@ExpatRusher
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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American, Married with children
Registration: 26 February 2022
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Request for DR Driver's Manual Electronic Copies? by ExpatRusher
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: Does anyone have an electronic copy of the DR/Intrant Driver's Manual and Category 02 Manual they could send to me? Please advise via DM or whatever, and I'll provide an email to send it to. It would be very much ...
@planner Planner,I'm writing to you via reply because the expat.com website won't allow me to send Direct Messages (DMs). Unfortunately, when I click into the process to verify my email address, it returns only a fault message (Unable to Send ... Read More
Request for DR Driver's Manual Electronic Copies? by ExpatRusher
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: Does anyone have an electronic copy of the DR/Intrant Driver's Manual and Category 02 Manual they could send to me? Please advise via DM or whatever, and I'll provide an email to send it to. It would be very much ...
@ddmcgheeThanks for your continued kindness. Hopefully, you and Dave remember meeting us (Jim & Lisa) for lunch about 4 years ago in LT. However, when I tried to send you that DM, the website forced me into a "Verify Your Email Process before ... Read More
Request for DR Driver's Manual Electronic Copies?
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: Does anyone have an electronic copy of the DR/Intrant Driver's Manual and Category 02 Manual they could send to me? Please advise via DM or whatever, and I'll provide an email to send it to. It would be very much ... Read More
Vehicle Transport by Angiearias85
Has anyone had a good experience having a vehicle transported from the US to D.R.looking to ship mine from Hawaii. Im a little nervous it will get lost or stolen.
@cmerschenIf I may offer sime advice:This is an older thread, focused on transporting/importing vehicles to tge DR. Your question doesn't fitbhere, and as an older thread, isn't likely to garner many responses here. I suggest instead you pose your ... Read More
Management company in Bavaro? by tbo6310
Hi we’re in the process of buying a condo in Bavaro and need a reliable management company to work with. Any suggestions?
@tbo6310Hello. We have been using Premium Prime Properties for over a year and we are satisfied with their service. premiumprimeproperties.com -@DeeJeeKing Hello all. Please disregard my recommendation ... Read More
Craigslist, Kijiji and MLS Questions by Chantsy
Hi all, First off I would like to say that I have been really enjoying reading all the different topics listed on the forum. It is very informative and some great advice has been given. I can tell that it is very genuine and for that I am glad to ...
Hhhhmmmm. After looking at MLS-Dominican.com, I don't believe it is a Multiple Listing Service in the sense we're used to in the States, anyway. As far as I can tell, it is really simply serving as a vehicle for advertising projects by developers, ... Read More
Craigslist, Kijiji and MLS Questions by Chantsy
Hi all, First off I would like to say that I have been really enjoying reading all the different topics listed on the forum. It is very informative and some great advice has been given. I can tell that it is very genuine and for that I am glad to ...
@john3333 Thanks for letting us know!! Read More
Inf. requirements to open a Bank account in the Dominican Republic by ajjs3468
We have infinities of large, medium and small Banks in the DR below the most trusted. Opening a bank account in the Dominican Republic, for a foreigner, is not as simple as in other countries, since a series of steps and requirements must be met ...
Ah, all of the sweet memories this thread brings back from our BHDL accounts!!Gathering all of the paperwork was the easiest part of the process! The 1 hour 15 minute wait -- JUST TO START TALKING TO AN ACCOUNT REP -- gave us many ... Read More
Changes in Immigration policy by planner
Lishali and I were chatting! We started this thread to detail the changes that are happening! Lishali will post about them.By the way- her user was eliminated by Expat! So you will see her under a new name
following... Read More
The Reef Project in Playa Bonita by Yebel3
Does anyone know what is creating delays in the residential projects in playa bonita. Is it iack of permissions/ red tape/etc.? I was told that the Reef by Noval sold out over a year and 1/2 ago yet construction has not started. I am interested ...
Just a quick, sympathetic post...although this thread seems to have died, it is CRUCIAL that all new forum members read and heed unfortunate past events, in order to pursue happier futures.My wife and I visited LT in early 2022, including over one ... Read More
What is the budget to live retired in Cap Cana? by joelconcepcion28
Hi, I'm thinking of buying a 4-bedroom villa in the city of Las Canas Cap Cana. I've been told that living there is very expensive. I would like you to help me make a budget of how much my monthly costs would be having a normal life, nothing ...
... You should ask your real estate agent what the HOA fee is and exactly where that money goes/what you get for that money, AND have him/her show you the included amenities in writing, before putting any money down at all. I just think a fee like ... Read More
What is the budget to live retired in Cap Cana? by joelconcepcion28
Hi, I'm thinking of buying a 4-bedroom villa in the city of Las Canas Cap Cana. I've been told that living there is very expensive. I would like you to help me make a budget of how much my monthly costs would be having a normal life, nothing ...
I will just mention the food costs of the supermarket have skyrocketed last few years. I generally shop at the nacional but what I use to spend was about 25%-30% less than in the US but now is probably more for comparable. Other items like ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
@FredYou can't cure stupidity, so hope or praying to your preferred dietary is all you have.Great point. Personally, I've always found it far more rewarding to pray to meat products rather than potatoes or plantain. Your mileage may vary. Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
@NanosasoI'm suuuuure the fact that the freed Haitian slaves eventually killed* nearly every European settler in Haiti -- men, women and children -- had absolutely nothing to do with the disinterest in investing resources in Haiti. [Yes, my eyes are ... 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 ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56In reference to your question -- we set it uo as a US number that in theory would fillow us anywhere in the world via skype. Read More