Mkunz6580
Active memberCanadian expat in Dominican Republic
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Canadian
Lives in Cabarete, Puerto Plata
Speaks English
Registration: 08 July 2017
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Documents required to open bank account in Dominican Republic by pfaure
Hello Does anyone know a bank here that does not ask too many documents ? I went to Banco Popular and Scotiabank in Santo Domingo and both ask for a list of documents, including last taxes statement which is document that I don't have... Thanks ...
Banco Santa Cruz only requires passport and a letter from another bank stating that you are a customer in good standing. This was as of last week when I refered a person to the bank who recently moved to the DR. It is getting more difficult for ... Read More
Car tickets by DRVisitor
Can someone explain how it's "suppose to work"...I know what I have seen so curious. If you do not pay as well and with rental cars.
I've been pulled over twice for speeding. On both occasions the Amet officers asked for a little cash. $500 pesos and I was on my way. Read More
Las Terrenas Beach Condo … Long term rental needed … by Ian1272
Sometime later this year my wife and I will be coming to Las Terrenas, and the plan is to purchase some land and have a home built and retire here full time. It will take up to 9 months for the house to be built. Can anyone recommend a nice beach ...
I think our place in Ballenas Beach may work out well for you. It's on the beach, nice pool and short walk to town. Message me if you would like some more details. Read More
Dating, getting engaged and marrying a Dominican Girl by Jay012394
Good afternoon, I am new to the expat community/forums and I wanted to create an updated forum/article related to dating in the dominican republic, as well as getting engaged and marrying a dominican. My dominican friend introduced me to one of ...
I guess my experience is the exception rather than the rule. My Dominican wife is 20 years younger. I retired early and she still works. She uses the money that she makes to pay many of our expenses as needed and even surprises me with gifts and a ... Read More
Greetings from Canada by rdc9911
Hi, my name is Rob, my Wife Cindy. We are targeting a move date to the DR beginning 2023/2024. We are Canadian, and have visited the DR 6 times-and have fell in love! We've enjoyed some of the local culture and activities/sights, and cannot ...
Take your time and do your research. I would be patient and rent for a while. I have a villa near Sosua and have done a number of projects. The quality of workmanship here overall leaves a lot to be desired. There are also a lot of just plain ... Read More
Scams in D.R. by Terryo
Have we made a mistake, my wife and l arrive next week for 3 months from Canada. We have visited 5 times before over the years at different resorts this is the first time for an extended stay, l am coming with some trepidation after watching ...
There are some youtube channels that do exagerate things. Some of these individuals who create these videos also sell their services to help you avoid scams. I've lived in the DR full time for a number of years now and have not run into any ... Read More
How do I get access to my corporation documents? by Canbrit
I have an interesting situation and am wondering if you have some insight. My husband and I live in Canada and created a Dominican LLC in 2017 but never received the paperwork from the lawyer in Sosua who created the corporation due to timing and ...
Be careful if you decide to hire a lawyer in the Sosua/PP area to help you. There is a limited supply of honest lawyers there. Guzman has a office in LT and Sosua but will be expensive. There are two that I would recommend. Let me know if you would ... Read More
Breaking News: Covid19 Vaccination Card Needed to Enter Public Places by Guest2022
Public and private: They will require a vaccination card with two doses to attend public places, companies and educational ...
As of now there is no law in place like this. Read More
Return Ticket / Voucher, is it important?? by ledimerkaj17
Hi guys, I am traveling from Ukraine to La Romana in a week to visit Santo Domingo and many other cities. I didn't want to buy an all-inclusive package or to come with an agency because I want to visit everything on my own and live like locals ...
We travel a lot. Never once was I asked about a return ticket. We also have family and freinds visit and for the most part they leave their return open ended. I may be that some ticket agents at the airline counters take this more seriously than ... Read More
Shipping items to Dominican Republic by bkoepsell
We are moving to the Dominican Republic In July 2023 as soon as our Condo is completed. I want to bring our TV’s, computers, washer and dryer,fridge, living room furniture and bedroom furniture and kitchen stuff. I have watched videos saying ...
Yes, the tax free situation with your residency is key. Also consider the quality of the furniture you currently own. Wood does not hold up well here long term due to the humidity unless it is a dense hardwood or you run your air conditioner ... Read More
What are you missing in Dominican Republic? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Dominican Republic, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Dominican Republic. Do you miss any aspects ...
I can find most of what I want, except Miracle Whip. Having to go to multiple stores to locate what I want gets on my nerves at times. Sometimes I just order things on Amazon as opposed to driving around trying to find that certain tool or or part ... Read More
Sentimental Items via Cargo Container w/o residency by wilsonmatt
I know the reasons why not to ship yet and/or wait until our residency is complete ... but ... If my wife and I want to ship a certain amount of our items via a sea cargo company how are clothes processed? My wife wants to bring a certain ...
I've been sending cloths, sentimental items and some misc used tools and things at the rate of 6-8 boxes per year for the last 4 years, when I travel to the US. I type up a summary of what is in the box and the value. For example 10 used shirts ... Read More
Water bill by Mkunz6580
We have a house between Sosua and Cabarete. We have our own well (two actually) but every month the water company in Sosua drops off a bill. Obviously we do not have a meter and we receive a bill regardless if the house is occupied or not. Does ...
It's more of principle than the money although it shows a 69,000 peso balance from the previous property owner. I did some more checking and you are correct, when you buy property the water is not included but no one tells you this. What a scam ! Read More
Water bill
We have a house between Sosua and Cabarete. We have our own well (two actually) but every month the water company in Sosua drops off a bill. Obviously we do not have a meter and we receive a bill regardless if the house is occupied or not. Does ... Read More
Buying solar panels in Dominican Republic by Lee2019
HI my name is Lee and I am moving to the north coast. I have a chance to buy solar at less than .50 cent US a watt but I want to know what the cost is in the Dominican Republic. Thankyou
Elecrtrico Air near Sosua. Now we run all the air, all the time was well as pool pump and everything else in the house with no worries. We can still switch back to Edenorte if needed but have never had to. We pay Edenorte 36 pesos per month now Read More