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rio2014

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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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American

Lives in California San Francisco

Speaks English & Spanish

Registration: 18 September 2015

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rio2014 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien

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 on ...

rio2014

Thank you Darlene !! I was contacted about changing the username but I don't wish to change it !! It was just a question to see if it was possible to do by editing the personal profile !! Read More

rio2014 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien

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 on ...

rio2014

Sorry I don't wish to change my username it was just a curiosity !! Read More

rio2014 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien

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 on ...

rio2014

How do you change the user name ! I've tried on my profile but can't change it !! Read More

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9 years ago
lauraeaton77

Proof of return ticket needed? by lauraeaton77

Hi all! I will be coming to the Dominican Republic at the beginning of January. I am wondering if it really is necessary for me to purchase a return ticket? I do not yet know how I will be leaving, and don't intend to make that decision until ...

rio2014

Basically if you fly as a tourist to DR the airline requires proof of returning flight from the country you are flying to in this casa DR. !! The rules are set from the country of origen !!! If you flight as with resident status or citizen status ... Read More

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9 years ago
SnowGriz

Drivers licence by SnowGriz

We are planning on staying in the DR for about seven months. Being a family of five I was thinking about buying a cheap car so it is easier for us to go exploring. My question is; I read somewhere that your drivers license is only good for the first ...

rio2014

That's what I thought !! So getting a driver's license is not so easy unless you have residencia !! Takes a while to get residencia !! Read More

rio2014 replied to a thread
9 years ago
SnowGriz

Drivers licence by SnowGriz

We are planning on staying in the DR for about seven months. Being a family of five I was thinking about buying a cheap car so it is easier for us to go exploring. My question is; I read somewhere that your drivers license is only good for the first ...

rio2014

How do you get a cedula ?? In other Latin American countries only recidents and citizen get cedula !! Read More

rio2014 replied to a thread
9 years ago
SnowGriz

Drivers licence by SnowGriz

We are planning on staying in the DR for about seven months. Being a family of five I was thinking about buying a cheap car so it is easier for us to go exploring. My question is; I read somewhere that your drivers license is only good for the first ...

rio2014

Gypsy !! from what I hear the MORDIDAS (money under the table) work like it does in Mexico !! Read More

rio2014 replied to a thread
9 years ago
SnowGriz

Drivers licence by SnowGriz

We are planning on staying in the DR for about seven months. Being a family of five I was thinking about buying a cheap car so it is easier for us to go exploring. My question is; I read somewhere that your drivers license is only good for the first ...

rio2014

Gyosy !! I thought cedulas were issued only to residents and citizens !! Read More

rio2014 replied to a thread
9 years ago
lauraeaton77

Proof of return ticket needed? by lauraeaton77

Hi all! I will be coming to the Dominican Republic at the beginning of January. I am wondering if it really is necessary for me to purchase a return ticket? I do not yet know how I will be leaving, and don't intend to make that decision until ...

rio2014

So can you buy an open ticket to PR or Miami and traveling to DR ?? I don't understand !! the open ticket doesn't show a returning date but it does show the place you are departing from, in this case DR !! Read More

rio2014 replied to a thread
9 years ago
lauraeaton77

Proof of return ticket needed? by lauraeaton77

Hi all! I will be coming to the Dominican Republic at the beginning of January. I am wondering if it really is necessary for me to purchase a return ticket? I do not yet know how I will be leaving, and don't intend to make that decision until ...

rio2014

It is my understanding that open date tickets are very expensive and changes to traveling dates (return date) have a high fee from airlines !! I don't know of any refundable tickets as most are non-refundable !! I suppose is better to pay the ... Read More

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9 years ago
lac334

In Love with a Dominican woman by lac334

I met my Dominican sweetheart about 3 months ago, and I am deeply in love with her. I want to marry her. I still live in the US, but we text each other every day, all day long. I just know she's the one. I am 70 and she's 35, but ...

rio2014

Tomas !! Good point !! This is an interesting topic to discuss !! For some is a waste (it is for me), for others is worth the try !! Personally I don't get it !! 70 yrs old with someone half your age ??? I do see your point and respect ... Read More

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9 years ago
lac334

In Love with a Dominican woman by lac334

I met my Dominican sweetheart about 3 months ago, and I am deeply in love with her. I want to marry her. I still live in the US, but we text each other every day, all day long. I just know she's the one. I am 70 and she's 35, but ...

rio2014

There is no negative here !!!!!! All advice has been very positive !!! REALITY is hard to digest for some individuals !!!! Read More

rio2014 replied to a thread
9 years ago
lac334

In Love with a Dominican woman by lac334

I met my Dominican sweetheart about 3 months ago, and I am deeply in love with her. I want to marry her. I still live in the US, but we text each other every day, all day long. I just know she's the one. I am 70 and she's 35, but ...

rio2014

Bob & Darlene !! seems this is a waste of time ! I'll say the same !! NEXT !! Read More

rio2014 replied to a thread
9 years ago
lac334

In Love with a Dominican woman by lac334

I met my Dominican sweetheart about 3 months ago, and I am deeply in love with her. I want to marry her. I still live in the US, but we text each other every day, all day long. I just know she's the one. I am 70 and she's 35, but ...

rio2014

Right on Gypsy !!! That's what I always say " Estoy viejo pero no pendejo " I happen to have down to earth Gringo friends and their expression as usual is " I might be Gringo pero no pendejo " I love the way you put things ... Read More

rio2014 replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Dominican Republic – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Dominican Republic you are living in. How much does it cost to live in ...

rio2014

Good man Bob !! Very reasonable !! God Bless !! Read More