Kclarklopez
American expat in Dominican Republic
Forum posts
43
About me
American
Lives in Santiago
Registration: 26 May 2014
Activity
One Month in Santiago - **Help Needed** by wesleyinmd
Hello All, Iam looking to move to Santiago (maybe Santo Domingo) for one month to do research on residency, starting a business, finding a location for an apartment, etc. Can anyone give suggestions on how much money (in general) I would need? ...
I live in Santiago, for a year and a half now. Check air bnb for a place to stay. Seems you have to really know someone to find furnished places otherwise. The nicer American style furnished apartments in good areas are $1000-1300 that I have seen. ... Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
I was told by an immigration official when going through this process, that if I do not apply for residency during that 60 day period, I would have to apply for the visa- at the consulate in my home country and pay the costs again to do so- and ... Read More
Essentials to live in Dominican Republic by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Dominican Republic, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Dominican Republic? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with ...
After ten months here a few things come to mind immediately: any vitamin or supplement, contact lenses, good mosquito repellent, all electronics, all sheets and towels you may need, pots and pans, cotton T shirts, shoes, protein bars or any ... Read More
Car accident yesterday! by planner
Yes, I had a car accident yesterday. We have had a lot of questions lately about driving and insurance so here is a first hand account! I was driving north at 11:40 am, slowed at the entrance to Universidad O Y M and stopped, I looked and ...
Just want to say that I am sorry about all your trouble. Your a great person who helps others all the time. Your sharing the upsetting details is another example of that- we all need to know this. I will be making my husband read the whole thread! ... Read More
Renting an Apartment by Kclarklopez
What is the best way to locate an apartment and get the best rate? Any tips on avoiding the gringo up charge? Should you just assume that negotiating the price down is part of the deal? Is that expected by the Dominican agent or landlord? What are ...
About to rent an apartment. The agent is asking for two month's deposit, one month commission, PLUS the lawyer says WE have to pay her $1500 pesos to make the landlord's contract. Is that normal? Is there anything else I should watch for in ... Read More
Citizenship through Dominican Husband for Wife and Kids by Kclarklopez
What paperwork that might be easier to obtain in the US that we should bring before coming to DR? (I have the marriage record and birth records of all of us, apostilled specifically for DR. I can get them translated into Spanish here or there, I ...
I wanted to let you and others know that you were RIGHT to advise contacting the consulate in Miami BEFORE coming to DR. I was advised by an attorney in DR that I did not need to, since my husband is a Dominican citizen. (Possibly his advice was no ... Read More
Tipping Guide
Being new to the country, we don't want to raise the bar for others, nor do we want to short the deserving. We have definitely noticed the extremely casual attitude towards customer service, and would definitely reward anyone exceptional, but ... Read More
Round Trip Tickets Always Required? by Kclarklopez
Do all airlines- or is it the government-require you to buy a round trip ticket into and then out of the DR if you are not a Dominican citizen? With strict change fees and a family of four, I hate to guess when we will return. Is there any way ...
Thanks for all the replies-I now have a plan! Read More
Round Trip Tickets Always Required?
Do all airlines- or is it the government-require you to buy a round trip ticket into and then out of the DR if you are not a Dominican citizen? With strict change fees and a family of four, I hate to guess when we will return. Is there any way ... Read More
Citizenship through Dominican Husband for Wife and Kids by Kclarklopez
What paperwork that might be easier to obtain in the US that we should bring before coming to DR? (I have the marriage record and birth records of all of us, apostilled specifically for DR. I can get them translated into Spanish here or there, I ...
I received a quick reply this time from Mr. Rood. For the good of all, here is his reply minus my personal info: Yes, you can skip the residence process since you are married to a Dominican citizen. You'll need to bring the following ... Read More
Citizenship through Dominican Husband for Wife and Kids by Kclarklopez
What paperwork that might be easier to obtain in the US that we should bring before coming to DR? (I have the marriage record and birth records of all of us, apostilled specifically for DR. I can get them translated into Spanish here or there, I ...
Thanks, I just sent a second email to Mr. Rood. I emailed him 1/10/15, but I did not receive a response for some reason. The kids belong to my husband (weird, I know 😉!) I read that when you are family of the Dominican man, you can skip the ... Read More
Citizenship through Dominican Husband for Wife and Kids
What paperwork that might be easier to obtain in the US that we should bring before coming to DR? (I have the marriage record and birth records of all of us, apostilled specifically for DR. I can get them translated into Spanish here or there, I ... Read More
Cedula - Driver's License by Kclarklopez
What is the purpose of the Cedula? Is it a driver's license, or just an ID card? What does it cost and what is required to get permission to drive?
Yes, he was declared- funny- 9 months after his birth, when they got. a round to It! Read More
Cedula - Driver's License by Kclarklopez
What is the purpose of the Cedula? Is it a driver's license, or just an ID card? What does it cost and what is required to get permission to drive?
I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean by, "were you declared here?" Read More
Purchasing and Insuring Used Vehicles by Kclarklopez
I remember reading a foreigner needs top of the line car insurance. Is it true that the best insurance is only available for newer vehicles, perhaps after ten years no longer qualifies for that type of policy? I have read good deals on used ...
Thanks for the helpful info. I will check out the ads, Read More