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Thinking of buying a Condo by Monique SL

Hello my name is Monique. I live in Florida. My husband and I are retiring within the next two years. But we are trying to buy an apartment from the Urban Group builder in La Romana. I have been to DR only once in my life and that was more than 30 ...

Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner

Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...

Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner

As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...

Obtaining a cedula/residency? by shascallreyes89

Hello Bob K. You seem lile you really know your stuff! So here is my situation and question. I recently (temporarily) moved here from Michigan, US so.my daughter and I could stay with my husband while we wait for his green card paperwork to be ...

Itbis (18%). by Kat11

Can someone confrim if the Itbis (18%) tax in DR is on HOA monthly fees? I was told by 2 realtors that it is and now I'm being told it isn't by a developer and I know he lives in nearby community with HOA fees that he must pay, so I am ...

Secure luggage storage in santo Domingo - suitcase > 1 month by eldelicado

Hi all, Arriving in Santo Domingo (SDQ) 1/1/2020, to evaluate the city (and DR), as a future home. I'll be staying, for at least 30 days, in a succession of Airbnbs in SDQ and perhaps briefly in Santiago. Less than certain whether my valuables ...

Information about potentially moving by GuestPoster567

Hi. I just want to get peoples opinion. I’m from the uk and my husband really wants to move to Dominican Republic. We have two young children under the age of 4. He wants to move to the expat area and has forwarded me info about how safe etc ...

Investment Property in DR by jackielopez3

Hello! Hi, I'm new to this forum and excited to be here! Lots of helpful tips as I've been reading through threads so hoping I can gain some insight on investment opportunities in DR. I've visited DR and stayed in Santo Domingo/Juan ...

Drought by Guest2022

There is a drought in the Dominican Republic which is said to be the worst for 30 years. We should all be aware and do our small part in conserving water. Water flows are being restricted to many communities yet there is an absence of an effective ...

Investment Property in DR by jackielopez3

Hello! Hi, I'm new to this forum and excited to be here! Lots of helpful tips as I've been reading through threads so hoping I can gain some insight on investment opportunities in DR. I've visited DR and stayed in Santo Domingo/Juan ...

Shipping my prescriptions by cindyscruise

I know mail forwarding has been addressed but I am so overwhelmed with our move at this point I need to get it clear. My husband gets medicine mailed to him from the VA. My Mom also has mailed to her. How do I now get this to us in Punta Cana. Our ...

Residencia renewal - actual process by planner

I am reposting this with permission, it was originally posted on FB and has great information! Temp to Permanent Residency - a tale of 220 days! For whomever it may help, here's the process with timeline that I followed to change from ...

Travel - Medical Insurance by tdanielsns

Asking for a friend - Best travel insurance for stays of 30 days or less for 65 and older and smokes

Residencia renewal - actual process by planner

I am reposting this with permission, it was originally posted on FB and has great information! Temp to Permanent Residency - a tale of 220 days! For whomever it may help, here's the process with timeline that I followed to change from ...

Car Buying Advice by cruffman

a word of advice to expats moving to the DR, and planning to buy a vehicle..... always keep in the back of your mind the little remark about ''the best laid plans of mice and men''. some of you come here with a predetermined time ...