@Pnaylandr
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Lives in Cabarete
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Registration: 12 March 2021
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Starlink Internet in the Dominican Republic Update … by Ian1272
Great news for those with poor internet service/provider for all that reside in the Dominican Republic. https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/dr https://dominican.news/local/elon-musks-starlink-is-now-available-in-the-dominican-republic/
Uncle Buck thank you for the update! We’ve been waiting to hear about others personal experiences. We are planning to go with Starlink as well. Just waiting for the final touches on our villa to finalize before setting it up. I believe the ... Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Dominican Republic or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their ...
@planner@ddmcgheeThank you both! Definitely look forward to your posts on topics as you two are plethora of knowledge! Read More
Question about internet service by Alicia55
I’m living in the US and have Comcast for internet but have my own modem and router because I didn’t want to use theirs. When I come to DR and get internet service ...my parents have altice for internet.... can I use this modem and ...
@DD Just curious… why have 2 vpns?At the time, we were using both of those because the streaming services would detect one and block us, so we'd have to switch to the other. Shortly after that post, we got to a point where everything was ... Read More
Question about internet service by Alicia55
I’m living in the US and have Comcast for internet but have my own modem and router because I didn’t want to use theirs. When I come to DR and get internet service ...my parents have altice for internet.... can I use this modem and ...
@DD Just curious… why have 2 vpns? Read More
Real estate investment in dominican republic by Valerio78
Hello, I introduce myself, I'm Valerio and I write from Italy. I state that I am writing with google translate and therefore I apologize if sometimes incomprehensible words or disconnected phrases come out, but always better than my English ! :) ...
Yes definitely visit different areas prior to buying and buy where YOU want to be. We almost bought sight unseen. Basing everything off of pictures and reviews. Glad we waited to visit. We ended building in a new development. Which has been ... Read More
eTicket requirement being enforced! by ddmcghee
Looks like after months of planned deadlines, the eTicket is finally being required and its use is being enforced! I only have experience with American Airlines, but I know that they have been listing it as part of their flight readiness checklist ...
Once you complete the e-ticket online you can print it. I haven’t ever had it emailed to me. I always screen shot on my phone or print for a hard copy Read More
Help with BM Cargo? by jenninjuice01
Hey Folx, Im super new and green here and looking for a little bit of help. I signed up for BM Cargo per the research done on the forums and I was wondering if someone can help me out. Im a little confused on when my packages will arrive in the DR ...
Hi there was that total price $239 the inclusion of the shipping charges from the cargo service from States to DR or shipping to the US address only? Read More
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 ...
Our condolences.. Prayers for your friend and family. Read More
No longer moderating by planner
I have resigned the volunteer position of moderating these forums. For somewhere around 14 or 15 years I have mostly enjoyed the roll. I have met a lot of new people and for that I am grateful. I am done being accused of various things. Now I ...
Oh no! You have been so informative! Hate to see this! Hopefully you don’t disappear and please keep in touch! We would love to meet with you when we’re in RD again February 2022! Read More
Items worth bringing from home opposed to buying in DR by Pnaylandr
Hi all! Our villa is near completion and we will need to furnish it. We are currently in California. We will be returning soon do this. We will do a few check in luggages. Will be packing the bags with small kitchen appliances but was wondering ...
@oscarsahony Can I ask what shipping company you used? Read More
Sentimental Items via Cargo Container w/o residency by wilsonmatt
I know the reasons why not to ship yet and/or wait until our residency is complete ... but ... If my wife and I want to ship a certain amount of our items via a sea cargo company how are clothes processed? My wife wants to bring a certain ...
Does anybody know of any shippers from the west coast? We’re in California. Read More
Items worth bringing from home opposed to buying in DR by Pnaylandr
Hi all! Our villa is near completion and we will need to furnish it. We are currently in California. We will be returning soon do this. We will do a few check in luggages. Will be packing the bags with small kitchen appliances but was wondering ...
Thank you for all the input. For most part most items will be purchased in DR. Was wanting to take advantage of bringing items in my checked luggages that were harder to find there. Look forward to any more ideas if any anyone has! Read More
Items worth bringing from home opposed to buying in DR by Pnaylandr
Hi all! Our villa is near completion and we will need to furnish it. We are currently in California. We will be returning soon do this. We will do a few check in luggages. Will be packing the bags with small kitchen appliances but was wondering ...
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Items worth bringing from home opposed to buying in DR
Hi all! Our villa is near completion and we will need to furnish it. We are currently in California. We will be returning soon do this. We will do a few check in luggages. Will be packing the bags with small kitchen appliances but was wondering ... Read More
Moving to Cabarete by kparsons412
We are looking to lease a 1-2 bedroom in Cabarete, DR in a secured gated community. Can you provide details on how we can accomplish this goal?
Hey there! You may want to provide more details. Your budget, length of lease, when about you plan to move etc. This way you aren’t overwhelmingly bombarded. We have a villa double gated. (Gated area within a gated community) Read More