classygringo
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Lives in Orlando
Registration: 11 December 2014
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Build a house (loan?) by MH3
Hey guys! Quick question about building a house. We own land, but the banks we鈥檝e talked to don鈥檛 do mortgages for new construction like in the U.S. They say the only way is through a 鈥渂uilder,鈥� where the house is already ...
@Tippj thanks for the tip. Read More
Residency Renewal 2025 by UncleBuck
I have successfully completed the online renewal application for Temporary Residency. My Residency and C茅dula both expire mid-November this year. The date being offered to pick up my card is end of January 2026.I know they are changing the ...
@jwronasc I did not use a lawyer for mine but it was difficult. My wife helped me a lot if she would not have been able to help me navigate the process it would have been way too frustrating and I would have definitely used a lawyer. The renewals ... Read More
Build a house (loan?) by MH3
Hey guys! Quick question about building a house. We own land, but the banks we鈥檝e talked to don鈥檛 do mortgages for new construction like in the U.S. They say the only way is through a 鈥渂uilder,鈥� where the house is already ...
Im glad this thread was started. I have a house that needs to be torn down and rebuild new but I was concerned with a lot of people walking by and that materials may go missing. I can buildquickly but concerned about trying to buildnew without ... Read More
Residency Renewal 2025 by UncleBuck
I have successfully completed the online renewal application for Temporary Residency. My Residency and C茅dula both expire mid-November this year. The date being offered to pick up my card is end of January 2026.I know they are changing the ...
My residency expiresOct and was not able to renew until November (no faster appointments offered) so that was only offered but I still think they charge a latefee for being "late" even though we had no option. I don't think it's going to be issue ... Read More
Residency - 2025 by classygringo
I have been renewing my residency for a number of years and every single year I experience the same thing. I am told to upload it again in jpg format. I carefully check all the documents and am sure they are in jpg. I also work heavily on a computer ...
@Semiretired Thanks Semiretired. Good info. Read More
Residency - 2025 by classygringo
I have been renewing my residency for a number of years and every single year I experience the same thing. I am told to upload it again in jpg format. I carefully check all the documents and am sure they are in jpg. I also work heavily on a computer ...
@planner Thanks for the reply planner. Hopefully they get this issue fixed. Until then I will hope for permanent residency. Read More
Residency - 2025 by classygringo
I have been renewing my residency for a number of years and every single year I experience the same thing. I am told to upload it again in jpg format. I carefully check all the documents and am sure they are in jpg. I also work heavily on a computer ...
Thanks semiretired did you get permanent residency ? I thought you had to renew the 5th time with temporary then apply. Read More
Residency - 2025
I have been renewing my residency for a number of years and every single year I experience the same thing. I am told to upload it again in jpg format. I carefully check all the documents and am sure they are in jpg. I also work heavily on a computer ... Read More
KEEPING US CELL PHONE NUMBER by alvarez7361
Hello everyone, I am planning a permanent move from Florida to Puerto Plata. Will be looking for a house or apartment to rent and hope to get residency as a pensioner in the near future. I plan on maintaining a physical address in Florida, so I can ...
@alvarez7361 I've been living in DR for 5 years. I was initially was overpaying for phone but was able to use data. But a much better solution is that most phones have at a minimum dual sim so you don't need two phones. I tried Magic Jack but was ... Read More
Tirzepatide (mounjara compounded) by courtney johnson
Does anyone know if I can get this there without a prescription?
I do not believe they have Mounjaro however you may get Ozempic. The other issue is if you get Mounjaro in the US to have sent here it's liquid so I believe that has to be shipped via boat. That may take longer than the 21 days that it can be ... Read More
Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55
What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.
@DRVisitor The only possible negative that I can think of is I was told the DR recognizes no more than 2 citizenships so if someone had or wanted to get more then may affect them. Would they have to give up one of their citizenships to get a DR ... Read More
Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55
What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.
@planner Good options here just have to narrow it down. Read More
Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55
What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.
@windeguy Yes it's a pain applying for renewals. Thanks for the response. Read More
Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55
What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.
I was informed of this - not sure how accurate it is but they're saying if you are married to a Dominican Citizen for at least two years and been a temporary resident at least 6 months you can apply for citizenship. Read More
Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55
What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.
Might be worth rolling the dice was just hoping someone may have done it through temp residency before ? Read More