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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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
@Slin1953 following Read More
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!聽 If you want to get away from the usual tourist hotspots and enjoy untouched beauty, consider Samana Province.聽 We have been here for three years and are continually discovering unique experiences.聽 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
In what area of the country? 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.
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
Fresh cranberries? by colmcb
Do any of the stores sell bags of fresh cranberries? They usually start appearing in the stores in the U.S. right around this time. Just wondering. For Thanksgiving?
Sirena has fresh Read More
Starlink Internet in the Dominican Republic Update 鈥� by Ian1272
Great news for those with poor internet service/provider for all that reside in the Dominican Republic.聽 https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/dr https://dominican.news/local/elon-musks-starlink-is-now-available-in-the-dominican-republic/
What is the cost now in the DR for the unit and how much a month for the basic package? Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Are you coming by boat and need dockage? Read More
Security System Installation by DRCulture
Hi Everyone,I am looking for some suggestions of who could install security cameras for me. I have Blink and Nest cameras, but I am not committed to using them if there is a better suggestion from the person who would be doing the installation. In ...
I can speak to Blink camera systems - they are great and inexpensive. We use them 24 hours a day outside our home in Orlando and they are totally wireless. Just replace the lithium battery about once a year. We have them wired here (because we ... Read More
TRT in the DR by Mark Mclaurin
Help !!! I鈥檓 on testosterone replacement therapy and I have an American prescription for my cream but I need to get a refill here because I stayed longer than I thought I would- any ideas ???
Referencia Labs in many cities are great. If you have something like a doctor's order to give them it helps but is usually not essential. I have to watch a couple of results and have them draw regularly. Read More
Some questions about health insurance by wondering9
Hello again all. These are some pretty specific questions, but I'd like to float them here just in case someone might know the answers. Does anyone know ...... if it's possible for a 70-year-old, applying for the first time, to get any sort of ...
I'm 76 and applied to SENASA for their insurance. They required several blood labs, urinalysis and fecal analysis. Then there was a long application. The good news is that they accepted the application and fully processed it. My bad news was that ... Read More
Sea Shore Properties by ondami
Hola amigos!Although my partner and I are not moving to DR until about 2026, we are thinking of buying a condo as an investment property. Has anybody done this so far? We were thinking about Sea Shore Properties in Punta Cana.Gracias!
Yes. Several. I'll PM you. Read More