Papito NL
Dutch looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 31 August 2023
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Hurricane season 2025 by planner
Lets use this to track the storms that are on the way! Our last one Erin passed to the north of us and had few serious affects on us. I do not think we will always get this lucky so lets keep track of whats going on here!Currently we are watching ...
Actually ocean temperatures and global currents are the main drivers of weather systems. Thatās why hurricanes develop at the end of summer. Just like mountain areas the Mona passage could divert or weaken some of it (in a different way) but ... Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether itās immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
@PARADISECAT Thatās a classic. A final check is when you start the car check if the gas gauge goes up about the amount youāre expecting. Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether itās immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
I can count the trusted on the fingers of one hand by now. Somehow these numbers went down over the years, never up. Not my fault.One funny scam is when my wifeās older sister handed out lottery tickets to everyone at Christmas. Sure 10 ... Read More
Road safety in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Dominican Republic as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Dominican ...
@CherylAny insight on Dominican traffic will be negative so I tried a different approach šThe opposite of my remarks is the reality. Read More
Road safety in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Dominican Republic as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Dominican ...
Driving is safe and easy.Roads are perfect and clean.Domestic drivers are well educated.Enforcement is top notch but not needed.Right of way is always given.Driving at night is romantic.Dominican traffic has the lowest death toll in the ... 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 ...
In many cases, when working abroad and not paying taxes there, you will still be taxed on that income in your homecountry and that might be worse.Two certainties in life: taxes and death. Read More
Starting New Business in DR by gainkeeper
How user friendly is DR to foreigners starting a new business? You've seen people selling products at busy intersections. I'd like to start a business selling vape products at stop lights. People selling the products for me could earn a good income. ...
I am sorry but every aspect of this idea is a potential recipe for disaster!For starters consider any investment in a starting business in the DR as money lost or āplay moneyā because you never know when or if there will be a return on ... Read More
Can you deposit a US check into a Dominican bank account? by wondering9
I'm hoping it won't come to this, but I might end up receiving a paper check at the last minute before I leave the US. Is a Dominican bank likely to accept it as a deposit?I imagine there would be a long hold on the funds, which would be OK in this ...
@sharonnickerson You can open an account within the (first) 30 days of your tourist visa. Read More
The Toilet Paper Question by Combies
Iāll apologize up front for asking this question..I know the Can you flush t.p. question has been asked before..but my question is ..for brand new construction are the septic systems better? I guess Iām asking if a brand new home is ...
We never had a problem flushing toilet paper, a more frequent problem is when water supply is too low to fill the reservoir.Our new house has 4 concrete ā distribution boxesā around the house, they are right in the pathway and the lids ... Read More
Hard time finding decent workers by Conifer
I'm just gonna tell it like it is and if you have an issue then that's on you.Ā Foreign money has distorted and ruined the expectations of locals from us in Punta Cana.Ā We can no longer find someone decent to do a decent job. People are ...
I donāt get the socialism talk, itās just a lazy work attitude especially with the younger generations. Demand more and do less. This is not limited to Punta Cana or other touristic areas but no doubt it will be worse there. Dominican ... Read More
Tap water do's and don't's by wondering9
Another newbie question! this about what to do while Airbnb-ing (not, eg, about installing a home system).Just how hard-core do you have to be about tap water safety?Does it differ in different parts of the country?Is it safe if boiled? (Can you use ...
I brush my teeth with tap water but donāt use it for cooking. I second the convenience of a small pump on the 5-gallon bottles. We have a rechargeable usb pump which lasts long enough on a charge to not be annoying. Read More
Silver Beach Project by Bettihoenmann
Hi, I have invested in Noval Silver Beach. They started last year finally with the earth movements and preparation for the construction a lot of months ago. Since then no news. Anybody in the same situation and anybody knows everything new about ...
Different project but same company and area, might have some common information:/en/forum/central-america/dominican-republic/las-terrenas/1039721-the-reef-project-in-playa-bonita.html Read More
Quarantine for pet bird in Dominican Republic by muggo
Greetings:My husband and I are planning to visit the Dominican Republic shortly with our pet parrot. We are familiarizing ourselves with all the governmental regulations and find that quarantine is mandatory.Can anyone tell us what the quarantine ...
Be prepared that your bird may not fully enjoy the DR if it doesnāt know how to curse in spanish. Read More
Updates on club Jet Set by planner
As most should know, club Jet Set in Santo Domingo was the scene of a horrific tragedy. It was an upscale, very popular club. Current death toll now sits at 230.The fall out from this is considerable. The city has gone very quiet. Most clubs are ...
Thanks. The official report is expected in 3 months. However there is a lot to find in DR media, when you filter through speculation and facts you can get a good idea of the possible causes.Since these are not official I would not post them here. Read More
Updates on club Jet Set by planner
As most should know, club Jet Set in Santo Domingo was the scene of a horrific tragedy. It was an upscale, very popular club. Current death toll now sits at 230.The fall out from this is considerable. The city has gone very quiet. Most clubs are ...
My stepdaughter frequented Jet Set in past years, a friend of her was there that night and didnāt survive. With a normal job they were able to go there. Yes it was a hangout for the rich and important but not limited to that.More important in ... Read More