texasdonkey
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Lives in Puerto Plata
Speaks english some spanish
Registration: 09 December 2014
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Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager
Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...
Nothing I say on this forum matters unless it from Bob or the PLANNER. this is a two person show. Read More
Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager
Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...
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Camping in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras. by vagantem
Is it permissible to set up a camping tent and stay overnight on most beaches? I am considering visiting the country, dropping my bags at a friends then spend a few days in the Samana region. I would like to spend a night or two on the beach. ...
We have more than our fair share here jajajajjaajja Read More
Camping in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras. by vagantem
Is it permissible to set up a camping tent and stay overnight on most beaches? I am considering visiting the country, dropping my bags at a friends then spend a few days in the Samana region. I would like to spend a night or two on the beach. ...
yes smart move. my family is all Dominican. We do not trust Dominicans like tourists coming here do. Most Dominicans are very friendly but it can also be dangerous. Be careful whom you befriend here. Not trying to make anyone paranoid but its ... Read More
Camping in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras. by vagantem
Is it permissible to set up a camping tent and stay overnight on most beaches? I am considering visiting the country, dropping my bags at a friends then spend a few days in the Samana region. I would like to spend a night or two on the beach. ...
its really too bad. it would be fun. Read More
Camping in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras. by vagantem
Is it permissible to set up a camping tent and stay overnight on most beaches? I am considering visiting the country, dropping my bags at a friends then spend a few days in the Samana region. I would like to spend a night or two on the beach. ...
I would never do it. There are places to camp close to the beach. I value my life. I would go to trip advisor and look at the available camping areas hotel offer.. Just to camp on the beach by yourself is nuts IMO not sure I would even trust the ... Read More
Motor Coach/Bus System Info by kzookid
Hello, I have made three trips to the DR and hope to retire there someday. My last trip there, I took a bus from LaRomana to Santo Domingo. The bus was fairly modern and had free Wi-Fi. Much cheaper option than the $100 US cab ride I was quoted. Is ...
metro is 370 pesos $8.15 from Puerto Plata one way to SD. That's what I pay Read More
Notary, Translate docs, Apostille, Inheritance tax??? by Kat11
Question 1).......My husband and I have our birth certificates and marriage Lic obviously, but how do we go about getting these docs translated into Spanish, Apostilled (not sure what that even is) and notarized? Do we A.) Take them with us to the ...
I would get it all done before going to any embassy. Maybe you can get it done in a week but I don't know. Everything here takes much time. I guess byou can get done what you can. Read More
Notary, Translate docs, Apostille, Inheritance tax??? by Kat11
Question 1).......My husband and I have our birth certificates and marriage Lic obviously, but how do we go about getting these docs translated into Spanish, Apostilled (not sure what that even is) and notarized? Do we A.) Take them with us to the ...
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Notary, Translate docs, Apostille, Inheritance tax??? by Kat11
Question 1).......My husband and I have our birth certificates and marriage Lic obviously, but how do we go about getting these docs translated into Spanish, Apostilled (not sure what that even is) and notarized? Do we A.) Take them with us to the ...
Under the Hague Convention, signatory countries have agreed to recognize public documents issued by other signatory countries if those public documents are authenticated by the attachment of an internationally recognized form of authentication known ... Read More
Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager
Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...
yes the 6 month time restriction was for the specific insurance I had applied for not all plans it turns out. I was trying to get an inexpensive real international policy good for the USA. I do not want just Dominican only. many international ... Read More
Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager
Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...
I believe you will have to go to Santo Domingo embassy. seems like everything we do we have to do there..I could be wrong. Make sure your copies are originals notarized and get them apostled also. IMO its better to have translation here, not USA ... Read More
Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager
Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...
maybe so. I had insurance in the past but its gone now and need new. Read More
Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager
Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...
yes its just like any country. you follow the law. I do not see anyone recommending anyone NOT follow the law here. Read More
Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager
Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...
there may have been some confusion in our translation. my Spanish is ugly. I am going to check with her again. She knows the Insurance business in and out. She is always flying to Spain Europe and NYC on business trips for the company Read More