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

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"Anything Goes" thread

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Working in the Dominican Republic

Work in the Dominican Republic: Discover job sectors, visa info, and expat tips.

Accommodation in the Dominican Republic

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The healthcare system in the Dominican Republic

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Residency - updates and changes 2024

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Changes in Immigration policy

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Coming and going!

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Immigration and Overstay Issues

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Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done.

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How to get Married in the Dominican Republic

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Residencia renewal - actual process

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News Sources

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How the DR forum works!

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Work Visa Process

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Cell phone providers

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Housekeepers cost Samana area

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Tourist Visa Extension - Medical Certifacate

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Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits

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Surprisingly efficient Dominican process!

Last post 5 days ago by ddmcghee

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The pet culture in Dominican Republic

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Lishali Baez - totally worthy of all the praise!

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Import tax exemption for houshold goods?

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Looking for a repair shop for a 32 in Monitor

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Independent Construction Oversight person in Sosua/Cabarete area

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Remitly issue

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

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health insurance: Senasa as of late 2025

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

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Private health insurance for expats aged 65+

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Prescription medication

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Best Bank for US Expats

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Retirement Visas

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Downtown Residences Punta Cana

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Skin Cancer removal

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Timing of the residency application process (2025)

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Power Outages , blackout

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Using DR courier services for sensitive documents

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

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Forwarding of Amazon shipments

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Banking (mostly ATM) questions

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Pre paid debit cards

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Any Romanians in Las Terrenas?

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Trip For a couple to the North Coast

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Managing meals in Dominican Republic

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Getting Address for new Construction

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Selling a vehicle

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Residency - 2025

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Dominican Republic Taxes

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Shopping questions

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ferry from florida to the DR?

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Dogs in the airport

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Build a house (loan?)

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Residency Renewal 2025

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Moving to DR near samana / Las tarrenas from canada

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Dog Medicine in the DR

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Working remote in the dom rep

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Cruise On Land Project

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Bill of sale for auto

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Macao Hills Phase 2

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International money transfer

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Payments to Reshippers

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Solar panels installers

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Ferries Del Caribe

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Most common scams in Dominican Republic

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Patio furniture purchase

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HOA in Condominium projects

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Remuneration structure in Dominican Republic

Last post 2 months ago by planner

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Real estate process

Last post 2 months ago by RockyM

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Registering a vehicle in DR without residency.

Last post 2 months ago by frank marcus

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Hurricane season 2025

Last post 2 months ago by planner

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Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana

Last post 2 months ago by Cheryl

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Using Tricare For Life (Military Retiree) in DR?

Last post 2 months ago by karynllanders

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PAYING TRAFFIC TICKETS

Last post 2 months ago by Alfonso Ayala

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Hello, introduction and help on international schools

Last post 2 months ago by planner

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Hospital traumatológico de Sosúa

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Furniture Packages in Punta cana

Last post 2 months ago by Atavi

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How to Open a recovery house in Santo Domingo,DR

Last post 3 months ago by planner

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

Last post 3 months ago by planner

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Best way to transfer money from US to Dominican bank account

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

Last post 3 months ago by wondering9

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Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Dominican Republic

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Hiring a REPUTABLE Lawyer

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