drlover1962
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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How to get Married in the Dominican Republic by planner
At the request of some members I am opening this thread. FIRST GENERAL INFO :D Types of Marriages Marriages in the Dominican Republic fall generally into one of two categories: “Civil” marriages are those in which the parties ...
Lately I've been sending US dollars online and receiving US dollars through REMITLY at Caribe Express. I pay the online fee and receive the money in US dollars then exchange to pesos to get more. When I send US and receive directly in pesos they ... Read More
Apartment rentals Santo Domingo by Jannysr2775
Hello everyone!My name is Jannys. I will be relocating to The D.R. end of 2024. Can someone direct to furnished apartments in Santo Domingo? Thanks in advance for your assistance.Have a great evening!
@Jannysr2775I live in Puerto Plata and just rented an apartment for 6 months furnished with a contract. I rented through FACEBOOK MARKET PLACE. They seem to be the best and easiest to me. Just keep in mind that pictures do lie so try to see the ... Read More
Medical Story, a bit long! by planner
While we can find good medical care here sometimes it is hit and miss. My story is about more misses than hits for over 3 years. What I did not do was stop looking for the right doctor to help me. I went through 5 gastroenterologists! ...
@planner Hope everything works out for you. If at all possible I will go back to the states for any serious medical situations. Sorry but I don't trust these DR doctors. There's a recent story going viral about a young Dominican girl/woman who died ... Read More
Quickest Way to Get A Dominican into US by kschw9883
I have a GF and I want to know the quickest way to get her into the US.Please help if possible
@drlover1962 Sorry for writing in all CAPS. Won't happen again. Forgot that some people view all caps as screaming. Read More
Quickest Way to Get A Dominican into US by kschw9883
I have a GF and I want to know the quickest way to get her into the US.Please help if possible
@kschw9883 K2 FIANCE VISA, ONCE SHE GETS TO THE US YOU HAVE 90 DAYS TO MARRY HER OR SHE HAS TO GO BACK TO DR. HOWEVER BE LEARY OF HER CLAIMING DOMESTIC ABUSE (PHYSICAL OR MENTAL) AGAINST YOU WHICH CAN GIVE HER ASYLUM IN THE COUNTRY AND TARNISH YOUR ... Read More
Mail Forwarding companies? by crabelramble
I'm looking for current info on mail-forwarding companies and a primer on what needs to be done to use them. I've searched but came up empty. Is there already a topic that has that info?
@planner Do you know if Mailbox etc have locations in the Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete area? Read More
Mail Forwarding companies? by crabelramble
I'm looking for current info on mail-forwarding companies and a primer on what needs to be done to use them. I've searched but came up empty. Is there already a topic that has that info?
@crabelramble I googled Taino Express last night before reading this article. Not even sure if they're still in business, at least not sure about the Puerto Plata location. TERRIBLE REVIEWS Read More
My Spinal Surgery Experience in the DR by RockyM
As indicated in another thread I had spinal surgery on January 5, 2023, in Santo Domingo. I promised to write up my experience so hopefully others may benefit, if considering a major surgery here in the DR. The following is a brief recounting of my ...
Glad to hear you are doing better. Only those like myself who have had serious back problems like sciatica know how painful it can be. Wishing you continued healing. I'm thinking you had the surgery in DR. If you did you're either a very brave man ... Read More
Shipping my monthly life preserving medications to DR from the US by drlover1962
Anyone have any information on shipping prescription medications from the US to DR? Or how I can ship boxes of food and clothes to DR and where to pick up in either the Santo Domingo or Sosua area?
@crabelramble Gracias Read More
Shipping my monthly life preserving medications to DR from the US by drlover1962
Anyone have any information on shipping prescription medications from the US to DR? Or how I can ship boxes of food and clothes to DR and where to pick up in either the Santo Domingo or Sosua area?
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 I get a food allowance with my insurance, free money so I would technically just be paying for the shipping and clearance costs. I have to use it or lose it. Read More
Air Conditioner by Gman123
I need to buy 3 ductless air conditioners for the house I am going to rent. 2 small ones for the bedrooms and a larger one for the main living room. What brands would you recommend keeping in mind price is an issue?
@planner lol jjjjj Read More
Air Conditioner by Gman123
I need to buy 3 ductless air conditioners for the house I am going to rent. 2 small ones for the bedrooms and a larger one for the main living room. What brands would you recommend keeping in mind price is an issue?
@planner you are a gold mine of information. I might need this information in the future.Thanks! Read More
Shipping my monthly life preserving medications to DR from the US
Anyone have any information on shipping prescription medications from the US to DR? Or how I can ship boxes of food and clothes to DR and where to pick up in either the Santo Domingo or Sosua area? Read More
Mail Forwarding companies? by crabelramble
I'm looking for current info on mail-forwarding companies and a primer on what needs to be done to use them. I've searched but came up empty. Is there already a topic that has that info?
I'm interested in something similar but more so for packages. Read More
Sleeping medication by GuestPoster2709
When I last visited the DR (several years ago) I was able to purchase a small amount of sleeping medication, Novo Insomnium, over-the-counter at pharmacies to assist with sleep upon arrival. Is this still an option, or is a doctor's prescription now ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Hi. I tried to post a blog regarding info on shipping my monthly life preserving specialty medication from the US, FLL, Florida to Santo Domingo or Sosua. Not sure if it will post because I'm new here. Any info regarding this ... Read More