DM1
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Lives in punta cana
Registration: 09 February 2019
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 ...
Thanks for the updates. Anything in regards to flights in/out? Read More
Flight Cancelled by Mark and Al
Just as a note to anyone wondering about getting to the DR.... Our flight to Punta Cana on May 20 (from the US) was cancelled by the airline. I was fortunate that they gave me a refund instead of forcing me to take a voucher\credit. Next I get to ...
Nationwide lock down until June 1 is confirmed? Read More
Import Car or Uber Everywhere? by GuestPoster287
Good Day Expaters, I am posting a friendly debate on whether to bring used car to Santo Domingo or Uber everywhere. I will primarily be living in Santo Domingo but will be exploring DR alot more once I'm there. I owe very little on my car and ...
Yes no uber, cheaper to rent a car Read More
Receiving payroll from U.S. by meangreen88
Hi all, I searched for related topics but didn't really find the answer I need. My wife and I are moving full-time at the end of August. Although leaving full-time employment, we have an opportunity to earn some extra revenue from the same ...
Are they paying you as a contractor 1099 or w2? Either way it should not matter as they will withhold taxes (w2) based on you and your responsible for tax returns and not them. They probably can't process with DR bank account but if you are ... Read More
ExPat Fatigue by Steverino7777
Hello, This is my second winter in Casa de Campo and I am just realizing I may be experiencing Expat fatigue. Is there anyone out there that has encountered this situation? Do you have any advice. I will be here for a total of 7 months this ...
Can someone explain to me the life style. You have $50 you spend it all even on non necessities. Or maybe I just see the ones that do?!?! Read More
A Large Percentage of Expats Don't Stay and Return Home by Guest2022
'Rocky M' and 'planner' highlighted in another thread, that apparently a large number of expats who relocate to the Dominican Republic don't stay beyond two years and return to their home country. I've heard this too through ...
Any opinions on the mysterious deaths? Read More
A Large Percentage of Expats Don't Stay and Return Home by Guest2022
'Rocky M' and 'planner' highlighted in another thread, that apparently a large number of expats who relocate to the Dominican Republic don't stay beyond two years and return to their home country. I've heard this too through ...
US is becoming very expensive and changing. All places have the "pluses" and minuses" Read More
New Villa & Condo developments by Kat11
Does anyone know anything about two new communities. - "Encuentro Residences" which are villas and "Tropical Casa Laguna" which are condos?? They are both in Cabarete, I already know the prices and the approx area, but wondered ...
Just curious why you moved from PC and now looking to return to different area? Read More
Paypal
What DR banks can you use to setup besides Banco Popular if any? Read More
Settings
Any way to reverse messages from newest to oldest in each topic? Read More
Swim School or Lessons
Any recommendations for Santo Domingo or Punta Cana? Read More
Bank accounts cannot be opened by those who overstay in DR by windeguy
It has been confirmed by a poster on DR1 that those not legally in the DR can no longer open bank accounts here. That means if you overstay a tourist card which is valid for 30 days, you cannot open a new bank account, since after 30 days you are ...
This is correct as when you open an account they copy your last passport date of entry. 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 ...
Last trip I booked on two different airlines and entered return date in the kiosk while checking in but was not asked to supply proof at the airport. 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 do they know you do not have a return flight? Read More
First step - Traveling to the DR by alvareztraveling
Hi, I am thinking of moving to the DR from the USA and have booked a flight for April 5th to visit and get a feel for it. I will be visiting Samana and Barahona with stops in the capital in between. I wanted to ask: How best to handle money in the ...
Just came back from Barahonna which was nice but pretty much mainly undeveloped. Three check points on the way back to Santo Domingo. I did not see much of banks or much of anything else. Read More
Bank Accounts - Pesos or US Dollars by Freedom55
Good day to everyone !! Four years ago we purchased a little villa up in La Mulata, Sosua. Our realtors recommended we open a bank account for money transfers. We had the option of having a US dollars account or a pesos account. At ...
Dollar is always going up against the peso though. Also, side note you cannot open a bank account if you are overstaying your visa. Read More
Pension Tranfer by Rfernandez1
My pension will be deposited in a US bank. How do current expats where the same situation applies access this pension or move the funds to a local bank? In advance thanks for your input
Any way to see exchange rate in DR banks? Any DR bank better than others? Is it better to switch at US bank or use DR bank? Read More
Southern coast retirement by Rick9255
Hi all, I鈥檓 just getting my residency visa this week and I鈥檝e been researching mostly the northern coast, Sosua, Las Terrenas etc. I was wondering if anyone could suggest good retirement sites on the south coast. Where do most expats ...
Actually should clarify what I said. If I were to start over, the first phase would do by myself with the consulate in your own country and use the lawyer for the second phase but never got to that point :| Read More
Southern coast retirement by Rick9255
Hi all, I鈥檓 just getting my residency visa this week and I鈥檝e been researching mostly the northern coast, Sosua, Las Terrenas etc. I was wondering if anyone could suggest good retirement sites on the south coast. Where do most expats ...
Thank you for posting the above and becareful what lawyer you use. I've used one of the lemons that float around here and currently over a year later with zero results to show just a denial and now appeal not realizing I could have done the same ... Read More