NewsWhore
11-16-2010, 01:30 PM
The first 10 months of the year have generated RD$3.8 billion for the government in tourist card and exit taxes on travelers. Keeping the numbers high is the name of the game for the Fernandez government. As reported in Diario Libre, this means an additional RD$246.6 million for the government so far this year compared to the same period in 2009. Tourist card collections were 5.1% up compared to 2009, but Diario Libre reports that the government estimates for the charge fell short by 40%. Tourists pay US$10 to enter the country, and all travelers pay US$20 to exit. The exit charge is included in most airfares.
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