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Residency - updates and changes 2024

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"Anything Goes" thread

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New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026

Last post 2 weeks ago by Julien

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Changes in Immigration policy

Last post 4 months ago by DRVisitor

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Coming and going!

Last post 8 months ago by oldsmobile442

87 replies

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Immigration and Overstay Issues

Last post last year by rfmaurone

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Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done.

Last post last year by planner

583 replies

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How to get Married in the Dominican Republic

Last post last year by copescloud

297 replies

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Residencia renewal - actual process

Last post last year by carolmarchena

96 replies

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News Sources

Last post last year by Nanosaso

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How the DR forum works!

Last post 3 years ago by kaligibbs27

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Work Visa Process

Last post 4 years ago by planner

25 replies

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New Residency documents

Last post 5 hours ago by planner

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Lishali Baez - totally worthy of all the praise!

Last post 9 hours ago by delmerbmartin

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Independent Construction Oversight person in Sosua/Cabarete area

Last post 9 hours ago by delmerbmartin

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Cell phone providers

Last post 6 days ago by planner

102 replies

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Housekeepers cost Samana area

Last post last week by planner

20 replies

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Tourist Visa Extension - Medical Certifacate

Last post last week by planner

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Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits

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Surprisingly efficient Dominican process!

Last post last week by ddmcghee

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The pet culture in Dominican Republic

Last post last week by copescloud

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Import tax exemption for houshold goods?

Last post 2 weeks ago by ryzik68

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Looking for a repair shop for a 32 in Monitor

Last post 2 weeks ago by searea55

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Remitly issue

Last post 2 weeks ago by wondering9

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New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025

Last post 2 weeks ago by planner

44 replies

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health insurance: Senasa as of late 2025

Last post 2 weeks ago by planner

1 reply

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Looking for a reliable real estate lawyer in Sosua/Cabarete area

Last post 3 weeks ago by ddmcghee

3 replies

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Private health insurance for expats aged 65+

Last post 3 weeks ago by planner

46 replies

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Prescription medication

Last post 3 weeks ago by Tippj

37 replies

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Best Bank for US Expats

Last post 3 weeks ago by Darkremy

16 replies

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Retirement Visas

Last post 4 weeks ago by ddmcghee

68 replies

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Downtown Residences Punta Cana

Last post 4 weeks ago by planner

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Skin Cancer removal

Last post last month by Bucis

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Timing of the residency application process (2025)

Last post last month by planner

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Power Outages , blackout

Last post last month by planner

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Using DR courier services for sensitive documents

Last post last month by Zdorov

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My Experience Of Moving To Santo Domingo "STAY FOOLISHLY ORGANIZED "

Last post last month by planner

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Forwarding of Amazon shipments

Last post last month by UncleBuck

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Banking (mostly ATM) questions

Last post last month by wondering9

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Pre paid debit cards

Last post last month by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56

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Any Romanians in Las Terrenas?

Last post last month by ddmcghee

3 replies

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Trip For a couple to the North Coast

Last post last month by planner

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Managing meals in Dominican Republic

Last post last month by ddmcghee

5 replies

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Getting Address for new Construction

Last post last month by Papito NL

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Selling a vehicle

Last post last month by ddmcghee

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Residency - 2025

Last post last month by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56

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Dominican Republic Taxes

Last post last month by planner

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Shopping questions

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ferry from florida to the DR?

Last post 2 months ago by planner

25 replies

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Dogs in the airport

Last post 2 months ago by Flatlanders2025

20 replies

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Build a house (loan?)

Last post 2 months ago by Tippj

11 replies

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Residency Renewal 2025

Last post 2 months ago by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56

33 replies

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Moving to DR near samana / Las tarrenas from canada

Last post 2 months ago by stevepakozdy67

19 replies

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Dog Medicine in the DR

Last post 2 months ago by Flatlanders2025

4 replies

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Working remote in the dom rep

Last post 2 months ago by om2252001

47 replies

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Cruise On Land Project

Last post 2 months ago by rfmaurone

11 replies

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Bill of sale for auto

Last post 2 months ago by ddmcghee

0 reply

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Macao Hills Phase 2

Last post 2 months ago by Tippj

138 replies

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International money transfer

Last post 2 months ago by planner

3 replies

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Payments to Reshippers

Last post 2 months ago by planner

11 replies

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Solar panels installers

Last post 2 months ago by rgwsf

4 replies

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Ferries Del Caribe

Last post 2 months ago by planner

19 replies

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Most common scams in Dominican Republic

Last post 2 months ago by ExpatRusher

71 replies

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Patio furniture purchase

Last post 2 months ago by jose910408

19 replies

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HOA in Condominium projects

Last post 2 months ago by DominicanadaMike

33 replies

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Remuneration structure in Dominican Republic

Last post 2 months ago by planner

1 reply

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Real estate process

Last post 2 months ago by RockyM

9 replies

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Registering a vehicle in DR without residency.

Last post 2 months ago by frank marcus

34 replies

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Hurricane season 2025

Last post 2 months ago by planner

16 replies

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Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana

Last post 2 months ago by Cheryl

25 replies

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Using Tricare For Life (Military Retiree) in DR?

Last post 2 months ago by karynllanders

4 replies

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PAYING TRAFFIC TICKETS

Last post 2 months ago by Alfonso Ayala

4 replies

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Hello, introduction and help on international schools

Last post 2 months ago by planner

7 replies

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Hospital traumatológico de Sosúa

Last post 2 months ago by windeguy

7 replies

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Furniture Packages in Punta cana

Last post 3 months ago by Atavi

56 replies

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How to Open a recovery house in Santo Domingo,DR

Last post 3 months ago by planner

81 replies

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Airbnb proposal to register and tax in the DR as posted on DR1

Last post 3 months ago by planner

22 replies

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Best way to transfer money from US to Dominican bank account

Last post 3 months ago by bonnie28

15 replies

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There's no Dominican equivalent to Goodwill, is there?

Last post 3 months ago by wondering9

5 replies

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Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Dominican Republic

Last post 3 months ago by Tippj

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