@LT American
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American, Single
Lives in Las Terrenas, Samaná
Speaks English and learning spanish.
Registration: 01 July 2021
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Overstay payment DR Agency by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56
Forgive me if there is a topic on this I searched.Does anyone know the exact DR agency name and location other than the airport to pay an overstay fee GREATER than 12 months and departing within the next 2 weeks.I went to Malecón Central and ...
I imagine I could just leave . 😂 Read More
30-day time limit near by LadyYankee
Hello. I am nearing the 30-day timeframe for visiting and I understand that I must leave DR. I have not yet applied for a residency. What do people usually do? Fly out to Puerto Rico for a day and then fly back? That is the ...
People stay and pay at the airport when they leave. How long do you plan on staying? Read More
Overstay & opening a bank account
Hola. I have been here past 30 days. Am I able to pay my overstay fee at the airport and then qualify to open a bank account? Or does the bank look at the entry stamp in your passport. In years past, I return to the USA for 2 weeks per year and ... Read More
Overstay payment DR Agency by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56
Forgive me if there is a topic on this I searched.Does anyone know the exact DR agency name and location other than the airport to pay an overstay fee GREATER than 12 months and departing within the next 2 weeks.I went to Malecón Central and ...
Am I able to pay my overstay fee and then open a bank account. I have to pick up a friend at the airport so I thought that I would pay my fee. I don't have plans to leave in the next few months. Will paying the overstay fee allow me to open a bank ... Read More
Amazon ordering by annamayking19
how does Amazon work in Las Terrenas? Where does it get shipped to? Does it take long? Any info would be great.
Go to CPS at plaza colonial. The entrance is in the car park by "the boats" Todd, the owner is an American. He gives you a Miami address that you have Amazon ship to. It is then shipped to las terrenas. It takes about 3 to 4 days to las terrenas ... Read More
Overstay payment DR Agency by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56
Forgive me if there is a topic on this I searched.Does anyone know the exact DR agency name and location other than the airport to pay an overstay fee GREATER than 12 months and departing within the next 2 weeks.I went to Malecón Central and ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 . I was looking at opening a bank account and an executive with Banco Santa Cruz told me that you could pay at Banreservas. It is after all a state owned entity with an interest in expat banking services. I never followed up. I ... Read More
Verizon Unlimited Ultimate Plan by ondami
Good morning allI keep reading forum posts about cell phones in DR. I have checked into the Verizon Unlimited Ultimate plan which, according to the company, allows one to use their current smartphone while in DR to make calls, text, and stream (plus ...
@rgwsf. Google Fi gives you a month of data while out if the country, but you can still text for free and makes calls over the network. The cost is 30 USD per month. That is why I have an Altice sim card as well. So my total phone bill between the 2 ... Read More
Verizon Unlimited Ultimate Plan by ondami
Good morning allI keep reading forum posts about cell phones in DR. I have checked into the Verizon Unlimited Ultimate plan which, according to the company, allows one to use their current smartphone while in DR to make calls, text, and stream (plus ...
@ondami. I had Verizon when I moved. ( I didn't realize at the time I would live here 11 months out of the year). I didn't have the ultimate, however It worked well. I traveled by car around the country and needed google maps etc. I don't know your ... Read More
Rental leases by DRVisitor
I know different areas or people may provide different terms but is below the standard in general?6 month lease3 month security deposit and one month claimed to be one but kept by owner and not in the leaseMust paint the apartment on departure of ...
In Las Terrenas , I have paid 1 month deposit and two months deposit. So I do not think the scenario you are describing is the norm. I have always told the person from whom I am renting that I need to send the lease to my lawyer in Santiago. ... Read More
Residencia, import. Taxes and shipping by emetz55
I am getting my residency soon and we'll be building a house near Sosua. I hear different things some people tell me that the first shipment is tax free and my next question is what is the best way to ship a lot of household items but not ...
@L Alan Williams let's talk on Whatsapp. Please send PM with your number and we can go over the details Read More
Residencia, import. Taxes and shipping by emetz55
I am getting my residency soon and we'll be building a house near Sosua. I hear different things some people tell me that the first shipment is tax free and my next question is what is the best way to ship a lot of household items but not ...
I handle all types of freight to the Dominican republic. I live in here in the DR and originally from Georgia. Please feel free to message me and I can give you the information that you need, point you in the right direction or handle it for you Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 more ...
@sofialovestravel welcome. To which town ate you moving? I also work in international development Read More
Furniture and meeting new people 😊 by couldbecool
Hi there my name is Carla and I’m from Canada. I am wanting to furnish an apartment that I bought here. I know there is IKEA, Ilumel and Ashley’s here but I am having a hard time finding what I like at a reasonable price. Not really ...
There are several furniture makers here on las terrenas. As you may already know, las terrenas can be very expensive for expats for many things. You really need to shop around ( ok understand that you don't know any hence the question) feel free to ... Read More
Dating advice for a mixed dominican/american woman moving to the DR? by sofialovestravel
Hi everyone! I am (f) turning 30 and moving to the Dominican Republic to care for my elderly grandmother in Santiago. Unfortunately, I am very removed from my culture. I am the only half-white person in my family. My Spanish is broken but passable, ...
I would not be concerned about the claim to catholic / old fashioned religious values that you may have read about in the DR. It must be a small select group hiding in the mountains. I would be patient and aware that your financial stability is ... Read More
New construction without water access by LT American
Good afternoon,I recall have read about a community along the north coast where they are building homes, but the homes have no water. I looked through the old posts but could not find anything. Does anyone know this community?
@SandyS_retired thanks. Is their a committee, Home owner association group that has details on the whole scope of the problem? Read More