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    Quote Originally Posted by ohmmmm View Post
    Don't make me cry... Seriously, thank you very much. Actually getting started on this was easy, it was the process of doing it and carrying through during the tough times that was extremely stressful. Its still stressful here and at the same time it is a place guys can have a great time and go out 7 days a week... Now I apprecate so much that I never did back the states such as clean water, reliable electicity...actually reliable everything...and competency... From now on let the good times continue!!! I want to be like Robert when I grow young...

    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.
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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    Quote Originally Posted by MrHappy View Post
    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.
    Enjoy it while you can.

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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    Quote Originally Posted by MrHappy View Post
    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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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    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.


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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    Quote Originally Posted by uncle ruckus View Post
    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.

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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    Quote Originally Posted by WickedWillie View Post
    Ya think anyone paid attention 6 months ago?????

    http://news.insearchofchicas.org/for...ht=immigration
    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..

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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    Quote Originally Posted by MrHappy View Post
    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?

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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    Quote Originally Posted by MrHappy View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WickedWillie View Post
    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.

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    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.

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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    Quote Originally Posted by hugrad95a View Post
    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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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    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!

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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    Quote Originally Posted by TNT72 View Post
    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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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    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?

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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    Quote Originally Posted by Count View Post
    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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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    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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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    Wow... these are some tough requirements. I would think especially tough is the Letter of Guarantee.

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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    Damn are they trying to rid the island of expat gringos

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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    Quote Originally Posted by hugrad95a View Post
    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.

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    Re: 01/2012 - Another day in another year

    Quote Originally Posted by WickedWillie View Post
    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.

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