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@stevehombredelmar

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English expat in Dominican Republic

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Registration: 09 November 2023

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stevehombredelmar replied to a thread
8 months ago
sparks1093

USA State Residency by sparks1093

Good morning, Expat family! Yesterday I had a thought and started doing some research about it. But how do you handle residency issues in your home state? This is what I mean- in Vermont you need to live here 183 days out of each year in order to be ...

stevehombredelmar

Regardless of the legalities, if you have or are applying for residence and have a modicum of Spanish, go and get a Dominican licence. The process is quick and the tests, both the theory and practical are frankly so simple as to be difficult to ... Read More

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10 months ago
Terryo

Scams in D.R. by Terryo

Have we made a mistake, my wife and l arrive next week for 3 months from Canada. We have visited 5 times before over the years at different resorts this is the first time for an extended stay, l am coming with some trepidation after watching ...

stevehombredelmar

@brandonleverettWe live in SD and for years have been taken/picked up by family thereby avoiding the scrum. Since the infamous underpass collapse however the journey from West SD to Las Américas has become such a pain that we have started ... Read More

stevehombredelmar replied to a thread
10 months ago
Terryo

Scams in D.R. by Terryo

Have we made a mistake, my wife and l arrive next week for 3 months from Canada. We have visited 5 times before over the years at different resorts this is the first time for an extended stay, l am coming with some trepidation after watching ...

stevehombredelmar

Been driving here for seven, nearly eight years, mainly in SD but most places around the country. Fortunately, despite dire warnings, so far I have yet to be stopped, although my Dominican born wife has been, albeit a fair cop for using her mobile ... Read More

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last year
emetz55

Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55

What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.

stevehombredelmar

Primarily you don't have to go through the hassle and expense of renewing your so called "permanent" residence visa every five years. Plus of course you can vote. Read More