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@sparks1093

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American expat in Dominican Republic

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American, Married with children, 66 years old

Speaks Limited Spanish at this time but will work on that between now and the time we move.

Registration: 06 May 2024

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sparks1093 replied to a thread
5 months ago
Cheryl

Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2024 by Cheryl

Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Dominican Republic, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...

sparks1093

A contract is a contract. You agreed to this. -@plannerExactly. Just because you can do something doesn't mean it is something that you should do. Read More

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5 months ago
hocevartomi

Container houses by hocevartomi

Buenos dias ,I am planning to get a small plot of land and put a container house on it, I have just started my research.I would do the majority my self but I dont know where to start paper-wise, what permits do I need, do I need an architect ...

sparks1093

Are we talking about a shipping container, the ones they put on cargo ships with all the goods we buy from China or other places?    If yes, a ship container is going to withstand brutal storms as they come across the seas.  ... Read More

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5 months ago
Conifer

Rude & Disrespectful Folks in Punta Cana by Conifer

no respect for personal space.no order, everyone cuts in linepeople look you up and down to judge you based on appearance.no smileno seeking to understandif they can cheat you off of 50 pesos at the market, they willno one follows instructionsyou ...

sparks1093

 ******I have found in my time on this big blue marble that if I initially greet someone with friendliness and respect it is returned to me, no matter where I am and if it isn't returned then I don't let it get to me. Many people did respond to ... Read More

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6 months ago
ajjs3468

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 ...

sparks1093

@sparks1093 retired here in DR since 2020,  you  do not need to deposit pension check in local bank,  have account with BHD, use Remitly to transfer funds,  pretty quick within minutes, of course money deposited in pesos a ... Read More

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6 months ago
ajjs3468

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 ...

sparks1093

@ddmcghee thanks for the advice! Read More

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6 months ago
ajjs3468

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 ...

sparks1093

Yes you can open accounts here as a tourist.  I do not think your pensions must be deposited here.  You do need 6 months proof of deposit to an account. -@plannerCool, I am thinking we'll set things up with our US account ... Read More

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6 months ago
ajjs3468

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 ...

sparks1093

So we might be able to open an account in the DR during the time when we are visiting as tourists? We wouldn't open one right away, but after a few visits if everything is looking good we might open one a year or two before we drop the hammer on ... Read More

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6 months ago
planner

Hurricane Beryl by planner

This bad boy is approaching from the south and should cause flooding and some wind damage. Let's put out updates here over the next 36 hours.I see online the effects are just hitting Puerto Rico now!

sparks1093

Everyone stay safe! We are much more in tune to this threat now that we are considering moving to the DR. Since we will be returning to Vermont in the summer we'll miss much of the season, but still.... Read More

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6 months ago
2VPsoldier

BUYING A VEHICLE IN DR by 2VPsoldier

Okay, I am getting close to being ready to purchase a vehicle. What I would like to know is how it generally works here in the DR. I will only be able to give a deposit and then "finance" the remainder. Just wondering how it works and if ...

sparks1093

I'm hoping that Mike is still offering this in 6 to 8 years, sounds like the easiest way to get a vehicle. Read More

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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 ...

sparks1093

Speaking of pensions a question just came into my caffeine deprived brain- I will have two sources of pension but as long as one of them meets the requirement I should only need that one certified for the visa, is that a correct presumption? Either ... Read More

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7 months ago
planner

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

sparks1093

@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56Oh yes, island time is still in full effect no matter how much the law changes. I figure I'll be retired and in no hurry come the day (although I might need to have one of those portable seats with me for the lines). Read More

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7 months ago
planner

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

sparks1093

@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56Oh, yes, that's one of the things I have discerned so far from this forum- things can change muy rapido in the DR. The US government moves at the speed of smell. The DR government, much, much faster. Read More

sparks1093 replied to a thread
7 months ago
planner

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

sparks1093

General question- is there an expiration date on Apostilled documents? I believe many of the ones that are required are also required for future renewals of visas (like the retirement visa) and I was wondering if it made sense to obtain multiple ... Read More

sparks1093 replied to a thread
7 months ago
planner

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

sparks1093

@AttyLishali2  thank you very much.  that is what I am trying to figure out.  I was born in Russia ( well it was USSR then) and no way I have my birth certificate from the former USSR exist (I am 54 years old). so, if I can not ... Read More

sparks1093 replied to a thread
7 months ago
planner

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

sparks1093

    @sparks1093No, as mentioned with DGM (migración)in the DR. The 2nd part of the process the DGM Retirement Residence application permit         -@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56Thanks for the clarification, I missed the ... Read More