Allor925
American expat in Dominican Republic
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53
About me
American
Lives in El Cortecito, La Altagracia
Speaks English and working on Spanish phrasing for beginners.
Registration: 23 April 2021
Airbnb to be Regularized in DR. by Guest2022
This article today in Arecoa may interest those planning to buy to rent here in DR. Note that the article says DGII are in a very advanced stage of ensuring Airbnb rentals contribute taxes here. In Europe a tourist tax is imposed on Airbnb rentals. ...
@planner聽Right, I tried to add an article that updates the process and Government intentions to tax multiple digital platforms. But platforms like Expedia is Vrbo and going after Uber users too. I'm all for the RD gaining taxes rightfully like ... Read More
Airbnb to be Regularized in DR. by Guest2022
This article today in Arecoa may interest those planning to buy to rent here in DR. Note that the article says DGII are in a very advanced stage of ensuring Airbnb rentals contribute taxes here. In Europe a tourist tax is imposed on Airbnb rentals. ...
@lennoxnev聽https://dominicantoday.com/dr/economy/2022/02/16/digitals-to-pay-18-tax-to-dominican-republic/[link under review]Santo Domingo.- As in some Latin American countries, companies providing digital services abroad would have to pay taxes ... Read More
Airbnb to be Regularized in DR. by Guest2022
This article today in Arecoa may interest those planning to buy to rent here in DR. Note that the article says DGII are in a very advanced stage of ensuring Airbnb rentals contribute taxes here. In Europe a tourist tax is imposed on Airbnb rentals. ...
@DominicanadaMike聽Agree, there can be a lot of unintended consequences to these proposed changes. If the goal of the resorts is to fill up their expensive rooms, well that may or may not happen. But you could hamper foreign or domestic ... Read More
Breaking News: Covid19 Vaccination Card Needed to Enter Public Places by Guest2022
Public and private: [i][b]They will require a vaccination card with two doses to attend public places, companies and educational ...
All can say is that I required a Negative PCR test coming from Canada via American Airlines and one going back from the DR via American......and all airlines in Canadaflying international require the test.v Therefore, while the airline you flew may ... Read More
Police Reform by Guest2022
This has become a necessary topic to share with expats living or thinking of living in DR. Almost two thirds of Dominicans do not have confidence in their police force. The Domincan police have been very poorly paid for a very long time, are of ...
I'm wondering how many times "police Reform" has taken place in the RD? I have heard about the multiple times the Tourist Police has been modified to include name changes. I personally don't have an opinion on the police other than ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
We cannot limit to only govt posts. That would mean no outside posts whatsoever and that's not helpful either. I believe opinions backed by facts are fine. Open discussion without name calling is fine. Repeating debunked misinformation is ... Read More
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Im tired of your politically and personally motivated posts since your first post and with zero DR1 content. Try opening discussions on the many aspects of DR life if you can? It is in the hands of Julien and his team now.Politically motivated ... Read More
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Agiain Julien. This poster is a politically motivated DR1 member trying to disrupt your forums because his pokitics dont agree with tge DR governments recent resolutions.You are absolutely wrong, I'm an owner within the RD and want politics to ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
MODERATORS: Please Respond I think the moderators should delete/close any thread that has Covid information that is not a direct communication or link from a Government entity. That means ANY OPINION whether or not the original poster believes it to ... Read More
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MODERATORS: Please Respond I think the moderators should delete/close any thread that has Covid information that is not a direct communication or link from a Government entity. That means ANY OPINION whether or not the original poster believes it to ... Read More
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Problems? I don't think you'll see where I've caused "problems". I can't say the same for you! You have turned this forum into a daily war zone on Covid and very few topics are on anything but Covid. All you post is on RD ... Read More
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lennoxnev, I appreciate your dedication to the RD, the one thing I don't appreciate is every one of your posts are Covid related. There's a lot more to this land, it's people and culture than Covid-19. I would appreciate posts since ... Read More
Breaking News: Covid19 Vaccination Card Needed to Enter Public Places by Guest2022
Public and private: [i][b]They will require a vaccination card with two doses to attend public places, companies and educational ...
It really doesn't matter, look at how the general population including businesses in the RD follow the law, no matter what law it is. It will be like anything else, some will follow the rules, some will not. This is a simple concept, you ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
All I know is, I for one, will not live in fear. Been vaccinated, if it doesn't work and I die, there's three things at work, natural selection, fate, and God's plan. Relax and focus on the beauty of life everyday. Or not! :cool: Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
I personally dont believe a word the politicians say when it comes to facts and figures. But we do know, that everyday the percentage of the vaccinated increases and that being said, we are all better served because of these efforts. I'm just ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
I understand there are many variables, but the country is vaccinating at a decent rate. Most of La Altagracia/Punta Cana area is well over 70% and in the resort areas are close to100% vaccinated. It's time to reopen the economy and try to return ... Read More
Safe/Unsafe by DRVisitor
In reading the valuables topics just without stereotyping any areas - where should you stay away from thru out the Republic?
Right lennoxnev! Like France is so safe for travelers. :o Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
I'm wondering why if numbers are up throughout the country, the U.S. State Department has lowered it's travel advisory for Americans to visit the RD? Read More
Did I marry a Chapia? by SonOfaSailor
I met a dominican girl about 10 years ago while on a long vacation here. I never bought her things, she actually bought me a gift. She was the only girl I was with from a small town. I work internationally and there was a language barrier. We both ...
Think this drama has run it's life. IMHO Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
Agree that the DR has faced many challenges to include supply chain issues. But it's time for excuses to end and time to get the vaccine in the arms of it's citizens. IMHO Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
The problem is the rest of the world including other Islands are coming out of lockdowns and reopening both their economies and tourism. In the states, you can just about go anywhere and get the shot, medical, grocery, pharmacies etc... The cruise ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
Planner is right, This seems to be a restriction a year and half too late. There's a lot of countries that won't be in that category as the vaccine rollouts worldwide and overall infections subside. Not saying there aren't hotspots that ... 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 ...
How long do you have to leave the country for? For instance, can you take a weekend trip to PR and return to the RD resetting the 30-120 tourist visa? TIA Read More
Gifts declared at customs? by bryankieronlynch
Do I claim gifts of clothing to customs? I am bringing 200 dollars worth of clothing for my girlfriend.
Planner, Is that $200 dollars total? One like item? I'm asking because, I plan on checking a bag stuffed with various items for our new condo in PC. I'm actually checking another box carrying two nice beach chairs, that together are just ... Read More
House maid by andreasollazzo
Hello there, did anybody ever hired a maid, and how does that work, do they live in your house and what kind of work are they doing(cleaning, cooking etc...)
It reminds me of another saying, "People will only pay for or accept whatever the perceived value is." In other words, whatever the agreed upon price is, well that's the amount. JMO Read More
House maid by andreasollazzo
Hello there, did anybody ever hired a maid, and how does that work, do they live in your house and what kind of work are they doing(cleaning, cooking etc...)
Mike, I agree as most of the time I'm finding myself translating everything into USD and then applying American standards to Dominican life. Probably doesn't work well for me or my interactions with locals. Read More
House maid by andreasollazzo
Hello there, did anybody ever hired a maid, and how does that work, do they live in your house and what kind of work are they doing(cleaning, cooking etc...)
DR-Right! I was thinking he said a week. 3-4 days at a couple hours at the most maybe, but definitely not a month. Read More
House maid by andreasollazzo
Hello there, did anybody ever hired a maid, and how does that work, do they live in your house and what kind of work are they doing(cleaning, cooking etc...)
Mkunz6580: Our maids were never full time. Maybe 3-4 days per week maximum. We paid around 12,000 pesos per month. I'm not sure how many hours or what the specific duties were, but I don't see that pay as terrible based on the median income ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
Yep! And the bottom line is, should a country put it's faith in a vaccine created by the country that released the virus to begin with? And moreover, that clinical trials prove it's efficacy is too low to prevent being infected, but ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
Agree, But in the end it's about how many people die or are permanently disabled as a direct result of the virus. What a lot of people don't realize is this virus affects the neurological system tremendously. But confirmed cases also are not ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-11/china-s-sinovac-shot-found-highly-effective-in-real-world-study : "But the real-world examples also show that the Sinovac shot鈥檚 ability to quell outbreaks requires the vast majority of ... Read More
Not belonging in the DR (How to thrive here) by Guest123089
Hi! I moved from a major US city to Punta Cana pre-pandemic, and for the moment, have nowhere else to live but here. I鈥檓 struggling, buddies. I鈥檓 not finding anyone like me, I don鈥檛 seem to mesh in with locals (Dominicans). ...
That's great! We did a lot of research ahead of our one visit to Bavaro/Punta Cana, purchased a condo in the often maligned tourist district, which we love the hustle and bustle and the friendliness of the Expats here. It absolutely has been a ... Read More
Re finding Swiffer dry mop reills by Gman123
Now that I have moved to the DR I am trying to find the refills for my Swiffer dry mop. Anyone know a place in either Puerto Plata or Santiago that I can find them? They work great on these tile floors to remove the dog hair thanks
@Planner, When you say Ebay/Amazon, what is the best way to receive packages? For example, is it best to go through an established business like a property management company, or is there drop areas you can pay to utilize their package services? ... Read More
Question about internet service by Alicia55
I鈥檓 living in the US and have Comcast for internet but have my own modem and router because I didn鈥檛 want to use theirs. When I come to DR and get internet service ...my parents have altice for internet.... can I use this modem and ...
@DD I'm sure you know, but I saw when researching streaming internationally that Hulu allows for streaming outside the country. Is this not the case? Read More
Are there single ladies who are expat in Dominican Republic? by glory53
Hello everyone, I am still doing some research on to where l want to move to in the near future. I've noticed the majority of the expats who moved to D.R. or other countries are often couples. However, l am a single lady and l have no desire ...
I always say, "To each his (or in this case) her own"! Keep looking, I'm sure there's a perfect place for you! Read More
Full time cleaner salary range by DRVisitor
Can someone give me a range of salary of hiring full time cleaner for an apartment and expectations/hours etc. Thanks.
I have been reading this thread, I'm always reminded in certain philosophical questions, it's best to go with the old wise sayings that stand the test of time. One would be, You get what you pay for!" or " Do unto others as you ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
Check out the U.S. State Department travel regulations. Last knowledge was a nasal Antigen test is required to board a flight back to the U.S. Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
Thought some of the vaccination statistics and planning of phases are interesting from the government. https://sisvac.vacunate.gob.do/ Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
One word "CHINA" Your exuberance of a vaccine coming from the origin of the virus that killed millions of people worldwide, I personally have a problem with. I in no way am insensitive to the sufferings of the Dominican people. What I ... Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
"A plane with 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines has just taken off from China." I'm not sure that a plane full of vaccine from China is excellent news! I guess a population desperate for help will accept it from any source. Read More
COVID-19 by Guest2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51611422 https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/la-organizacion-mundial-de-la-salud-alerta-sobre-riesgo-de-pandemia-IC17269212 [b]Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO[/b] Worrying signs, with ...
All I know is countries that had onerous lockdown provisions (look to Europe) eventually saw rises in Covid infections when eased no matter how hard they tried to prevent the spread. It's inevitable that the infection will spread, run it's ... Read More
Insurance for Investment Properties in DR by Burgs
hi all, Hoping someone might be able to help us. My husband and I fell in love with Las Terrenas on a recent visit and are now thinking of buying a condo to use as an investment property until we are ready to retire in a few years, and the use the ...
You're most welcome. I sent you some more links through pm to Universal products related to homeowners insurance. Read More
Insurance for Investment Properties in DR by Burgs
hi all, Hoping someone might be able to help us. My husband and I fell in love with Las Terrenas on a recent visit and are now thinking of buying a condo to use as an investment property until we are ready to retire in a few years, and the use the ...
We are currently looking at Condo insurance. I believe you would look at Civil Liability and or Contents coverages. But I'm no authority and continue to research this subject. I am looking at one of the best Health and Property Insurance companies ... Read More
Bad Testing ! by Odie&CiCi
A heads up to all who are getting tested for flights... we were going to fly United but learned United won鈥檛 just allow tests from any lab. They have a list of approved labs. So we went to IMG Hospital because they were on United鈥檚 ...
We flew American and didn't have any issues with proof using the VeriFLY app. All that is required for re-entry into the U.S. is an Antigen nasal rapid test. We went with our Dominican realtor to Friusa to a lab near Centro Medico 2K ROP a piece ... Read More
Issues with re entering the country by planner
We have been warning about this for some time! This is from someone I know and trust and happened THIS WEEKEND. This is not rumor or speculation: I came back to the states for my vac and when I went to the airport yesterday morning I ...
I understand the frustration of a country not following it's own laws, but there's lots of countries around the world including the one I live in that refuse to follow or pick and choose which ones to enforce. It still comes down to if you ... Read More
Issues with re entering the country by planner
We have been warning about this for some time! This is from someone I know and trust and happened THIS WEEKEND. This is not rumor or speculation: I came back to the states for my vac and when I went to the airport yesterday morning I ...
The fact is, everyone should respect the laws of the country they travel to or stay within. My first visit, I filled out the E-Ticket online before departure, at customs they scanned and stamped our passports and along with my E-Ticket they waved us ... Read More
Not belonging in the DR (How to thrive here) by Guest123089
Hi! I moved from a major US city to Punta Cana pre-pandemic, and for the moment, have nowhere else to live but here. I鈥檓 struggling, buddies. I鈥檓 not finding anyone like me, I don鈥檛 seem to mesh in with locals (Dominicans). ...
I don鈥檛 quite understand how you found yourself living in a country you seem to despise their culture? Did you research before moving to the RD? We are purchasing a place in Bavaro/El Cortecito and find lots of expats very friendly and ... Read More
Homeowners Insurance
Making a condo purchase in Bavaro and looking at HO Insurance. Any help on questions below would be appreciated. TIA! Is it required in the RD? Reputable Companies? Any Idea of annual cost range? Read More