@john-schroder
American expat in Dominican Republic
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drivers license in DR by terrywilson3010
Okay, I am receiving several different answers to a simple question, coming from Canada, what are the rules and regulations regarding driving here eg we were to;d to get an international license and then were informed that an international license ...
@terrywilson3010 You can ONLY obtain a Dominican Driving License if you are legal resident (which is to say you a resident's cedula card).Technically you are permitted to drive as a tourist on your Canadian License for 30 days but if you have your ... Read More
Transferring money via bank transfer by jhgoodwin
My bank, when setting up a recipient for a direct transfer is asking for the equivalent to the social security number of the receiving party.Is this the correct number to use for that?
@WillieWeb They must like you. I had an American client open an account a few years back, he sent a wire of US$3,000 and they treated him as if he was Pablo Escobar's right hand man Needless to say he closed the account after that and never went ... Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
@Tippj The requirements are the same regardless of the residency type. You still need to provide a "good conduct" report and they will still do an Interpol check as well. With that said, it all depends upon exactly what the issue was. Just ... Read More
Dominican Currency by Mark and Al
What actual currency denominations should we carry while in Sosua/Cabarete? I hope to use our credit card as much as possible, but I'm assuming there will be a lot of places that only accept cash and apparently getting change back (at smaller ...
@WillieWeb Don't kid yourself. The taxi drivers do it in the city too In fact, some small businesses start the day with NO CHANGE in the cash register. I had that issue with a local dry cleaner in Santo Domingo. Always have small bills in cash. ... Read More
Dominican Credit Card by GuestPoster200723
Went to my bank (Scotiabank) today for probably the last time.Went in to apply for a DR credit card, for booking travel tickets and such with funds I have here.Wow, the rate on a Scotiabank Visa is 60% annual!!!And, they require a term certificate ...
@planner Banking is a service business, which is to say a "people" business. If you can find the right "people" to help you in the bank life is easier. But you are correct ALL banks in the Dominican Republic are locally licensed Dominican Banks ... Read More
Transferring money via bank transfer by jhgoodwin
My bank, when setting up a recipient for a direct transfer is asking for the equivalent to the social security number of the receiving party.Is this the correct number to use for that?
@Gylla NO. Who is asking? Bank of America or BanReservas?Also, you are better off using SWIFT and also learning about the IBAN code for your own account at BanReservas. Many of the on-line transfer apps ONLY work with SWIFT and by providing an IBAN ... Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
@DRVisitor NYC is OK, Miami is pretty good. The people in Boston, New Orleans and Tyson's Corner (San Francisco) are, shall we say, not cognizant.Regardless, the first step is the application at the consulate for a "Residency Visa" which is only ... Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
@Tippj When they pull a good conduct report it is a complete list going back as far as you might have any "incidents". Now, with that said, keep in mind they will accept a "good conduct" report from your local police dept. where you currently live, ... Read More
The Expat Lounge (the place to be on the DR Forum) by planner
I would like to introduce to you our new free expression thread: The Expat Lounge for the Dominican Republic forum.Here you can talk about everything and anything you want.Talk about your passion (sport, movies, arts, dancing, etc…), what ...
Yeah, there a few people in the Dominican Republic that remain deluded or at least want to please the foreign "experts" at the WHO but from my own observation a large number are "awake". If you want to do a social observation test simply go down to ... Read More
The importance of local language in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We’re curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in Dominican Republic. Here are some ...
@planner Oh, you mean a "walking dictionary" ? Read More
Dominican Credit Card by GuestPoster200723
Went to my bank (Scotiabank) today for probably the last time.Went in to apply for a DR credit card, for booking travel tickets and such with funds I have here.Wow, the rate on a Scotiabank Visa is 60% annual!!!And, they require a term certificate ...
@ynotbdiving Here is a secret. Scotia Bank is THE WORST bank for expats. You wouldn't think so, you would think it's a Canadian Bank, must be safe, etc.Of all the regular "Class A" licensed banks you might want to try Banco Santa Cruz. They are ... Read More
Dominican Credit Card by GuestPoster200723
Went to my bank (Scotiabank) today for probably the last time.Went in to apply for a DR credit card, for booking travel tickets and such with funds I have here.Wow, the rate on a Scotiabank Visa is 60% annual!!!And, they require a term certificate ...
@shaddaione Yes Sir. They don't like it when you escape the spider's web But, there are ways around everything, you just have to figure it out. But just so you know, Banco Popular is a Puerto Rican owned bank (enough said with that). BHD is 100% ... Read More
Prescript Meds Question: Ozempic? by ExpatRusher
Hey, everyone. Hope everybody is having good days/week/months/life!I'm a Type 2 Diabetic, previously only on Metformin, which I know is available in the DR. However, I've just been prescribed the add-on Ozempic drug. I did a search on ...
@Tripp789 $300 per month?? That's a lot of rice & beans Look around to see if you can get it less expensive under the generic name. Regards,John Read More
Prescript Meds Question: Ozempic? by ExpatRusher
Hey, everyone. Hope everybody is having good days/week/months/life!I'm a Type 2 Diabetic, previously only on Metformin, which I know is available in the DR. However, I've just been prescribed the add-on Ozempic drug. I did a search on ...
@ExpatRusher OK, life lessons about pharmacy products in the DR:In the past, from my own personal experience, it has usually been the case that if Pharmacy Carol didn't have it, no one else did. Things have changed over the last 20 years (for the ... Read More
New construction by andrieawashington
Hi there, I’m hoping to get some information here. Has anyone heard of Macao Hills (Alta Gracia), Bavaro, Punta Cana? Strongly considering buying/building in this area. Looking to purchase as an investment, Avalon is the builder. Has anyone in ...
@crabelramble Yeah, been there, done that On the water pressure tank issue when I was building on the farm about 20 years ago I was planning on buying a Champion metal tank (these days they are all fiberglass) with a rubber bladder at Americana ... Read More