@Tripp789
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Sosúa, Puerto Plata
Speaks English. Committed to learning spanish
Registration: 28 April 2018
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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 ...
@walter1107bDarlene is right! There is a lot of work that has to be done at home before you can get residency. If you are serious, start now. Read More
Mortages In DR by NMoose
Hi All and Good Morning, New to the forum but joined due to the energy and great quality of conversations-responses! We live in Ontario but plan to make DR a place to hang our hats in winter and eventually spend all the time there. Sosua, ...
We never got approved by Scotia because they fiddled around so long (3-4 months) and then BP stepped up and approved us. Scotia only reacted at that point asking for us to reconsider them!BP wasn’t all that speedy either, taking about 2 ... Read More
Saona Island Excursion by riactovi
I leave in Santo Domingo (3 month ago only) and I still have plenty of places to dicover in the DR. I have been said Saona Island is awesome. I am in touch with an agency proposing the tour with transportation from Santo Domingo included: [link ...
I advise you to book the higher priced cruise that includes cocktails on board and a private dining lunch area on Saona with private beach..... -@Steverino7777I agree with Steverino. We took the ”regular” tour from Bayahibe ... Read More
Phone Service by sueh234
Looking for some help regarding phones. I want to keep my Canadian phone number to receive and make calls for business purposes.I will also have a local phone for use in the DR.VOIP service for phones seems to be the best option. Does anyone have ...
We get a Claro Esim on our phones at 1800 RD / mo and a US Verizon international plan at $100/mo for our US numbers Works well for us. hopefully your provider has somet similar Read More
Mortages In DR by NMoose
Hi All and Good Morning, New to the forum but joined due to the energy and great quality of conversations-responses! We live in Ontario but plan to make DR a place to hang our hats in winter and eventually spend all the time there. Sosua, ...
@ondamiVery simple process, exactly the same as in the USA I deposit a personal USA check made out to myself and deposit it into my DR USD account. it usually clears within a few days.easiest and cheapest way to transfer money. The only catch is ... Read More
VPN information needed by GuestPoster671
What company offers the best VPN for the Dominican Republic?
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56Just left Cabarete last week, but was using Express VPN without issue. i do have it sideloaded onto a separate router.everytime i did have an issue i called into their helpline and they straightend it out in short order. Have ... Read More
KEEPING US CELL PHONE NUMBER by alvarez7361
Hello everyone, I am planning a permanent move from Florida to Puerto Plata. Will be looking for a house or apartment to rent and hope to get residency as a pensioner in the near future. I plan on maintaining a physical address in Florida, so I can ...
Verizon has a $100 usd/month international plan that gives you 20gb / mo and calls as well You have to call them to start it and then to stop it as well. we also have postpaid RD cell numbers through Claro at cost of 1700rds/mo To get that ... Read More
Long term stay in Cabarate by bevgrandy
I have never posted on a forum before so lets see what response I get.My husband and I are thinking of spending 3 months in this area starting in Jan 2025 Looking for suggestions on rentals { something close to the beach } , info on medical ...
The local hospital is Centro Medico Cabarete (CMC) and is located in Sosua there are a few differ diagnostic labs in both Cabarete and Sosua Very reasonable in cost Tons of rentals available Many can be seen on AirBNB and doing a web search Read More
Immigration Translation Documents by ncetienne
How much do certified translation companies charge per page for immigration documents in Santo Domingo? I would like to know because our lawyer sent us a quote from a translation company (that they have been using) that charges $35 per page plus $15 ...
i was told by the US dominican consulate that all papers had to be translated by a dominican. Read More
Chartering flights for dogs relocation to Cabarete by DeeJeeKing
Hello to all. We will be relocating to Cabarete from Raleigh, NC. We have 2 dogs, 1 American Staffordshire Terrier and 1 Shih Tzu mix. We are looking for information on chartering a flight to transport our fur babies this winter. Has anyone ...
Let me first assure you that I love animals. However , I feel it necessary to say something about those who refuse to consider cargoing their pets, and I know many.There is an old truism: ”If you put your wife and your wife into the trunk of ... Read More
Parking for La Romana Cruises by Tripp789
We just signed up for a cruise leaving from La Romana. We will be driving to meet the ship and are wondering where we can securely leave our car while gone. we appreciate any ideas!
Im the OP of this thread and glad to say i found a solution to the lack of parking at LR cruise terminal Following a lead from another post, i contacted a local LR) taxi company (Dino Taxi). They and the phone can be found on google maps.They ... Read More
Buying a clothes washer by crabelramble
Our clothes washer died, and we need to buy a new one. Unsurprisingly, the clothes washer market here differs from the US. The big difference is that I can not find any "data" on the reliability of the different makes and models sold here. Does ...
Huh, I never realiized that “Pretentious Ass” was sprlled F- r-e-d Read More
Restaurants near Nuevo Romama
Good morning my wife and i are traveling there today to spend a few days golfing any suggestions for decent res in the area or in La Romana appreciated! Read More
Mortages In DR by NMoose
Hi All and Good Morning, New to the forum but joined due to the energy and great quality of conversations-responses! We live in Ontario but plan to make DR a place to hang our hats in winter and eventually spend all the time there. Sosua, ...
A note about wire transfers and attendant fees: I use Banco Popular. I am able to write a personal check to myself and deposit to my USA account without any charges Funds clear in a couple of days. Read More
drivers license in DR by terrywilson3010
Okay, I am receiving several different answers to a simple question, coming from Canada, what are the rules and regulations regarding driving here eg we were to;d to get an international license and then were informed that an international license ...
If you have become a legal resident here, does your home country (USA) license remain valid here? Read More