i want to purchse plaine tickets before they get more expensive Does anybody know how long does it take passport to get to domex in santo domingo?

[jenny8406 0]

Im thinking about traveling the july 22 and we will deposit and pay domex on the july 13

Edited July 11, 2011 by jenny8406

[jenny8406 0]

Im thinking about traveling the july 22 and we will deposit and pay domex on the july 13

ohhh and sorry for my spelling in a hurry!!!!

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

Even is you've already been approved (which nobody call tel because you've never bothered to complete your timeline) you shouldn't buy tickets until you have your passport with Visa in hand.

A lot of things can happen to delay your Visa production by days or weeks and then you'll lose some or all of the cost of the ticket.

[jenny8406 0]

Even is you've already been approved (which nobody call tel because you've never bothered to complete your timeline) you shouldn't buy tickets until you have your passport with Visa in hand.

A lot of things can happen to delay your Visa production by days or weeks and then you'll lose some or all of the cost of the ticket.

omg!!! im sooo sorry i didnt know it bothered people not completing my timeline,i just didnt have enough time but as soon as i quit my job and things i have to do ill complete it b/c it is so important. ohhh and i already splurge money in may, thats why im trying to save you see im not rich like you! but thank you your a big help!!!

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

omg!!! im sooo sorry i didnt know it bothered people not completing my timeline,i just didnt have enough time but as soon as i quit my job and things i have to do ill complete it b/c it is so important. ohhh and i already splurge money in may, thats why im trying to save you see im not rich like you! but thank you your a big help!!!

Sarcasm will not win you any friends here. I gave you an honest answer.

Completing your timeline helps others which is what VJ is all about. There are estimates for processing times on VJ that are computed using member timelines. It also helps those who want to answer you question see exactly where you are in the process.

FWIW, everyone here has "splurge money" during this process as it's not cheap for any of us.

Finally, where did I ever say anything referring to either your financial status or mine?

I will say it again, there are reasons the the Department of State warns all visa applicants to not make travel plans (including paying for tickets) until they have the Visa approved and in hand.

Let's say you are approved on the 11th of July (today) a Monday and hear that average Visa delivery takes 1 week so you figure to be safe you'll buy tickets for the Friday of the following week as that give you a 4 day buffer. Now that seems like safe planning.

BUT.... Let's say their Visa printing machine breaks down and it takes 3 days for it to get repaired... Now you might think well that just puts me behind 3 days but in practice a 3 day outage could cause a delay of more than 3 days.

OR, let's say there's a terrorist threat on the local US Embassy or a natural disaster or anything else unexpected even down to something so small as an unexpected surge in the number of approved Visas which increases the Printing & deliver time from 1 week to 2 weeks or longer.

Then what will you do with the Airplane tickets that you can't use?

I would suggest that before you get insulted because someone doesn't say what you want to hear you take the advice you're given for free and at the very least ignore what you don't like.

[jenny8406 0]

Sarcasm will not win you any friends here. I gave you an honest answer.

Completing your timeline helps others which is what VJ is all about. There are estimates for processing times on VJ that are computed using member timelines. It also helps those who want to answer you question see exactly where you are in the process.

FWIW, everyone here has "splurge money" during this process as it's not cheap for any of us.

Finally, where did I ever say anything referring to either your financial status or mine?

I will say it again, there are reasons the the Department of State warns all visa applicants to not make travel plans (including paying for tickets) until they have the Visa approved and in hand.

Let's say you are approved on the 11th of July (today) a Monday and hear that average Visa delivery takes 1 week so you figure to be safe you'll buy tickets for the Friday of the following week as that give you a 4 day buffer. Now that seems like safe planning.

BUT.... Let's say their Visa printing machine breaks down and it takes 3 days for it to get repaired... Now you might think well that just puts me behind 3 days but in practice a 3 day outage could cause a delay of more than 3 days.

OR, let's say there's a terrorist threat on the local US Embassy or a natural disaster or anything else unexpected even down to something so small as an unexpected surge in the number of approved Visas which increases the Printing & deliver time from 1 week to 2 weeks or longer.

Then what will you do with the Airplane tickets that you can't use?

I would suggest that before you get insulted because someone doesn't say what you want to hear you take the advice you're given for free and at the very least ignore what you don't like.

i understand what your saying,but if you read my profile you will understand what im talking about thats all. like i said thank you for the information. yes he was aproved we have an open appointment to deposit the medical etc. but yes i guess i will wait.

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

i understand what your saying,but if you read my profile you will understand what im talking about thats all. like i said thank you for the information. yes he was aproved we have an open appointment to deposit the medical etc. but yes i guess i will wait.

That he still has to drop-off documents makes the timeframe for Visa issuance even more unsure.

A friendly suggestion when asking for info on VJ, please provide as much information as possible with your question.

Your Original Post was so vague that it wasn't even clear if your were the USC or the beneficiary.

If you had said something like "My Fiance was approved at the interview and now just needs to drop-off his Medical & Police Certificate which we are planning to do on the 13th. Can anyone tell me if I can reasonably expect for him to have his passport with Visa in hand early enough to travel on the 22?".

As the person asking the question it's to your benefit to present the needed information and not expect others here to go searching for it. I've been on VJ for over 2 years and in that time I've always taken that tact as I have seen time and again where it is the most successful way to get useful responses. Remember you are asking strangers to take time out of their busy day to do you a favor and expect nothing in return. VJ is a community of volunteers helping each other.

Edited July 11, 2011 by Bob 4 Anna

[jenny8406 0]

That he still has to drop-off documents makes the timeframe for Visa issuance even more unsure.

A friendly suggestion when asking for info on VJ, please provide as much information as possible with your question.

Your Original Post was so vague that it wasn't even clear if your were the USC or the beneficiary.

If you had said something like "My Fiance was approved at the interview and now just needs to drop-off his Medical & Police Certificate which we are planning to do on the 13th. Can anyone tell me if I can reasonably expect for him to have his passport with Visa in hand early enough to travel on the 22?".

As the person asking the question it's to your benefit to present the needed information and not expect others here to go searching for it. I've been on VJ for over 2 years and in that time I've always taken that tact as I have seen time and again where it is the most successful way to get useful responses. Remember you are asking strangers to take time out of their busy day to do you a favor and expect nothing in return. VJ is a community of volunteers helping each other.

yes ok i get it timeframe more info,but do you have experience in santo domingo, my lawyer told me once drop off supposely received visa in 5 business days but thank you ill keep what you said in mind.

[ap sucks 0]

Hi,

This is the same question I asked the consular after my interview done (I wanted to travel in June 25).

She said don't pay for the ticket before you receive your VISA and she did well.

Because I still haven't received my VISA. Still waiting.

So trust me, DON'T.

[jenny8406 0]

Hi,

This is the same question I asked the consular after my interview done (I wanted to travel in June 25).

She said don't pay for the ticket before you receive your VISA and she did well.

Because I still haven't received my VISA. Still waiting.

So trust me, DON'T.

yeah i wont im going to wait until he picks up visa at domex. thank you i really appreciate your advice.

[StephanieM 60]

I've read various cases done in DR, and usually they say 3 days to one week to have visa in hand, sometimes this is the case, sometimes not. if you are Dominican or have any type of experience of how things work over there you know that means nothing, and that usually things are late and disorganized. Sad truth. Sometimes that turns into weeks, and rarely but sometimes months. Definetely wait on buying the ticket. Better safe than sorry. Best of luck. Your almost done.

[Deputy Purple 1,294]

yes ok i get it timeframe more info,but do you have experience in santo domingo, my lawyer told me once drop off supposely received visa in 5 business days but thank you ill keep what you said in mind.

You're right, I don't have any experience specific to Santo Domingo Embassy. Of course I've also made no statements that are specific to Santo Domingo Embassy.

My input is all general, the kind that applies across the board to any US Embassy in the world.

I don't understand why my input bothers you, I'm only trying to be helpful and have not talked down to you once.

[jenny8406 0]

I've read various cases done in DR, and usually they say 3 days to one week to have visa in hand, sometimes this is the case, sometimes not. if you are Dominican or have any type of experience of how things work over there you know that means nothing, and that usually things are late and disorganized. Sad truth. Sometimes that turns into weeks, and rarely but sometimes months. Definetely wait on buying the ticket. Better safe than sorry. Best of luck. Your almost done.

That is so true thats why i dont even trust my lawyer lol they will tell you something and is something else . Ill wait thank you!

[jaz00mine 8]

hey!!

Like stated above, it can take anywhere from 3 days to a month.....I personally purchased his ticket already, just because it was fairly inexpensive.....im praying for the best......if other wise i lose 100 bucks but for me its still worth it...GOD willing everything will work in our favor. best of luck

[jenny8406 0]

hey!!

Like stated above, it can take anywhere from 3 days to a month.....I personally purchased his ticket already, just because it was fairly inexpensive.....im praying for the best......if other wise i lose 100 bucks but for me its still worth it...GOD willing everything will work in our favor. best of luck

THANK YOU! AND GOOD LUCK TO YOU!