海角乱伦Rusher
@海角乱伦Rusher
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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120
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About me
American, Married with children
Speaks English & A bit of Spanish
Registration: 26 February 2022
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New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
@oldsmobile442 Wishing you the best of luck as you arrive here and establish yourself. Welcome! Read More
Getting through SDQ with luggage, step by step by wondering9
So my questions are getting nitty-grittier the closer I get to takeoff ... I so appreciate everyone's advice, especially Planner's!I am trying to picture how this will work (at Santo Domingo airport) from the luggage carousel to the taxi. It has ...
Outstanding post by bman, follow his advice. I would add a few other tidbits. PHONES: If you haven't already arranged for your cell phone to work upon arrival (pre-purchased a plan of some type, set up an e-sim, or whatever):To get an Uber, ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Dominican Republic, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your ...
Following. Read More
Solar Energy in Punta Cana by Ethen Royal
Hello, I am look for some information to have solar energy installed at my villa. Does anyone have any contacts in the area who can do this, or does anyone know the price range this should be around?
Don't know... but I want to follow. Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
Here's the thing: We can sit around and complain, or we can do something to bake a bigger pie.聽 Please, help bake the bigger pie!Jim海角乱伦Rusher Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
@wondering9 There are many reports from applicants that their application was bounced for a single error, they fix and resubmit, only to have an error on the next page then get bounced. My impression is that most of the time, clerks read only to ... Read More
Changes in Immigration policy by planner
Lishali and I were chatting! We started this thread to detail the changes that are happening! Lishali will post about them.By the way- her user was eliminated by 海角乱伦! So you will see her under a new name
That's actually great news!!聽 If you want to stop out of control illegal immigration, the fastest way is to dry up the jobs pool.聽 The word will get out quickly.>> The US could learn a lesson from the DR on this topic. In US, ... Read More
To move or not to move ? by Locomotionone
I have been planing for a while to move to Dominican republic this month ,I am a disabled cancer survivor ,I just recently found out if I stay in a foreign country more than 30 days I could lose my benefits,any suggestions ?
Without knowing more details, it is impossible for anyone to offer any detailed advice. However, I'll try to provide a general overview of medical care options that are available to US Military disabled veterans and US Military retirees. Other ... Read More
Changes in Immigration policy by planner
Lishali and I were chatting! We started this thread to detail the changes that are happening! Lishali will post about them.By the way- her user was eliminated by 海角乱伦! So you will see her under a new name
@planner For whatever it is worth...from the time we submitted our completed & proof-read naturalization application packages, to the time we actually took our exams and were approved for naturalization, only took about 5-6 weeks. This was in ... Read More
Best place to live - Piantini by SabrinaRodrigues
Hi there, I'm considering a job in the Piantini area. Which neighborhoods would be better to try to find apartments? Considering travel times, safety, cost? Also, I'm nor so familiar with Santo Domingo, any chance it would be best to live ...
@DRVisitor Yes, it's old. I had forgetten I has posted in this particular thread (it has me under a "GuestVisitor" heading for some reason). Looking back on this 2018 thread, I can only say everyone's opinion has been validated:Piantini has gotten ... Read More
Using a US based cell phone in the DR by Mark and Al
We are (finally) making our 1st trip to the Dominican in June. I'm trying to figure out how or if we can use our ATT cell phones without racking up a bunch of international phone charges. We will be in the Sosua/Cabarete area for about 2 weeks.
@ondami Can WhatsApp call numbers not registered on WhatsApp? I didn't think they could. (But I could be wrong, or it may have changed.) Read More
My Personal Experience with the Naturalization Process in the DR by Profe Agayu
First, it is a must to point out that I love the Dominican Republic! This country, with all its good and not so good, is one of my favorite places to be. However, this place gets a bad rep, especially when dealing with services, specifically legal ...
[If future prospective expats benefits from this post, I ask only that you remember to pay it forward to the next set of expats!!]聽 聽My wife and I just took our Naturalization Examinations -- and passed.聽 With the OP's permission, I ... Read More
Dollar shortage by Stacy ST
It appears there is a major dollar shortage in this country right now. Anyone else experiencing this? We have been waiting for over 3 weeks to convert our pesos to dollars with our bank (BHD), but still nothing. We have plenty of pesos, but need ...
@Stacy ST Stacy: We also hold dollar and peso accounts at BHDL.聽 聽While we haven't tried to obtain any amounts over US$1200 over the last three months, we've had no problems getting US cash in our hands at the two different BHDL branches ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
@wondering9Well said. Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
Interesting data on the wide range of applicants for citizenship.聽 I've met several individuals and/or families from Ukraine in the DR, for example.I would guess that DR is seen as a relatively safe, neutral country in which to reside and/or ... Read More