Vero60
Mauritian expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
Mauritian
Lives in Luperon
Registration: 19 November 2014
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 ...
BigBob2163, According to the following website people from Armenia do require to get a visa from a a Dominican Consulate to enter the DR. http://www.dominicanrepublic.com/dominican-republic-visa-2/ Read More
The TInker Support Thread by planner
One of our posters who has added both value and entertainment here needs some support. Some days it may just be a kind word other days anyone nearby might drop by.... Tinker has been through a lot in his life and now is struggling with failing ...
Tinker, I am really sorry you're having a lot of sight problems. I read quickly through the thread and I might have missed some replies, but there are 3 issues that you mentioned that I would like to comment on. 1. You love to read... Have to ... Read More
marinas near Puerto Plata by John Kanuck
One thing that stuck me travelling along the coast around Puerto Plata was the lack of marinas. I understand there is one at Ocean World, and I guess there must be one in Puerto Plata itself, but I did not see anything near Sosua or Cabarete. Did I ...
Yes come to Luperon. We have a nice cruising and expat community here and the locals are super friendly. Most amenities that are needed by boaters are met. Plus it's the safest hurricane hole in the Caribbean, not only are we completely ... Read More
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 ...
Being denied entry still seems to be a hit and miss. One of my friends who has been in and out of the country quite a lot, always staying for more than 30 days, recently came back after spending only one month in Canada. He had absolutely no problem ... Read More
Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde
Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...
If they enforce this it will greatly affect the cruising community. We have been trying so hard to promote Luperon as the best hurricane hole in the Caribbean. "Hurricane hole" says it all, boats stay here for a minimum of 6 months for ... Read More
Solar Panels by Vero60
I have just read on a different forum that solar equipment is not taxed by customs here. Does anyone know if this is true? Has anyone had any experienced regarding importing solar panels? Thanks.
Dominicanada Mike, thanks for the recommendation but I am only interested in getting some solar panels, I do not need any installation. I can get them for less than half the price I can get them here and it will cost me only about $20 to $ 30 each ... Read More
Solar Panels
I have just read on a different forum that solar equipment is not taxed by customs here. Does anyone know if this is true? Has anyone had any experienced regarding importing solar panels? Thanks. Read More
metro taxi driver by kiwiscrobie
avoid driver by name of xxx xxx, i used him he quoted me price of 350 pesos from metro bus station to hotel in santo domingo este but charged me 1500 pesos. he is a crook
Uber is now in the DR. I used them yesterday in Santiago. I am sure they are operational as well in Santo Domingo, The best way to get around with no worries about getting gringoed. Read More
Car accident yesterday! by planner
Yes, I had a car accident yesterday. We have had a lot of questions lately about driving and insurance so here is a first hand account! I was driving north at 11:40 am, slowed at the entrance to Universidad O Y M and stopped, I looked and ...
Thomas Cabrera, LOL... Yes my post is full of typos. I've been using my phone to post and I'm afraid that autocorrect gets the best of me often. I did mean visitor but your right visor kinds of fits too. Read More
Car accident yesterday! by planner
Yes, I had a car accident yesterday. We have had a lot of questions lately about driving and insurance so here is a first hand account! I was driving north at 11:40 am, slowed at the entrance to Universidad O Y M and stopped, I looked and ...
As Bob K said "Sometimes you are just in the wrong place at the wrong time.鈥� A couple of weeks a gringo (as in non-Dominican) put himself in between 2 girls (both Dominicans) who were fighting. One of the girls, (the one who started the ... Read More
ATM problems by luke418
Will anything ever work properly in this country? Its bad enough with power and water cuts but now seems we can not even get money out of ATMs. Most things one can get used to, but no money is a step to far! Not been able to get money from ATM for ...
Thanks, tp3813. Yesterday I was talking to one of the ladies inside BanReservas here in Luperon. She said that it was probably due to some communication between my bank and the Dominican Republic. But when I mentioned that I was able to get a ... Read More
ATM problems by luke418
Will anything ever work properly in this country? Its bad enough with power and water cuts but now seems we can not even get money out of ATMs. Most things one can get used to, but no money is a step to far! Not been able to get money from ATM for ...
I have worked out that the cost is relatively the same whether I use my debit card at an ATM, in the store, use my credit card, or make a bank transfer into the US account that I have with the local bank and then exchange those dollars for pesos. In ... Read More
Car accident yesterday! by planner
Yes, I had a car accident yesterday. We have had a lot of questions lately about driving and insurance so here is a first hand account! I was driving north at 11:40 am, slowed at the entrance to Universidad O Y M and stopped, I looked and ...
Bob K, If it wasn't so tragic it would be very funny Read More
ATM problems by luke418
Will anything ever work properly in this country? Its bad enough with power and water cuts but now seems we can not even get money out of ATMs. Most things one can get used to, but no money is a step to far! Not been able to get money from ATM for ...
No there is no problem with my card I was able to use it at La Sirena afterwards, and the machines were not out of cash as customers before and after me were able to get cash. Read More
ATM problems by luke418
Will anything ever work properly in this country? Its bad enough with power and water cuts but now seems we can not even get money out of ATMs. Most things one can get used to, but no money is a step to far! Not been able to get money from ATM for ...
I am wondering if anyone is having problems with ATMs again at the moment. I tried 3 different banks (BanReservas, Popular and Progresso), different amounts (anything from RD$10,000 to as little as RD$2000), different towns (Boca Chica and ... Read More
Car accident yesterday! by planner
Yes, I had a car accident yesterday. We have had a lot of questions lately about driving and insurance so here is a first hand account! I was driving north at 11:40 am, slowed at the entrance to Universidad O Y M and stopped, I looked and ...
Glad to hear that you are OK, that the young man will hopefully eventually recover and that your insurance is coming through for you even if slowly. Read More
Overstaying tourist visa by cemdev
Can you extend the visa? What's the cost? We're planning on staying 4 months. Border run to Haiti to renew?
I just heard a rumour that the tourist card given at the airport is now good for 60 days instead of just the usual 30 days. Has anyone heard anything about that? Read More
Volunteering in Dominican Republic by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Dominican Republic? How to join a charitable institution, what are the ...
Hi lauraeaton77, Yes the main chapter of the organisation is based in the Sosua/Cabarete area. We operate mostly along the north coast. I personally belong to the Luperon chapter (Luperon is to the west of Puerto Plata), but we work very closely ... Read More
Volunteering in Dominican Republic by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Dominican Republic? How to join a charitable institution, what are the ...
I belong to an organization on the north coast that helps the local dogs and cats, the ones who have poor Dominicans (or Haitians) owners and the street dogs as well. We go around the communities monthly treating the animals against parasites, such ... Read More
Receiving international bank transfers to my bank in DR by joseanna
Hi Guys, Just a quick question; I need to receive international transfers from Asia to my Dominican bank account. My bank in the DR. (Popular) has given me their account number and swift code to receive transfers. My bank in Asia tells me that ...
I have been able to make transfers to my bank account here in the DR (Banreservas) using only my name, account number, bank name and address, and the SWIFT code. The only problem I had: I was putting dashes and spaces in my account number as the ... Read More
What are your thoughts on today's expiration date for the undocumented by PARADISECAT
Today Wed June 17 @7PM is the last day for undocumented residents to be regulated :( I have seen some pretty grim images on TV regarding this entire process. I can't help but feel that many of these folks never really had a chance to succeed at ...
I just read a well written article/comment on Facebook by Kryzz Gautier. Here it is: Kryzz Gautier I've stayed quiet on the "DR is violating Haitian human rights" thing for a long time because I wanted to avoid a confrontation with ... Read More
OVERSTAY TOURIST VISA FINES - as of 2014 by planner
As this comes up again and again, I am posting and making this a sticky!! Until it changes when i will update it! Overstay fines in PESOS 032 De 30 dias a 3 meses 800.00 RD from 30 days to 3 months 033 De 3 meses a 9 meses 1,000.00 RD from 3 ...
Has anyone heard about the deadline of June 15th, 2015 for overstays of more than 6 months? In Luperon there is a rumour going round that as of that date anyone in the country for more than 6 months will be deported and that for us cruisers our ... Read More
New courier Companies in Sosua. by tp3813
Having recently signed up with Encargopaq in Sosua, I am starting to have doubts about using them. Came across a load of negative comments from other customers. Looks like they used to be good but seem to have gone downhill rather badly. Below ...
I use CPS and Amazon a lot. I have found that I nearly always have to send them a copy of the invoice by email. So for me it is now automatic, I always save the invoice in a pdf format and email it to CPS a couple of days after my purchase. Never ... Read More
Overstaying tourist visa by cemdev
Can you extend the visa? What's the cost? We're planning on staying 4 months. Border run to Haiti to renew?
Thank you everybody for your replies. I eventually found the website (migracion.gob.do/web/tarifas.php). The rate on the site are still the old ones. I phoned the Direcci贸n General de Migraci贸n on the telephone number found on the site, ... Read More
Overstaying tourist visa by cemdev
Can you extend the visa? What's the cost? We're planning on staying 4 months. Border run to Haiti to renew?
Hi, I've just read through this thread and I am wondering if either Bob K or Plannner could verify for me the increase in the exit cost for overstay? I am asking on behalf of the cruising community here in Luperon. It is very frequent for cruisers ... Read More