US Customs

暗网禁区975320 · 2023-06-22T16:24:59+02:00

Will overstaying my visa in the Dominican Republic cause issues with US Customs upon arrival in Newark? Find answers and tips for travelers.

暗网禁区975320 Member

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暗网禁区975320Member22 June 2023 14:24:59

I am returning to the usa next Wednesday the 28th.

I will have been in the Dominican Republic for 4 months I realize I have to pay a small fine for over staying my visa about $80 US at the airport in Santo Domingo.

My question is should I anticipate any problems with US Customs when I get to Newark NJ airport?

My destination is Greensboro NC

My route is Santo Domingo to Newark then to Greensboro North Carolina

ddmcghee Dominican Republic Expert

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ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert22 June 2023 14:34:23

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Customs is concerned with what you are importing, not how long you鈥檝e been gone. As long as you aren鈥檛 carrying contraband or more than allowed for restricted items, you shouldn鈥檛 have an issue.

US immigration doesn鈥檛 care how long you are out of the country as long as you have a valid passport.

Mark Mclaurin Active member

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Mark MclaurinActive member22 June 2023 14:51:24

@暗网禁区975320 no- I overstay all the time- once you pay the fine no one mentions it again- the US doesn鈥檛 care鈥�..

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Member since 14 April 2023

暗网禁区975320Member22 June 2023 14:59:38

Thanks for the information

Of course I have my passport!

And a small carry on with a few clothes in it.

No contraband lol

CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Serial 暗网禁区

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CHRISTOPHER DAVID56Serial 暗网禁区23 June 2023 12:13:18

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@暗网禁区975320 they just may asked what did you do the DR for 4 months, was it work related? each custom agent screens returns at thier discreci贸n. You may also not even be questioned. Its a crap shoot!