Simon FitzPatrick
@SFP203
English expat in the USA
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About me
English
Lives in Southport
Speaks French, English
Registration: 15 December 2013
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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 ...
Good morning..... Have read all the comments and wanted to add my experience since I just bought a car here. It is overwhelming, car details on line are vague, most used cars come from the US, many have salvaged/re-built titles, odometers are not ... 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 ...
I can give you lots of details....and the 1st thing you need to do is get a local lawyer...we have used Lishali Baez (Lily - and on this site). She is excellent. WhatsApp is 809-860-1231 Expect to spend about $3,000 on lawyer fees (per person) ... Read More
Expat Living Options in DR by Guest2022
I am not the usual DR expat resident but I have been around the country for may years and lived in quite a few places. I have also lived in several other Caribbean islands too but chose DR. Lots of people have dreams of living in the Caribbean and ...
Many thanks.......useful to know.....I will update you all once we have spent some time there...... Read More
Expat Living Options in DR by Guest2022
I am not the usual DR expat resident but I have been around the country for may years and lived in quite a few places. I have also lived in several other Caribbean islands too but chose DR. Lots of people have dreams of living in the Caribbean and ...
Planner; Thanks for your comments on Sosua......am curious about what the "issues" are... 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 ...
Hilda; Good to read your post.....we are coming to Sosua in March and will need to open a bank account...you made it sound easy. May I ask which bank and what docs/paperwork you need to take with you. I am coming from the US but have an English ... Read More
living in Dominican Republic: opening a bank account by sandmo
Hello, My name is Sandmo, I am thinking of visiting the Dominican Republic this coming April 2020 to look into staying long term. I have read many articles online about getting a bank account in the DR if a person is looking to buy land/home. ...
Morning...was lying in bed last night and was wondering how one gets a reference letter from someone who has an account at the bank at which you are getting your own account....I know noone on the island, let alone someone from the bank I am going ... Read More
living in Dominican Republic: opening a bank account by sandmo
Hello, My name is Sandmo, I am thinking of visiting the Dominican Republic this coming April 2020 to look into staying long term. I have read many articles online about getting a bank account in the DR if a person is looking to buy land/home. ...
Uncle Buck......thank you...a very comprehensive and helpful response.....we will be living in Sosua so will look into Santa Cruz....I speak no Spanish...yet...so English speaking will be helpful. Many thanks again.....hope that our paths will cross ... Read More
living in Dominican Republic: opening a bank account by sandmo
Hello, My name is Sandmo, I am thinking of visiting the Dominican Republic this coming April 2020 to look into staying long term. I have read many articles online about getting a bank account in the DR if a person is looking to buy land/home. ...
Many thanks...am retiring to the DR so won't have an employment letter...some folks indicate that you need many months (6) of home bank account statements and that they need to be stamped/notarised...was that your experience? Read More
living in Dominican Republic: opening a bank account by sandmo
Hello, My name is Sandmo, I am thinking of visiting the Dominican Republic this coming April 2020 to look into staying long term. I have read many articles online about getting a bank account in the DR if a person is looking to buy land/home. ...
Planner; Good afternoon and Happy New Year.....I wanted to follow up on your post....I intend to open a DR account and use it to pay local bills and expenses. The bank that has been suggested is BHD Leon. I intend to keep about US$10,000/month ... 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 ...
My girlfriend and I have been working with Lily....she is AMAZING!!! Honestly, I don't know how anyone gets through the residency process without her help and guidance.... It is convoluted, documents are very specific, the Miami DR consulate ... Read More
Office Equipment/Amazon Shipments by SFP203
Good afternoon; Was wondering how expensive some of the basic office equipment is.....and how easy it is to find things like printers, ink, paper etc. Does anyone have any experience with ordering things on Amazon? We will be living in ...
Many thanks...our goal is to buy locally to help support the economy....some additional costs are all part to the island deal! Suspect we will use suitcases to bring things in too when we come back from an overseas trip! Have a good week....and ... Read More
Office Equipment/Amazon Shipments by SFP203
Good afternoon; Was wondering how expensive some of the basic office equipment is.....and how easy it is to find things like printers, ink, paper etc. Does anyone have any experience with ordering things on Amazon? We will be living in ...
Many thanks.....hopefully we can get what we need locally.....part of living on an island.... Read More
Office Equipment/Amazon Shipments
Good afternoon; Was wondering how expensive some of the basic office equipment is.....and how easy it is to find things like printers, ink, paper etc. Does anyone have any experience with ordering things on Amazon? We will be living in ... Read More
International Phone Service by SFP203
Good morning; There was a thread back in 2015 about this topic but I wanted to get a more recent set of comments/suggestions. I will be living in Sousa and the house I have has internet included. My challenge is that I will need to make (and ...
Thank you.....which VPN provider do you use? Read More
International Phone Service by SFP203
Good morning; There was a thread back in 2015 about this topic but I wanted to get a more recent set of comments/suggestions. I will be living in Sousa and the house I have has internet included. My challenge is that I will need to make (and ...
Morning; Do you use a local DR cell phone carrier? USA Verizon has international plans but very limited # of calls and limited data usage. Trying to get a landline.... Goal is simple; use a US based cell phone to receive and make lots of calls ... Read More