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ondami created a thread
last week

Where to stay in Santo Domingo

Good afternoon all.I have submitted my pensionado visa application and all required documents for approval. As an FYI, I worked with Lishali Baez and personnel in her office on my documents, document translation, and legalization. She and her team ... Read More

ondami replied to a thread
3 months ago
terrywilson3010

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 ...

ondami

Thank you to all you have provide input to the drivers license question. With that said the waters are a little muddy when it comes to an individual who is seeing residency and driving.Here is what I am gathering, please correct me if I am ... Read More

ondami replied to a thread
6 months ago
Anazina

Custom Broker in SD for a container by Anazina

Hi everyone! First of all, I want to thank you for this forum that has been very useful for me!I am a Canadian from Montreal and my husband and I are moving to La Romana at the beginning of August. We will be shipping a 20 feet container to Santo ...

ondami

May I ask the benefits of using a custom broker for shipping a containe to DR? Read More

ondami replied to a thread
7 months ago
NMoose

Mortages In DR by NMoose

Hi All and Good Morning, New to the forum but joined due to the energy and great quality of conversations-responses! We live in Ontario but plan to make DR a place to hang our hats in winter and eventually spend all the time there. Sosua, ...

ondami

Gracias! I thought that is what you meant. Read More

ondami replied to a thread
7 months ago
NMoose

Mortages In DR by NMoose

Hi All and Good Morning, New to the forum but joined due to the energy and great quality of conversations-responses! We live in Ontario but plan to make DR a place to hang our hats in winter and eventually spend all the time there. Sosua, ...

ondami

@Tripp789 can you please clarify your process a bit more as it is not clear what you mean.I think your process is about avoiding transfer fees when depositing monies into your DR Banco Popular account…yet unclear.Thank you. Read More

ondami replied to a thread
7 months ago
ondami

VA Disability by ondami

Good evening all.I did a quick search on the forum and did not find an answer; hence, my question.Would VA disability payments count as pension for DR Pensionado residency? I ask as these are monthly payments that are over $1,500/month and they will ...

ondami

@Neil st surin thank you. Can I send you a message and ask you some questions? Read More

ondami created a thread
7 months ago

VA Disability

Good evening all.I did a quick search on the forum and did not find an answer; hence, my question.Would VA disability payments count as pension for DR Pensionado residency? I ask as these are monthly payments that are over $1,500/month and they will ... Read More

ondami replied to a thread
7 months ago
Gylla

Apostille process from abroad by Gylla

Hi all👋🏼Has anyone successfully had their documents apostilled online? I’m living in the DR full time and need my birth certificate and certificate of single status translated, apostilled and notarized. I’ve found some ...

ondami

@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 gracias. Read More

ondami replied to a thread
7 months ago
Gylla

Apostille process from abroad by Gylla

Hi all👋🏼Has anyone successfully had their documents apostilled online? I’m living in the DR full time and need my birth certificate and certificate of single status translated, apostilled and notarized. I’ve found some ...

ondami

@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 thank you for the information. my pension is not SSA; rather, via Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) a non-federal entity. Read More

ondami replied to a thread
7 months ago
Gylla

Apostille process from abroad by Gylla

Hi all👋🏼Has anyone successfully had their documents apostilled online? I’m living in the DR full time and need my birth certificate and certificate of single status translated, apostilled and notarized. I’ve found some ...

ondami

Good day all, I hope this message finds you all doing well.I am going to be applying for the Pensionado Visa in the next six months or so and I know I have to get my documents apostilled. The question is, which documents exactly do I need to get ... Read More

ondami replied to a thread
7 months ago
Cheryl

Navigating administrative procedures in Dominican Republic by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Navigating through the administration in Dominican Republic can be quite a challenge. With the variety of procedures, their complexity, and the local specifics, many factors need to be considered. Here are some questions worth ...

ondami

Hence, the reason I am going to hire an immigration lawyer in DR. Read More

ondami replied to a thread
7 months ago
Ethen Royal

Furniture Packages in Punta cana by Ethen Royal

Hello, I am trying to get some solid answers on furniture packages in Punta Cana. I just purchased a villa that hasn't been fully completed yet, but in the meantime I am trying to locate places that have furniture and appliance packages. On the site ...

ondami

@Yessir Punta Cana I too am interested. please send me private message with the information.Thank you Read More

ondami replied to a thread
7 months ago
Thomas Barreto

ISP in Punta Cana? by Thomas Barreto

Hi all,We'll be closing on our villa this coming Friday. Does anyone know who the ISP is for Punta Cana-Bavaro area?

ondami

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ondami replied to a thread
9 months ago
Kat11

Car insurance$ by Kat11

I have heard several times if you get on an accident you have to sit in jail for up to 72 hours until its figured out who's fault it was. That being said I also hear its usually blamed on the Expat/Gringo?? And they end up paying out$$. My ...

ondami

@planner good morning. I have check all email folders including junk and trash and I do not see any emails from you.Have a grand day! Read More

ondami replied to a thread
9 months ago
planner

"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 ...

ondami

@Nanosaso you are welcome. the book again is called ”The Seat of the Soul”.I hope you are able to find a copy. Read More