huddleston1
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 19 February 2022
Tap water do's and don't's by wondering9
Another newbie question! this about what to do while Airbnb-ing (not, eg, about installing a home system).Just how hard-core do you have to be about tap water safety?Does it differ in different parts of the country?Is it safe if boiled? (Can you use ...
My mother-in-law has an under the sink filter in Santo Domingo. She started with a 90 day filter change. It was disgusting at 90 days, so it is now a 45 day filter change. Our water in El Portillo, Las Terrenas is very sketchy to say the least. ... Read More
Getting through SDQ with luggage, step by step by wondering9
So my questions are getting nitty-grittier the closer I get to takeoff ... I so appreciate everyone's advice, especially Planner's!I am trying to picture how this will work (at Santo Domingo airport) from the luggage carousel to the taxi. It has ...
I also recommend Ken and Santo Domingo Taxi. I have used them a dozen times, coming and going. The driver will be there waiting and help you to get the bags to his car. SDQ to Cacicazgos Santo Domingo Taxi $50 usd plus tipAirport Taxi $45 usd plus ... Read More
Camino of USD to Pesos in Las Terrenas by motorcitysssnake
Where鈥檚 the best place in Las Terrenas to change USD to Pesos?
Fort Knox is an easy place. Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
We had a typical Dominican day at immigration yesterday. I had a 9:00 AM appointment to get my residency card so I could then get my cedula. I had been warned it could take 3-4 hours to get my residency card. Liz from Lishali鈥檚 office was ... Read More
Timeline from Entering DR on Residency Visa to Interview and Medical? by Mila V
Hi, I just received my approved residency visa for the Dominican Republic, and I鈥檓 getting ready to buy my ticket. I would like to know what the typical timeline is after entering the country with the residency visa. Specifically, how long ...
After getting all the documentation that Lishali instructed me to get ( I cannot give you a timeline on that because I gathered them without any urgency ), Lishali reviewed them and told me I was ready to proceed. I went to the Dominican consulate ... Read More
Timeline from Entering DR on Residency Visa to Interview and Medical? by Mila V
Hi, I just received my approved residency visa for the Dominican Republic, and I鈥檓 getting ready to buy my ticket. I would like to know what the typical timeline is after entering the country with the residency visa. Specifically, how long ...
I landed at SDQ with my visa on Nov26th. Lishali scanned my passport on Nov 27th. Lishali was able to get us an appointment on Dec 9th at 9:00AM. We met Maria ( Lashali鈥檚 assistant ) at immigration. 30 minutes at immigration, drove 10-15 ... Read More
New to Las Terrenas (US) by Richardalme
Hello Everyone,I have a couple or more questions. I have a cyst on my back that refuses to heal, My dermatologist in the states said I should seek a surgeon and have minor surgery - Any Recommendations'? Also, a related question, I think I will ...
Thanks for the all the great info Read More
New to Las Terrenas (US) by Richardalme
Hello Everyone,I have a couple or more questions. I have a cyst on my back that refuses to heal, My dermatologist in the states said I should seek a surgeon and have minor surgery - Any Recommendations'? Also, a related question, I think I will ...
Also new to LT, any recommendations for a General Practitioner ? Read More
VPN information needed by GuestPoster671
What company offers the best VPN for the Dominican Republic?
Thanks for the updates Read More
VPN information needed by GuestPoster671
What company offers the best VPN for the Dominican Republic?
What VPN鈥檚 are everyone using in 2024? Read More
3 Month/6 Month Passport Validity Rule by Brewpub56
We fly on 12/5/23. I just realized that my passport expires in April 2024 (4 months validity) and my husband's in May 2024 (5 months validity). We both have empty pages so that's not an issue.Everything I find on line indicates that RD follows the 3 ...
https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/travel/entry-requirements/ Read More
3 Month/6 Month Passport Validity Rule by Brewpub56
We fly on 12/5/23. I just realized that my passport expires in April 2024 (4 months validity) and my husband's in May 2024 (5 months validity). We both have empty pages so that's not an issue.Everything I find on line indicates that RD follows the 3 ...
Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism Entry requirements Read More
3 Month/6 Month Passport Validity Rule by Brewpub56
We fly on 12/5/23. I just realized that my passport expires in April 2024 (4 months validity) and my husband's in May 2024 (5 months validity). We both have empty pages so that's not an issue.Everything I find on line indicates that RD follows the 3 ...
The other countries are Chile, Argentina, Columbia and Ecuador Read More
3 Month/6 Month Passport Validity Rule by Brewpub56
We fly on 12/5/23. I just realized that my passport expires in April 2024 (4 months validity) and my husband's in May 2024 (5 months validity). We both have empty pages so that's not an issue.Everything I find on line indicates that RD follows the 3 ...
Exceptional Measure rule is in effect till 5/2024. Traveling as a tourist from the USA, Canada, England , European Union, Bazil and a couple of other countries requires passport be valid only for length of stay. Read More
3 Month/6 Month Passport Validity Rule by Brewpub56
We fly on 12/5/23. I just realized that my passport expires in April 2024 (4 months validity) and my husband's in May 2024 (5 months validity). We both have empty pages so that's not an issue.Everything I find on line indicates that RD follows the 3 ...
Sorry it was United out of Newark not JFK. Read More
3 Month/6 Month Passport Validity Rule by Brewpub56
We fly on 12/5/23. I just realized that my passport expires in April 2024 (4 months validity) and my husband's in May 2024 (5 months validity). We both have empty pages so that's not an issue.Everything I find on line indicates that RD follows the 3 ...
I flew United out of JFK last February with less than 60 days left on my passport. I was told by United that as long as my return ticket was was dated before the expiration date it was ok. I had zero problems. Read More
3 Month/6 Month Passport Validity Rule by Brewpub56
We fly on 12/5/23. I just realized that my passport expires in April 2024 (4 months validity) and my husband's in May 2024 (5 months validity). We both have empty pages so that's not an issue.Everything I find on line indicates that RD follows the 3 ...
Like Willie said 鈥� sometimes they enforce sometimes they don鈥檛 鈥�. I unknowingly flew with just over a month left on my passport in Febuary. Didn鈥檛 realize it till an agent at JFK pointed it out upon my return. Also wondering ... Read More
Insurance over 65 by planner
This has been discussed multiple times here on the forums. Its fairly easy to get coverage under age 65 but almost nothing available over 65. Well now there is! I have a group package available to expats for anyone from age 50 and up to ...
Can someone clarify the age 65 problem? Will you be dropped when you turn 65, or is it very hard to open a policy if you are 65 and older? Read More
Veterans from the USA by scoldoc
Im looking for a way to reach Disabled Veterans to inform them they can get Chiropractic care with no out of pocket expense. Does any one know if there is a VFW post on the island.
@polo1club聽I was in the avionics shop for 46鈥檚 in the 80鈥檚. HMM 262 Flying Tigers and 364 Purple Foxes out of Kaneohe. I own a place in Las Terrenas. I鈥檓 here now for a few more days. Hoping to be full time in a year or ... Read More
eTicket requirement being enforced! by ddmcghee
Looks like after months of planned deadlines, the eTicket is finally being required and its use is being enforced! I only have experience with American Airlines, but I know that they have been listing it as part of their flight readiness checklist ...
Yes, it鈥檚 the same form. Make sure to select DEPARTURE. Last year I mistakenly selected ARRIVAL and even though I was obviously departing they would not accept it and we had to redo the form. Totally my fault. Not a big deal except we were ... Read More
Dogs in DR by Guest2022
I read about expats bringing and taking dogs to/from DR and those that have found on here too.And one of our posters is involved with recovery of stray dogs as I recall. Dogs typically are treated badly here.It wasn't my immediate plan to get ...
Then my thanks to ddmcghee! Read More
Dogs in DR by Guest2022
I read about expats bringing and taking dogs to/from DR and those that have found on here too.And one of our posters is involved with recovery of stray dogs as I recall. Dogs typically are treated badly here.It wasn't my immediate plan to get ...
A couple of years back we were in One Love in Las Terrenas watching the Game Of Thrones finale ( disappointing ) when a stray wandered in. After a few minutes of trying to share my fries with him I gave up. The couple behind us told us to try my ... Read More
Importing car to Dominican Republic by Scorpiana
So I received a quote to have my car delivered from Florida to DR for about $1,200-seems reasonable. What kind of cost should I expect when it arrives to the DR and relinquished to the officials?
Thanks Planner Read More
Importing car to Dominican Republic by Scorpiana
So I received a quote to have my car delivered from Florida to DR for about $1,200-seems reasonable. What kind of cost should I expect when it arrives to the DR and relinquished to the officials?
We have a 2021 Hyundai that we are financing thru them at 0%. We will be entering as retirees and want to bring the car. Do we need to hold the title for a year or does it just need to be registered to us for at least a year. I understand we need ... Read More