Dewayne Stevens
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 07 August 2023
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Shipping questions by wondering9
I notice there are already a lot of very helpful shipping-related threads on this forum; I have looked at them and I appreciate all the information. I still have some questions though; can anyone help shed some light on these?(1) "Mudanza" seems to ...
@Kris Wade-Thomas How are they I'm looking for a new shipper I'm in Jersey . The one I used went from being good to bad. Read More
Updates on club Jet Set by planner
As most should know, club Jet Set in Santo Domingo was the scene of a horrific tragedy. It was an upscale, very popular club. Current death toll now sits at 230.The fall out from this is considerable. The city has gone very quiet. Most clubs are ...
@planner Thanks for the update all we hear is speculation here. Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Dominican Republic? Is the ...
@rgwsf I use the same shipping method plus they will give me a choice of a 5 gallon jug of Mazolla or 50lb bag of rice free. Read More
Looking for U.S. Federal Employees that have retired in the DR by Joe Libbey
Hello,I will be retiring this year from the USDA Forest Service after 38 years. I have some questions about using the federal health insurance in the DR.Thanks,Joe Libbey
@Joe Libbey I retired from USPS after 38 years .What insurance do you have . I know you can use BCBS I'm not in DR full time yet so I haven't had a chance to use it there. If you are a Vet and receive disability there are a few Veteran ... Read More
Traffic tickets by gainkeeper
I hope people on here aren't too cautious to give an honest answer. My experience is that DR police look for any excuse to stop a gringo. I've been stopped several times for very minor infractions while 3 Dominican drivers drove on the wrong side of ...
I got pulled over between Imbert and Puerta Plata it cost me 10US dollars .Two miles further was another set but they must have been napping I passed them . Read More
Container houses
Is there any housing made with shipping containers in DR.Are there any company's that specialize or have any knowledge of it in DR. Read More
Passport check
Can anyone explain why airport personnel are checking your passport after you have checked in ,gone thru customs and security before you proceed to your gate.I see it happening a lot at the airport in Santiago and many have the same question and ... Read More
Looking for fastest path to be together in u.s. by Shestheone
First question I have, is there such thing as a girlfriend / boyfriend Visa? I know that a fiance visa exist? I don't know if it was just a translation error or if there is such thing as hey girlfriend / boyfriend Visa. It keeps getting mentioned in ...
My wife came to America on a visitors visa since I had planned on retiring and moving to DR until plans changed.Any way we filled out the paperwork sent in all documents in duplicate since one form goes one direction and one the other direction ... Read More
Driving in DR by Guest2022
It has been a dreadful day on the roads in DR. At least twelve deaths in two accidents - one in the early hours in Monte Plata - and one early this mornimg on Autopista Duarte north of Piedra Blanca. It is reported that two American doctors ...
My first time driving in DR was scary but I figured if I can drive a million dollar armoured vehicle in the military game on.My biggest concern is the moto bikes they have no concern for their lives or others and one day my fear is one will F around ... Read More
VA health insurance by ondami
This is probably a question for a lawyer; however, thought I’d throw it out there and see what happens.does anyone know if VA health insurance would qualify for the Health Insurance requirement when moving to DR?Thank you.
@ondami following 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
Look before you leap.I suggest you go online to USCIS and do your research and really read the information provided .If you have a butt load of pictures on your phone of the two of you print out about 40 -60 of them old to new . No cell phone usage ... Read More