DeeJeeKing
American expat in Dominican Republic
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32
About me
American
Lives in Cabarete, Puerto Plata
Registration: 03 November 2022
How to bring your mid to large size dogs to the DR by Nick Boork
The time is getting closer to our move to the DR. My wife Yngris and I are looking forward to retiring in Santiago. No travel dates yet but we're concerned about getting our dogs there with us. Anyone have experience that could provide some ...
@Cmill0703 Cody was amazing. We used his service last year for our 2 dogs (American Staffordshire Terrier and Shih tzu). Read More
Moving Dog to Dominican Republic by tylerbruce7
Hi There!My family and I are moving to Dominican from Canada. We are looking for a pet transportation service that is not simply putting our dog in cargo. Thinking of looking for a small prop type plane from the lower United States to the DR.Any ...
@Cmill0703 I used him in July of 2024 to move my 2 dogs (AST and Shih Tzu). He is awesome. He sent pictures throughout the process. I knew my furbabies were in good hands. Read More
KEEPING US CELL PHONE NUMBER by alvarez7361
Hello everyone, I am planning a permanent move from Florida to Puerto Plata. Will be looking for a house or apartment to rent and hope to get residency as a pensioner in the near future. I plan on maintaining a physical address in Florida, so I can ...
We have At&T's unlimited premium plus plan, with unlimited calls, text, data. We can call, text the US and make local (DR) calls/text. We can not call DR from the US. We pay about $110/mth for both lines. We use prepaid esim from claro for a DR ... Read More
What is the best shipping company for Amazon? by ElToro305
Hello everyone, I have been using BPS Pack for my Amazon packages. Lately it has become unaffordable as Amazon has keeps splitting up packages leading to a pound per package regardless of weight. I just had to pay over 900 pesos for a 3 packages ...
I use EPS in Cabarete. They do not round up. Read More
Management company in Bavaro? by tbo6310
Hi we鈥檙e in the process of buying a condo in Bavaro and need a reliable management company to work with. Any suggestions?
@tbo6310 Hello. We have been using Premium Prime Properties for over a year and we are satisfied with their service. premiumprimeproperties.com -@DeeJeeKingHello all. Please disregard my recommendation for this management company. As we ... Read More
Chartering flights for dogs relocation to Cabarete by DeeJeeKing
Hello to all. We will be relocating to Cabarete from Raleigh, NC. We have 2 dogs, 1 American Staffordshire Terrier and 1 Shih Tzu mix. We are looking for information on chartering a flight to transport our fur babies this winter. Has anyone ...
@DeeJeeKing I have been researching the same, coming out of NJ... my pit/bulldog/pug mix pups can't fly on any commercial airlines, and I refuse to put them in cargo anyway. So I was looking into private charters too. I found this company ... Read More
Know of any First Aid / Responder courses? by JDT
Yesterday another young local man died in a motorcycle acident, with a second now in the hospital. I saw a video of the aftermath of the crash and no one knew any first aid. They were transported by bystanders without any attempt at stopping the ...
That is a great idea. I would also like to know the legal side of this. As a Registered Nurse, it would be hard for me not to assist someone in need of immediate medical attention. However, I would not want to put myself in a legal situation. ... Read More
Robotic Pool Cleaner by DeeJeeKing
Hello all.Does anyone have a robotic pool cleaner? Is it worth it?
Check out聽 Aiper Scuba S1 Pro. -@Ian1272Thanks you. Read More
Robotic Pool Cleaner
Hello all.Does anyone have a robotic pool cleaner? Is it worth it? Read More
Management company in Bavaro? by tbo6310
Hi we鈥檙e in the process of buying a condo in Bavaro and need a reliable management company to work with. Any suggestions?
@tbo6310Hello. We have been using Premium Prime Properties for over a year and we are satisfied with their service. premiumprimeproperties.com Read More
Fence/Gate installation & interior painting in Cabarete
Hello to all. We are looking to install a gate/fence to enclose our property in Cabarete East. The enclosure is to keep our 2 furbabies on the premises. Currently, we have 2 feet high concrete on 3 sides (right, left, back) of the villa. 1 side has ... Read More
Retirement visa and shipping process timeline by karenhdoubleu
Can I ship a container tax free if my retirement visa is in progress or do I have to wait until it is final. We are trying to co-ordinate the sale of our US home and shipping our household goods without having to place them in storage.聽 ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56No issues with process. We used Lishali. Only issue was the c茅dula printing machine was down for a day and a half. Besides that, nothing major. Read More
Retirement visa and shipping process timeline by karenhdoubleu
Can I ship a container tax free if my retirement visa is in progress or do I have to wait until it is final. We are trying to co-ordinate the sale of our US home and shipping our household goods without having to place them in storage.聽 ...
@LocomotiononeMy apologies, I thought your question was to me. But I hope the information was helpful. Read More
Retirement visa and shipping process timeline by karenhdoubleu
Can I ship a container tax free if my retirement visa is in progress or do I have to wait until it is final. We are trying to co-ordinate the sale of our US home and shipping our household goods without having to place them in storage.聽 ...
@ddmcghee is there a certain amount of time you have to have you residence first -@LocomotiononeHi. If I understand the question, applying for the visa is the start of the residency process (which starts in your home country). Once the ... Read More
Retirement visa and shipping process timeline by karenhdoubleu
Can I ship a container tax free if my retirement visa is in progress or do I have to wait until it is final. We are trying to co-ordinate the sale of our US home and shipping our household goods without having to place them in storage.聽 ...
@DeeJeeKing hi how long after you or your lawyer submiited your paper work via the DGM portal to the start scheduling you for your medical exam and DGM appointment. How long did they take after your appointment to approve your residence card? Trying ... Read More
Patio furniture purchase
Hello all. What is the average price of a 4 piece patio set, (1) 2 seater, 2 chairs, 1 table, if purchased in Sousa or near by? We are trying to decide if we should purchase here in the states and add to our container or purchase in Sousa.Thanks for ... Read More
Chartering flights for dogs relocation to Cabarete by DeeJeeKing
Hello to all. We will be relocating to Cabarete from Raleigh, NC. We have 2 dogs, 1 American Staffordshire Terrier and 1 Shih Tzu mix. We are looking for information on chartering a flight to transport our fur babies this winter. Has anyone ...
I so appreciate everyone's feedback. Please do not forget there were 2 options provided, not just the private charter. Which I thought was my only option. I reached out to both. I am sure I will be posting again for more information on other things ... Read More
Chartering flights for dogs relocation to Cabarete by DeeJeeKing
Hello to all. We will be relocating to Cabarete from Raleigh, NC. We have 2 dogs, 1 American Staffordshire Terrier and 1 Shih Tzu mix. We are looking for information on chartering a flight to transport our fur babies this winter. Has anyone ...
@Cmill0703Yes, very stressful. Thank you, and to you as well. Read More
Retirement visa and shipping process timeline by karenhdoubleu
Can I ship a container tax free if my retirement visa is in progress or do I have to wait until it is final. We are trying to co-ordinate the sale of our US home and shipping our household goods without having to place them in storage.聽 ...
@ddmcgheeThank you. Read More
Retirement visa and shipping process timeline by karenhdoubleu
Can I ship a container tax free if my retirement visa is in progress or do I have to wait until it is final. We are trying to co-ordinate the sale of our US home and shipping our household goods without having to place them in storage.聽 ...
@plannerThank you. We will reach out to her. Read More
Chartering flights for dogs relocation to Cabarete by DeeJeeKing
Hello to all. We will be relocating to Cabarete from Raleigh, NC. We have 2 dogs, 1 American Staffordshire Terrier and 1 Shih Tzu mix. We are looking for information on chartering a flight to transport our fur babies this winter. Has anyone ...
@Cmill0703Thank you so much. I will look into both options. Read More
Retirement visa and shipping process timeline by karenhdoubleu
Can I ship a container tax free if my retirement visa is in progress or do I have to wait until it is final. We are trying to co-ordinate the sale of our US home and shipping our household goods without having to place them in storage.聽 ...
@plannerThe port of Caucedo, as per our shipper. Read More
Chartering flights for dogs relocation to Cabarete
Hello to all. We will be relocating to Cabarete from Raleigh, NC. We have 2 dogs, 1 American Staffordshire Terrier and 1 Shih Tzu mix. We are looking for information on chartering a flight to transport our fur babies this winter. Has anyone ... Read More
Retirement visa and shipping process timeline by karenhdoubleu
Can I ship a container tax free if my retirement visa is in progress or do I have to wait until it is final. We are trying to co-ordinate the sale of our US home and shipping our household goods without having to place them in storage.聽 ...
@ddmcgheeThank you. We are very excited about our relocation. I am sure we have a lot more to accomplish. May I ask who did you use (customs broker)? Read More
Retirement visa and shipping process timeline by karenhdoubleu
Can I ship a container tax free if my retirement visa is in progress or do I have to wait until it is final. We are trying to co-ordinate the sale of our US home and shipping our household goods without having to place them in storage.聽 ...
Hello to all. We just received our residencia and cedula last week. We are in Raleigh, NC, and will be relocating to Cabarete. We have a few questions that I hope you guys can help with. How do we apply for the import duty exoneration? Is there a ... Read More
How long are the medical and criminal record certificates good for? by CM97
Hello again,I am still in the process of applying for a residency visa, long story short I鈥檝e had a delay in collecting documents, and I finally have them all ready to be apostillized, however my medical certificate and criminal record check ...
Hello to all.Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Miami website states the FBI clearance is valid for 9 months. I was happy to find this because our clearance was obtained 3 months ago. Read More
Mortgage in Puerto Plata by cynthymon
My husband and I am trying to buy a condo in Puerto Plata. In June 2022, we approached Scotiabank about a loan as they advertised they offer mortgages for Foreigners wanting a vacation home. We were told that we have to have a "Offer to Sale" to ...
@kpetit We will research. Thank you. Read More
Mortgage in Puerto Plata by cynthymon
My husband and I am trying to buy a condo in Puerto Plata. In June 2022, we approached Scotiabank about a loan as they advertised they offer mortgages for Foreigners wanting a vacation home. We were told that we have to have a "Offer to Sale" to ...
Hello to all. My husband and I was recently funded by Scotiabank in January (2023). Our process started in September (2022). Smh. What a long and horrible process but we are happy it is over. I don't want to rant on about it here. I just wanted all ... Read More
Mortgage in Puerto Plata by cynthymon
My husband and I am trying to buy a condo in Puerto Plata. In June 2022, we approached Scotiabank about a loan as they advertised they offer mortgages for Foreigners wanting a vacation home. We were told that we have to have a "Offer to Sale" to ...
@cynthymon Hi, I'm really interested in the outcome of your situation with Scotiabank. Do you mind sharing, when you get a chance? Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Hello to all. I've been reading the forums for months and decided to join in November. Thank you all for the information you share. It has been extremely helpful. My husband and I (and our fur babies) are planning to move to Cabarete East by the end ... Read More