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Registration: 02 January 2015
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Ray from Baltimore USA by realkewl
Hello, Just a quick entro. I am living here in the Santo Domingo area for about 3 months now, was in Sosua for 6 months, and brought a female friend with me, back from Sosua...but now I'm thinking that was a mistake, but that is a another ...
Try smaller Towns get immersed. Read More
Ray from Baltimore USA by realkewl
Hello, Just a quick entro. I am living here in the Santo Domingo area for about 3 months now, was in Sosua for 6 months, and brought a female friend with me, back from Sosua...but now I'm thinking that was a mistake, but that is a another ...
Try some smaller towns, Juan dolio, or even Navarete or Samana or Bavaro. Santo Domingo is to big for a scooter. Maybe even Bonao. Read More
Your best business development ideas in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Dominican Republic is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your ...
Import/Export, 20/10 stores, Supermarkets, Drug stores, Clothing and Textiles. Read More
Essentials to live in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Dominican Republic, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Dominican Republic? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with ...
Go up North fairly empty come back full. Use a Dominican door to door shipping company. Adapting is key. Be kind and patient. Por favor, gracias and smiling help a lot. Be smart research. Things basically go slow and slower. I say go slow and ... Read More
My flights got screwed up! Help! by wesleyinmd
Hello All, My flights go messed up and I need some help. I was to fly into Santiago (December 23rd) and fly out of Santo Domingo (January 4th). At least that is what I thought... So... No here are my options: #1. Pay an additional $500 and ...
Renting a car is absurd. Gas price here is the highest in the caribbean. You're talking $1,000 U.S. by renting a car plus gas and you may get lost or jacked. For all that fly from STI to PUJ. Catch buses between POP and STI. The straight bus ... Read More
Dating a Dominican Girl by classygringo
I have been to the Dominican Republic a few times in the past. About a year and 5 months ago, I met a girl online and spoke with her for about a year before meeting her for the 1st time in Santo Domingo. I wanted a serious relationship and to find ...
Hola como va everyone has valid points. My humble heart felt take is you don't really lose the girl oft times you just lose your turn. Please read "Ëverything you needed to know in life you learned in Kindergarten." Wonder is not ... Read More
Expat blog celebrates its 10th birthday! by Julien
Hi all, I am glad to share a special news with you: Expat.com celebrates its 10th birthday! 10 years of passion, adventure and enriching expat experiences on the Dominican Republic forum! 10 years spent with you: thanks to all the ones who ...
Congrats Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
Great info Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
Planner is right. Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
The current President here in D.R. Danilo Medina recently had about a 93% approval rating. The highest in the Western World. He's trying alright. He has a great habit of showing up at police precincts around the country unannounced. And he is ... Read More
ONLY THE GOOD STUFF by planner
I was motivated by someone else's comment about good customer service. So I am creating a new thread. THIS thread is only about good stuff, good news, good service, good products, good anything....... Got it............ Tell us about your ...
Good approach and great idea Planner and to all of you conscientious folks involved. Appreciate your situation. The colmadoes, the smiles, the blessings, the ambiance, the dancing to the music and the beat of our hearts knowing we all matter under ... Read More
R2 visitors visa to the US by TheLa2
I met a woman a few months back and have gone back several times to see her. i like her family/friends and she's never asked me for money or tried to rush/pressure marriage. Long story short, It isn't feasible to go back to see her every ...
GM welcome. There are 2-trains of thought, a. keep it simple and b. go slow. Do not let your imagination get the best of you. E-Mail me a colleague of mine out of NY does these types of visas and actaully married his wife from here. If I may be ... Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
I have to firmly agree with Bob K and Planner. You are a bit off base and are mixing apples and oranges. D.R. as a Sovereign nation can dictate policy that you or I and any foreign visitor should respect and abide by. Life is a beach and I suspect ... Read More
Citizenship through Dominican Husband for Wife and Kids by Kclarklopez
What paperwork that might be easier to obtain in the US that we should bring before coming to DR? (I have the marriage record and birth records of all of us, apostilled specifically for DR. I can get them translated into Spanish here or there, I ...
Congratulaciones so far so good carry on Read More
Citizenship through Dominican Husband for Wife and Kids by Kclarklopez
What paperwork that might be easier to obtain in the US that we should bring before coming to DR? (I have the marriage record and birth records of all of us, apostilled specifically for DR. I can get them translated into Spanish here or there, I ...
GM I advocate the more information the better. These Expat.coms are great. Also check the DR.1.com and Dominican Today.com's blogs. Please get over to the D.R. Consulate in Miami, Fl. asap, at the very least for information. Do yourself that ... Read More