roadsterman
American expat in Mexico
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Registration: 28 November 2018
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airlines taking dogs in baggage from US to Punta Cana by roadsterman
I appreciate any actual, fairly current feedback here. We have a Corgi who always flies in a kennel with baggage. He is too big for the cabin, and he is not a service animal. My wife and I and our dog are planning to live in Punta Cana area this ...
Thanks...we did not get any other feedback, sadly...so we booked on American for our dog in baggage. We also had to wait to get a flight that is on a Boeing plane, not Airbus (no dogs on those in baggage). The other element for anyone who may ... Read More
Canadian, stay less than 6 months in the DR, insurance necessary by Bmrdrver
We are Canadians, who currently visit the Dominican for less than 6 months in a year. Sosua and Cabarete areas. The importance of the "less than 6 months" is that we are still covered by our provincial medical plan in Canada while in the ...
Punta Cana area...what is a typical out of pocket cost for a routine dr. visit, and also a specialist, such as a dermatologist? We will be staying there this November for about 6 months. Both over 65. We both currently have expat group insurance. ... Read More
airlines taking dogs in baggage from US to Punta Cana
I appreciate any actual, fairly current feedback here. We have a Corgi who always flies in a kennel with baggage. He is too big for the cabin, and he is not a service animal. My wife and I and our dog are planning to live in Punta Cana area this ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 ...
Feliz Navidad! We are Jack & Dianne and new to this forum. We are retired from the beautiful Pacific Northwest, USA. We are currently living in beautiful Puerto Vallarta. We have been here 8 years and are permanent residents. This year we ... 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 ...
so I have a follow up question. When I buy a R/T plane ticket, and my return date is 6 months later, what happens when I arrive at the immigration checkpoint, and they say I have to leave after so many days? (meaning 30 or 60 days). I understand ... 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 ...
Obviously I don't know the visa requirements very well for DR, but having lived in Mexico they do allow for so called brokers to assist foreigners with immigration processes, drivers licenses, import of goods and vehicles etc. For a fee, a ... 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 ...
Good Day, Thanks for some helpful information. I posted a thread a few weeks ago re: this subject. The 2 replies basically suggested I pay an extended stay fine. Our plan is to stay for the winter 2019-2020 (about 6 months}. We are US, ... Read More
to expats in Punta Cana area by roadsterman
My wife and I are retired from Washington, USA. We are permanent residents of Mexico and have lived in the Puerto vallarta area for 8 years. We are going to shuffle over to Punta Cana this coming winter (2019) for about 6 months. We would like to ...
I could use some CURRENT advice re: how long I can stay on a tourist visa? I read a 30 day period, then I saw something about a 60 day stay. I also read I can apply for an extended stay with extra cost. I would like to stay for a 180 day period ... Read More
to expats in Punta Cana area
My wife and I are retired from Washington, USA. We are permanent residents of Mexico and have lived in the Puerto vallarta area for 8 years. We are going to shuffle over to Punta Cana this coming winter (2019) for about 6 months. We would like to ... Read More