

monasitta
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez
Speaks English French Spanish Arabic
Registration: 25 February 2019
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How can a Dominican visit Canada? by TienesUnMapa
I've searched the forums and found related topics, but not exactly what I'm looking for.My question is: How can a Dominican Republic citizen (with no legal relationship to any Canadian, including myself) visit Canada for a two week vacation? And has ...

In order for the Dominican to visit, they need to do a visitors visa. visit that canada.com website and follow links for visit, you can now easily apply online and get an answer within 30 day. I am doing this right now for my sister in law. all ... Read More


Marrying a Dominican girl and bringing her to Canada. by jdsilva
Hi all. Hoping to get some advice. I have been dating a Dominican girl, who lives in Panama currently. She has a good job, house, car. She has a Canadian Tourist Visa. So I am confident that this isn't a ticket out type relationship. So what ...

You can apply for PR under the family class. To be eligibal you need to be married or live together for at least 12 month. You will also need to proof that the relationship is genuine. Pictures, proof of joint account, marriage certificate... you ... Read More


COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO Worrying signs, with infections ...

My boyfriend has been out of work since march. He finally got called back... but unfortunatly caught the virus going to punta cana (where worknis). Althought he had his mask and all, we suspect he got it on the bus ride there or from the hotel he ... Read More


Sad news by Julien
Hi everyone, one of our members and friend, Lindsay, was found murdered last week. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/lindsay-de-feliz-missing-caribbean-british-author-grave-strangled-dominican-republic-a9245526.html My deepest ...

Oh wow that is most defenitely sad news! May she rest in peace. Read More


Preparing for my move by monasitta
Good morning everyone. It has been a while. So much has changed in the past month. Last i have visited the dominican and since i have been pregnant haha. But it is a blessing. After many month of discussion i have decided i will come to the ...

Well if my doctor gives me a go to travel i would be coming for a visit in the next month or so. I can get married then if need be. I can get my papers ready for that purpose. And yes baby doctor lol always mix my feet with my baby haha Read More

Preparing for my move
Good morning everyone. It has been a while. So much has changed in the past month. Last i have visited the dominican and since i have been pregnant haha. But it is a blessing. After many month of discussion i have decided i will come to the ... Read More


Maintaining a long distance relationship as an expat in Dominican Republic by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving to the Dominican Republic without your significant other can be quite difficult, especially since your partner is an undeniable source of support. This kind of move may require some adjustments from both parties in order to ...

Oh wow @planner you hit those points right on the head. I have been in a relationship with a dominican for exactly one year now. Long distance relationship is a bi@#$h hehe. Defenitely all our argument where about those point. But in the end with ... Read More


pesos/cnd dollar by soozie
Hi Folks, Can someone please advise me the best way to handle money during my stay in Caberete? Do I bring pesos, do I go to bank and do withdrawals daily, do I use credit card. Any suggestions on handling my money in the cheapest and safest ...

I found that the US dollar is an easy currency to exchage. No matther the exchange rate the businesses will exchange it at 1 us = 50 pesos. Canadian too complicated. They fist exchange it to US then again to pesos. So everytime I go to DR. I bring ... Read More


The must-try activities in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to the Dominican Republic is an exciting opportunity to discover a new culture and try things you might not even have heard of before. To make sure other expats and expats-to-be do not miss a thing, would you be able to ...

Sound exactly like my last vaction in the dominican! Locals fishing in the rio. Gatherd as a fmily. Boomboxes on top of cars with different music from each. And cant forget their source of hidration... el Presidente! Read More


Transport to Parada Sitrabapu (Bavaro) from Punta Cana airport by monasitta
Hi everyone, I am flying into Punta Cana airport this Friday and from there I need to get a transport to the Bavaro bus stop (Parada Sitrabapu). I will then be going to Santo Domingo from there but i am meeting someone first and that is why i am ...

Thanks alot guys. Yes i am going to cotui more specifically. I am staying in the campo and we will have a secluded parking. We will be visiting my sister inlaw in SD first. Which is why I fugure it's easier to rent from there and would reduce my ... Read More

Transport to Parada Sitrabapu (Bavaro) from Punta Cana airport
Hi everyone, I am flying into Punta Cana airport this Friday and from there I need to get a transport to the Bavaro bus stop (Parada Sitrabapu). I will then be going to Santo Domingo from there but i am meeting someone first and that is why i am ... Read More


Working for Canada from DR by monasitta
Good Morning Expat Family! I currently live in Canada and work as a Graphic Designer (Both freelancer and full time employee) Before making the move to the DR I wanted to make sure I had a regular income from Canada. I have two options right ...

Thank you for your replies. I will do that :) I was asking incase someone is doing something similar. @JaneInTheDominican Thank you for the helpful pdf! Read More

Working for Canada from DR
Good Morning Expat Family! I currently live in Canada and work as a Graphic Designer (Both freelancer and full time employee) Before making the move to the DR I wanted to make sure I had a regular income from Canada. I have two options right ... Read More


New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...

Hello, I am a 38 year old woman, currently living in Montreal, Quebec. I am looking to move to DR to meetup with my dominican boyfriend... I can already see the eyes rolling :) but sometimes its ok to take chances in life as long as you know what ... Read More