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Residency - updates and changes 2024

Last post 21 hours ago by ondami

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Coming and going!

Last post 4 days ago by Tippj

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

Last post last week by ddmcghee

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"Anything Goes" thread

Last post 2 weeks ago by Annie Monsalve

308 replies

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Immigration and Overstay Issues

Last post 5 months ago by rfmaurone

1661 replies

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Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done.

Last post 7 months ago by planner

583 replies

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Changes in Immigration policy

Last post 8 months ago by windeguy

58 replies

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How to get Married in the Dominican Republic

Last post 10 months ago by copescloud

297 replies

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Residencia renewal - actual process

Last post 10 months ago by carolmarchena

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News Sources

Last post 11 months ago by Nanosaso

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How the DR forum works!

Last post 2 years ago by kaligibbs27

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Work Visa Process

Last post 3 years ago by planner

25 replies

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT

Last post 4 years ago by ddmcghee

30 replies

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Semana Santa reports?

Last post 47 minutes ago by DRVisitor

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Aduna payment

Last post 3 hours ago by Slin1953

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Updates on club Jet Set

Last post 21 hours ago by Dewayne Stevens

15 replies

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Hoping to buy property in the next 6 months

Last post 2 days ago by planner

11 replies

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The Dominican Republic, a welcoming destination to expats?

Last post 2 days ago by Cheryl

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Visiting for the first time as we decide on a place for retirement

Last post 3 days ago by ddmcghee

19 replies

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Pros and Cons between Scotiabank and Banco Popular?

Last post 3 days ago by Karin1

41 replies

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Santiago vs. Puerto Plata

Last post 5 days ago by taccj9903

9 replies

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Using a US based cell phone in the DR

Last post 6 days ago by Papito NL

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Health Insurance

Last post last week by planner

17 replies

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Buying a Bar in the DR...

Last post last week by sharonnickerson

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Sending and receiving packages in Dominican Republic

Last post last week by Dewayne Stevens

36 replies

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Jeep wrangler rental santo domingo

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Moving to PC with residents

Last post last week by ddmcghee

3 replies

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Shipping pallets OUT of DR

Last post last week by Tippj

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Part-Time Domestic Help Rules

Last post last week by rgwsf

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Timeline from Entering DR on Residency Visa to Interview and Medical?

Last post last week by karynllanders

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Property taxes

Last post last week by Costa Norte

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Moving to DR near samana / Las tarrenas from canada

Last post 2 weeks ago by ddmcghee

18 replies

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My Personal Experience with the Naturalization Process in the DR

Last post 2 weeks ago by DRVisitor

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The Reef Project in Playa Bonita

Last post 2 weeks ago by ramondpintos

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Dollar shortage

Last post 2 weeks ago by Fred

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Good storage options at the airport or in Santo Domingo

Last post 2 weeks ago by planner

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Teaching in La Romano, DR.

Last post 2 weeks ago by Steverino7777

3 replies

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Where to buy a bike in Santiago ?

Last post 3 weeks ago by taccj9903

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Latest updates in labor regulations in Dominican Republic

Last post 3 weeks ago by planner

2 replies

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Insurance over 65

Last post 3 weeks ago by UncleBuck

121 replies

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No Insurance costs

Last post 3 weeks ago by UncleBuck

1 reply

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Price of a studio at Arko Golf Vista Cane

Last post 3 weeks ago by Lindy Mann

2 replies

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Sending Furniture from the US. to Las Terrenas

Last post 3 weeks ago by ddmcghee

1 reply

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How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Dominican Republic

Last post 4 weeks ago by ExpatRusher

5 replies

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LOST CEDULATE -- How to replace??

Last post 4 weeks ago by ExpatRusher

6 replies

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Residency Medical Examination in Punta Cana

Last post last month by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56

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Residency and medical examination

Last post last month by planner

6 replies

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Solar panel installers

Last post last month by Ed Vander Ryd

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Best location to stay in Santo Domingo to continue Residency process

Last post last month by ddmcghee

15 replies

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Unfurnished house or condo to rent

Last post last month by b2kbassman

7 replies

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Driver manual

Last post last month by Bhavna

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Recommend for Property Manager in Punta Cana

Last post last month by b2kbassman

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any feedback on these locations?

Last post last month by ddmcghee

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Looking for a detective agency in Sosua region

Last post last month by planner

1 reply

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Vacuum cleaner, sewing machine, printer

Last post last month by KerinaS

2 replies

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Inheritance or real estate attorney

Last post last month by planner

6 replies

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OUCH!! I flunked the DR's "practical" Driving Test!!!

Last post last month by RockyM

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Looking for U.S. Federal Employees that have retired in the DR

Last post last month by pharrison742

6 replies

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Drivers license

Last post last month by ExpatRusher

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Experience with medical care in Cabarete

Last post last month by planner

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MAPFRE Salud

Last post last month by planner

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Amateur (HAM) Radio

Last post last month by ExpatRusher

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Want to bring electronic goods through airport

Last post last month by ddmcghee

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US Social Security benefits verification letter

Last post last month by wondering9

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Request for DR Driver's Manual Electronic Copies?

Last post last month by ondami

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Southern coast retirement

Last post last month by planner

37 replies

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Macao Hills Phase 2

Last post last month by planner

134 replies

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US Citizen working from DR for a US Company.

Last post last month by planner

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Court appointed condo administrator

Last post last month by rfmaurone

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Length of time to get your residency

Last post last month by Slin1953

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Knife sharpening Punta Cana

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Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2025

Last post last month by Maggz

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Slushie shop needs Slushie syrup

Last post last month by Fred

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Teaching salary and cost of living in Punta Cana

Last post last month by ddmcghee

26 replies

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Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident

Last post last month by windeguy

45 replies

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Looking to purchase a property in Punta Cana

Last post last month by tliew1

8 replies

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Moving from California to Punta Cana

Last post last month by planner

23 replies

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Need opinion for 3 retirement home communities

Last post 2 months ago by windeguy

6 replies

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House building

Last post 2 months ago by hocevartomi

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Listings for commercial buildings

Last post 2 months ago by planner

3 replies

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