@Mmr986
Canadian expat in Dominican Republic
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Lives in Sosúa, Puerto Plata
Speaks English
Registration: 23 August 2017
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Edenorte North Coast - Updates Anyone?
Does anyone have any information at all on upgrades to the infrastructure on the North Coast (Sosua/Cabarete) with regards to Edenorte and the power supply or lack of it? I have noticed a marked decrease in the reliability the past 2-3 months. Read More
Propane Generator Installation
Can anyone recommend someone to install a propane generator in Sosua? Read More
Generators by Mmr986
We live on the North Coast and are in the market for a Generator. Any recommendations are much appreciated. In an effort to minimize cost we don’t feel we need backup power to run the entire house but rather just bare essentials such as a ...
Thank you Papito, from your experience and from what I’ve read is a 8000 watt generator large enough to get through disruptions? Also, you mention manually switching off appliances you don't need on the system, does this mean unplugging ... Read More
Generators
We live on the North Coast and are in the market for a Generator. Any recommendations are much appreciated. In an effort to minimize cost we don’t feel we need backup power to run the entire house but rather just bare essentials such as a ... Read More
Bank Transfer by thezuber
I am trying to transfer money from Scotiabank Canada to Banco Santa cruz but Scotiabank wont accept the Swift #SCRZDOSD. They require numerical only. Any help would be appreciated
I have been using Remitly for transfers from my Canadian bank to BANCO Santa Cruz for 2 years. The first year, no issues at all. For some reason the last few transfers were nothing but problems. Remitly has changes the intermediary bank and as ... Read More
Exchange canadian dollars by joieval52
Is it possible or worthwhile to exchange Canadian dollars while in the Dominican Republic? vs exchanging Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars (here in Canada) and then exchanging it into pesos when in DR. Does anyone have experience with this..? Thank ...
If you have an account here in DR you can easily transfer Pesos to that account from your Canadian Branch, usually takes 1 - 2 days to arrive. As a comparison $1000 Canadian transfers to $40,000 RD using REMITLY. The same $1000 exchanged at a TD ... Read More
Buying a car in the Dominican Republic... by ppauley
I'm new to the “expat.com” Dominican Republic forum, so please forgive me if my post’s question has been previously answered. My partner, Michelle, and I have recently purchased a villa near Sosuá. We plan to arrive in ...
Just wanted to give a shout out to Cruffman. Gave him a budget and a few preferences and he did all the leg work and located a nice clean vehicle in Santo Domingo. (I might add that he steered me away from another good looking vehicle that had ... Read More
Tropical Storm Fiona by planner
I am starting a thread for all of us to be aware. Currently she is off the east of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. She dipped a little south and has slowed her speed down.It is projected she could be near Hurricane strength when she ...
Snowinpalm… that was a little harsh. What’s wrong with a little warning and a bit of sage advice… Read More
Route 5 delays because of Bridge Closure west of Puerto Plata Airport by windeguy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5188gq4Tmm0&t=498s
Just drove through the detour today(Tuesday). 30 minutes to Puerto Plata at 6 am. 90 minutes on return trip at 9:30 am. A lot more traffic at that time as well as an ambulance trying to get through with its lights and siren.The road itself was in ... Read More
Rio Camu Bridge in Cangrejo POP Out by Tripp789
Yesterday a support of this key bridge broke and Route 5 is now closed in both directions. This blocks traffic between the POP airport and Puerto Plata. Apparently a smaller bridge over the same river later collapsed after large trucks ...
Apparently there are 2 routes through Montellano that can bypass the bridge. One, I’m assuming that has been mentioned by TRIPP789 that is no longer functional. Has anyone managed to get through this area using the other? Read More
Recent travel into Canada ? by Odie&CiCi
Morning All, We are planning to head home to Canada in early May, but we’re having a bit of a time deciding to go across the border by land or air. Theirs sooooo many different requirements and potential scenarios that it gets a little ...
Gaspesie is correct. If crossing by land via the US you circumvent the imposed 3 day hotel quarantine but still must quarantine for 14 days when you reach your residence. It is important to consider that even though you will need a PCR/Antigen test ... Read More
Getting a DR Drivers License by 2VPsoldier
Wondering if there is some sort of handbook available to study for taking/getting a DR drivers license....I have read past posts that indicate if I/we go to the Cdn (and perhaps other) Consulates or Embassy they will sign or provide some form if you ...
I have checked with the Canadian Consulate in POP. They are only dealing with emergencies due to Covid concerns, so all Drivers License inquiries/processing needs to be done through SD. Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Hopefully Abinader and his Finance Minister updates the Country’s projectIons including this $4000RD windfall. 😳 Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
In my opinion as an investor in this country you have to simply do some long range planning. Whether you are a property owner or simply driving on a regular basis you benefit greatly from having some sort of legal standing. For us getting our ... Read More
Living with Covid19 by Guest2022
I wonder how may people have now accepted they need to change the way they live in the future now that covid19 looks a certainty to be here to stay globally for a long time? Social distancing and use of face masks seems inevitable when out and ...
Abinader has certainly said the rights things as far as eliminating corruption and increasing transparency, time will tell if he will be much different from past regimes. As far as Covid is concerned what would he try that will be markedly different ... Read More