How many times can you stay 30 days

karynllanders · 2025-07-30T03:48:51+02:00

Find out how often you can stay 30 days in the Dominican Republic without incurring overstay fines and what intervals are needed before returning.

karynllanders New member

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karynllandersNew member30 July 2025 01:48:51

Hi DR folks, on another thread I asked about time for processing and approval of pensioners residencies. The question is now if I do not want to pay overstay fines how often can I come for 30 days in a year until I have a determination on my pensioners application?

Are there intervals required to leave country before coming back?聽 Ie. Two days, a week, month etc. Since we are months into the legal process we want to follow rules to the letter so as to not jeopardize our application.聽

We also do not want to do the 120 day extension as it required some of the same paperwork we already submitted. Any expertise in this area. I can鈥檛 find any information on this on internet or at immigration dept site.

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert30 July 2025 12:41:59

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If your file is in process you don't need to leave.聽 It's not an overstay.

DRVisitor Serial expat

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DRVisitorSerial expat30 July 2025 14:03:14

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@planner

If your file is in process but the temporary visa expires in your passport this would not be an overstay?

CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Serial expat

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CHRISTOPHER DAVID56Serial expat30 July 2025 14:52:20

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@DRVisitor

However, there will (may) be additional late fees at DGM when they issue your ID for every month past the expatriation of the 1 time VISA. At least this is what happened to me even if the late was caused by DGM.

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DRVisitorSerial expat30 July 2025 15:52:21

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@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56

Same with me but would this cause additional overstay fees as well if you did not leave on time?

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CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Serial expat

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CHRISTOPHER DAVID56Serial expat30 July 2025 16:26:17

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If you leave after your ID is issued probably no, if you leave temp before your ID is issued it may. Unfortunately,聽 I can't provide a firm yes or no because it changes daily, weekly and not to be funny but the day or immigration officer upon exit. There is no consistencia