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República Dominicana Seguridad Turística

República Dominicana

Seguridad Turística

Con respecto a los informes de noticias recientes sobre seguridad turística y muertes sospechosas en República Dominicana:

Actualización: 22 de junio de 2019: en una conferencia de prensa, el Ministro de Turismo de República Dominicana, Francisco Javier García, habló sobre las muertes de turistas recientes y la cobertura de los medios. Para ver el video, haga clic aquí.

“Hemos demostrado que no es cierto que haya habido una avalancha de muertes de turistas estadounidenses en nuestro país, y no es cierto que tengamos muertes misteriosas aquí”, dijo el ministro de Turismo, Francisco Javier García, a periodistas. El informe de algunos medios de comunicación sobre una “avalancha de muertes no corresponde a la realidad”, dijo. “He liderado el ministerio de turismo durante 11 años, nunca en 55 años ha habido un debate en los medios sobre los turistas, de cualquier nacionalidad, que habían muerto en un país. Este es un debate que por primera vez parece en los medios de comunicación, y parece que el lugar elegido para iniciar este debate es República Dominicana. La institución que más trabaja para la seguridad de sus ciudadanos fuera de los Estados Unidos es el Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos. Y el Departamento de Estado califica como exageró el informe de muertes de turistas en la República Dominicana “.

Un portavoz del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos dijo a ABC News. “No hemos visto un aumento en el número de muertes de ciudadanos estadounidenses reportados al Departamento” en la República Dominicana “. El portavoz dijo que más de 2.7 millones de ciudadanos estadounidenses visitan la República Dominicana cada año y, como en la mayoría de los países,” el abrumadora mayoría de viajes sin incidentes “.

La Embajada de los Estados Unidos en Santo Domingo dijo la semana pasada que la Oficina Federal de Investigaciones ahora está ayudando a investigar la muerte de al menos tres estadounidenses que perecieron en un lapso de cinco días en hoteles vecinos en el mismo complejo administrado por Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts. En un esfuerzo por proporcionar una transparencia total, las autoridades dominicanas solicitaron la ayuda del FBI para realizar análisis toxicológicos en las investigaciones derivadas de las muertes en el destino de lujo, según funcionarios de la embajada de EE. UU.

20 de junio de 2019:

Como una comunidad residencial privada responsable y miembro activo de la Asociación de Hoteles y Turismo de la República Dominicana, rechazamos categóricamente la calificación que los medios internacionales hacen con gusto de un país que ha mantenido un trato cordial y cordial con todos los turistas durante años. Prueba de ello es que en 2018, la República Dominicana figuraba entre los mejores destinos entre los favoritos de TripAdvisor.

Este año, nuestra reputación ha sido contaminada por hechos que, aunque lamentamos profundamente, todavía están bajo investigación; Una investigación realizada por las autoridades de los Estados Unidos de América para garantizar el espíritu de colaboración y la búsqueda transparente de la causa de los hechos. Si hay algo que corregir y enmendar, ciertamente lo haremos.

La República Dominicana recibe 7 millones de turistas satisfechos cada año y tiene una de las tasas más altas de clientes que regresan y que repiten sus vacaciones en nuestro país. Hoy en día, es la capital de las bodas y el golf en el Caribe, lo que demuestra que no somos un país inseguro.

La muerte de 6 turistas estadounidenses en circunstancias aún no aclaradas es una preocupación para un país donde esto no es común. Los dominicanos somos conscientes de que esto no debería suceder. Sin embargo, le pedimos que espere a que se revelen los resultados de la investigación antes de condenar a un país que destaca por su hospitalidad y precisamente por esto, tenemos las tasas de inversión más altas en el Caribe.

Para obtener más información sobre República Dominicana, siga estos enlaces: Por qué elegir República Dominicana ?, Acerca de República Dominicana, Soporte e información para expatriados.

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Trabajando en la República Dominicana: las legalidades

Trabajando en la República Dominicana: las legalidades

Trabajando en la RD

Legalidades

Mudarse a la República Dominicana es una cosa, trabajar aquí es otra muy distinta! Antes de embarcarse en la aventura tropical de su vida, asegúrese de familiarizarse con la información sobre las legalidades de trabajar como ciudadano extranjero en la República Dominicana para garantizar que su transición a su nuevo hogar sea lo más fluida posible.

Necesita una visa de negocios (trabajo). Hay dos tipos de visa de trabajo para la República Dominicana: una que permite una entrada por 60 días o múltiples entradas por un año (pero solo por un máximo de dos meses consecutivos a la vez) o una visa de negocios completa que se emite para hasta un año. Con este último, es probable que tenga un contrato a plazo fijo y este tipo de visa le permitirá hacer todo lo que necesita, incluso obtener una licencia de conducir y abrir una cuenta bancaria.

También necesita un permiso de residencia. Para trabajar en la República Dominicana durante más de 2 meses, debe obtener un permiso de residencia temporal para fines laborales. Esto le otorgará los mismos derechos que los ciudadanos dominicanos en virtud del Código Nacional del Trabajo y le permitirá registrarse en el Sistema de Seguridad Social. También será el medio por el cual pagará sus impuestos y accederá a los servicios sociales necesarios, si es necesario. Para obtener su residencia, lea nuestra publicación: Cómo obtener su residencia en República Dominicana.

Necesitas un contrato por escrito. Para ser contratado para trabajar en la República Dominicana, se debe obtener un contrato por escrito de su empleador que contenga la información necesaria sobre los términos del contrato, la compensación y los motivos de rescisión. El contrato debe estar firmado y se archivarán dos copias en el Departamento de Trabajo correspondiente.

Pagarás impuestos. Como residente de la República Dominicana que trabaja en la República Dominicana, se le aplicarán impuestos sobre sus ingresos. Dependiendo de sus ingresos, puede esperar pagar del 15 al 25% de impuestos sobre todo lo que gana. Esto será retenido y pagado por su empleador. Si trabaja por cuenta propia y sus ingresos se basan en la República Dominicana, deberá pagar los impuestos mensualmente por su cuenta.

Tienes derechos. Como mencionamos, trabajar legalmente en la República Dominicana le da derecho a los mismos derechos laborales que los dominicanos mismos, lo que podría sorprender a algunos ciudadanos extranjeros en términos de lo que esto les da derecho. Esto incluye el derecho de sindicalización, huelga, negociación, a un salario mínimo, a horas de trabajo limitadas y a regulaciones específicas de salud y seguridad. Tómese un tiempo para familiarizarse con estos derechos para evitar que se reduzcan o, si va a ser un empresario que contrate dominicanos, para cumplir con las leyes.

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Working in the Dominican Republic: The Legalities

 

Working in DR

Legalities

Moving to the Dominican Republic is one thing, working here is quite another! Before you embark on the tropical adventure of a lifetime, make sure you acquaint yourself with information on the legalities of working as a foreign national in the Dominican Republic to ensure your transition to your new home goes as smoothly as possible.

 

You need a business (work) visa. There are two types of work visa for the Dominican Republic: one that allows either one entry for 60 days or multiple entries for one year (but only for a maximum of two consecutive months at a time) or a full-on business visa which is issued for up to one year. With the latter, you will likely be on a fixed term contract and this type of visa will enable you to do everything you need including getting a driver’s license and opening a bank account.

 

You also need a residency permit. To work in the Dominican Republic for more than 2 months, you must obtain a temporary residency permit for work purposes. This will give you all of the same rights as Dominican citizens under the national Labour Code and will allow you to be registered under the Social Security System. It will also be the means by which you pay your taxes and access any necessary social services, if needed.  For about getting your residency, please read our post:  Getting Your Dominican Republic Residency.

 

You need a written contract. In order to be hired for work in the Dominican Republic, a written contract must be obtained from your employer which contains the necessary information regarding contract terms, compensation and grounds for termination. The contract must be signed and two copies will be filed with the corresponding Labour Department.

 

You will be taxed. As a resident of the Dominican Republic working in the Dominican Republic, you will be taxed on your income. Depending on your income,you can expect to pay 15 to 25% income tax.on everything you earn. This will be withheld and paid by your employer. If you are self-employed and your income is Dominican-based, you will be required to pay the taxes monthly on your own.

 

You have rights. As we mentioned, working legally in the Dominican Republic entitles you to the same labour rights as Dominicans themselves have, which might surprise some foreign nationals in terms of what this entitles them to. This includes the right to unionize, strike, bargain, to a minimum wage, to limited work hours and to specific health and safety regulations. Take some time familiarize yourself with these rights to avoid having them curtailed or, if you will be a business owner hiring Dominicans,to comply with the laws.

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Dominican Republic Tourist Safety

Dominican Republic Tourist Safety

Dominican Republic

Tourist Safety

With regard to recent news reports about tourist safety and suspicious deaths in Dominican Republic:

Update:  June 22, 2019 – In a press conference, Dominican Republic Tourism Minister, Francisco Javier Garcia spoke out about recent tourist deaths and media coverage.  To see video, please click here

“We have demonstrated that it’s not true that there has been an avalanche of deaths of American tourists in our country, and it’s not true that we have mysterious deaths here,” Tourism Minister Francisco Javier Garcia told reporters.  The reporting by some media outlets of an “avalanche of deaths does not correspond to reality,” he said.  “I have been leading the ministry of tourism for 11 years, never in 55 years has there been a debate in the media around tourists – of any nationality – that had died in a country.  This is a debate that for the first time, appears in the media, and it appears that the place chosen to initiate this debate as been the Dominican Republic.  The institution that most works for the security of its citizens outside the United States is the US Department of State.  And the Department of State qualifies as exaggerated the report of deaths of tourists in the Dominican Republic”.

A United States  State Department spokesperson told ABC News. “We have not seen an uptick in the number of U.S. citizen deaths reported to the Department” in the Dominican Republic”.  The spokesperson said that more than 2.7 million U.S. citizens visit the Dominican Republic each year and, as in most countries, “the overwhelming majority travel without incident.”

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo said last week that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is now helping to probe the deaths of at least three Americans who perished in a five-day span at neighboring hotels in the same resort run by Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts.  In the effort to provide complete transparency, Dominican authorities asked for the FBI’s help in conducting toxicology analysis in the investigations stemming from the deaths at the luxury destination, according to officials at the U.S. Embassy.

 

June 20, 2019:

As a responsible private residential community and active member of the Hotel and Tourism Association of the Dominican Republic, we categorically reject the rating that the international media gladly makes of a country that has maintained friendly and cordial treatment with all tourists for years. Proof of this is that in 2018, the Dominican Republic was listed within the best destinations among TripAdvisor favorites.

 
 
 
This year, our reputation has been tainted by facts, which although we deeply regret, are still under investigation; an investigation that is being conducted by the authorities of the United States of America to guarantee the spirit of collaboration and the transparent search for the cause of the events. If there is anything to correct and to amend, we will certainly do so.
 
 
 
The Dominican Republic receives 7-million satisfied tourists every year and has one of the highest rates of returning clients who repeat their holidays in our country. Nowadays, it is the capital of weddings and golf in the Caribbean – showing that we are not an unsecure country.
 
 
 
The deaths of 6 American tourists under circumstances not yet clarified is a concern for a country where this is not common. We Dominicans are aware that this should not happen. However, we ask that you wait for the results of the investigation to be revealed before condemning a country that stands out for its hospitality and precisely because of this, we have the highest investment rates in the Caribbean.
 
For more information about Dominican Republic, please follow these links:  Why Choose Dominican Republic?,   About Dominican Republic,   Expat Support and Information.
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How to Adjust to Dominican Republic Life

How to Adjust to Dominican Republic Life

 

How To Adjust

to Dominican Republic Life

Spending months a year or moving to a tropical island can be a dream but it can also be a challenge. The Dominican Republic is an island paradise but any expat experience is going to have its ups and downs. In the meantime, you have to take care of yourself and anticipate what you might be feeling. That will go a long way to making the transition to the expat lifestyle easier! We have some tips for helping you along based on our experiences and those of our clients.

Recognize it won’t be all sunshine and rainbows.

Adapting to a new country with a different culture and language can feel strange! Yes, the sunsets on the beach and a private pool do ease the transition quite a bit, but you might find yourself wondering what you got yourself into when things can be challenging. A lot of expats have a difficult time with things like Island Time (how everyone runs late or places close for siesta) and the easiest way to overcome that is to get on Island Time yourself, even a little bit. Meeting someone you know is always late at 6:00? Don’t rush – get there at 6:15 or get there on time and enjoy a quiet drink knowing they will be late.

There are ways around everything we find challenging about our new place. It is simply a matter of how creative we get in both adapting and keeping true to who we are.

 

Go easy on yourself on tough days.

Every expat has tough days when they don’t feel like living in their new country anymore. Anyone who tells you they don’t is either superhuman or has a really bad memory! On tough days, go easy on yourself. Take some time to read your favorite book or watch your favorite program. Go for a long walk on the beach (the waves are proven to reduce stress and anxiety!) .

 

 

Develop a self-care routine.

If a fancy latte makes you feel the comforts of home, why not head to one of Cabarete’s many beach restaurants and enjoy it in the morning sunshine? Or if working out gets your feel-good endorphins flowing, why not sign up for a gym class or complete a regular gym rotation? 

Whether it is a day at the spa, a regular massage or surfing every morning at dawn that makes you feel grounded and good, do it. Schedule it in and you’re bound to start feeling some certainty and ownership about your new home.

 

Be a tourist in your new country.

Enjoy this place! There are hundreds of sights to see and things to do! Even if you only do a couple of new things a month, you will still be exploring and creating memories in your new space, and that’s when it will start to feel like your home. Take advantage of opportunities few people will have in this lifetime to enjoy all that surrounds you in the beautiful Dominican Republic.

 

Get involved and make friends!

The north coast has a large, welcoming, community of expats from around the world as well English speaking Dominicans who are here to help you get involved in events and real life here. Whatever activities you like in your home county you’ll find other people doing here in the DR.

Host visitors from back home.

If you’re really homesick, consider inviting family or friends from back home to come visit and stay with you. They are sure to bring some of your favorite goodies and will be enthralled with your new home. It could be a great pick me up as you adapt to your new place!

For some additional ideas and info on life in the DR, check out our other blog posts:  Why Choose the DR?  and Health Benefits to Being in Dominican Republic.

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