parrottguy1
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Lives in Juan Dolio, San Pedro de Macor
Registration: 24 July 2021
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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 ...
I believe the fee for staying over 30 day tourist visa is $50......is this correct as I will be doing so November 26 to Jan 12 Read More
Boca Chica???? by Jgolak
Hi all! As some of you may know, my wife and I just spent two months+ in Punta Cana and loved it. We are looking at going to the north coast (Sosua/Cabarete) for at least a month in January. We also met a great couple in PC that are going to Boca ...
My Dominican friends are alerting me ....many robberies in Boca Chica now......I live in Juan Dolio .....and very happy there....much better beach too 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 ...
So I think when you come to the DR....the 30 day visa is automatic.....but where do you go to extend it for 120 days ? 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 ...
So when you come to the DR.....I understand the 30 visa is automatic.....but where do you go to extend for the 120 day visa ? Read More
eTicket requirement being enforced! by ddmcghee
Looks like after months of planned deadlines, the eTicket is finally being required and its use is being enforced! I only have experience with American Airlines, but I know that they have been listing it as part of their flight readiness checklist ...
Yes.....there is a fake e ticket application online....I fell for it twice until I hit a pay line....then exited that immediately and then found the real one....crazy!!! Read More
Currency exchange by Terryo
Hi , can anyone tell me the easiest way to exchange Canadian currency while on an extended stay in D.R. Don’t want to exchange twice into U. S. and then to Pesos , or can you just use a credit card when needed at an ATM machine, don’t ...
I have been coming to the DR for 9 years and almost every other month....I exchange at the airport on arrival with passport in Las America SD airport...at tha bank in the airport Banreserv....always close to the official exchange rate...never a ... Read More
Car Rental in DR by SatoriNow
Hi, I am looking to rent a car but it looks like there is some mandatory liability insurance that is needed to drive in DR. Does anyone know about this "casa de conductore"? I reserved a car rental with full coverage but apparently this ...
Say......I used Uber here for the first time....as my normal driver was unavailable......wondering if it's safe to do this....i was very surprised at the cost....it was half the cost of a taxi from Las America Airport to Juan dolio.......the car ... Read More
Santo domingo flight from Canada by jdah411
Hello. I recently departed from Toronto Yyz for Juan Dolio and flight was through Punta Cana which was a two hour drive from my destination. I am not clear about this route. During normal time Ie non covid are there direct flights from Toronto area ...
The 1200 pesos from SD Las America airport to Juan Dolio is with uber...not the taxis Read More
Santo domingo flight from Canada by jdah411
Hello. I recently departed from Toronto Yyz for Juan Dolio and flight was through Punta Cana which was a two hour drive from my destination. I am not clear about this route. During normal time Ie non covid are there direct flights from Toronto area ...
There are Many flights and very inexpensive from Detroit DTW ..to Santo Domingo SDQ..with Spirit Air....then taxi to Juan Dolio for 1200 pesos....I do it all the time Read More