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texasdonkey

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American expat in Dominican Republic

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American

Lives in Puerto Plata

Speaks english some spanish

Registration: 09 December 2014

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texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
Tstager

Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager

Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...

texasdonkey

Nothing I say on this forum matters unless it from Bob or the PLANNER. this is a two person show. Read More

texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
Tstager

Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager

Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...

texasdonkey

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texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
vagantem

Camping in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras. by vagantem

Is it permissible to set up a camping tent and stay overnight on most beaches? I am considering visiting the country, dropping my bags at a friends then spend a few days in the Samana region. I would like to spend a night or two on the beach. ...

texasdonkey

We have more than our fair share here jajajajjaajja Read More

texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
vagantem

Camping in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras. by vagantem

Is it permissible to set up a camping tent and stay overnight on most beaches? I am considering visiting the country, dropping my bags at a friends then spend a few days in the Samana region. I would like to spend a night or two on the beach. ...

texasdonkey

yes smart move. my family is all Dominican. We do not trust Dominicans like tourists coming here do. Most Dominicans are very friendly but it can also be dangerous. Be careful whom you befriend here. Not trying to make anyone paranoid but its ... Read More

texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
vagantem

Camping in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras. by vagantem

Is it permissible to set up a camping tent and stay overnight on most beaches? I am considering visiting the country, dropping my bags at a friends then spend a few days in the Samana region. I would like to spend a night or two on the beach. ...

texasdonkey

its really too bad. it would be fun. Read More

texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
vagantem

Camping in Las Terrenas, Samana, or Las Galeras. by vagantem

Is it permissible to set up a camping tent and stay overnight on most beaches? I am considering visiting the country, dropping my bags at a friends then spend a few days in the Samana region. I would like to spend a night or two on the beach. ...

texasdonkey

I would never do it. There are places to camp close to the beach. I value my life. I would go to trip advisor and look at the available camping areas hotel offer.. Just to camp on the beach by yourself is nuts IMO not sure I would even trust the ... Read More

texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
kzookid

Motor Coach/Bus System Info by kzookid

Hello, I have made three trips to the DR and hope to retire there someday. My last trip there, I took a bus from LaRomana to Santo Domingo. The bus was fairly modern and had free Wi-Fi. Much cheaper option than the $100 US cab ride I was quoted. Is ...

texasdonkey

metro is 370 pesos $8.15 from Puerto Plata one way to SD. That's what I pay Read More

texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
Kat11

Notary, Translate docs, Apostille, Inheritance tax??? by Kat11

Question 1).......My husband and I have our birth certificates and marriage Lic obviously, but how do we go about getting these docs translated into Spanish, Apostilled (not sure what that even is) and notarized? Do we A.) Take them with us to the ...

texasdonkey

I would get it all done before going to any embassy. Maybe you can get it done in a week but I don't know. Everything here takes much time. I guess byou can get done what you can. Read More

texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
Kat11

Notary, Translate docs, Apostille, Inheritance tax??? by Kat11

Question 1).......My husband and I have our birth certificates and marriage Lic obviously, but how do we go about getting these docs translated into Spanish, Apostilled (not sure what that even is) and notarized? Do we A.) Take them with us to the ...

texasdonkey

http://www.embassypages.com/usa find the close one to you Read More

texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
Kat11

Notary, Translate docs, Apostille, Inheritance tax??? by Kat11

Question 1).......My husband and I have our birth certificates and marriage Lic obviously, but how do we go about getting these docs translated into Spanish, Apostilled (not sure what that even is) and notarized? Do we A.) Take them with us to the ...

texasdonkey

Under the Hague Convention, signatory countries have agreed to recognize public documents issued by other signatory countries if those public documents are authenticated by the attachment of an internationally recognized form of authentication known ... Read More

texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
Tstager

Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager

Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...

texasdonkey

yes the 6 month time restriction was for the specific insurance I had applied for not all plans it turns out. I was trying to get an inexpensive real international policy good for the USA. I do not want just Dominican only. many international ... Read More

texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
Tstager

Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager

Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...

texasdonkey

I believe you will have to go to Santo Domingo embassy. seems like everything we do we have to do there..I could be wrong. Make sure your copies are originals notarized and get them apostled also. IMO its better to have translation here, not USA ... Read More

texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
Tstager

Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager

Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...

texasdonkey

maybe so. I had insurance in the past but its gone now and need new. Read More

texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
Tstager

Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager

Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...

texasdonkey

yes its just like any country. you follow the law. I do not see anyone recommending anyone NOT follow the law here. Read More

texasdonkey replied to a thread
9 years ago
Tstager

Retiring in Puerto Plata by Tstager

Happy New Year! We are considering retiring, at least part time, in the Puerta Plato area. What paperwork is needed in order to do this? We would want to rent for awhile first and I've had a hard time finding rentals. Is there a particular ...

texasdonkey

there may have been some confusion in our translation. my Spanish is ugly. I am going to check with her again. She knows the Insurance business in and out. She is always flying to Spain Europe and NYC on business trips for the company Read More