Tass56
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Lives in Santa Cruz de Barahona, Baraho
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 07 August 2018
Private health insurance for expats aged 65+ by robertinvan
Hi allWe will be moving permanently from Canada around June/24. One of us is 66, the other 51. My question is anbout finding a company that will provide health insurance for someone 65+.Have any expats pursued obtaining private health insurance ...
@Steverino7777 what about Mapre? Also can people start a group to get lower rates? Read More
Hiring a REPUTABLE Lawyer by GuestPoster306
With all the legalities in purchasing property, even conducting personal business, what is the best way to be certain in hiring a lawyer you can trust? Is there a trusted online website based on location advertising legal services? Already leery of ...
You can get a listed of reputable lawyers through the American consulate., which my lawyer is listed.My lawyer is Alejandro Ruiz at 809-756-6598 in Santo Domingo 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 ...
Yes because you can do it online Read More
Criminal record and residency by Alextrucking
Maybe someone here can help. I will try to make it short but it鈥檚 a long history. After 20 years of an excellent conduct and clean record a year ago I was driving my semi truck in the estate of Ohio when the police stop me for going 5 miles ...
I just got a notarized letter from me local police department and I'm filing myself through the DR consulete in Manhattan.Most of the expats get overcharged by lawyers.I also did my ex-wife and son's residency papers in the states. Read More
Residencia, import. Taxes and shipping by emetz55
I am getting my residency soon and we'll be building a house near Sosua. I hear different things some people tell me that the first shipment is tax free and my next question is what is the best way to ship a lot of household items but not ...
Depending on your volume of items,if you don't need a container I would ship door to door service,boxes or plastic drum/55 gallon.*doesn't go by weight.I believe $60-$80 a box and plastic drum APX $100-125 depending where in the country.I ... Read More
Considering relocating to DR but where? by dgb1
Hola, I am retired and will hopefully be going soon to the DR for the first time. I will be checking it out for a future home but do not know where. I have gone over Youtube, multiple forums, and other online information sites but beyond Santo ...
The north shore was the first tourist destination in the country, so Puerto Plata has a lot of english speakers,Sosua is getting away from being a sex destination, Caberete was a surfer town that's expanding,Cabrera is growing also with luxury ... Read More
Tax Reform in DR is Coming Soon by Guest2022
[i][b]Government "Tax reform cannot be postponed, with a view to starting next year," says Ignacio ...
Also on the clarren issue it doesn't help that some people think that it fights covid Read More
Tax Reform in DR is Coming Soon by Guest2022
[i][b]Government "Tax reform cannot be postponed, with a view to starting next year," says Ignacio ...
Like Peter Tosh said legalize it, don't criticize it.You can't and won't stop the drugs so legalize and tax them and I believe Leonel Fern谩ndez when elected in1996,raised taxes on cigs.and beer and possible hasn't been raised ... Read More
Tax Reform in DR is Coming Soon by Guest2022
[i][b]Government "Tax reform cannot be postponed, with a view to starting next year," says Ignacio ...
Though not PC the government should tax or increase all the taxes on vices legal and non.including prostitution. Read More
River Rock Floor Tile - is it available? by ddmcghee
Has anyone seen tile like this anywhere in the country? [img]https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NZ0AAOSwnJZZleO-/s-l300.jpg[/img] [img]https://highshower.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Pebble-Shower-Floor-Pros-and-Cons.png?ezimgfmt=ng:webp/ngcb1[/img]
Yes, I've seen woman selling pre sorted river rock in the towns of Bararuco and ci茅nega Read More
bringing things into the DR by felice1966
I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you
I just put down clothing and food , household items/ no tax Read More
bringing things into the DR by felice1966
I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you
I do the same there's plenty door to door shippers up and down the east coast of the US.I use Salcedo cargo express. Read More
bringing things into the DR by felice1966
I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you
Yes, it's it always better to bring items in your suit cases just walk it like a tourist, speak no Spanish, play stupid and yes you can ship in boxes just find it more secure to ship in a barrel Read More
bringing things into the DR by felice1966
I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you
I use Salcedo shipping,I believe their up and down the east coast.,but Google door to door service. Read More
bringing things into the DR by felice1966
I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you
I'm in NY,this companies are local in my hood and the Bronx, Manhattan, Jersey.You either buy directly from the shipping company or can buy them from my local Latino market,they come in two sizes. Read More
bringing things into the DR by felice1966
I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you
I've done TV's and even a Honda scooter in a pop up suitcase. 馃槣 Read More
bringing things into the DR by felice1966
I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you
I do the same but found the 55 gallon plastic drums more secure and family can use them for back up water or sell them. Read More
bringing things into the DR by felice1966
I just purchased a condo in. Cabereta i want to bring stuff in my luggage coffee maker wi fi camera towels ect .Am i better off just buying there or bring with ? Thank you
Personally,I bring in what ever I can because we get a better selection and cheaper prices in our home countries and I go through customs like a tourist and I don't I speak Spanish.I don't give them a reason to open up my luggage.,but ... Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
Even though I own property in Barahona,3 1/2 hours west of Santo Domingo with beautiful natural scenery I also like the little village of Bayahibe in which you can fly into Punta Cana or La Romana,with cafes,B and B's, condos, caf茅s.prices ... Read More
Firearm Ownership by Guest2022
There are strong penalties for having and using illegal firearms after a new law was passed a couple of years ago. But like everything else with past governments the laws weren't ...
Yes,but how many guns are just illegal,never been registered.thats why I think buy back programs help. Read More
Firearm Ownership by Guest2022
There are strong penalties for having and using illegal firearms after a new law was passed a couple of years ago. But like everything else with past governments the laws weren't ...
You can say that in NY that they could get a better offer also ,this is quicker and easier ,you offer a descent amount it works.ps- you like playing the devil's advocate or you always like disagreeing with me.jaja Read More
Firearm Ownership by Guest2022
There are strong penalties for having and using illegal firearms after a new law was passed a couple of years ago. But like everything else with past governments the laws weren't ...
Planner,a person brings an unregistered gun to a City/government specified place,no questions asked and gets x amount of money.Thats how works in NY,which was started by a Dom/Amer.I think most people anywhere would rather have the money 馃挵 Read More
Firearm Ownership by Guest2022
There are strong penalties for having and using illegal firearms after a new law was passed a couple of years ago. But like everything else with past governments the laws weren't ...
All I know is the buy back program works well in New York and your telling me it couldn't work in a developing country? Read More
Criminal record and residency by Alextrucking
Maybe someone here can help. I will try to make it short but it鈥檚 a long history. After 20 years of an excellent conduct and clean record a year ago I was driving my semi truck in the estate of Ohio when the police stop me for going 5 miles ...
That's true with anyone,that's why I said just file it's only a misdemeanor and it's been 15 years. Read More
Firearm Ownership by Guest2022
There are strong penalties for having and using illegal firearms after a new law was passed a couple of years ago. But like everything else with past governments the laws weren't ...
Keep it simple,1 gun = x amount of pesos Read More
Criminal record and residency by Alextrucking
Maybe someone here can help. I will try to make it short but it鈥檚 a long history. After 20 years of an excellent conduct and clean record a year ago I was driving my semi truck in the estate of Ohio when the police stop me for going 5 miles ...
Have lawyer just file your residency paper work and don't give her more based on your history.just file Read More
Criminal record and residency by Alextrucking
Maybe someone here can help. I will try to make it short but it鈥檚 a long history. After 20 years of an excellent conduct and clean record a year ago I was driving my semi truck in the estate of Ohio when the police stop me for going 5 miles ...
Alex,you'll be fine it was a misdemeanor for one and it's been many years since your probation.Also if you have investment property you'll be ok.I know from experience. Read More
what "foods" cannot be sent to DR for Coronavirus Help? by I Am Zacharias
I have many friends that are needing help and have asked for money. [b]I KNOW.. I KNOW ..... I K N O W ! DONT DO IT. [/b] But they are friends with children and one is my ex-fiance with two boys that I love. So, I was thinking.. with the cost ...
JD,As of now I live in NY but via my Medicare insurance.,only 63 but on disability.Having said that many insurance companies,have Fidelis and they offer an OTC card in which I can spend a $100 a month on pharmacy items and use or loss it., balance ... Read More
what "foods" cannot be sent to DR for Coronavirus Help? by I Am Zacharias
I have many friends that are needing help and have asked for money. [b]I KNOW.. I KNOW ..... I K N O W ! DONT DO IT. [/b] But they are friends with children and one is my ex-fiance with two boys that I love. So, I was thinking.. with the cost ...
Just saying everything thing I shipped is via donation so I just pay $65 dollars door to door and since there are no real supermercados in Barahona and food products from me offer more variety and quality andI know vitamins and toothpaste aren't ... Read More
Construction cost and potholes by MrD&MissyC
I am a construction professional and can and have been hands on for many years. Can anyone give me in ball park figures the cost of building 1,500msq 2 bed condos to American/ European standards. Also availability of quality building sand, solar ...
I thought prices ranged from $500 to 1000 to 1,500 us a sq meter.,so apx $50,$100 and $150 per SQ foot. Read More
obtaining a girlfriend visa by carlvelas
i want to bring a dominican girlfriend to new york briefly on a visa. i don't want to marry the girl and she knows and accepts that. can i get a visa stating that we plan to marry, take her to new york, bring her back, and then not marry her?
As far as I know she would need $1,200 -1,500 dollars in the bank or joint account and yes a lawyer the first time would be easier and once you pay the fee the consulate will notify here or lawyer for an interview. Read More
what "foods" cannot be sent to DR for Coronavirus Help? by I Am Zacharias
I have many friends that are needing help and have asked for money. [b]I KNOW.. I KNOW ..... I K N O W ! DONT DO IT. [/b] But they are friends with children and one is my ex-fiance with two boys that I love. So, I was thinking.. with the cost ...
In my case my medical insurance covers $100.us every month for vitamins, toothpaste etc.,so nothing out of pocket and during this horrible time people and companies donate so I have plenty of canned items and used and new clothes so in my case ... Read More
what "foods" cannot be sent to DR for Coronavirus Help? by I Am Zacharias
I have many friends that are needing help and have asked for money. [b]I KNOW.. I KNOW ..... I K N O W ! DONT DO IT. [/b] But they are friends with children and one is my ex-fiance with two boys that I love. So, I was thinking.. with the cost ...
Here in New York,Bronx area they ship door to door,I think, it's been a while,3'脳 5' box is $65,$75 and a plastic 55 gallon drum which you buy from them, maybe,$20 bucks and ship for$125 and you can put in whatever you want and the ... Read More
Where to Buy? by mindyfox2000
Of course we want a place on the beach. The more private the better. Few if any stairs. But no more than $300k US. We were looking slightly inland in Punta Cana. So far we have been to Punta Cana, Samana, and the airport. We want to explore more ...
I prefer Barahona which is just starting to be developed for tourism.prices are good and scenery is bio reverse going from arid to mountains , rainforest,lakes,rivers,beach.But considering you like more beach check out Luper贸n,west of Puerto ... Read More
Cheapest way to send a 42 inch flat screen tv by Connie Hackett Polemis
Hi. I need some help I am moving to the DR in January with my husband who already lives there .I am trying to take with me my 42 inch TV. What is my best options to ship it .or bring it with me as an oversize baggage . I also would like to know if ...
Or you can do what I did,buy it in the states and take it out the box and put in one of those canvas pop up suit cases (tall) along with the packing styrofoam and stuff it good with clothing and bring on the plane.free,free,free Read More
Safest Place to Live in DR ?? by mlb135
Looking to retire to DR... What are the safest places to live in the DR?? What about Cabarete??? Thanks for any help and advice... Michael and Lori
Based on my experiences in the DR of 28 years in which 2 years living and working in the capital.,I really like a small fishing village on the southeast coast called Bayahibe nestled in between la Romana and punta Cana.It has a lot of B +B's, ... Read More
Construcci贸n costs for complete and best quality
I'm in the southwest, Barahona Read More