Bigskydomes
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Speaks my wife speaks Russian, English, Polish, Lithuanian and were learning Spanish
Registration: 02 March 2023
How do I ship items from Europe, Russia or China to the DR by Bigskydomes
How does anyone receive items from Europe or Asia to the DR ? I have BM Cargo and Aeropac setup but only delivery from Miami. I have family in Europe, Russia and products in Asia I would like to have delivered
@rgwsf how did your Temu get delivered to you? did it go to the "post office" here or did it get delivered somehow to your physical address here ??? Read More
how do I ship items from Europe, Russia or China to the DR
How does anyone receive items from Europe or Asia to the DR ? I have BM Cargo and Aeropac setup but only delivery from Miami. I have family in Europe, Russia and products in Asia I would like to have delivered Read More
How do I choose an air conditioner? by KerinaS
I have rented an unfurnished apartment. How do I choose the correct split ACs for the different rooms? The hookup is their from a previous renter.
@plannerWith my years of experience in the US with A/C systems - I agree, the higher the SEER the more efficient is it -and wort the investment - up to a point --- you end up hitting the spot where the purchasing cost of that extra SEER number ... Read More
I want to recommend my immigration attorney in Bavaro
We talked to 4 different attorneys to assist in our immigration process and picked Jenny. She has a small office just up the street from the Friusa / Bavaro corner. She came from a recommendation of a friend who used her services in the past. She ... Read More
staircase handrail - glass / stainless
Does anyone know of a company who makes & installs the glass and stainless handrails / balusters? I want to replace the dated wooden system with a modern look (Bavaro) 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 ...
It took from July 7 until last week to get approval (almost a full 12 months by the time we get that visa in our passports. Our paperwork was tied up in the Chicago consulate because the new system could not scan 2 of our documents properly - when ... Read More
Increased labor costs / minimum wage increase ?
I saw an instagram video saying the minimum wage is increasing 20%. I cannot find the official article stating that as fact. 1) Has anyone seen an official notification? 2) What is your opinion on how much this will add to new housing costs ? and ... 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?
@rfmauronethe moderator was referring to me - "self promoting". I was introducing myself to the group and listing my qualifications to reply to your post. After I read the groups "rules of conduct", the moderator was correct in blocking my post the ... 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?
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VPN information needed by GuestPoster671
What company offers the best VPN for the Dominican Republic?
Does Claro have US routers? has anyone used US routers here in the DR (with which provider ) ? I use PIA VPN but that only gets me access to the normal US sites (banking, Home depot, the county tax department ....) but not Amazon Prime or any other ... Read More
accountant in Punta Cana / Bavaro area by Bigskydomes
any recommendations on a good accountant in Bavaro / Punta cana -- We have acquired a few pieces of property and rehabbed them (getting them ready for rentals) . We have also started a business registered here in the DR so lots of write-offs without ...
I should have put that in the listing - English speaking accountant wanted - my spanish isn't good enough to conduct business (YET) lol Read More
accountant in Punta Cana / Bavaro area
any recommendations on a good accountant in Bavaro / Punta cana -- We have acquired a few pieces of property and rehabbed them (getting them ready for rentals) . We have also started a business registered here in the DR so lots of write-offs without ... Read More
Window repair and window screening replacement
does anyone know of a place in the Bavaro / Punta Cana area that repairs windows (I have a couple "hinges / pivot brackets" that need replaced -- or the entire window replaced. Window screening: It looks like the screens for ALL of the windows in ... Read More
looking for an Electrician in the Punta cana / Bavaro area
I remember reading on this site (or another expat site) of a US electrician who is living in the Bavaro area and was looking for work to keep busy. I have 2 rehabs going on currently and im not finding qualified electricians to do some "simple ... Read More
Is anyone getting their visa paperwork through the new system YET ? by Bigskydomes
My wife and I submitted our visa immigration documents the beginning of July. We used the consulate in Chicago and were told a month or so afterwards that the DR had implemented a new immigration system to process the applications - but the new ...
@ddmcgheethanks for clarifying that Read More
Is anyone getting their visa paperwork through the new system YET ? by Bigskydomes
My wife and I submitted our visa immigration documents the beginning of July. We used the consulate in Chicago and were told a month or so afterwards that the DR had implemented a new immigration system to process the applications - but the new ...
Our consular officer in Chicago, held up our file for a few days until we got a clean bill of health from our Chicago medical exam - I was a bit confused then (as I am now) on how many medical exams we have to go through to get the visa file ... Read More
Is anyone getting their visa paperwork through the new system YET ? by Bigskydomes
My wife and I submitted our visa immigration documents the beginning of July. We used the consulate in Chicago and were told a month or so afterwards that the DR had implemented a new immigration system to process the applications - but the new ...
@plannerthat is what my fear has been but have no other source of info to do anything about it - really feel stuck. I will reach out to Lishali ( I made contact with her at the beginning of this process but seems to me its time to ask for a pro to ... Read More
Is anyone getting their visa paperwork through the new system YET ? by Bigskydomes
My wife and I submitted our visa immigration documents the beginning of July. We used the consulate in Chicago and were told a month or so afterwards that the DR had implemented a new immigration system to process the applications - but the new ...
what our consulate office in Chicago told us is that this " new system" handled the way consulates and other departments outside the DR could submit the documents to the DR for their processing and approval -- that this new "system / program" was ... Read More
Is anyone getting their visa paperwork through the new system YET ?
My wife and I submitted our visa immigration documents the beginning of July. We used the consulate in Chicago and were told a month or so afterwards that the DR had implemented a new immigration system to process the applications - but the new ... Read More
Ikea kitchen cabinets ??? by Bigskydomes
I have done a LOT of rehabs in the US and have had great luck with the Ikea kitchen cabinets (their better grade / not the lower entry price-point ones) -- BUT will they hold up to the moisture here in the DR? I have under contract a couple of ...
@planner I was afraid they sucked in too much moisture as I know MFD products are like a sponge - then its just a short time before their in the burn pile. I will see if I can find local cabinet builders for the 1 unit and compare it to renovation ... Read More
Ikea kitchen cabinets ??? by Bigskydomes
I have done a LOT of rehabs in the US and have had great luck with the Ikea kitchen cabinets (their better grade / not the lower entry price-point ones) -- BUT will they hold up to the moisture here in the DR? I have under contract a couple of ...
@ddmcghee thanks for the input - The open shelving could work in 1 of the units well - I will have to draw it out to get a better visualization - good idea (thinking outside the BOX lol) Read More
Ikea kitchen cabinets ??? by Bigskydomes
I have done a LOT of rehabs in the US and have had great luck with the Ikea kitchen cabinets (their better grade / not the lower entry price-point ones) -- BUT will they hold up to the moisture here in the DR? I have under contract a couple of ...
@Alfonso Ayala thanks for the input - my units are in Cap Cana and Cocotal - so all in the Punta Cana area Read More
Ikea kitchen cabinets ???
I have done a LOT of rehabs in the US and have had great luck with the Ikea kitchen cabinets (their better grade / not the lower entry price-point ones) -- BUT will they hold up to the moisture here in the DR? I have under contract a couple of ... Read More
Need a property manager by shakattack
Hi,I have a home in Tamboril Santiago. I am looking for a property management company that can hire cleaners or maintenance professionals to take care of the home for when I am not there. Any recommendations?
wish you were in need of one in Bavaro or Punta Cana area - were setting up a large management company in that area in June. I will ask around and see if I can find anyone reputable to assist you (Too many managers have 2 full time jobs and still ... Read More
any recommendations or concerns on cosmetic surgery in the DR
my mother in law is needing an eye lid / lift surgery - its common in the US but not sure if anyone here is performing such a cosmetic process here in the DR. punta Cana area would be better than Santo Domingo (as I hate driving over there) but not ... Read More
Solar Panel Installation by KatWillNY
Earlier I posted on this forum regarding the fact that we have started building our soon to be new home in DR. In an attempt to be more self sufficient and rely as little as possible on public services, I am thinking of installing solar panels. Upon ...
are all the solar systems being installed here in the DR the Flat panel systems or is anyone installing the curved shingles with success? I deal with a few companies in China - and looking at 2 manufactures that that can produce a visually ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 us more ...
My wife and I are Real estate investors in the Chicago area and are transferring our business to Punta Cana & Bavaro. Were down here now getting everything lined up for the big move.I need some assistance from this group: I need a Dermatologist ... Read More