snowinpalm
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Cabarete, Puerto Plata
Speaks English Spanish
Registration: 20 July 2020
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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 ...
@wondering9 One road = only way through the city. Causes bottlenecks and slow traffic. 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 ...
@wondering9 We live here and you make a point about the "one road" issue. But, we don't have the throngs of people like Cabarete (terrible one road issues) or Las Terrenas. The cruise ships are in one day and gone. They affect us very little. 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 Hi - we lived for a year in Cabarete before moving to the City of Samana (NOT Las Terrenas). It is rustic and not as developed as Las Terrenas, but the jungle Peninsula has a "last frontier" charm. You have to put up with the usual ... 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 ...
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Rental Lease Term by yc24
Hi all, I know someone with rental properties who reached out to a lawyer and asked them if they could reduce the term on the lease from 1 year to 6 months after the contract is up. Basically a new contract for 6 months. They were told they cannot ...
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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 ...
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Moving companies DR=> US reccos by Jwoddis
At some point we’ll need a moving company and o move us back to NY from las terrenas. Anyone had any experiences that weren’t horror stories?
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Solar Energy in Punta Cana by Ethen Royal
Hello, I am look for some information to have solar energy installed at my villa. Does anyone have any contacts in the area who can do this, or does anyone know the price range this should be around?
Following. We are working on a large solar project in Samana. Read More
Credit cards and other ways to pay bills by wondering9
So when I arrive (hopefully soon! seeing some progress!) I will be staying ~full time/year round, renting rather than buying a home, my main income source will be US Social Security, I will not have a car at least at the start, and I will be on a ...
@wondering9 Hi,We are in a similar situation where Social Security is a large part of our income. We actually wrote a book about the whole dynamic of moving here to the DR.As to your questions, in order: A local bank account is essential to obtain ... Read More
To move or not to move ? by Locomotionone
I have been planing for a while to move to Dominican republic this month ,I am a disabled cancer survivor ,I just recently found out if I stay in a foreign country more than 30 days I could lose my benefits,any suggestions ?
@LocomotiononeHi. What kind of benefits are you receiving? Am also a cancer survivor and recipient of a double hip replacement. No difficulties living here. Read More
I have my visa to Dr by Slin1953
Hi allafter I turn in the original documents to the Ministerio De Relaciones Exterior in Santo DomingoHow long will it take to receive the residence thanksslin
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Hoping to buy property in the next 6 months by dpatient63
Hi my name is Debra, me and my husband Andrew are hoping to buy a property in the next six months.We have 5 years left before we retire but would like to be established in the DR before then.I'm a receptionist in a care home and my husband is a ...
@dpatient63 Welcome! If you want to get away from the usual tourist hotspots and enjoy untouched beauty, consider Samana Province. We have been here for three years and are continually discovering unique experiences. PM me if you ... 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 ...
@Lesjob4d Technically , yes. You are in overstay after 30 days. But, virtually no one complies with that. The only penalty is a charge when you leave the country which is variable according to the amount of time you have spent here. Usually ... Read More
Forming LLC Company in the DR by L Alan Williams
I'm looking for a recommendation legal company that can form an LLC company for me within the DR for real estate purposes. Thank you
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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.
My wife (non-resident, US Citizen) has SENANSA. Quite inexpensive ($50 a month). I (US Citizen over 70) tried to get it and they took an application. Was rejected for some unknown reason after the labs and filing the application. Do have medical ... Read More