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MarkEx

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Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic

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Registration: 13 November 2020

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MarkEx replied to a thread
3 years ago
MarkEx

DGII Forums by MarkEx

I was a member of a DGII Forum a few years ago, but can't find it now. Does anyone have the web address? It was a forum where you could ask any question about DGII taxes etc. for Dominican Republic. People working for the government would help ...

MarkEx

Here it is: https://ayuda.dgii.gov.do/ Read More

MarkEx replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest2022

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 ...

MarkEx

Can anyone here explain why DR is well into their 3rd wave now? What causes these waves and why hasn't the country learned from the 1st or 2nd wave? Is it safe to say that a 4th and 5th wave will be inevitable? Read More

MarkEx replied to a thread
3 years ago
Cori Davidson

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

MarkEx

If you don't need more than $2,000 at any one time, you can use Xoom, which is owned by PayPal. Much lower fees than wire transfers. I send money all the time between Chase bank here in the US to Banco de Leon in the DR, as well as to my ... Read More

MarkEx replied to a thread
3 years ago
jwj938924

Scotiabank transfers to the dr by jwj938924

Has anyone ever sent a transfer using the Scotiabank app...Canada to the dr? The app asks for an 8 digit 'routing' number, not SWIFT or IBAN. Two different banks in the dr say they have no such routing numbers, so we cant send. The ...

MarkEx

I have experience with this. Basically BNS abroad has no connection with BNS in DR as strange as that sounds. I went into BNS banks in Canada and talked with staff about it. Transferring funds from a foreign BNS to a BNS in DR is the same ... Read More

MarkEx replied to a thread
4 years ago
Julien

New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 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 us ...

MarkEx

I lived in and almost died in DR a few years ago. Visited many parts of the country. It's a great place, much to do and enjoy there. The natives are very friendly (most). :) Currently residing in Canada. Read More

MarkEx replied to a thread
4 years ago
Guest2022

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 ...

MarkEx

I have made no suggestions in my post. No scientific studies are needed for the statistics that the CDC, and the WHO publish on a daily basis. They are acknowledged to be THE worldwide authorities on all health matters, particularly Covid-19 ... Read More

MarkEx replied to a thread
4 years ago
Guest2022

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 ...

MarkEx

[Post under review] Read More

MarkEx replied to a thread
4 years ago
sspaic

Punta Cana Visit Around Christmas 2020 by sspaic

I would like to visit Punta Cana end of mid-Dec 2020 to mid-Jan 2020. Does anyone have information in curfews? Is it safe to walk on the Bavaro beach, early morning or later afternoon? How are supplies in the grocery stores (National, Jumbo)? ...

MarkEx

Thanks DRVisitor and Planner for your info it is helpful. Planner I've been to Punta Cana a couple of times. Once 10 years ago and once last Christmas for a few days. The first time I stayed at the Princess Hotel and the food was very good in ... Read More

MarkEx replied to a thread
4 years ago
sspaic

Punta Cana Visit Around Christmas 2020 by sspaic

I would like to visit Punta Cana end of mid-Dec 2020 to mid-Jan 2020. Does anyone have information in curfews? Is it safe to walk on the Bavaro beach, early morning or later afternoon? How are supplies in the grocery stores (National, Jumbo)? ...

MarkEx

I would like to hear from people with 'boots on the ground' in Punta Cana now. Specifically... What happens at arrival at airport? Any testing, special screening being done? Mask requirement? Special insurance required? At hotels. Mask ... Read More

MarkEx replied to a thread
4 years ago
MarkEx

DGII Forums by MarkEx

I was a member of a DGII Forum a few years ago, but can't find it now. Does anyone have the web address? It was a forum where you could ask any question about DGII taxes etc. for Dominican Republic. People working for the government would help ...

MarkEx

I found it! :) Read More

MarkEx created a thread
4 years ago

DGII Forums

I was a member of a DGII Forum a few years ago, but can't find it now. Does anyone have the web address? It was a forum where you could ask any question about DGII taxes etc. for Dominican Republic. People working for the government would help ... Read More