windeguy
American expat in Dominican Republic
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American
Lives in Cabarete
Registration: 01 June 2018
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Moving to DR without residency (yet) by rgwsf
Dear All: maybe I can get some advises/answers here :). I have been leaving in DR for 1.5 years but yet to apply for the residency (not time no need... was). However, my house in Los Angeles might be sold within a couple of months (we did not ...
Everyone who does such an import will have a different story on how it went. Some will be good, some will be bad. It is all up to the agents you deal with and what they want to charge. Keep in mind if you live here on a tourist card, your ... Read More
Santiago vs. Puerto Plata by wondering9
So if my goal was to spend a couple of months exploring the north coast, using public transportation rather than a private car, which in your opinion would make a better base, Santiago or Puerto Plata? I know Santiago is inland, but it seems to be ...
Puerto Plata, Sosua or Cabarete.. Not Santiago. Read More
Pros and Cons between Scotiabank and Banco Popular? by Gylla
I am opening a bank account here in DR. I have heard mixed reviews about both banks. I was thinking about opening a Banco Popular account because their offices are everywhere. But a friend advised me that Scotia follows international banking laws ...
Yes , you do. Read More
My Personal Experience with the Naturalization Process in the DR by Profe Agayu
First, it is a must to point out that I love the Dominican Republic! This country, with all its good and not so good, is one of my favorite places to be. However, this place gets a bad rep, especially when dealing with services, specifically legal ...
@ExpatRusher Any reason you chose this route vs permanent residency? - @DRVisitor I cannot speak for them. I had permanent residency for years and was content to renew again... I did my renewals myself and I hated having to go to Santo Domingo ... Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
That brings the count to 3 so far. Anyone else? Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
I know of one person who failed to get a DR license and was in an accident. Their insurance did not pay out anything because they were technically driving here illegally. The insurance company said it was no different than handing the keys to a ... Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
I know people that drive here on US licenses for years without residency. No issues, yet. Read More
My Personal Experience with the Naturalization Process in the DR by Profe Agayu
First, it is a must to point out that I love the Dominican Republic! This country, with all its good and not so good, is one of my favorite places to be. However, this place gets a bad rep, especially when dealing with services, specifically legal ...
When I received naturalization via marriage, there was no interview of my spouse involved. That is something new from when I did mine. I used a lawyer for nothing except notarizing some documents. In order to be a Notary in the DR they have a ... Read More
My Personal Experience with the Naturalization Process in the DR by Profe Agayu
First, it is a must to point out that I love the Dominican Republic! This country, with all its good and not so good, is one of my favorite places to be. However, this place gets a bad rep, especially when dealing with services, specifically legal ...
Yes, they provide a list of questions and answers for the citizenship test. There might still be a link for them online, but it has been a few years and I no longer have that link. Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
IrishDRGuy, good luck with that. I have a bridge in Brooklyn for sale after your 6 months to get citizenship happens, or does not which is about 100% more likely. Some people believe what they are told by lawyers. Oh well, and so it goes. Read More
US Social Security benefits verification letter by wondering9
By any chance is there a USian out there who has recently gotten an apostille-able Social Security benefits letter? I have been trying for a month, had one employee promise and not send, and two others (one local, one national) insist that no such ...
ExpatRusher, the whining the lawyer did with regards to a post I had to remove had nothing to do with the process for getting residency or any other service they would provide. It was just a simple explanation of a law that many people ... Read More
US Social Security benefits verification letter by wondering9
By any chance is there a USian out there who has recently gotten an apostille-able Social Security benefits letter? I have been trying for a month, had one employee promise and not send, and two others (one local, one national) insist that no such ...
I dont think there is any such law. - @planner It was mentioned above that a poster could not share what a lawyer told them in this thread about SSA payments and the issues that one can face with verification letters. That was one reason for the ... Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
As mentioned above, CONFOTUR is here to stay—for now. The goal is to attract more people to move to the Dominican Republic, and once that objective is met, they may reconsider eliminating it, according to my attorney.I recently purchased a ... Read More
US Social Security benefits verification letter by wondering9
By any chance is there a USian out there who has recently gotten an apostille-able Social Security benefits letter? I have been trying for a month, had one employee promise and not send, and two others (one local, one national) insist that no such ...
Why is there a law in the DR that you cannot share legal advice from a lawyer? Just asking for a friend... 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 got 10 out of 10. The questions they asked required short answers, not full paragraphs. Read More