@michael7014
Canadian expat in Dominican Republic
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ScotiaBank in DR revisited topic by ondami
Good evening all.I saw a post from 2018 about ScotiaBank in DR.We have been sending money transfers to ScotiaBank in DR and I have noticed that they are taking a fee out on that end for receiving our money transfer.Has anybody else run into this ...
@ondamiNot sure if this reply helps but we use a WISE.com account to travel and hold money we want to use overseas. Help to keep our home bank account out of fraudsters reach when using debit cards. Its good for changing currencies and a debit card ... Read More
SELLING AN CAR IN THE DR. by Elgin7144
Good afternoon everyone,I was wondering if anyone knew a site where I could place my auto that I am trying to sell also, does anyone know of a site of where I can find what the value would be of the Auto that I’m trying to sell? Thank you so ...
There is a facebook page for expats selling cars in the DR, facebook.com/groups/236174495362610 Read More
Transportation from Santo Domingo airport to Las Terrenas by Outdoorgirl1027
I have researched this question on the boards but they were all over a year old. Therefore, I was wondering what is the best way. If there is a bus, how do I find that. If it is private transportation please leave me information on what company ...
Thanks for the replies, being the taxi's are waiting to take people as far as they can to get good far, how do you get to the new Carib bus stop thats close to the airport. this is the google map location for the new pick-up location on google maps ... Read More
Transportation from Santo Domingo airport to Las Terrenas by Outdoorgirl1027
I have researched this question on the boards but they were all over a year old. Therefore, I was wondering what is the best way. If there is a bus, how do I find that. If it is private transportation please leave me information on what company ...
Hi allThere is a new bus depot close to the airport, does anyone have any experience with this location? We are looking to try the local way to get to Cabrera!, any advice on taking Carib busses?Thanks Read More
CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873
Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...
Hello Home builders, we made it back to snow in Canada sadly I am missing the DR already! We are working on budgeting for our build in 2024 -25. does anyone have the ruff cost per sqm or sqft cost for a 4" patio slab?Thanks Read More
advice on the buying a home by MyGenieintheBottle
Hello to everyone! Thank you for this great forum, it is so needed! I travel to DR a few times a year and now I am buying a home there and wanted advice on the buying process there. The owner accepted my offer, but only wanted me to fund the ...
@planner Yep first thing I asked was who do you represent! Brea Guzman of the firm Guzman Ariza assured us he is our lawyer and doesn't represent anyone other than us for any legal stuff we require now or in the future! Cant ask for more than that I ... Read More
Moving to Dominican Republic is starlink better or claro by jordancomas1
im moving to Dominican Republic and was wondering what’s better for Internet. Is claro better (optic fiber) or starlink? I work from home so it’s kinda important
One thing I will say is you need to get a battery back surge protector for Starlink, Even in Canada we had to get one since if you get 3 power spikes in a row Starlink will reset itself, and that is a pain. You dont need anything big I think we ... Read More
CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873
Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...
@ddmcghee we will also be up pretty high up in Cadrera Montana Y Mar near Loma Alta! Where are you? Read More
CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873
Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...
@ddmcghee Lightning protection,,, never would have thought of that! Read More
CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873
Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...
@ddmcghee How did that work out in customs when you bags were scanned? I suspect you brought all your receipts. We have really good restores where we live and I buy a lot of stuff slightly used, light fixtures, Facebook marketplace is also good for ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
@planner yea I understand, when is the next election... that's a time to have local developers and contractors put the spotlight on immigration needs! Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
@planner Sorry my post didn't follow the thread I was referring to, and my keyboard is slowly dying (typos). Someone mentioned there is a place on the immigration site to submit wishes (lack of a better word) too, We personally manage a few groups ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
@AlaPlaya Hi, if I read what you said correctly we can apply online but pay when we leave instead of paying online? That sounds like the best option if that is what you mean! Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Can we pay the overstay fee in US cash at the airport? Thanks Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Exactly! I made this point when I began this topic. The money comes from tourism not people spending money at Jumbo. The argument is, we buy homes etc but that money goes to a select group and stays within. The Dominican country does not depend on ... Read More