MarkEx
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 13 November 2020
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 ...
Can anyone here explain why DR is well into their 3rd wave now? What causes these waves and why hasn't the country learned from the 1st or 2nd wave? Is it safe to say that a 4th and 5th wave will be inevitable? Read More
USA bank transfers to the Dominican by Cori Davidson
My husband and I are buying a summer home in Sosua. We need to find a bank near St. Louis, MO to have easy transfers for us. Any help would be appreciated. TIA
Can you use Xoom to transfer money from the DR to Canada at the same $5 rate if less than $2,000? Read More
Scotiabank transfers to the dr by jwj938924
Has anyone ever sent a transfer using the Scotiabank app...Canada to the dr? The app asks for an 8 digit 'routing' number, not SWIFT or IBAN. Two different banks in the dr say they have no such routing numbers, so we cant send. The ...
I have experience with this. Basically BNS abroad has no connection with BNS in DR as strange as that sounds. I went into BNS banks in Canada and talked with staff about it. Transferring funds from a foreign BNS to a BNS in DR is the same ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 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 ...
I lived in and almost died in DR a few years ago. Visited many parts of the country. It's a great place, much to do and enjoy there. The natives are very friendly (most). :) Currently residing in Canada. Read More
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 ...
I have made no suggestions in my post. No scientific studies are needed for the statistics that the CDC, and the WHO publish on a daily basis. They are acknowledged to be THE worldwide authorities on all health matters, particularly Covid-19 ... Read More
Punta Cana Visit Around Christmas 2020 by sspaic
I would like to visit Punta Cana end of mid-Dec 2020 to mid-Jan 2020. Does anyone have information in curfews? Is it safe to walk on the Bavaro beach, early morning or later afternoon? How are supplies in the grocery stores (National, Jumbo)? ...
Thanks DRVisitor and Planner for your info it is helpful. Planner I've been to Punta Cana a couple of times. Once 10 years ago and once last Christmas for a few days. The first time I stayed at the Princess Hotel and the food was very good in ... Read More
Punta Cana Visit Around Christmas 2020 by sspaic
I would like to visit Punta Cana end of mid-Dec 2020 to mid-Jan 2020. Does anyone have information in curfews? Is it safe to walk on the Bavaro beach, early morning or later afternoon? How are supplies in the grocery stores (National, Jumbo)? ...
I would like to hear from people with 'boots on the ground' in Punta Cana now. Specifically... What happens at arrival at airport? Any testing, special screening being done? Mask requirement? Special insurance required? At hotels. Mask ... Read More