Finding work in the DR

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Member since 22 July 2009

RebeccaCMember24 July 2009 16:48:44

Hello!

I am planning on moving to the Dominican Republic from the U.S. in a month or so. I am trying to find out more information on working in the country as a foreigner. I know in other countries you have to have been a resident for a certain amount of time. Is it like that in the DR? Does an expat need a work permit to legally get a job? I would appreciate any information anyone has. I will probably be living in or around the Santo Domingo area.

Any other tips on finding places to live would be very helpful as well! Thanks!!

Rebecca

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AJ NixMember15 January 2010 20:42:54

If you decide to build a home there, please consider Kingway Custom Homes.

912-832-4001

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member16 January 2010 10:19:12

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We live on the norht coast so I cannot help with a place to live.
However I can tell you that to work here legally you need to have your "cedula". This is your "identification card" at the same time you would apply for your residency card. This is a 4-6 month process and unless you are fluent in Spanish you will need a lawyer to get this done (we have an excellent one that can help you do this). Haveing said that many work here with out it but many companies will not hire you with out it. You do know that wages here are VERY low and probably much lower then what you are used to.
Have you visited here before?

Bob K

Soljahh Active member

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SoljahhActive member31 July 2017 18:45:46

Hello bob. I see that in this post you say you have a great attorney for residencia! May I ask you to be so kind to give us the the attorney contact info please? That would help us out tremendously

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert01 August 2017 01:11:41

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I can also recommend Wilson Rood wilsonrood@gmail.com He is in Santo Domingo.

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member01 August 2017 11:51:57

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We, our clients and friends all use
Dolly Cabrera
809-226-8550
809-307-3337 cell
dollycabrera@hotmail.com
She is in Santiago and will hold your hand for the whole process.

Bob K

Soljahh Active member

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SoljahhActive member01 August 2017 11:58:31

Thanks Bob. U guys are the most helpful folks on the planet lol. Have a great day

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert01 August 2017 18:50:58

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Wow the whole planet!!! Now that is cool. Thanks.

Hey Bob, the whole planet!!!

Soljahh Active member

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SoljahhActive member01 August 2017 19:06:29

Lol. The whole planet

Bob K VIP Member

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Bob KVIP Member02 August 2017 11:36:30

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Wow I am shooting for the Universe next
Bob K

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2VPsoldierSerial expat02 August 2017 14:44:55

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Do you have a web page or email address. I would like to discuss certain plans I have in order to determine general costs

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert02 August 2017 21:05:49

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I will message you.

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