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*Juan18

@*Juan18

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English looking for information about Dominican Republic

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English

Lives in Las Terrenas

Speaks English, some Spanish, French, and a little German.

Registration: 08 February 2018

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*Juan18 replied to a thread
3 years ago
planner

Insurance over 65 by planner

This has been discussed multiple times here on the forums. Its fairly easy to get coverage under age 65 but almost nothing available over 65. Well now there is! I have a group package available to expats for anyone from age 50 and up to ...

*Juan18

Very interested in receiving information on the group plan. There are two of us in our 6o's. Thank you, John Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
JulianTorrez

Health Insurance by JulianTorrez

Looking for health insurance for myself and two children in DR. Which companies are the best and are the least expensive. I live in Santo Domingo

*Juan18

Hello, Planner, Please could you resend your insurance proposal? I have lost your previous response is internet orbit! Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
mangolovers

Our car-buying experience in the DR... by mangolovers

My wife and I are Canadian, and are in the process of establishing ourselves in the DR. One of our tasks involved buying a used vehicle. "Planner" and other good folks on the forum recommended a gentleman by the name of Mike Cruffman. With ...

*Juan18

My wife and I highly recommend Mike when seeking to purchase a vehicle. We relied on the references on this forum and were not disappointed. Although we purchased new, Mike found a straightforward Santiago dealer -- a business that is very ... Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
DM1

Settings by DM1

Any way to reverse messages from newest to oldest in each topic?

*Juan18

It would be a great feature as timesaver. Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Jamiemelissa

Traveling with dog by Jamiemelissa

Hi! We are moving end of July and I know I need to get my dog a Health Certificate within 30 days of travel. Am not sure which form?. I found several...and then I was reading on the DR embassy site that we need to get it certified by the state USDA ...

*Juan18

Unfortunately, the little one's are not little enough! Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Jamiemelissa

Traveling with dog by Jamiemelissa

Hi! We are moving end of July and I know I need to get my dog a Health Certificate within 30 days of travel. Am not sure which form?. I found several...and then I was reading on the DR embassy site that we need to get it certified by the state USDA ...

*Juan18

For those with more than one dog to transport: We have two Jack Russells (less than 20lb each) and a German Wirehaired Pointer (55lbs) that we are flying from Denver to Puerta Plata, which -- depending on the airline -- necessitates a ... Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
JulianTorrez

Health Insurance by JulianTorrez

Looking for health insurance for myself and two children in DR. Which companies are the best and are the least expensive. I live in Santo Domingo

*Juan18

Wishing you a full and swift recovery, and great insurance! Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
JulianTorrez

Health Insurance by JulianTorrez

Looking for health insurance for myself and two children in DR. Which companies are the best and are the least expensive. I live in Santo Domingo

*Juan18

Planner, Do you have contact information for Humano and Universal that you can share, please? We have had a extremely high quote from Cygna that didn't get much cheaper after deleting USA coverage. Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
jcrenshaw

Buying a car by jcrenshaw

I'm To DR trying buy me a used car any advice are help

*Juan18

We are excited that MIke Cruffman is currently assisting us with a truck purchase for our arrival in the next week or so. Mike is saving us a great of legwork in looking at the available options. Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Guest2022

By Appointment Only at DGM from April 1st by Guest2022

Take note for those involved in residency and other immigration related matters at Migration: PRESS RELEASE Migration will implement new appointment system for immigration services The Directorate-General for Migration (DGM), in order to ...

*Juan18

Sounds good, Planner. We already have a lawyer on the north coast and, if she is available for this process, I will share. But good to know there are others. Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Guest2022

By Appointment Only at DGM from April 1st by Guest2022

Take note for those involved in residency and other immigration related matters at Migration: PRESS RELEASE Migration will implement new appointment system for immigration services The Directorate-General for Migration (DGM), in order to ...

*Juan18

In the same vein: is there a list of approved lawyers or can a lawyer submit their name for inclusion? Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster153

Residency Visa Delay by GuestPoster153

What is the normal length of time after submitting all required material to receiving a residency visa?

*Juan18

On March 21st the Embassy emailed us that our visas are in the mail, so that makes the turnaround on our passports (in the US) just over six weeks. Our family doctor wrote a very brief two-sentence letter on his letterhead that 1) he had seen us, ... Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster153

Residency Visa Delay by GuestPoster153

What is the normal length of time after submitting all required material to receiving a residency visa?

*Juan18

On March 21st the Embassy emailed us that our visas are in the mail, so that makes the turnaround on our passports just over six weeks. Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
jcrenshaw

Buying a car by jcrenshaw

I'm To DR trying buy me a used car any advice are help

*Juan18

Based on the recommendations above, Mike Cruffman is assisting us. Love this forum! Read More

*Juan18 replied to a thread
5 years ago
jcrenshaw

Buying a car by jcrenshaw

I'm To DR trying buy me a used car any advice are help

*Juan18

Using a service is certainly an option. But, we have purchased numerous vehicles over the years, both new and used and in several countries -- just never on this island. I realize that there are traps for an unwary buyer. I have certainly bought ... Read More