jas1962
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 06 September 2022
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Info for first visit by jas1962
I am planning to visit DR in October. I have a few questions and am open to any advise. How are the beaches in Santo Domingo? Are there any food stalls to buy food on the streets? How expensive are these places to eat? Examples? I would like to have ...
I intend to be coming down often. Sim card may be the way to go. If I change my sim will it change my ph number? Will my phone still have all the information and numbers that are in it. Thank you so much for your help. Read More
Info for first visit by jas1962
I am planning to visit DR in October. I have a few questions and am open to any advise. How are the beaches in Santo Domingo? Are there any food stalls to buy food on the streets? How expensive are these places to eat? Examples? I would like to have ...
Any recommendations on a company for a sim card? Read More
Info for first visit by jas1962
I am planning to visit DR in October. I have a few questions and am open to any advise. How are the beaches in Santo Domingo? Are there any food stalls to buy food on the streets? How expensive are these places to eat? Examples? I would like to have ...
I found my phone carrier will charge me $10 per day if I make a phone call. Does anyone know what I can do? Can make call using the WiFi? 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 ...
A visa as a tourist from the US lasts for 30 days? Is this automatic or do I need to purchase it somewhere? Later if I want to do a retirement visa is it possible to show a certain amount of cash vice having a retirement pension? Read More
Info for first visit by jas1962
I am planning to visit DR in October. I have a few questions and am open to any advise. How are the beaches in Santo Domingo? Are there any food stalls to buy food on the streets? How expensive are these places to eat? Examples? I would like to have ...
I have booked my flights. Is it good to bring USD? Should I exchange currency at the airport? Can you use a debit card to get Pesos or better to have cash? Do taxis negotiate fares like in other countries or do they use meters to clock the miles? Read More
Info for first visit by jas1962
I am planning to visit DR in October. I have a few questions and am open to any advise. How are the beaches in Santo Domingo? Are there any food stalls to buy food on the streets? How expensive are these places to eat? Examples? I would like to have ...
I will visit for probably 1 month. I will want to travel from beach to beach. I am guessing a bus system would be the easiest way to travel. Will getting just basic accommodation at different places be easy? I do not want to book places in advance ... Read More
Opening a Plastic Surgery Recovery House by jnb1210
Hello - does anyone have any information on opening a recovery house in the DR, specifically Santo Domingo? or has anyone successfully opened a recovery house? If so, please let me know, as I would love to connect!
What is a recovery house? I am thinking it is a place someone rents to recover after an operation? Is it a common thing for people to come here for operations? How much does it cost for a dental cleaning? Thanks for answers. Read More
Marriage with Dominican citizen best route on visa/residency by DRVisitor
Gonna put up a few scenarios with Dominican citizen and non citizen (US or Canada Resident) for marriage and curious which is best way for Dominican citizen to get US or Canadavisa thru marriage and same with US or Canada citizen to get DR residency ...
What does a DR female citizen have to do to qualify for a tourist visa to the US? Read More
Info for first visit by jas1962
I am planning to visit DR in October. I have a few questions and am open to any advise. How are the beaches in Santo Domingo? Are there any food stalls to buy food on the streets? How expensive are these places to eat? Examples? I would like to have ...
@sberger50 Cabarete sounds nice. I like the relaxed pace and am not really into the crowded tourist places. Any specific info I would love to hear. Do you live or stay there? Read More
Info for first visit by jas1962
I am planning to visit DR in October. I have a few questions and am open to any advise. How are the beaches in Santo Domingo? Are there any food stalls to buy food on the streets? How expensive are these places to eat? Examples? I would like to have ...
Slower pace sounds good for me. I will be looking for a place on or near the beach for 2 weeks. I will not be spending much time inside so it can be minimal. Any suggestions? How do people get around? Can rent mopeds while there? In the long run I ... Read More
Info for first visit
I am planning to visit DR in October. I have a few questions and am open to any advise. How are the beaches in Santo Domingo? Are there any food stalls to buy food on the streets? How expensive are these places to eat? Examples? I would like to have ... Read More