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Harry

@Harry19076

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American looking for information about Dominican Republic

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American, Single

Lives in Sosúa, Puerto Plata

Registration: 22 June 2011

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Harry
Harry19076 replied to a thread
4 years ago
Harry19076

Need Recommendation for Real Estate Agent by Harry19076

Good morning, I plan to arrive in Santiago around the third week of October. I would appreciate a recommendation for a trustful real estate agent/agency. Please only suggest someone that you have had experience with personally. Thank you

Harry

Thank you for your honest answer. In the end, I will have to go with some agency. I will keep my finger crossed. Read More

Harry
Harry19076 replied to a thread
4 years ago
Harry19076

Need Recommendation for Real Estate Agent by Harry19076

Good morning, I plan to arrive in Santiago around the third week of October. I would appreciate a recommendation for a trustful real estate agent/agency. Please only suggest someone that you have had experience with personally. Thank you

Harry

I am amazed. so many of you live in Santiago but none of you feel comfortable recommending a real estate agency. Read More

Harry
Harry19076 created a thread
4 years ago

Need Recommendation for Real Estate Agent

Good morning, I plan to arrive in Santiago around the third week of October. I would appreciate a recommendation for a trustful real estate agent/agency. Please only suggest someone that you have had experience with personally. Thank you Read More

Harry
Harry19076 created a thread
4 years ago

Driving a Golf Cart

Is it possible to drive a golf cart in the streets of Santiago? I see some folks driving golf carts in Punta Cana. Read More

Harry
Harry19076 replied to a thread
4 years ago
jim1942

Medical Services for Retired Military Personnel by jim1942

Any medical facilities/offices for retired military personnel? Thanks, Jim

Harry

I also use a CPAP. Have you been able to find supplies for your CPAP in Santiago filter, hoes, and so on? Read More

Harry
Harry19076 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Harry19076

Medical Transport by Harry19076

My research shows that The Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS) is the largest hospital in the Dominican Republic and one of the most modern in Latin America. I have also learned that it will accept my international insurance (I do not ...

Harry

Thank you in advance Planner for the Air Ambulance service info Read More

Harry
Harry19076 created a thread
5 years ago

Medical Transport

My research shows that The Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS) is the largest hospital in the Dominican Republic and one of the most modern in Latin America. I have also learned that it will accept my international insurance (I do not ... Read More

Harry
Harry19076 created a thread
5 years ago

Renting in Santiago

I spent three months in Sosua and to rent there, I provided a one-month security deposit and the first month rent. But, I have been told that in Santiago and even Santo Domingo a "co-signer" will probably be needed or several months of ... Read More

Harry
Harry19076 created a thread
6 years ago

Private Insurance Age Limit and Pre-Conditions

As an American applying for a retiring visa, is there an upper age limit when seeking private insurance? Also, like in many countries do pre-conditions become an issue? Thank you Read More

Harry
Harry19076 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Harry19076

Uber in Puerto Plata by Harry19076

I think I read that Uber is available in Puerto Plata. If so, what is the quality of the service? A couple people I know that live in SD told me that sometimes Uber drivers will pick up passengers, drive a short distance and then try and demand a ...

Harry

Thanks for the information. However, I have been told that Puerto Plata is very spread out. Thus, if a person does not drive the cost of transportation could offset the savings gained from a low-cost apartment. It is for that reason I am ... Read More

Harry
Harry19076 created a thread
6 years ago

Uber in Puerto Plata

I think I read that Uber is available in Puerto Plata. If so, what is the quality of the service? A couple people I know that live in SD told me that sometimes Uber drivers will pick up passengers, drive a short distance and then try and demand a ... Read More

Harry
Harry19076 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Harry19076

Quality of Health Care in Puerto Plata by Harry19076

I would like to get some opinions on the quality of health care in Puerto Plata for a long-term stay. I spent a few months in Sosua and needed to use the clinic there and it was probably ok for minor things. But, I not sure what it would be like ...

Harry

I have health insurance that covers me worldwide if the hospital will accept it. I am probably ok for inpatient care in most large cities. I think that the cost to rent would be a lot less in Puerto Plata but Santo Domingo might be the best for ... Read More

Harry
Harry19076 replied to a thread
6 years ago
Harry19076

Quality of Health Care in Puerto Plata by Harry19076

I would like to get some opinions on the quality of health care in Puerto Plata for a long-term stay. I spent a few months in Sosua and needed to use the clinic there and it was probably ok for minor things. But, I not sure what it would be like ...

Harry

Thanks for the information Read More

Harry
Harry19076 created a thread
6 years ago

Quality of Health Care in Puerto Plata

I would like to get some opinions on the quality of health care in Puerto Plata for a long-term stay. I spent a few months in Sosua and needed to use the clinic there and it was probably ok for minor things. But, I not sure what it would be like ... Read More

Harry
Harry19076 created a thread
6 years ago

Info on Retirement Visa.

I am a retired American and live in Mexico. I have to move to a permanent resident in late 2020. In the meantime, I would like to obtain a retirement visa for Colombia. I will travel to the United States in the next couple of days and spend about ... Read More