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MattNatale

@MattNatale

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Italian looking for information about Dominican Republic

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Italian

Lives in Sosúa, Puerto Plata

Speaks Italian..English and some Spanish

Registration: 12 June 2017

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MattNatale replied to a thread
6 years ago
Guineo Verde

Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde

Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...

MattNatale

Where did you get those numbers...I hope you are not correct..I'm planning on going back this Wednesday..I left a month ago and overstayed by a month...hope all goes well Read More

MattNatale replied to a thread
7 years ago
Dod01

Regarding exit ticket from DR by Dod01

Hello dear friends. We are a couple from Greece and we are planning to come to DR. Actually our flight is after 3 days. The thing is that we have only one way ticket and they told us now that if we don´t show a return flight to the immigration ...

MattNatale

I arrived from italy..2 weeks ago .one way ticket...no one asked for proof of a return ticket...I arrived in santo domingo Read More

MattNatale created a thread
7 years ago

A need a lot apt

I'm in Santiago right now would like to go to the sasua area does any one know of a little studio apt furnished walking distance to the beach and banks and such...just a little place for one....if so please let me know....I can come this week ... Read More

MattNatale replied to a thread
7 years ago
MattNatale

Clearing immigration by MattNatale

I will be there on Wednesday landing at santo domingo..does anyone know how long it takes to clear immigration..in other words from getting off the plane to being in a taxi...and is it true that they take fingerprints....didn't I just do that ...

MattNatale

No problem I will plan for a hour or two ...thanks Read More

MattNatale replied to a thread
7 years ago
MattNatale

Clearing immigration by MattNatale

I will be there on Wednesday landing at santo domingo..does anyone know how long it takes to clear immigration..in other words from getting off the plane to being in a taxi...and is it true that they take fingerprints....didn't I just do that ...

MattNatale

I appreciate it...I didn't think so there not even fingerprinting in Rome where I'm from.so it surprised me when I heard that..but then I thought there is BIG brother.north of you😃....can't wait...thank you Read More

MattNatale replied to a thread
7 years ago
MattNatale

Clearing immigration by MattNatale

I will be there on Wednesday landing at santo domingo..does anyone know how long it takes to clear immigration..in other words from getting off the plane to being in a taxi...and is it true that they take fingerprints....didn't I just do that ...

MattNatale

I was told that is what slows things down...is that true.. Read More

MattNatale created a thread
7 years ago

Clearing immigration

I will be there on Wednesday landing at santo domingo..does anyone know how long it takes to clear immigration..in other words from getting off the plane to being in a taxi...and is it true that they take fingerprints....didn't I just do that ... Read More

MattNatale replied to a thread
7 years ago
TexasBornAndBred

Hiring a driver by TexasBornAndBred

Hello, sorry for the newbie question. With what I've read, driving is a nightmare. Do people ever hire private drivers? It would seem that with the average wage in the DR being relatively low and unemployment high, that people would be ...

MattNatale

Where is he based out of ...will he come to santiago and bring me there... Read More

MattNatale replied to a thread
7 years ago
Doug0519

PURCHASING A MOTORCYCLE TRIKE by Doug0519

i would like to have a motorcycle trike in the dr. does anyone have any knowledge if there are trikes available to purchase or would it be necessary to ship one from the usa

MattNatale

Thecolonel is a humorous man..cracks me up..and I don't laugh easy...I've seen pictures of what he was saying..it made it that much funnier.....if that get together ever materializes I'll be sure to go... just to meet him....😂 Read More

MattNatale replied to a thread
7 years ago
Doug0519

PURCHASING A MOTORCYCLE TRIKE by Doug0519

i would like to have a motorcycle trike in the dr. does anyone have any knowledge if there are trikes available to purchase or would it be necessary to ship one from the usa

MattNatale

You have to admit thecolonel is funny...at least the way he words things Crack me up.😃😄😅 Read More

MattNatale created a thread
7 years ago

The mail system

Can someone explain the mail system there...are there po boxes.as in the states.or a mailbox outside where you live....I'm referring to receiving and sending mail....thanks Read More

MattNatale replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kat11

Direct flights by Kat11

Does anyone know of a direct flight for decent price from Florida to Puerto Plata? It can be from Ft Lauderdale, Miami or Orlando. I can't seem to find anything that's not really expensive (all over $600 per person) its only a little over 2 ...

MattNatale

I'm coming from italy to there for that amount...have you checked google flights..it will even check price changes and so forth if you want to track a particular flight date Read More

MattNatale replied to a thread
7 years ago
Marat2017

advice about finding a place in Sosua/Cabarete by Marat2017

Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well and have enough sunshine over there. I am a new member here as I plan to move to Sosua/Cabarete area and I would appreciate your feedback regarding my request. I live in Vancouver, Canada and work remotely from ...

MattNatale

Overfee i meant to say I'm sorry for the previous mistake ....thanks Read More

MattNatale replied to a thread
7 years ago
Marat2017

advice about finding a place in Sosua/Cabarete by Marat2017

Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well and have enough sunshine over there. I am a new member here as I plan to move to Sosua/Cabarete area and I would appreciate your feedback regarding my request. I live in Vancouver, Canada and work remotely from ...

MattNatale

Does that overfeeding have to be paid in pesos or are dollars or euros fine....thanks Read More

MattNatale replied to a thread
7 years ago
cessnadriver

Legal fees on purchase by cessnadriver

Hello all, We are purchasing a studio appt in a condo complex near Las Terrenas (Playa Bonita specifically) and have been quoted 1770USD for complete legal fees by the lawyer, who was mentioned to us as a possible choice by the vendor's realtor. ...

MattNatale

Thanks Mike..I will get in touch I'll be down in 3 weeks will contact you when I touch ground..thanks for your advice...I'm sure I'll need more in the future...take care Read More