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tim31467
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
American, Single
Speaks fluent english, and a little spanish
Registration: 22 September 2024
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Visa and residency in DR
I am here in the DR I want to get a visa to stay longer and or set up residency here, can I go to the capitol in Santo Domingo to apply for the visa or does that have to be done back in the U.S. at the consulate in New York? Read More
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Getting DR residency while already in the DR by Camie127
Hi guys! Hope everyone had a great Christmas! I was wondering, does anyone know if you can apply for DR residency while being in the DR on a tourist visa? I know you need the residency visa to enter the country to Do the second part of the ...
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I am here in Dominican republic, been since August, I want to get a visa to stay longer, can I get the visa here in the capitol or do I have to go back to the U.S. and apply at the consulate in New York? I also want to establish residency but ... Read More
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Retirement by m1key125
Hello all, it’s been a while since I’ve been on the site, work, work work!last time I posted I wanted some info on a home in a gated community, not sure where to search? My wife and I plan to retire in DR in about 2 years . We would like ...
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I hear Samana is nice, I have a friend from there, I'm currently in San Pedro de Macoris. Read More
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Car insurance for expats by bsander5573bs
Can you get car insurance with a us drivers license
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@Karin1OMG I am originally from Wisconsin but now from Pennsylvania and I thought the people from New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania drove crazy, this takes the cake here, yeah the people won't wait at a red light if you can even find a traffic ... Read More
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Accommodation in Santo Domingo by Pkmobilecell
Hi people,im looking to rent just a room once I come down next week looking to stay for 30 days. Does anyone have a condo or house with an extra room and how much.please reply with awesome information and hope I find great people down there.Thank ...
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@Pkmobilecell Check Airbnb that is what I used. Read More
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Accommodation in Santo Domingo by Pkmobilecell
Hi people,im looking to rent just a room once I come down next week looking to stay for 30 days. Does anyone have a condo or house with an extra room and how much.please reply with awesome information and hope I find great people down there.Thank ...
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@Pkmobilecell Look on Airbnb.com that is what i was using now I am trying to find my own apartment. Read More
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mini split air conditioner installation cost by theasgard2200
Hi,I was just wondering how much it would cost, on average, to have a split type air conditioner installed in the Dominican Republic?
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@theasgard2200 when I was here in May I was just checking around on prices and got a quote from a guy for 22,000 pesos, that was for the cost of the unit and installation, at this point I do not know who it was or how to contact but I know I found ... Read More
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Renting an Apartment by Kclarklopez
What is the best way to locate an apartment and get the best rate? Any tips on avoiding the gringo up charge? Should you just assume that negotiating the price down is part of the deal? Is that expected by the Dominican agent or landlord? What are ...
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@Bhavna Yes I am looking for a place to live, I am already here in the Dominican Republic. Read More
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Renting an Apartment by Kclarklopez
What is the best way to locate an apartment and get the best rate? Any tips on avoiding the gringo up charge? Should you just assume that negotiating the price down is part of the deal? Is that expected by the Dominican agent or landlord? What are ...
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@Bhavna Yes, I will be making residency here in the Dominican Republic and I am looking for something more affordable, Read More
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Renting an Apartment by Kclarklopez
What is the best way to locate an apartment and get the best rate? Any tips on avoiding the gringo up charge? Should you just assume that negotiating the price down is part of the deal? Is that expected by the Dominican agent or landlord? What are ...
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@texasdonkey You are paying 330 a month in Puerto Plata for a 3 bedroom? I need to talk with you my name is Tim I am from Pennsylvania, currently here in San Pedro de Macoris, Did you find that place on a web site? Read More
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Renting an Apartment by Kclarklopez
What is the best way to locate an apartment and get the best rate? Any tips on avoiding the gringo up charge? Should you just assume that negotiating the price down is part of the deal? Is that expected by the Dominican agent or landlord? What are ...
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@texasdonkey You are paying 330 a month for a 3 bedroom in Puerto Plata? Man I need to talk to you, my name is Tim from Pennsylvania, [link moderated] Read More