Denise
@ddmcghee
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American, Married
Lives in Las Terrenas, Samaná
Speaks English
Registration: 15 May 2017
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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 ...
@wndrmutt Are you using lbaez@lishalibaez.com? 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 ...
For those not getting responses from Lishali, how are you trying to reach her? WhatsApp? Email? Phone calls? Read More
Retirement Visas by Pat Kitchen
My wife and I are in the process of obtaining retirement visas for the DR. We have been in contact with a couple of Dominican law firms. We are a bit taken aback with the fees they are charging. Also, we know there are going to be ...
@DRforme You can also read all the rules and regulations for Residencia on the Migracion website. Read More
Retirement Visas by Pat Kitchen
My wife and I are in the process of obtaining retirement visas for the DR. We have been in contact with a couple of Dominican law firms. We are a bit taken aback with the fees they are charging. Also, we know there are going to be ...
I would definitely suggest speaking with an attorney. I believe that family reunification is the cheapest and easiest path to residency and eventual citizenship if you qualify. Read More
Hospital traumatológico de Sosúa by hwcems
Looking to relocate from NY to North CoastAny information on the new trauma hospital and where to apply for employmentThanksHoward
A few things to keep in mind:1) Salaries here are much, much lower than in the US.2) You will likely need to be fluent in Spanish. IIRC, your wife is Dominican, so you might already speak Spanish.3) You'll need to either have a cedula or get a work ... Read More
Ferries Del Caribe by pharrison742
There is a Ferry that sail from PR to Santo Domingo. This is cruise line type of ship. Looks more like a Navy ship, the ferry is 13hrs long, cost is $65.00. It is dog friendly and offers food and beverages same as the cruise line, etc, Dining room, ...
Are the rooms really like a cruise ship? I haven't been on it, but from what I read, I thought the "rooms" were more like train berths. Read More
Retirement Visas by Pat Kitchen
My wife and I are in the process of obtaining retirement visas for the DR. We have been in contact with a couple of Dominican law firms. We are a bit taken aback with the fees they are charging. Also, we know there are going to be ...
@DRforme One thing to keep in mind is that the consulates only handle visas, not residency! The consulate is like our state department and Migración, which handles residency, is like our USCIS. Two different government agencies and I would ... Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana by Steverino7777
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ...
@Steverino7777 I'm not sure what apartments are currently renting for. I have a friend with an apartment that is very reasonable. We used one of her apartments for a recent clothing swap, and it looked nice. I'll PM you a link to a listing. She ... Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana by Steverino7777
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ...
The new Marriott hotel here has had its opening delayed several times. I know for sure that the first delay (of the March 2025 opening) was because a planned update to the sewage system on Playa Ballenas was never done. The city provided pipes for ... Read More
Best ant killer available in the DR? by wondering9
I'm suddenly getting a lot of ants, despite being pretty religious about not leaving food out & washing up right after eating. My landlady says they do this every fall and recommends something called Baygon. I looked it up and it looks pretty ...
@wondering9 I was a certifiable arachnophobe when we moved here 5+ years ago! They can still startle me, especially the speedy Huntsman spiders, but my appreciation for them has grown and converted me into an arachnophile! I've even said that if I ... Read More
Cost of Living for Expats – Housing, Utilities, and Daily Expenses by Mical Jhon
Hello everyone,I’m currently researching the cost of living for expats and would love to hear from those who have first-hand experience. While online data gives a general idea, real-life insights from people living abroad are always more ...
As SimCityAT says, there is a lot of good info on this topic in the thread shared.Some things are much cheaper - like healthcare. We pay about $130/month for good health insurance for two of us. In the US, that would be $1500 or more. We have both ... Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana by Steverino7777
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ...
@DRVisitor Using existing! So more homes, apartments, and hotels with the same electricity, water supply, and roads. Read More
Best ant killer available in the DR? by wondering9
I'm suddenly getting a lot of ants, despite being pretty religious about not leaving food out & washing up right after eating. My landlady says they do this every fall and recommends something called Baygon. I looked it up and it looks pretty ...
If you can find Borax, mix it with a little sugar and water in a bottle cap. The sugar attracts the ants, and they carry the Borax back to the nest to kill the colony. It's not immediate, but it will take care of the ones you can't see either.We ... Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana by Steverino7777
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ...
@Steverino7777 I don't know much about the areas in Samana outside of Las Terrenas. I have heard from folks in Samana town and Las Galleras that they have to come to Las Terrenas for shopping. There are colmados and small grocery stores elsewhere, ... Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana by Steverino7777
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ...
@DRVisitor And infrastructure has not kept pace! LT has major issues with electricity, water supply, and traffic. Read More