MXT.Jones
American expat in Dominican Republic
Forum posts
15
About me
American
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 11 November 2018
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What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
I used to live in the Philippines too. There are also many chapeadorasc there, but of course nothing like to the extent in the dr. Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
Thats more like it. Its aslo another good reason to just rent, instead of own. You can just walk away. Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
Those legalities only obtain for some gringos, mostly. Like underage laws too, ive never heard of them applying to locals. Then too, its a matter of which party can pay the judge the most. Heard of tons of such cases, including property. ... Read More
What is expected of you upon marrying a Dominican National? by PARADISECAT
Greetings all... I felt the need to ask this question since I just got hit with a bit of a curve ball. I have been dating my Dominicana for close to 3 years, and for the most part she never asks for anything, so I have provided her with things I ...
Stick to your guns like that brother. Most here dont even really gwt married, and split up all the time. If with you, under your terms, if not, she can walk away. If you wimp out, your'e a goner. Read More
Southern coast retirement by Rick9255
Hi all, I’m just getting my residency visa this week and I’ve been researching mostly the northern coast, Sosua, Las Terrenas etc. I was wondering if anyone could suggest good retirement sites on the south coast. Where do most expats ...
If it was done , and approved, in NY, what will your recommended lawyer actually do? Give a second approval...for $1200? Read More
Southern coast retirement by Rick9255
Hi all, I’m just getting my residency visa this week and I’ve been researching mostly the northern coast, Sosua, Las Terrenas etc. I was wondering if anyone could suggest good retirement sites on the south coast. Where do most expats ...
Very nice from Barahona, all the way down to Pedernales. Its good to avoid the overcrowded, overpriced , gringo tourist traps. In any case.....move to the tropics to be with other gringos........and many of whom you wouldnt give the time of day to ... Read More
Opening a private clinic / self employed by Theotherjenny
Hello I have been staying here on an extended vacation for a month. I really enjoy the Dominican way of life and natural beauty. I am seriously considering buying a place, but since I don't want to retire, what are the options for being self ...
Its probably just better to do it and dont mention it to anybody but your gringo patients. We see suchlike all the time. Read More
What is so special about Cabarete & Sosua that most expat settle there by drtuttle
I have this curiosity since I went there once, while on vacation and It didn't impress me. I must admit that the place is gorgeous in terms of Wilderness. I have spent some time in the mountains with some friends when I returned to the Island ...
Both are overcrowded, overpriced gringo tourist traps. Sosua known for having the the most aggressive and arrogant street hookers, and Canarete for surf kids.. Read More
What is a sufficient amount of money needed to move to the Dominican by gogogiz
Hi all I've been reading. Here's the scenario. Canadian, 44, experienced management level administrator, usually in housing maintenance, construction, and manufacturing. I hate that work. I'm tired of canadian life. I want to teach ...
You cant simply buy a car and do taxi business. Everywhere ive heard of has 'taxi mafias', that dont want competition. Teaching? You'd be lucky to make as much as your bf, maybe 1 or 200$ per month. Where he lives will certainly be ... Read More
Hi guys by tektonac
My Name is Milos and I come from Serbia. I am 40 years old and currently work as an internet freelancer in a number of companies. I am fluent in English, I speak French, a little German and Chinese. The reason why I am here Is that I want to move ...
My prediction: that even after one year in the dr, you will consider Serbia more "NORMAL". Read More
My plan... by Rocketgirl878
Hi, I'm Pamela, I am almost 50 and this is my plan...I would really appreciate all the help I can get! I plan to buy a condo in the Sosua area. I plan to stay there for a month each year and rent it out the rest of the time. I plan to do this ...
Better just rent. Read More
Tourist Visa extension by quadrant25
Can i continuously extend my tourist visa in the DR indefinitely just because or do they require a reason to approve an extension?
Or, forget extensions and just pay the shakedown at the airport when you leave. Read More