Ndwaterfan
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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34
About me
American
Lives in Sosúa, Puerto Plata
Registration: 13 August 2019
Activity
Health Insurance … by Ian1272
I remember reading on this board when I first discovered this board that there were no Health Insurance companies that would not start a policy if you were older than 65. I did read sometime after on this board, that someone had found a provider for ...
@planner Can you private message me a quote for female 54 and male 55. No pre-existing conditions? Thank you so much. Read More
USA bank transfers to the Dominican by Cori Davidson
My husband and I are buying a summer home in Sosua. We need to find a bank near St. Louis, MO to have easy transfers for us. Any help would be appreciated. TIA
The easiest way that I have found to get money to my account in Sosua from the US is to do a wire transfer. If it is a large amount they need to review the source of the money before accepting the transfer due to strict money laundering policies. ... 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 ...
Did you hire an immigration attorney in your home country, as well as, one in the DR? Thinking maybe we need one of both sides of this?? Read More
Taxes for USA Retire by matt552
Can anyone please tell me the tax consequences for a retiree resident in the DR please. There is no treaty with Colombia, and it's ugly if there for more than half a year over any consecutive 365 day period. Thank you, and I appreciate being ...
Does this mean if you are at your DR getaway for a month and working virtually for a job in the USA or Canada that you would need to pay taxes on the money you earned while on vacay in the DR? Read More
Not belonging in the DR (How to thrive here) by Guest123089
Hi! I moved from a major US city to Punta Cana pre-pandemic, and for the moment, have nowhere else to live but here. I’m struggling, buddies. I’m not finding anyone like me, I don’t seem to mesh in with locals (Dominicans). ...
In your post you indicate that you have moved from a major city...but yet you are unhinged by "run the gd grass trimmer every single day at 9am in such a way that there is no peace". Did people not cut grass where you lived? Did people ... 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 ...
How does it work for residency for married couples when one is retired and the other is still working in the states (work can be done virtually)? Would they both qualify for the Pensionado visa since one is retired? Would only one qualify for ... Read More
New to hopefully becoming an Expat in the DR by Medictanya
Hi Everyone, My name is Tanya and I’m looking to relocate to the DR in September 2021! Looking for information on anything and everything to make my transition as smoothly as possible. I welcome advice for other expats...pearls of wisdom, ...
Can someone IM me Lishali's information? Please :) Read More
Move to DR and work my Internet Business by etceteraman
I am conversing with a nice lady, 38 yo, I am 63 Yo I am semi-retired and have a new little Internet Business that I am launching in the New Year. I am planning a trip in the early summer to DR to meet her and see what I might need to do to ...
I have found the internet service to be good in the Sosua area. My concern is with the frequent power outages and how you handle to these while working. Would love to hear advice an experiences from others. Thinking that I would need to be hard ... Read More
Noise and the DR - Be Warned by Guest2022
Excess noise is a common complaint from expats living and visiting the Dominican Republic. Living in the capital can be painful for those who like peace and tranquility. The noise from constant traffic alone can be uncomfortable, but add to that ...
Thank you to all that are contributing to this conversation. I appreciate the diversity and being able to look at it from more than just one perspective. Read More
Cleaning supplies by Hilda1959
Does anyone know where I can get a small vacuum cleaner in sosus/cabarete? I have cats and a broom just doesn't cut it.
Maybe Pappatera's in Sosua? Read More
Investing in Dominican Republic by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in Dominican Republic, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment ...
DR Visitor.. would you not recommend opening a CD in pesos because of the depreciation? Just your thoughts I am not expecting you to be a certified financial planner :cool: Read More
Investing in Dominican Republic by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in Dominican Republic, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment ...
Curious. I checked into CDs at our DR bank and the interest rate is much higher for a CD in Pesos vs. US Dollars. Does anyone know why? Read More
Airport precautions by Mikeye2
Does anyone know what the COVID-19 precautions are at airport in Santo Domingo? Are masks required? Are there temperature checks upon arrival
Does anyone know where you are quarantined if u would test positive to Covid in the airport? We are flying into POP in a week. We are negative but always worry. We own a home, could we quarantine there? 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 Comments were directed to lennoxnev. His comments are the unacceptable ones. "We dont want to hear about the USA. Its in a deep mess just like India and Brazil. Europe too. Nothing for anybody to learn to learn from such a massive abject ... 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 ...
WOW. Let's not be discriminative or hateful towards anyone based on the country that they are from or for any other reason. Read More