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[QUOTE=VanessasClient;2880352]Keep in mind that Santiago is over an hour away from Sosua by drive. If traffic is bad or there's a problem with the roads, it could be 2 hours. I already looked this up because it's much cheaper to fly into STI than it is Puerto Plata. You have to find a driver who is willing to make the drive, has enough room for your luggage, and hope nothing goes wrong on the remote roads. I would imagine there's very little cell service outside the big cities. From what I've been able to research, price tag for the drive will probably run close to 50 USD.[/QUOTE]The drive is at least three and a half hours.

[QUOTE=JohnClayton;2880404]The drive is at least three and a half hours.[/QUOTE]The drive is only an hour and a half between Sosua and Santiago.

[QUOTE=VanessasClient;2880352]Keep in mind that Santiago is over an hour away from Sosua by drive. If traffic is bad or there's a problem with the roads, it could be 2 hours. I already looked this up because it's much cheaper to fly into STI than it is Puerto Plata. You have to find a driver who is willing to make the drive, has enough room for your luggage, and hope nothing goes wrong on the remote roads. I would imagine there's very little cell service outside the big cities. From what I've been able to research, price tag for the drive will probably run close to 50 USD.[/QUOTE]Well, it looks like it will be Cartagena for me. The flight times to / from southern FL are insane. Get into STI at 3 AM and then fly back arriving at 5 AM. Non-starter. Until they change the flight schedule I don't see it happening.

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2880406]The drive is only an hour and a half between Sosua and Santiago.[/QUOTE]Sorry, too early in the morning (and didn't have my glasses on). I misread it. I drive from SDQ to Cabarete, which takes me (slow driver) at least 4 hours, depending on which way I go. Desculpa.

From my research:

You have to fill out an online form (called an "E-Ticket") here:

* [URL]https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/[/URL].

First for the entrada, and then separately for the salida.

I THINK that I can simply fill out the first one, the "E-Ticket entrada," then later buy my airline ticket to exit DR, and at that point I'll fill out the second form.

I just worry that someone (the first airline, or migration in DR) would require that I already have proof of the second ticket.

Anybody know?

[QUOTE=Lulle;2885325]From my research:

You have to fill out an online form (called an "E-Ticket") here:

* [URL]https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/[/URL].

First for the entrada, and then separately for the salida.

I THINK that I can simply fill out the first one, the "E-Ticket entrada," then later buy my airline ticket to exit DR, and at that point I'll fill out the second form.

I just worry that someone (the first airline, or migration in DR) would require that I already have proof of the second ticket.

Anybody know?[/QUOTE]The airlines and exit immigration both checked at Santiago this weekend.

[QUOTE=Lulle;2885325]From my research:

You have to fill out an online form (called an "E-Ticket") here:

* [URL]https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/[/URL].

First for the entrada, and then separately for the salida.

I THINK that I can simply fill out the first one, the "E-Ticket entrada," then later buy my airline ticket to exit DR, and at that point I'll fill out the second form.

I just worry that someone (the first airline, or migration in DR) would require that I already have proof of the second ticket.

Anybody know?[/QUOTE]Yes, also on exit. You may ask for assistance at the airport, it takes a minute to fill in the data.

[QUOTE=Questner;2885434]Yes, also on exit. You may ask for assistance at the airport, it takes a minute to fill in the data.[/QUOTE]Thanks, Questner, for answering.

But also: do I need to show proof of exit ticket when first traveling TO the DR (to the airline or migration).

[QUOTE=JayWonEm;2880408]Well, it looks like it will be Cartagena for me. The flight times to / from southern FL are insane. Get into STI at 3 AM and then fly back arriving at 5 AM. Non-starter. Until they change the flight schedule I don't see it happening.[/QUOTE]Cartagena is a mess. It was always a tourist trap to begin with, but now it is getting more dangerous. The area around the clock tower is the main place where you would have minimal safety concerns. All prices are inflated compared to other cities in Colombia, including for the girls. Also, you will have countless people on the street incessantly hounding you to buy something, even more so if you are fair skinned and don't speak Spanish. It's basically scam city. You can go there if you want, but I personally think there are better options.

[QUOTE=Lulle;2885325]From my research:

You have to fill out an online form (called an "E-Ticket") here:

* [URL]https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/[/URL].

First for the entrada, and then separately for the salida.

I THINK that I can simply fill out the first one, the "E-Ticket entrada," then later buy my airline ticket to exit DR, and at that point I'll fill out the second form.

I just worry that someone (the first airline, or migration in DR) would require that I already have proof of the second ticket.

Anybody know?[/QUOTE]I have been going to the DR for about 14/15 years and never during that period, has anyone asked me about a return ticket. This is not to say that it cannot happen but if you have a passport from a country whose passport is valued, I cannot see why they would have problems. In addition, there are a whole bunch of people who overstay and pay a fine when they exit with a well defined fee schedule and there are people on this forum, who might be in such a situation and can tell you more about it.

I visit for never more than a week - 10 days and when I am buying a ticket online and one way for example, Jetblue site does send a warning about a return ticket but no gate agent from my outbound airport has ever checked that either, on my way out.

E-ticket (which has nothing to do with electronic ticket): as you correctly stated you can do it separately (on your way in and later, out) and the only idiots who check that are the customs people on your way in (don't ask me why). Airlines would not allow you to board a plane to the DR without the e-ticket though and so their immigration does not care as if the airline did not do its job, they will be fined.

Hope this helps.

Some stuff I learned about the clunky online form you fill out in order to get QR codes (one to enter, one to leave).

You fill out the form here: [URL]https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/[/URL].

Write down the access code from when you first create your form! Then you can modify later, or check your data.

An annoying dropbox system requires that you know geography, like the names of the province, municipality, and sector. For Zona Colonial (where for example the RIG hotel and many venues are located), those are:

- Distrito Federal.

- Santo Domingo de Guzman.

- Ciudad Colonial.

You can go back and modify until 24 hours before arrival.

Hi guys,

Have been reading the forum a lot and am planning my first trip to the DR in a couple months. I'm 23 and This will be my first trip abroad (outside the US) and first time in DR. My plan is to go to sosua but the thing is because it will be my first time abroad, my parents are wanting me to share my itinerary with them to know where I'm at.

Unfortunately I'm worried that if they see I'm in Sosua and look up Sosua they will find out what goes down here and it would be pretty embarrassing for them to find out I went to a place abroad to get some action. I was thinking about possibly going to Blackbeards Resort to start off instead but I have the same fear that if they look up the resort and find out what it's about It will be pretty embarrassing. So my question what do you guys think is the best / most discrete way for me to hide that I'm going to the DR to get some play? I've been dying to go to the DR for the past year and am finally in a position to do it. I really want to hit up Sosua cause I feel it will be a great confidence booster for me. I'm ngl I haven't been having much luck at all getting play in the states so I'm ready to take things abroad.

[QUOTE=VloneCarti;2887477]Hi guys,

Have been reading the forum a lot and am planning my first trip to the DR in a couple months. I'm 23 and This will be my first trip abroad (outside the US) and first time in DR. My plan is to go to sosua but the thing is because it will be my first time abroad, my parents are wanting me to share my itinerary with them to know where I'm at.

Unfortunately I'm worried that if they see I'm in Sosua and look up Sosua they will find out what goes down here and it would be pretty embarrassing for them to find out I went to a place abroad to get some action. I was thinking about possibly going to Blackbeards Resort to start off instead but I have the same fear that if they look up the resort and find out what it's about It will be pretty embarrassing. So my question what do you guys think is the best / most discrete way for me to hide that I'm going to the DR to get some play? I've been dying to go to the DR for the past year and am finally in a position to do it. I really want to hit up Sosua cause I feel it will be a great confidence booster for me. I'm ngl I haven't been having much luck at all getting play in the states so I'm ready to take things abroad.[/QUOTE]Tell them you are going to Cabarette.

Yes, I agree with the Cabarete storyline. Go there--its 20 minutes away. Go to restaurant on the beach (there's dozens of them) and snap a few pics then turn the photo locator off. Be careful uploading pics on FB since they often times pin your location. If you are really going for the all-in, bring a back pack with change of shirt / shorts and go to another beach restaurant and take a few more pics LOL. The rest of your pics can be at Sosua beach having lunch.

[QUOTE=EddieLima;2887764]Yes, I agree with the Cabarete storyline. Go there--its 20 minutes away. Go to restaurant on the beach (there's dozens of them) and snap a few pics then turn the photo locator off. Be careful uploading pics on FB since they often times pin your location. If you are really going for the all-in, bring a back pack with change of shirt / shorts and go to another beach restaurant and take a few more pics LOL. The rest of your pics can be at Sosua beach having lunch.[/QUOTE]Awesome thanks for the recommendation! First time hearing of Cabarete. Looks very nice so should definitely be a great cover up haha.