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Bankers Trust by estella
Does anyone have any experience with this company they would like to share? It is located in the Infinity Blu condo/commerical complex in Sosua. However, it seemed rather deserted there when I stopped by.
Those were my thoughts also. And since they did not return my key deposit for a safe deposit box, even though I returned both keys as agreed, I took that as a bad sign. Read More
Bankers Trust
Does anyone have any experience with this company they would like to share? It is located in the Infinity Blu condo/commerical complex in Sosua. However, it seemed rather deserted there when I stopped by. Read More
airport
I always enjoyed flying into Puerto Plata airport, with its happy band to greet you. However, flying out of the airport recently was more challenging. My purse and my husband's carryon bag were individually and thoroughly searched. While that was ... Read More
permanent visa
Hola. I wondered if someone would share with me their recent experience with obtaining a permanent DR visa. My husband and I are working with a good lawyer, but I was also interested in a first hand experience from someone. Did it just take one ... Read More
Provisional residency requirement: 1 year or 5 years??? by Red54
The requirement for residency has been 1 year provisional, then 2 years permanent residency, leading to naturalization after 3 years total. I'm hearing from some sources that the new laws passed last October are different and have increased the ...
Once you obtain your "permanent residency", how often does it have to be "renewed". I realize laws change quickly, so what applies now may change at any time. Gracias. Read More
Visa
As always, thanks so much for the prompt reply and information. I appreciate it greatly. Read More
Visa
Hola. When your temporary residency is approved, is it just a matter of going back to the immigration office in Santo Domingo and signing for the cedula? Gracias for the information. Read More
Real Estate Agent
Thanks greatly for the information. I was also wondering about monthly fees and obligations for an apt/condo in the DR, once purchased. I see some listed for under $50M. As the DR continues to become more popular, perhaps they are a good ... Read More
Real Estate Agent
Hola. Thanks for the heads up on real estate agents. I am not ready to buy any real estate in the DR yet, but I have looked online at some of the apt/condos available. The prices seem reasonable, and some appear to be a good investment/ winter ... Read More
Time frame for obtaining a temporary residency visa
Thanks for the good wishes, Harmonie, and for the comments from Bob K, who always makes a great contribution to this blog. Gracias, estella Read More
Time frame for obtaining a temporary residency visa
Hola. Can anyone give me a usual time frame for obtaining a temporary residency visa for the DR? I have heard it takes from 3 to 6 months. Does it usually take over three months, once you have submitted all the necessarily paperwork via your ... Read More
Transportation options/ interest rates
In the ever increasing world of airport hassles and fewer direct flight options, are there other transportation methods into/ out of the DR? Perhaps a short cruise from the east coast of the USA to the DR or the reverse might be available, ... Read More
dentists in the dr by estella
Hola. I wondered what experiences or comments about dentists in the Dominican Republic someone might wish to share- such as price, efficiency, and availability of dental care. My husband and I visited Santiago for a week in February and ...
Thanks greatly for the information. I appreciate all the people who participate and share experiences on this blog, about this topic as well as my previous questions about life in the DR. Gracias and best wishes. Read More
dentists in the dr by estella
Hola. I wondered what experiences or comments about dentists in the Dominican Republic someone might wish to share- such as price, efficiency, and availability of dental care. My husband and I visited Santiago for a week in February and ...
Thanks for the reply and referral. I am glad you received such good dental care in the DR, and also at a reasonable price. And though it is my responsibility to learn more Spanish, it is nice to have English available, particularly in medical ... Read More
dentists in the dr by estella
Hola. I wondered what experiences or comments about dentists in the Dominican Republic someone might wish to share- such as price, efficiency, and availability of dental care. My husband and I visited Santiago for a week in February and ...
Thanks for the reply and good information. I am glad to hear you had a positive experience seeking dental care in the DR. I think medical care can be better and less expensive in many countries than it is in the USA. I found the people of ... Read More
dentists in the dr
Hola. I wondered what experiences or comments about dentists in the Dominican Republic someone might wish to share- such as price, efficiency, and availability of dental care. My husband and I visited Santiago for a week in February and ... Read More
Banking in the DR by Irina.A
Hi I am not expat yet, but am planning to moveto DR with my family in the next couple of years . I have been to DR several timeas and absolutely love it . I am doing my home work now and one thing i would love to ask expats : Banking . I have ...
I too had some questions about banks in DR. I have heard that banks in DR do not have a good reputation. Are some better than others for efficiency and honesty in their transactions with customers? What does it take to open a bank account? ... Read More