earls
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Lives in Puerto Plata
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Registration: 24 August 2017
Why do you live in the DR? by MaxGis
I have seen many posts on how poor the medical care is, how Gringos are treated poorly by the legal system and the police, how locals sue Gringos for frivolous incidents, how many of you won't drive after dark and high crime rates etc. My ...
WOW!! You sound EXTREMELY angry. Read More
Why do you live in the DR? by MaxGis
I have seen many posts on how poor the medical care is, how Gringos are treated poorly by the legal system and the police, how locals sue Gringos for frivolous incidents, how many of you won't drive after dark and high crime rates etc. My ...
Cussing? What was the bad thing that was said??? Read More
Why do you live in the DR? by MaxGis
I have seen many posts on how poor the medical care is, how Gringos are treated poorly by the legal system and the police, how locals sue Gringos for frivolous incidents, how many of you won't drive after dark and high crime rates etc. My ...
Absolutely Tinker! Couldnt have said it better myself..... Read More
Why do you live in the DR? by MaxGis
I have seen many posts on how poor the medical care is, how Gringos are treated poorly by the legal system and the police, how locals sue Gringos for frivolous incidents, how many of you won't drive after dark and high crime rates etc. My ...
Lower the caps.....all caps is yelling.....i just happened to read his whole post and thought I would respond accordingly Read More
Why do you live in the DR? by MaxGis
I have seen many posts on how poor the medical care is, how Gringos are treated poorly by the legal system and the police, how locals sue Gringos for frivolous incidents, how many of you won't drive after dark and high crime rates etc. My ...
I can get with your lucky/unlucky summary, but this can be said for anywhere in the world. I happen to have lived/do live in secured apartments. Haven't had any issues as of yet, but I'm only speaking with 6 months experience. My point ... Read More
Why do you live in the DR? by MaxGis
I have seen many posts on how poor the medical care is, how Gringos are treated poorly by the legal system and the police, how locals sue Gringos for frivolous incidents, how many of you won't drive after dark and high crime rates etc. My ...
I've been here for 6 months. Lived in the big city Santo Domingo and currently Puerto Plata. Have yet to see all this crime etc that people on this forum ask about. I walk 15 minutes to the gym at 5am and have been out walking at night around ... Read More
Moving to Puerto Plata
Not sure if you moved yet but i just found a rental on Sunday in Puerto Plata for 6 months in a very very secure area for $400 per month. Brand new facility with everything. The other apartments in that same complex run about 1100 but you can ... Read More
Reading reading by Time for a change
Hi my name is Jason I鈥檓 starting looking in to making the move I鈥檝e been addicted to this site for weeks so much info it blows my mind. I鈥檓 looking at an early retirement as I start my new adventur I see ppl on here say u can ...
I retired early, been here since Sep 2017 and $1,000 a month is a very comfortable life here. No worries! Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
His name is Joaquin. I just PMed you his e-mail address and hours of service. It might be a good idea to send him an e-mail just in case he didn't have the correct e-mail address. Read More
Best beach by TexasBornAndBred
I know this topic is probably too touristy for this forum but I鈥檓 coming to visit and start looking at the DR as possible retirement home and figured I might as well start with the nicest areas and go from there. My plan is to come for 3 ...
My two cents..... Im in Santo Domingo and i think its good to start vacationing here the first week as it's very busy and loud. Get this part over with. But while here, two beaches to explore.....Boca Chica and Juan Dolio. The busiest and ... Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
Hi Wendy In reference to one of your questions in #2, and as one that's in the process of having the 1st portion of the resident visa done, I would tell you the main thing that I wish I would've known was that the FBI background check would ... Read More
Paying bills in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Dominican Republic? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is ...
No....attacks. And they won't stop me from calling facts as I see them from my experienced here. Read More
Paying bills in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Dominican Republic? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is ...
Wrong answer. ......dont have to work..... Seen waaaay too many discussion threads go off topic to be called out. I would suggest the question be re-routed in regards to picky. However i would call it petty instead. Read More
Paying bills in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Dominican Republic? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is ...
Confused............in the first paragraph of Priscilla's question, she brought up rentals. She questioned bills being included in the rent. In order to effectively answer, I gave my particular case where they are included, and another example ... Read More
Paying bills in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Dominican Republic? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is ...
Absolutely not even a light bulb. Youre so right. I asked to have a new bathroom sink fixture installed and it was done. I have a ceiling fan but i asked for another fan and they gave me a brand new oscillating fan which works perfectly. I just ... Read More
Paying bills in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Dominican Republic? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is ...
Hi Priscilla......in regards to one of your original questions.......my $300.00 rent includes over 300 cable channels, electric and everything else such as free WiFi. The WiFi works very good. In a nutshell it all comes with the rent in my case. ... Read More
dominican wife. by janitrol
Meet Dominican wife online, older woman 44 years old 5 children. She worked in resort area. Something doesn't feel right. does anyone know what hotel resort women workers are like?
Yeah the pre-nup was definitely a done deal.....but after reading the post I will find ways to pre-nup the pre- nup馃槈 Read More
dominican wife. by janitrol
Meet Dominican wife online, older woman 44 years old 5 children. She worked in resort area. Something doesn't feel right. does anyone know what hotel resort women workers are like?
WOW!!! I'm so glaaaaad you mentioned all this! I plan to meet someone here at some point and get married, and this piece of advice is GREATLY appreciated. When I'm good and settled, and the lady I want to be serious with, I will for sure ... Read More
dominican wife. by janitrol
Meet Dominican wife online, older woman 44 years old 5 children. She worked in resort area. Something doesn't feel right. does anyone know what hotel resort women workers are like?
Question for Bob K..............what did you mean that she will end up with house, savings, etc.....? In the US, yes I've heard horror stories. But are you saying it's even more definite or worse here????? Thanks.... Read More
A need a lot apt
Wow!! Now those are what i call good points, Tinker40.......high season and one of the only islands people will flock to. Im headed back to the states next week and should probably go ahead and get my plane ticket for coming back here pretty soon ... Read More
Currency by Mikbri
So I am from USA and looking to live in the dr.for a year to make sure I like it before I make final decision to live there..but the problem I'm seeing is that say I get 2000.00 dollars deposited into my USA account here and am in dr and go to ...
I meant to put today is Saturday 6:15 but they are open on Sunday from 9 to 2. Anyways im not sure how that works woth the atm thats why i play it safe and just stick to pesos. You WILL lose money withdrawing from atm using your USA bank card. Read More
Currency by Mikbri
So I am from USA and looking to live in the dr.for a year to make sure I like it before I make final decision to live there..but the problem I'm seeing is that say I get 2000.00 dollars deposited into my USA account here and am in dr and go to ...
One other thing about banks here......they are open on Saturdays. I saw a post before I came here that some branches are open on Sundays. Well on a whim I just decided to come to Angora Mall because I just heard about this mall 30 min ago. I took ... Read More
Currency by Mikbri
So I am from USA and looking to live in the dr.for a year to make sure I like it before I make final decision to live there..but the problem I'm seeing is that say I get 2000.00 dollars deposited into my USA account here and am in dr and go to ...
I have a us dollar savings account and a pesos savings account here in dr Read More
Currency by Mikbri
So I am from USA and looking to live in the dr.for a year to make sure I like it before I make final decision to live there..but the problem I'm seeing is that say I get 2000.00 dollars deposited into my USA account here and am in dr and go to ...
At least it wasn't easy for me. At least try though. Its entirely worth it to have an account here. Keep the US bank account and put some of those dollars in an account here. One of my pensions will go to US bank and I'm considering ... Read More
Currency by Mikbri
So I am from USA and looking to live in the dr.for a year to make sure I like it before I make final decision to live there..but the problem I'm seeing is that say I get 2000.00 dollars deposited into my USA account here and am in dr and go to ...
Yes you can have your pension direct deposited here. You would get an internatl direct dep form from your pensioner (which allows you to put the 8 digit bank letters that they have here instead of 9 digit routing numbers) and your account number ... Read More
Currency by Mikbri
So I am from USA and looking to live in the dr.for a year to make sure I like it before I make final decision to live there..but the problem I'm seeing is that say I get 2000.00 dollars deposited into my USA account here and am in dr and go to ...
Yeah, during those 6 days I had resorted to go ahead and keep my 3K, or by then 2K locked up and continue to keep all of my other in where it is (US Bank accounts). But when I tried to open an account for the very last time, it worked. One more ... Read More
Currency by Mikbri
So I am from USA and looking to live in the dr.for a year to make sure I like it before I make final decision to live there..but the problem I'm seeing is that say I get 2000.00 dollars deposited into my USA account here and am in dr and go to ...
Hi Mikbri--if you would allow me to chime in. One of the worst experiences I've ever gone through in my entire lifetime was opening a bank account here. You do not have to have residency, however, even after reading all the posts on this forum ... Read More
Colonial Zone 1 BR Apt for $350 or Less
Well boots on ground was and is my original plan. I need to get a place pretty quick for mail forwarding. Anyway i did see a $315 available in Gazcue last night shown to me by hotel management here in colonial z online. Realtor only speaks ... Read More
Colonial Zone 1 BR Apt for $350 or Less
Privacy is very important to me but thanks Read More
Updates on Irma by planner
Lets use this thread to communicate with everyone wondering what is going on here and how we are doing. I am currently in Santo Domingo. Almost the entire country is on code red meaning everyone should be preparing for this monster storm. ...
Nothing so far at 8:02 this morning in sabto domingo. Im watching irma's live movements on wftv.com slash weather. I cant find tbe slash mark so i wrote out slash Read More
Colonial Zone 1 BR Apt for $350 or Less
Hi everyone -- I'm here in SD, colonial zone (arrived 5 Sep), and was wondering if anyone knows of an apartment complex that will lease 1 bedroom (furnished) for 1 year @ $350 or less in this area. If not, if you know of any good realtors in ... Read More
Updates on Irma by planner
Lets use this thread to communicate with everyone wondering what is going on here and how we are doing. I am currently in Santo Domingo. Almost the entire country is on code red meaning everyone should be preparing for this monster storm. ...
I'm in Santo Domingo as well...colonial zone. I will brace myself and pray for the safety of us all. Read More
Who brought the bad Ju-Ju by Bob K
Ok which one of you newbies brought the bad Ju-Ju :) . It seems like now after nearly 50 years the north coast is going to get hit by a good size hurricane. Right now it seems that it will pass 70 miles of the coast with heavy winds and surf (up ...
Perhaps i did too but i be flying in on Tue so i will suffer with you all 馃槼 Read More
Hurricane, Flood and Wind Insurance in the DR by Jgolak
Hi, We are looking at homes now (condos), and I'm not getting real good answers as to whether the Homeowners Association fees cover these insurance items in case of a natural disaster. Should they? Are these policies even available in the DR? ...
How often does a hurricane cause serious damage in dr? Whats the current feel in reference to Irma? Ive personally never heard of any major disasters affecting dr. Read More
One Bedroom Apt (Approx $300) by earls
Good Day Was wondering if anyone could tell me some of the better places on the island to look for a 1 bedroom furnished apartment at approximately $300, with 24 hr electric/cable/water, etc. Peace/quiet and minimal to no crime would be nice. ...
Sir you answered everything that was on my mind. When you said longer term leases did you mean a year? 6 months? How would you define longer term. Thank you again.... Read More
One Bedroom Apt (Approx $300) by earls
Good Day Was wondering if anyone could tell me some of the better places on the island to look for a 1 bedroom furnished apartment at approximately $300, with 24 hr electric/cable/water, etc. Peace/quiet and minimal to no crime would be nice. ...
What are some of the things to be aware of when signing a lease for this 1 br apt? Language, fine print, etc. Don't want to get stuck with a bad experience the first year there because of something I wasn't aware of in the least. I'm ... Read More
One Bedroom Apt (Approx $300) by earls
Good Day Was wondering if anyone could tell me some of the better places on the island to look for a 1 bedroom furnished apartment at approximately $300, with 24 hr electric/cable/water, etc. Peace/quiet and minimal to no crime would be nice. ...
Ok great! I will definitely prioritize--24 hour accessories are most important. I've looked into some of those cities and I'll be travelling to see where I fit in. Thanks, Mason Read More
One Bedroom Apt (Approx $300) by earls
Good Day Was wondering if anyone could tell me some of the better places on the island to look for a 1 bedroom furnished apartment at approximately $300, with 24 hr electric/cable/water, etc. Peace/quiet and minimal to no crime would be nice. ...
Gotcha! It's good to know that $300 can be found all over, and I'll just have to make my selection according to what's the most important afterwards. Are there any scams or I guess you could say.....anything I need to be aware of when ... Read More
One Bedroom Apt (Approx $300)
Good Day Was wondering if anyone could tell me some of the better places on the island to look for a 1 bedroom furnished apartment at approximately $300, with 24 hr electric/cable/water, etc. Peace/quiet and minimal to no crime would be nice. ... Read More
Residency Visa Questions by earls
Good day/evening -- This is the most informative forum I've ever read. Thanks to you all. I recently made the decision to move to retire in DR forever. I was in the process of getting my Residency Visa paperwork together and was wondering if ...
OK thanks Planner -- I'm hardly working towards it (visa)! I'll use the address that I had as a few have suggested to me and go from there. Can't wait to get there, get settled in and enjoy the rest of my life :top: Read More
Residency Visa Questions by earls
Good day/evening -- This is the most informative forum I've ever read. Thanks to you all. I recently made the decision to move to retire in DR forever. I was in the process of getting my Residency Visa paperwork together and was wondering if ...
Ok thanks Bob! Someone else recommended that I contact a lawyer as well. Have a fantastic day. Read More
Residency Visa Questions
Good day/evening -- This is the most informative forum I've ever read. Thanks to you all. I recently made the decision to move to retire in DR forever. I was in the process of getting my Residency Visa paperwork together and was wondering if ... Read More