robear440
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
Forum posts
17
About me
Canadian
Lives in Sosúa, Puerto Plata
Speaks English, a little dutch, and currently trying to learn spanish
Registration: 18 March 2018
Activity
Marbete (Car License) Renewal by Guest2022
Since Monday, renewal of one's car license (marbete 2019) is possible at various outlets throughout the country. This year INTRANT are making it very clear that the marbete cannot be renewed if there are outstanding fines to be paid by the ...
But where do I renew it? Read More
Marbete (Car License) Renewal by Guest2022
Since Monday, renewal of one's car license (marbete 2019) is possible at various outlets throughout the country. This year INTRANT are making it very clear that the marbete cannot be renewed if there are outstanding fines to be paid by the ...
Where can I renew in Sosua? I dont have a cedula yet, but waiting for my appointment Read More
golfing at Playa Dorado by robear440
I'm not a great golfer by any means, but I do enjoy the game. Anyone play at Playa Dorado? How easy is it to get a tee time? Costs? Anyone looking for a golf partner?
Thanks. Any other courses around Sosua? Read More
golfing at Playa Dorado
I'm not a great golfer by any means, but I do enjoy the game. Anyone play at Playa Dorado? How easy is it to get a tee time? Costs? Anyone looking for a golf partner? Read More
Our car-buying experience in the DR... by mangolovers
My wife and I are Canadian, and are in the process of establishing ourselves in the DR. One of our tasks involved buying a used vehicle. "Planner" and other good folks on the forum recommended a gentleman by the name of Mike Cruffman. With ...
I would also like to add my endorsement for Mike, aka Cruffman. Following the many recommendations from this site I contacted him, gave him what I was looking for, and what my budget was. Within a few days he got back to me and told me he found ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Hi all. I got to Sosua on Tuesday and got settled in at our rented bill. Wife is still back in Canada for another 6 weeks waiting for house closing date. Good/bad news from consulate they now want to see 3 months of received investment income ... Read More
Buying a car by jcrenshaw
I'm To DR trying buy me a used car any advice are help
Good day all. Really enjoy looking at the posts on this forum. It's a great way to find information. I will be arriving in Sosua May 7 from Edmonton, Canada and my wife will be following end of June to begin our retirement. Currently in the ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Thanks. Just trying to avoid paying multiple times for same papers to be sent if I have to do it again in 6 months. Might be worth the try tho. Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Advice please! We had contacted the consulate in Ottawa Canada to get a list of documents needed to apply for temp residency visa. Thought we had everything, sold the house (closing end of June) and rented a villa for May 1. We will be withdrawing ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Is there a place in POP where I could get that extension? Will be in Sosua in 4 weeks and renting a villa, planning long term. Read More
Residency Visa Delay by GuestPoster153
What is the normal length of time after submitting all required material to receiving a residency visa?
Yeah my biggest concern is getting passport back in 30-40 days Read More
Residency Visa Delay by GuestPoster153
What is the normal length of time after submitting all required material to receiving a residency visa?
So many differing opinions so easy to be confused. We plan on moving there beginning of May. Getting police and medical reports this week then sending all to consulate in Ottawa. Consulate told us 15-30 days to get visa and papers back. Hoping that ... Read More
Drivers license by robear440
I thought I read somewhere here that Canadians get change their drivers license to a Dominican one at the embassy, without having to do the road test. Is this true?
Do they have an office in Porto plata or do I have to go to SD? Read More
Drivers license
I thought I read somewhere here that Canadians get change their drivers license to a Dominican one at the embassy, without having to do the road test. Is this true? Read More
Tax on investments by robear440
I'm seeing different info on taxation on canadian investments. We are planning on retiring to Dominican an I've seen where Canadian rrsp investments are exempt from dominican taxes, but then I read somewhere that this only applies to the ...
Thanks. I read that on the cra site, but saw on a Dominican post somewhere that it only was for first 3 years. Gonna have to dig deeper. Hoping to make the move before the end of the year. Read More