@brodies2013
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Lives in Detroit
Speaks English and German...adding Spanish soon!
Registration: 20 December 2014
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Flights between US and DR under new 'open skies' agreement?
Last spring I heard from multiple sources that the new Open Skies agreement between DR and US was going to make flights cheaper...the opposite seems to have occurred. Is that coincidence based on other factors? And/Or has the new agreement not had ... Read More
Internet Options
What's the best pay as you go internet option? Sometimes we need a mobile internet connection for the guest house that is too far from out internet. I'd like the option to have an altice or Claro 'hub/fob' that keeps guests connected...but this ... Read More
Cheapest way to send a 42 inch flat screen tv by Connie Hackett Polemis
Hi. I need some help I am moving to the DR in January with my husband who already lives there .I am trying to take with me my 42 inch TV. What is my best options to ship it .or bring it with me as an oversize baggage . I also would like to know if ...
TV arrived without a scratch. I had to pay $100 oversize fee... but I got it down and customs guy did't charge me anything because it was not new (POP). I flew Air Transat out of Toronto which allows much more in terms of linear inches. I ... Read More
Cheapest way to send a 42 inch flat screen tv by Connie Hackett Polemis
Hi. I need some help I am moving to the DR in January with my husband who already lives there .I am trying to take with me my 42 inch TV. What is my best options to ship it .or bring it with me as an oversize baggage . I also would like to know if ...
Don't close it yet. I will be attempting to bring a used 55" TV with Air Transat tomorrow! Haha...we done it all shipped brought with bought there...any TV we have purchased there only lasts a couple years...It may be that we had bad luck each ... Read More
Car Rental in DR by SatoriNow
Hi, I am looking to rent a car but it looks like there is some mandatory liability insurance that is needed to drive in DR. Does anyone know about this "casa de conductore"? I reserved a car rental with full coverage but apparently this ...
Once with Alamo at Lifestyles in Puerto Plata we argued around and around about the increase in the booked price. The employee was adamant that everyone (gringos) needed the additional full coverage beyond what was qoted on the website when we ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 us more ...
@dougdanakidsDR does not recognize IRA's as legal entities... you will have to register your company in DR to buy/sell land, and pay taxes on all holdings every year in DR. Just FYI... Read More
3 Month/6 Month Passport Validity Rule by Brewpub56
We fly on 12/5/23. I just realized that my passport expires in April 2024 (4 months validity) and my husband's in May 2024 (5 months validity). We both have empty pages so that's not an issue.Everything I find on line indicates that RD follows the 3 ...
US citizen, If you can prove you have immediate international travel plans AND can get an appointment, you can get a same day passport. I had to do this back in 2019, and I just hosted my friend's son for a weekend to get his same day passport. He ... Read More
Importing car to Dominican Republic by Scorpiana
So I received a quote to have my car delivered from Florida to DR for about $1,200-seems reasonable. What kind of cost should I expect when it arrives to the DR and relinquished to the officials?
I'm gonna try re-energizing this topic:I have a couple questions:When a couple gets residency (retiree + spouse) can both individuals import a car? (I realize that there are extra fees/costs involved with car imports...even with a container)Can ... Read More
Is driving from Santo Domingo to North coast safe?? by SayMen25
Hello, We are thinking about visiting in the summer and renting a car in Santo Domingo to travel to the North Coast. The idea is to drive there and stop at different towns and beaches to get to know the areas to see which one we like best to ...
@queenamandap123 We drive from SDQ up to Cabrera all the time. Straight up the 7 (toll road) We have always paid with pesos. You can exchange money before driving. going north it's 60 pesos, then 200, then another 200?? Maybe first one is 100? (it ... Read More
Need advice on bringing dogs to D.R. by Lisa1971
HELP!!! I have 2 snub nose breed dogs (Boxers) and I do not want to leave them behind if/when me move to Sosua. Any suggestions? Has anyone done this before? We currently reside in the U.S.A.
@ddmcghee right but most of those don't have direct flights to DR. Needs to be a port if entry... but I did forget Boston! 🤪 Read More
Need advice on bringing dogs to D.R. by Lisa1971
HELP!!! I have 2 snub nose breed dogs (Boxers) and I do not want to leave them behind if/when me move to Sosua. Any suggestions? Has anyone done this before? We currently reside in the U.S.A.
@Cikris Your vet should initiate everything. There will be a person who checks your paperwork upon entry and make siue you find where the medical examiner is located at airport before checking in for departure. At least that's how it went at SDQ. ... Read More
Is leaving the DR for the day sufficient to restart tourist visa? by brodies2013
I know this topic has been done to death. But, I want to know what the solution is to the 30-day limit. We can prove 1k net rental income for the last 5 years (more if we don't stick to the 5 year rule), we have additional income from our ...
Do you think after a few times, they could deny us? Does anyone have experience doing this? Read More
return ticket under 30 days on entry required? by sabanero
I heard that now a return ticket under 30 days is required on entry to the DR?Can anybody confirm that or is there no time restriction on the return ticket?Thanks and regardsManfred
This is going to be my life for the next 8 years . Read More
Is leaving the DR for the day sufficient to restart tourist visa? by brodies2013
I know this topic has been done to death. But, I want to know what the solution is to the 30-day limit. We can prove 1k net rental income for the last 5 years (more if we don't stick to the 5 year rule), we have additional income from our ...
Oh my goodness, time flies... I started this post 5 years ago and we are STILL not down there full time... or even half-time!?!?! *sigh* Pandemic changed all those plans...And, just checking in... with an additional question. We closed our property ... Read More
Health Insurance … by Ian1272
I remember reading on this board when I first discovered this board that there were no Health Insurance companies that would not start a policy if you were older than 65. I did read sometime after on this board, that someone had found a provider for ...
Weird question. Can we get insurance before we get residency? My husband is starting the residency process soon even though it will be a few years before we live there full time. (but not 10 anymore! ) We aren't sure about me being added yet. (I ... Read More