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Before Applying to Global Entry, Watch This!
Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - What is Global Entry
01:08 - Requirements
01:30 - Steps
02:30 - Interview Scheduling
04:32 - Your ID
05:40 - Known Traveler Number
06:18 - Important Notes and Cost
08:04 - TSA Pre
08:51 - Credit Cards That Will Cover The Fee
09:58 Are Kids Included?
10:11 What if I get Declined?
11:28 Is Global Entry Worth it?
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports.
At airports, program members proceed to the Global Entry lanes where processing technology ...
00:00 - Intro
00:53 - What is Global Entry
01:08 - Requirements
01:30 - Steps
02:30 - Interview Scheduling
04:32 - Your ID
05:40 - Known Traveler Number
06:18 - Important Notes and Cost
08:04 - TSA Pre
08:51 - Credit Cards That Will Cover The Fee
09:58 Are Kids Included?
10:11 What if I get Declined?
11:28 Is Global Entry Worth it?
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States by accessing the Global Entry processing technology at selected airports.
At airports, program members proceed to the Global Entry lanes where processing technology ...
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Видео
The Next Step You Need to Take When Your Passport is Out of Pages
Просмотров 2428 месяцев назад
¿Ever looked at your passport right before a trip and realized that you're out of visa pages? Hopefully you won't need for a long time but you'll be surprised how many travelers are caught by surprise with this. Since 2016, the State Department has not allowed travelers to add pages to their passports. If you are running out of space in your passport, you’ll need to renew it. Most countries req...
Do This To Your Passport and You Could Face Problems and Fines
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Hello solo travelers, In this video, I would like to share why you should never stamp "novelty" stamps on your passport. ¿What are novelty stamps? Novelty stamps are "unofficial" optional stamps that are placed on your passport when visiting unique, unusual, or historical sites and places around the world. Such places included The Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, Machu Picchu in Perú, Checkpoint C...
Six Affordable Summer Destinations You Need to Consider
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Hello solo travelers, I decided to share this video with all of you just in case you find yourself like I did...looking at high season prices for destinations I can only wish to go. Well, I decided to dig in and do some research and I compiled this list, based on an article, to give you all a list of places that we can all enjoy this summer at low season prices. Here's the list: Source: www.che...
What To Do if You're Involved in a Car Accident in Dominican Republic
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In this video, I paint a picture that I don't like to think about when I go on vacation (or ever): being involved in a car accident! Of course nobody likes that, specially if you're on vacation in a foreign country to say the least. If you ever find yourself (I hope not) in a car accident in Dominican Republic it's very important that you have some knowledge of what to do and who to call. In th...
Why The Sheraton Santo Domingo is One of My Favorite Hotels
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Hello and thank you for watching. For New Year's Eve 2023, I decided to stay at The Sheraton - Santo Domingo and therefore provide you all with this honest, raw review of the hotel. This hotel is set in the George Washington seafront, just 1.2 mi from the historic Colonial City Center. It features a swimming pool, a spa and a views of the Caribbean Sea. Each elegant room at Sheraton Santo Domin...
Exploring Madrid During Summer 2023
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Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has about 3.4 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.7 million. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its monocentric metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU. It has excellent art museums, phenomenal food, enormous parks and Europe’s largest palace, but its inclus...
Where To Party on New Year's Eve in Dominican Republic
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New Year’s comes but only once a year, so it’s worth it to make this day unique and memorable. But where’s the best place to be when the clock strikes midnight on December 31? For sure one of the best place to be at the end of the year is in the middle of the Caribbean and why not in the Dominican Republic? The start of each new year means new beginnings - so why celebrate in the same city ever...
Your Options for Getting Around in Dominican Republic
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Part of your vacation or next trip is deciding to get get around the destination you're visiting. Dominican Republic is no different. Whether you're considering renting a car, using public or private transportation, taxis, Uber, or any other available mode, you must decide based on your needs, plans and more importanly your budget. Dominican Republic has an efficient highway system that keeps t...
How To Avoid Getting Scammed With Vacation Rentals
Просмотров 121Год назад
As I was getting ready preparing my trip to London, one of the things on my check list was to find accomodation. As we all know, it's a huge part of traveling. We all know London for its history, but London is London and with that being said, you will have tons of things to do, to see, visit and a lot of opportunities to get scammed and taken advantage of. Well, the hospitality indutry is no ex...
What To Do in One Day in Barcelona
Просмотров 602 года назад
Recently I had the opportunity to spend one day in the beautiful City of Barcelona. With such limited time, one can only wonder how to make the best out one day in this city thas has so much to offer in terms of activities, historic places, and places to see. In this video, I am taking the liberty of visiting my favorite places in Barcelona...all in one day. I may not be easy, but it is certain...
What is the Most Dangerous Place in Barcelona? You Won't Believe it!
Просмотров 5092 года назад
Ah, the beauty of Barcelona! Barcelona is very safe to visit, overall. Apart from the pickpockets, which are common in this city, tourists should encounter no other problems. Use your common sense and your trip should go smoothly. As it is filled with tourists, and that naturally attracts a bunch of pickpockets so watch out in crowded places such as bus, train stations, Las Ramblas, and whereve...
Update: New Status for Travelers Heading to the United States
Просмотров 692 года назад
Good news from Washington, DC: The Biden administration will stop requiring air travelers en route to the United States to take a Covid-19 test within one day of boarding their flight. The elimination of the testing mandate will end one of the last measures put in place during the pandemic to thwart the spread of the virus by restricting travel. SOURCE www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-u-s-is-l...
How To Fill Colombia's Check MIG Form
Просмотров 16 тыс.2 года назад
How To Fill Colombia's Check MIG Form
Riu Naiboa, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: My Review
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Riu Naiboa, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: My Review
The Best Pool Party in Dominican Republic!
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 года назад
The Best Pool Party in Dominican Republic!
February 2022 COVID Restrictions in England
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February 2022 COVID Restrictions in England
One Day in Mexico City: Tour, Eat, and Party
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One Day in Mexico City: Tour, Eat, and Party
How to Tour, Eat and Party in Bogota in One Day!
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How to Tour, Eat and Party in Bogota in One Day!
Completing Dominican Republic's E-TICKET Form
Просмотров 34 тыс.2 года назад
Completing Dominican Republic's E-TICKET Form
Using UBER in the Dominican Republic? Must Watch.
Просмотров 15 тыс.2 года назад
Using UBER in the Dominican Republic? Must Watch.
My Review: Seagrape Plantation Resort and Dive Center, Roatan
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My Review: Seagrape Plantation Resort and Dive Center, Roatan
Snorkel, Eat, Rent a Golf Cart and Explore Isla Mujeres
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Snorkel, Eat, Rent a Golf Cart and Explore Isla Mujeres
Review on Emotions by Hodelpa All-Inclusive Resort in Puerto Plata
Просмотров 15 тыс.3 года назад
Review on Emotions by Hodelpa All-Inclusive Resort in Puerto Plata
What To Do in Isla Mujeres in One Day
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What To Do in Isla Mujeres in One Day
SCUBA Diving in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
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SCUBA Diving in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Loved your review it answered a lot questions. Do you suggest being on a high floor ?
@@nikki4911 of course. Thank you so much for your support
Thank you so much!! I was just checking in my flight and just realized I had to do this. This saved me from almost having a panic attack cause I was getting all confused 😂
Hi. Thanks so much for this info. I have a question. We are traveling from the US to Bogota, but we have a layover in Medellin. Do I list Medellin or Bogota as the place of immigration?
@@heathervazquez1805 Medellin
Stop misleading viewers. It takes longer the 3-4 weeks. I’ve been waiting 9 months already.
I was referring to my own experience.
I did apply that was April of this year but I haven’t received any confirmation .. I don’t know if it went through? Do you think you’d I apply again?
@@Gemmadel86 have you followed up with them? Perhaps check your junk folder?
If you're going to do cash do you simply use US currency?? How much should you have available??
@@dovygoodguy1296 great question….the amount will be displayed in pesos (DR currency). Given that a U.S. dollar is about DR$ 59.90 pesos, having 5,000 pesos is a good start but it’ll come down to your budget.
@@TheSoloTraveler Don't they also accept American cash? Anyway you're suggesting around $100 cash at all times. Maybe more for food shopping in local stores?? I'm reluctant to go to Punta Cana or Puerto Plata and be stuck in the tourist ghettos. Even if I'm staying in a hotel and using Uber I'd rather just be more in the society than a ghetto, and for sure not the inclusive resort crowds
How to determine embarkation port and disembarkation port? MEM to EWR to PUJ? PUJ to ORD to MEM?
Good question….use the airport code of the airport that’s taking you to DR. In this case, use EWR (assuming you have a layover at Newark before heading to DR).
Do you have a good personal drive. Please and thank you
You mean if I have a good personal driver?
great! Question: Avis usally have the device e-toll already in the car, how I can avoid that I'll be double charged, is there the risk that Avis (or whatever) will charge and also SunPass Mini?
You can deactivate it. Usually there’s a device (attached to the windshield) that you either pull down and push is a small lever. If not, then ask at the rental center.
Ty so much appreciate u
Thank you very much for the much informative video.
How do you disable the Hertz Sun Pass Transponder? The Hertz car registers Tolls even though an EZ-Pass was on the Rental windshield ???
I believe there’s a lever that you pull down on the transponder to activate it. Don’t touch it and confirm with the rental agency that you don’t need it.
Great advice!
This is a major problem in Santiago. In Santo Domingo is less common.
los tigres son smart
Parking the rental car
Dealing with this now. I'm perfectly fine, but my buddy is vomiting non stop for 4 hours already. Canceling our trip to Coca tonight 😢
When I have rented a vehicle in Santo Domingo over the past 2 years from major car rents companies, they have required me to purchase the Liability insurance everytime. They will not rent without it.
If you think that the DR is bad, you should try La Romana o Punta Cana --its worse. They actually collude with each other. Further, they lie --Uber does not charge them 35 percent, nor 60 percent --heard all kinds of numbers. It's actually closer to 25 percent. In closing, they use the platform to pick up drivers and then they either renegotiate the price or they tell you to pay cash off platform. It's disgusting. It's the only country where I've seen this.
Voy RD pa septiembre y me qusto
Hello, I’m flying from Aruba to Bogota and I’m trying to fill the check-migh but it doesn’t take airport transit. I don’t know what to do! Do you think I can enter “tourism” anyway? Please help! Thanks 🙏🏻
Good video. My question is, if you change the options to pay cash. How does Uber get their commission?
Is there a new website link for Colombia check mig form, because the one you have on here no longer works?
apps.migracioncolombia.gov.co/pre-registro
What does Sección mean?
So much great information! Gracias amigo .
I plan to have a vacation in the Dominican Republic and this video will help me a lot. I do not use UBER much in general, but I do not want to have any bad rate on my review.
Worse place ever spent 14days there food was horrible drinks watered down no water for 3days they gave us bottled water to wash with and toilet me and my partner had food poisoning half of the hotel had it .the pool had human waste in it most days the restaurant had water comming from the ceiling all over the food it was not shut off they carried on serving we wonted come home second day nightmare of holiday 😢would not recommend this hotel
Ive never seen a cash option on the uber app. Is that only an option in DR? Or is there some special way to let the driver know you will pay cash. Also in paying cash to the driver, am I still paying the same rate the uber app quoted me or will the driver want a different rate?
Cash option is not available in some countries, US included, so as soon as you land in DR and turn open the app, it will detect your location. When that happens, the cash option will be available.
They are being shortsighted. I bet the tips would be more if thee took the Credit Card trip. Uber just needs to eliminate the cash option all together. If the drivers dont like it, they can get off the app.
Can anyone tell me how to speed this up? Taking a while to land the plane.
Should have explained what to do when your status is pending for 7 months or more lol
Have you followed up with them?
Instead of footage of the hotel, its your face, interesting concept…
I didn’t know about this as I’m going to Santiago for two days next month. Since Im traveling from the USA do I need to use Dominican Pesos for Uber or taxi or do they accept USD?
Can you clarify when to complete the MIG? I am leaving out of San Francisco CA on a Thursday however I am staying in Panama City Panama for 3 days prior to proceeding onto Colombia on a separate flight . Therefore, it appears completing the MIG prior to leaving the U.S. takes me out of the 72 hour period. Do I wait until I'm ready to leave Panama City to complete the form and if so, do I enter the City of Origin as Panama City and not SF?
How do you pay for Uber with cash? I live in the US. There is no option for cash unless you load cash into your Uber cash account which would be the same thing, no? There’s no option to just pay the driver cash when he arrives.
Hello. I believe in the video I mentioned that the cash option is only available in certain countries. You’ll see the option once you land in DR. Uber operates based on location.
@@TheSoloTraveler yes, I figured it out. Thank you. As soon as I got to the DR it just popped up.
What is the altitude where your at?
We're looking to move to the DR. Two questions: Is it worth it to rent a car to get around if staying at an all inclusive. We think it may be better for exploring and to and from the airport. 2) What are good areas for ex pats to look in to buy in Punta Cana?
Good information. It's worth every penny that my amex will pay.Thanks for sharing 👍
Absolutely. Thanks for your support.
Uber in the states is taking 50 and 60percent, blame the Uber and Lyft for all the BS going on around
muchisimas gracias. busque un video acerca de esto y me aparecio tu video. lo tomaré en cuenta, ya que usaré uber en mi estadia de fin de año y asi lo haré como lo aconsejas. bendiciones y saludos desde Guatemala.. solo una aclaracion, vi por ahi que les gusta mas los dolares o los pesos dominicanos, no tanto los euros no se si será cierto. pero gracias por tu video.
Gracias por tu apoyo. Le aconsejo que use pesos por dos razones…para que no le cobren demás y para que no le vayan a decir “que no tienen cambio” si usa dólares o euros. Esa situación crearía un inconveniencia para ambos. Espero que disfrute.
@@lasaventurasdemateo3973 de nada
👍👍
Hey, what's up , we haven't seen you in a while. Good info, as always.
Thank you! I appreciate it.
Hi, going to be there on a cruise in a few days. Is Uber or Taxis better? Wanted to go from the cruise port to Damajagua Falls with a group of 4 ppl 😅
Thanks for your question. Usually, Uber will always be a more economical option, especially in Latin America. Just make sure you have cell phone signal over there to use Uber.
How about La Ramona? i was thinking of heading there for New Years but was not sure how it wll be
You mean La Romana?
@TheSoloTraveler 😂 Yes, I had meant to write La Romana. Typo. I actually decided to do Puerto Plata for New years until the 5th. Will find out what's going on once there.
Hi, I just want to clarify for the “Country of Origin” since my boss is travelling to Colombia but before that he will go to Madrid Spain from Dubai, UAE. May I know which country I will put for the Country of Origin? Is it Dubai, UAE or Madrid Spain?
The country before he arrives in Colombia
@@TheSoloTraveler thank you so much
I’m going to punta cana in 2 weeks. My Airbnb is in the middle of alot of spots in short distance . How much would 5-10 min Ubers cost if I do cash?
8:23 - Country of origin? Or stop over ? The Country where the plane Just come from CORRECT???🤔🤔
This Video of the 🇨🇴 CheckMig is by far the BEST on Utube ✔️ thanks for making Life easy for ALL of us 😁👌 YOU THE MAN 🫵😎 thanks for sharing God Blessings ☝️😇
Hey any bus wheels chair access
I haven’t noticed it when I have taken buses there. The best to do, I think, is to call the transportation company and inquire. Thank you for you question.