Denise
@ddmcghee
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American, Married
Lives in Las Terrenas, Samaná
Speaks English
Registration: 15 May 2017
Activity
Moving from California to Punta Cana by Slin1953
The container that i am shipping from California to Punta Cana have my personal automobile, furniture ,tv appliancesi am planing to have my residence by the time that i move to PCdo i have to paid import duties on my ...
I am going to be working remotely as a digital nomad. Do you suggest only shipping my vehicle? I can always repurchase (probably cheaper) furniture and beds once we’re there. What did everyone else do? We’re looking at possibly going to ... Read More
Shipping furniture and items from the US by dlreilly18
Has anyone shipped furniture and household items to Punta Cana from NJ? if so how does that work? we are building a vacation home and Ive been told it is crazy expensive to buy furniture there in the DR. I have some time to figure it out. I have ...
@ddmcghee 20' or 40'? Or does it matter? What about shipping a vehicle? - @jpevans64 You can import either. We had a 40' with our belongings and our vehicle. Full exoneration of import duty on personal household items and partial on vehicle. The ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Dominican Republic, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to the Dominican ...
Why are groceries so expensive in Punta Cana? - @pharrison742 It also depends on what you buy! If you’re buying imported or prepared/processes foods, the costs will be much higher than buying local products. Read More
My Personal Experience with the Naturalization Process in the DR by Profe Agayu
First, it is a must to point out that I love the Dominican Republic! This country, with all its good and not so good, is one of my favorite places to be. However, this place gets a bad rep, especially when dealing with services, specifically legal ...
Yes - Lishali is a true professional and gets it done! Read More
Where to stay in Santo Domingo by ondami
Good afternoon all.I have submitted my pensionado visa application and all required documents for approval. As an FYI, I worked with Lishali Baez and personnel in her office on my documents, document translation, and legalization. She and her team ...
Approval takes months, not weeks! Read More
Request for DR Driver's Manual Electronic Copies? by ExpatRusher
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: Does anyone have an electronic copy of the DR/Intrant Driver's Manual and Category 02 Manual they could send to me? Please advise via DM or whatever, and I'll provide an email to send it to. It would be very much ...
@ExpatRusher I got your DM with your email address and have sent you the manuals! Enjoy! 😁 Read More
Living in Cocotal by claborde66
My name is Capenter Laborde,I'm a retired airport operator from the Port Authority of NY and NJ.I live in Villa Birdie in Cocotal.I'm there every 2 to 3 months.
@bmtracker45 Please find an applicable thread for your question, or start your own. Changing the subject in an existing thread is referred to as "highjacking" and is frowned upon! Read More
Request for DR Driver's Manual Electronic Copies? by ExpatRusher
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: Does anyone have an electronic copy of the DR/Intrant Driver's Manual and Category 02 Manual they could send to me? Please advise via DM or whatever, and I'll provide an email to send it to. It would be very much ...
@ExpatRusher Send me your email by PM and I'll send a copy to you.Dave and I took our tests in English! Was that not an option when you sat down at the terminal? Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
I used Lishali Baez for our initial residency and two renewals so far! She is excellent, and I highly recommend her. In addition to highly satisfied clients who started with her, she has "rescued" residency applications for people who started with ... Read More
Receiving payroll from U.S. by meangreen88
Hi all, I searched for related topics but didn't really find the answer I need. My wife and I are moving full-time at the end of August. Although leaving full-time employment, we have an opportunity to earn some extra revenue from the same ...
@LM2025 Just an FYI - @JulianTorres hasn't been active on this site in over 3 years. Do you have US or Dominican tax questions? Maybe someone else could help you. Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
We had a phone consultation with Abreu early on in our research, swayed by her flashy website and loads of advertising on expat investment forums. Fortunately, we were able to tell that many of the things she was telling us were absolutely untrue, ... Read More
Shipping a car to the DR by amicably33
I know this topic has been covered ad nauseam. I listened to the advice and still can't find a company to ship our car. We decided not to buy one there since this one was given to us, which means the only money we pay is the import fees.We ...
@amicably33Please understand the time of the year! Many people take vacations, and small companies often close up shop from Christmas through Three Kings Day (January 6). Once they return to work on 1/7, they have to catch up on all the emails, ... Read More
Applying for gun permit by bigboiron
Can you get a permit to have a weapon before residency?
@om2252001 Why would the DR care what US state you came from? Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
@Melisa_Emigrate When you say you can stay while your application is being reviewed, does that mean you've submitted the physical application, met with Migracion, and had your physical? Or does that also cover the sometimes months it seems to be ... Read More
Buying a house by gainkeeper
What is the tax or transfer paper that's needed when buying a house? Is it madula or something like that? Does the seller provide that or does your attorney take care of that? How do they prove they have a title to the home as opposed to only ...
As the buyer, your attorney should be doing all the due diligence to make sure the title is clear, the deslinde shows the property is on the right land (we've seen people selling houses built on land they didn't own), that the taxes are current, ... Read More