rellosk
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
聽 聽 Like to know why some countries like the DR for example require one provide ID when buying a SIM card for their phone while other countries like the US don't require an ID.Can anyone answer this as it relates to the DR?聽 ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
As far as racism is concerned, the DR had nominated a black presidential candidate for one the major political party - Partido Revolucinario Dominicano (PRD). His name聽 Jos茅 Francisco Pe帽a G贸mez. Born in 1937 and died in ... Read More
Moving to the D.R. by Nanosaso
Anyone out there know and or have experience with how to make a smooth move from US. What items should you bring and which do you leave behind and sell.Are there any fees or taxes that may be waived for 1st time import of household goods and ...
@ddmcghee Could you please point me to some of those threads? I am not sure how to use the search in this forum. Thanks! Read More
Road closure in POP by Degodread
Is there a detour between the Port in Puerto Plata to Sosua or was the taxi upto no good
Yes. There is a bridge that has been closed for a while that caused a detour. Last I hears is that it is supposed to reopen before the New Year. Read More
New look at illegal foreigners by planner
Article today stating Haitian foreign nationals purchased more real estate here in the 1st quarter than Americans or Canadians. Now the govt calling for analysis of illegal foreigners purchasing here!
If my memory is correct, at one time if a non-resident wanted to own property in the Dominican Republic, they needed to establish a Dominican company. And that company needed to have a Dominican on the 鈥渂oard鈥�. The non-resident could ... Read More
Quickest Way to Get A Dominican into US by kschw9883
I have a GF and I want to know the quickest way to get her into the US.Please help if possible
@kschw9883 A K1 visa is easy to obtain, but it's complicated process and usually takes a very long time. (Probably more than a year). There is a lot of paperwork and fees. As others have said, you will need to get married within 90 days, or she ... Read More
Health Insurance 鈥� by Ian1272
I remember reading on this board when I first discovered this board that there were no Health Insurance companies that would not start a policy if you were older than 65. I did read sometime after on this board, that someone had found a provider for ...
@planner Thanks! Read More
Health Insurance 鈥� by Ian1272
I remember reading on this board when I first discovered this board that there were no Health Insurance companies that would not start a policy if you were older than 65. I did read sometime after on this board, that someone had found a provider for ...
Planner, you mention that there a a carrier that will issue policies for over age 65. I'm not sure what you mean that you "won't handle that company". Are you an insurance agent?Could you provide any information on the carrier?Thanks! Read More
My Spinal Surgery Experience in the DR by RockyM
As indicated in another thread I had spinal surgery on January 5, 2023, in Santo Domingo. I promised to write up my experience so hopefully others may benefit, if considering a major surgery here in the DR. The following is a brief recounting of my ...
聽聽Insurance paid $1850 US for the hospital, $1900 for materials, $4400 for the surgeon, So in all that is $10,450 US. This does not include prescription costs paid by insurance. We don't have that information.-@RockyMI'm not sure if it's ... Read More
Transferring money via bank transfer by jhgoodwin
My bank, when setting up a recipient for a direct transfer is asking for the equivalent to the social security number of the receiving party.Is this the correct number to use for that?
Do you have to be a legal Resident to open up a Bank Account in the Dominican Republic? Read More
Claro recharge by tp3813
Recently bought a Claro SIM card but today suddenly find myself cut off. Seems although you still have credit on SIM card after a certain period, if you dont buy more credit they just cut you off. Damn rip-off! Dont see why should I buy more ...
Does anyone know the length of inactivity before they cut you off? Does it depend on how much money was put on the phone? Read More