General Info

[OldKool]

I like a nice smoke when I hang out. More girls smoke now and can supply you with product. I have no problem bringing product. When I travel out. I do not bring anything back. In 13 years I was searched once by customs coming back. TSA is looking for bombs not drugs. I have never seen anyone stopped coming in to the DR for a custom search. It is legal in Maryland so I use a vap product good smell and good affect I find when the girls smoke with you the sex is more natural. Some girls really enjoy smoking and become more compliant.

Has the weed situation gotten any better there? As in are people more laxed about it now or are they still treating it like heroin?

I would love to get back to the DR but I need the weed to make it happen.

Anyone getting through with edibles or similar?

[Coolie High]

Has the weed situation gotten any better there? As in are people more laxed about it now or are they still treating it like heroin?

I would love to get back to the DR but I need the weed to make it happen.

Anyone getting through with edibles or similar?

Big Brother Artisttyp what's up. Been a min since you been over this part of the board. From what I noticed weed is unofficially tolerant in DR at the moment. Meaning its still technically illegal but folks are selling weed everywhere on the low. Can't walk around the street and puff one in the air but folks been pretty cool with smoking outside your villa or hotels that I stayed at. If you ever gotten caught with it from police in theory you could bribe your way out and not get shaken down to hard which is a good thing. Cus if it was a harder drug say that bugga sugga aka white girl theyre going to tax that ass something serious but would probably throw you in jail first.

As far as edible goes my girl from the states brought some candy edibles down there last year even though I told her NOT to do it. Personally you got to be crazy to want to roll the dice with customs as we lucked up and roll a 7 that time but I wouldn't recommend you bringing any down.

Anyway the best man who can give you better advice on the overall topic would be smoke dog himself Grownman1. Legend has it, he once out smoke Willie Nelson LOL.

[Artisttyp]

Has the weed situation gotten any better there? As in are people more laxed about it now or are they still treating it like heroin?

I would love to get back to the DR but I need the weed to make it happen.

Anyone getting through with edibles or similar?

[SubCmdr]

I hope so! Can we get back to a discussion of general information for the Dominican Republic now?

My suggestion is that when you come to the Dominican Republic and you are visiting pay cash when making transactions. Contact your bank and determine if ATM withdrawals incur any additional fee when making them internationally. If not, the standard fee you will face at most ATMs located in the Dominican Republic is 300 DOP per withdrawal. As a policy I make withdrawals only from the ATMs that allow me to withdraw 20,000 DOP. That way I maximize the amount I get with each set fee.

Another reason to have cash ready for your purchases at all times is that occasionally the ATM systems do not work and you cannot get cash. Now, I have never experienced this for an extended length of time (I. E. Days) but in the moment you need cash and do not have it any delay is too long.

Goto a large supermarket and make a small purchase to get change. Change is notoriously short when dealing with smaller business entities. Be ready with your "monedas" and "minutos". Learn the going exchange rate. I use a 500 DOP note as an example. If the exchange rate is 50 to 1 a 500 DOP note is 10 USD. But know what the price should be in DOP.

When dining in the restaurant sometimes you will see a line of the bill (cuenta) that says LEY. That is a 10% service charge / tax that is added to the bill and is supposed to goto the servers because tipping is not the custom here. I look at that and add that amount as the additional cash that I leave when I want to reward good service.

Most of the time I do not give anymore than the agreed amount for a paid sexual encounter. Sometimes the girl will request taxi money. I never leave it open ended. I agree to a specific amount. If you want to get an idea of the amount. Ask the girl where she coming from put that into your Uber app to get the price to bring her to you. You can even send the Uber to get her and pay directly to Uber and skip the extra payment to her.

[Manizales911]

Any time you enter a country you are given a visa. The stamp at immigration is considered a tourist visa and in the case of Colombia, a normal tourist from USA is given 90 days permission to be there with said visa.

Okay I was wrong.

[Mr Enternational]

I'm not going to say you are incorrect but I am questioning whether you are. As you stated correctly one does not need a visa for the DR, you receive a Tourist Stamp upon arrival, no requirements, interviews or fees. I'm not certain but I believe what you receive upon entry to Colombia is the same thing only for 90 days. I have had several Colombian visas and they are not stamped in your passport they are a large sticker affixed to a page in your passport that takes up the entire page. I've never heard of a visa that has no requirements or fees but maybe I'm wrong because I don't have a Google A game hahahahaha.

Any time you enter a country you are given a visa. The stamp at immigration is considered a tourist visa and in the case of Colombia, a normal tourist from USA is given 90 days permission to be there with said visa.

[SubCmdr]

Reference is made to the initial post by Rebel Monger:

He stated visa for 90 days (in reference for entry into Colombia). I had said 45 days. My statement was incorrect and I acknowledged it. I have never been to Colombia. But my google search game is A+. I will let you know how it works exactly when I return from my first trip to Colombia.

To avoid any future confusion please review the screen shot from the State Department of the United States of America website.

https://travel.state.gov/content/tra.../Colombia.html#text=USA %20 citizens%20 do%20 not%20 need, immigration%20 authority%20 (Migraci%C3%B3 and%20 Colombia).

I'm not going to say you are incorrect but I am questioning whether you are. As you stated correctly one does not need a visa for the DR, you receive a Tourist Stamp upon arrival, no requirements, interviews or fees. I'm not certain but I believe what you receive upon entry to Colombia is the same thing only for 90 days. I have had several Colombian visas and they are not stamped in your passport they are a large sticker affixed to a page in your passport that takes up the entire page. I've never heard of a visa that has no requirements or fees but maybe I'm wrong because I don't have a Google A game hahahahaha.

[Manizales911]

Yes, you need a visa to visit Colombia. It is issued upon arrival and it is good for 90 day and can be renewed (with approval) for another 90 days. So that mean you cannot visit Colombia for any period of time without a visa. When I think of visas, I think of having to apply, fill out forms, go to the Embassy of the country in question. Get approved and then get a visa stamp in my passport before getting on the plane.

I stand corrected.

I'm not going to say you are incorrect but I am questioning whether you are. As you stated correctly one does not need a visa for the DR, you receive a Tourist Stamp upon arrival, no requirements, interviews or fees. I'm not certain but I believe what you receive upon entry to Colombia is the same thing only for 90 days. I have had several Colombian visas and they are not stamped in your passport they are a large sticker affixed to a page in your passport that takes up the entire page. I've never heard of a visa that has no requirements or fees but maybe I'm wrong because I don't have a Google A game hahahahaha.

[SubCmdr]

To visit the Dominican Republic you can stay for 30 days without a visa. So it should be noted that means that you can stay for less time (for example 15 days). That would be half of the allowed time. After you book your flight you must complete an application in the Electronic Ticket portal. You complete the form and when it is approved you get a QR Code to show to the airline.

Las time when I arrived at immigration I wasn't asked any questions. Just had to put my two thumbs on the glass scanner. Entry stamp given and I was sent on my way. When I reached customs they were sending everyone to the X-ray machine. But they waved me through.

Guess I must look like a boss.

Yes, you need a visa to visit Colombia. It is issued upon arrival and it is good for 90 day and can be renewed (with approval) for another 90 days. So that mean you cannot visit Colombia for any period of time without a visa. When I think of visas, I think of having to apply, fill out forms, go to the Embassy of the country in question. Get approved and then get a visa stamp in my passport before getting on the plane.

I stand corrected.

[SubCmdr]

If you going to step to me about factual information I state in this forum you better bring your google A game before you beat on your keyboard and write a check that your ass can't cash.

You see I go directly to the source and that is the Government of Colombia. You do read Spanish right?

https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/v/nomadadigital

If you can't here are a just a few articles on the subject in English:

https://www.colombiavisas.com/digital-nomad-visa/

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/13/digi...-colombia.html

https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023...s-a-digital-no

Anymore questions?

I thought Colombia issued a 90 days visa on arrival to US citizen which could be extended to 180 days. At least that's what is says here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_r...tates_citizens.

[Rebel Monger]

...Colombia has a 1 year digital nomad visa. Or you can visit there for 45 days without a visa...

I thought Colombia issued a 90 days visa on arrival to US citizen which could be extended to 180 days. At least that's what is says here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_r...tates_citizens.

[SubCmdr]

I find that operating in areas the focus on tourism gives you the best access to services you expect or need. As an example, the place I stay in Sosua gives me great internet. Puts me within walking distances of, business services, banks, grocery stores, liquor stores, excellent restaurants, food truck and all my favorite bars. Plus the location itself offers a shared balcony with an excellent view overlooking the pool where I can work in peace while the world walks by and I am not disturbed or distracted. In fact, I can work better in Sosua than I can where I used to live.

I have not found it a problem having girls come and meet me at the location even though it is in the heart of the action in Sosua. 80% of my girls I have met through references, online and not on the street. They come from the campo, pueblos outside of Sosua or Puerta Plata. All some want to do is be escorted from their arrival point to my location. Doing that has never been a problem for me. If you are a PUA getting free pussy like some claim to be doing you should not be bringing unvetted girls back to your place (A mistake I made when I initially moved here. I hope others learn from my error). You should be using a cabana. Search cabana in this forum for an excellent post on the type of facility I am talking about. No girl is going to object to going to a cabana if she wants to have sex with you. Even a non-pro. It is part of the Dominican Culture.

Some may disagree with me. That is ok. I am sharing experienced gained from years of living here (Someone give me 1 USD please) and traveling all over the island. Even though I am looking to move my base to Colombia. I have not given up on spending time in Dominican Republic nor am I going to run down the place like some of my critics that post here.

My two pesos worth.

One bit of advice. If you are looking to date more "regular women", not just hard core hookers, avoid hotels / apartments that are in the heart of known P4P areas. Just be sure the hotel or apartment you select does allow unregistered guests. Verify by email when you book you reservation. Some regular woman will not want to be seen around areas like the strip in Sosua or Gringo Gulch in San Jose, Costa Rica. And out of these areas you will probably save a little on your rent / hotel fees. It will also probably be easier to get some work done during the day.

[HardDrive]

Hey guys I'm 22 and could use some advice. So as you guys may or may not know, the dating scene in the US is really bad. I and an online friend of mine around my age have struggled heavily and wanted to use escorts to deal with it but unfortunately escorts in the US are just way too expensive for me and aren't worth it. I currently am making 5-6 k a month running an online business and the dilemma I've been facing is whether I should try and use my income to move overseas completely and P4P or if I should stay in the US and just travel overseas? The only thing is if I stay in the US and only travel overseas every now and then I feel like I will still be miserable due to living in the US. What do you think is the best course of action for someone in my situation to take? I've completely lost interesting in American women as well as the dating market here and don't have the energy to try ever again. It's really that bad here.

No need to make an all in / all out decision. If your business is truly online and requires no real US presence then play digital nomad for a year. The DR, Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico and I believe now even Brazil offer no cost, 30 day or more tourist visas. Just pick a country, find a hotel or an AirBnB with reviews that indicate the internet is good and head out. Work by the pool during the day and do a bit of partying / dating at night. At the end of the month, pick another country and head out or head home if the lifestyle doesn't suit you. Or if you really love it where you are, look for options to extend your visa and search for a longer term rental.

One bit of advice. If you are looking to date more "regular women", not just hard core hookers, avoid hotels / apartments that are in the heart of known P4P areas. Just be sure the hotel or apartment you select does allow unregistered guests. Verify by email when you book you reservation. Some regular woman will not want to be seen around areas like the strip in Sosua or Gringo Gulch in San Jose, Costa Rica. And out of these areas you will probably save a little on your rent / hotel fees. It will also probably be easier to get some work done during the day.

[SubCmdr]

Hey guys I'm 22 and could use some advice. So as you guys may or may not know, the dating scene in the US is really bad. I and an online friend of mine around my age have struggled heavily and wanted to use escorts to deal with it but unfortunately escorts in the US are just way too expensive for me and aren't worth it. I currently am making 5-6 k a month running an online business and the dilemma I've been facing is whether I should try and use my income to move overseas completely and P4P or if I should stay in the US and just travel overseas? The only thing is if I stay in the US and only travel overseas every now and then I feel like I will still be miserable due to living in the US. What do you think is the best course of action for someone in my situation to take? I've completely lost interesting in American women as well as the dating market here and don't have the energy to try ever again. It's really that bad here.

I was just in the US for a few hours and I was ready to leave. I completed my business during the day and flew out. I feel your pain.

Honestly I don't see your dilemma. If you are an online business focus on the internet connection of the places you are planning to visit. Colombia has a 1 year digital nomad visa. Or you can visit there for 45 days without a visa.

First thing you need to go is get your passport. Long waits now. And then just pick someplace that has good internet access and jump off. No one here can tell you how to run your life (although there are many that will). Go where you are treated best.

[VloneCarti]

Hey guys I'm 22 and could use some advice. So as you guys may or may not know, the dating scene in the US is really bad. I and an online friend of mine around my age have struggled heavily and wanted to use escorts to deal with it but unfortunately escorts in the US are just way too expensive for me and aren't worth it. I currently am making 5-6 k a month running an online business and the dilemma I've been facing is whether I should try and use my income to move overseas completely and P4P or if I should stay in the US and just travel overseas? The only thing is if I stay in the US and only travel overseas every now and then I feel like I will still be miserable due to living in the US. What do you think is the best course of action for someone in my situation to take? I've completely lost interesting in American women as well as the dating market here and don't have the energy to try ever again. It's really that bad here.