issued by the health authorities of the country in which the
person resides at the time of application. This document must be notarized,
translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled.
Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for
translation by the Consular Section (see
translation services). - Criminal Record Certificate issued by the appropriate
authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of
application. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both
the original and the translation Apostilled. Alternatively, once the original
document is Apostilled it can be sent for translation by the Consular Section
(see translation services). Not
required for minors. - In the case of minors, permission of the parents or
guardian when the applicant is not the mother or the father. If the
child is not to be accompanied into the country by both parents, it is required
that the parent who is not in the Dominican Republic authorizes the other parent
to move with the child permanently to the Dominican Republic. This document must
be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation
Apostilled. Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be
sent for translation by the Consular Section (see
translation services). - Legible photocopy of National Identity Document of the
country of nationality and legible photocopy of the Residence
Card if residing in a second country. - Birth Certificate. This document must be notarized,
translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled.
Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for
translation by the Consular Section (see
translation services). - Marriage Certificate. This document must be notarized,
translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled.
Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for
translation by the Consular Section (see
translation services). Dominican marriage certificates must have been
issued within the past six (6) months by the nearest office of the Central
Electoral Board (Junta Central Electoral). A photocopy of the National Identity
Document of the spouse of Dominican origin or if a legal resident a copy of the
permanent residence card of the spouse must be attached. - Notarized Letter of Guarantee. Signed by a Dominican or a
legal resident alien in the Dominican Republic specifying the type of
relationship with the beneficiary of the visa. Also, the guarantor certifies to
the Dominican authorities to undertake any expenses incurred on account of the
visa beneficiary. The guarantor remains financially committed in the event that
deportation is required if the recipient should violate the Dominican law. This
letter of guarantee must be signed by a notary of the Dominican Republic and
legalized by the Attorney General's Office of the Dominican Republic. - Documents showing the applicant's financial solvency. All
documents must be issued for the applicant and NOT the guarantor. These
documents may include as applicable:
a) Letter from Bank: updated with details of the account
balance
b) Copies of certificates of titles of property (must present the
original)
c) Registration of established companies,
d) Copy of the last tax return
e) Copy of Financial Certificates
f) Letter of
employment or proof of pension
Visa application letter from the beneficiary
addressed to the Consular Section containing name, nationality, place of
residence and occupation, as well as information on reasons for seeking to
establish in the country (Of Dominican origin, child of a Dominican, Dominican
spouse, as pensioner, or investor).
PROCESSING TIME
Between 10 and 15
working days depending on date of travel, prior requests and staff
availability.
FEE US$125.00
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Wow... these are some tough requirements. I would think especially tough is the Letter of Guarantee.
Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
Damn are they trying to rid the island of expat gringos
Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
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Originally Posted by
hugrad95a
Damn are they trying to rid the island of expat gringos
No, they are trying to get rid of the expats criminals running from the law in their own country.
They're trying to show they are serious about going after criminals and drug runners. And why not? The USA has been dumping all of their Dominican convicted criminals here for years.
I've had various discussions with some folks about what is required to open a bank account and buy Certificates of Deposit here, only to be told I don't know what I'm talking about, even though a BPD vice president gave them to me.
You'll notice that all the requirements I've been telling folks are listed.
Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year
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Originally Posted by
WickedWillie
The only ex-pats that will have to head home permanently are the ones that do not meet the supposed new residency requirements. My comment about planeloads heading back to their motherlands may have inadvertently misled you.
Apparently for those seeking residency status from now on it will be a requirement to have a pre-approved residency visa issued only at the Dominican Republic embassy/consulate in ones home country. All the many gringos that have been in the DR long term only on a tourist visa will now have to return to their native countries to achieve this, hence my comment.
WW, is it your understanding that this 60 day visa is only required for those people wishing to apply for residency? If I come to the DR for my usual 6 to 7 week visit can I just continue to pay the overstay fine when I leave? If I have to go through this bullshit and pay $125 for the privilege of spending my hard earned tourist dollars in this country, then I will be moving on.