Jose Tuset
@joseanna
English expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
English
Speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Registration: 10 February 2014
I want to buy an African Grey parrot or a Macaw in Vietnam?
Any ideas whether I could find these birds in Vietnam or would I need to go to Bangkok? Thanks, Jose Read More
Dune buggy ORIGINAL Volswagen
Guys, I want to sell my original dune buggy Volskswagen 1985 at very low price 1995 USD please contact me for details Jose 8297593898 Read More
Original 1987 Volkswagen Dune Buggy by joseanna
Guys, I'm leaving D.R. so unfortunately I need to sell my Dune Buggy. It has a license plate and fully legal to drive on the road with original VW engine. $2995 no offers I'm afraid. I couldn't quite work out how to upload pictures, so ...
Hi, Thanks for your reply. However, we're planning to leave at the end of next week, so it has to go ASAP. Regards, Jose Read More
We're leaving and have to give away my baby Hispaniolan Amazon parrot by joseanna
Guys, I'm leaving DR. and unfortunately I can't take my baby parrot with me. I hand reared her and she has already started to talk. If you call her she comes to you. I'm totally heart broken but have to find her a good home. I've ...
Thanks a lot for your words :) Read More
We're leaving and have to give away my baby Hispaniolan Amazon parrot
Guys, I'm leaving DR. and unfortunately I can't take my baby parrot with me. I hand reared her and she has already started to talk. If you call her she comes to you. I'm totally heart broken but have to find her a good home. I've ... Read More
Original 1987 Volkswagen Dune Buggy by joseanna
Guys, I'm leaving D.R. so unfortunately I need to sell my Dune Buggy. It has a license plate and fully legal to drive on the road with original VW engine. $2995 no offers I'm afraid. I couldn't quite work out how to upload pictures, so ...
Yes, it has a license plate and is insured. By the way, how can i upload a pic. Bob? Read More
Original 1987 Volkswagen Dune Buggy by joseanna
Guys, I'm leaving D.R. so unfortunately I need to sell my Dune Buggy. It has a license plate and fully legal to drive on the road with original VW engine. $2995 no offers I'm afraid. I couldn't quite work out how to upload pictures, so ...
Hi Bob, Yes it is. Read More
Original 1987 Volkswagen Dune Buggy
Guys, I'm leaving D.R. so unfortunately I need to sell my Dune Buggy. It has a license plate and fully legal to drive on the road with original VW engine. $2995 no offers I'm afraid. I couldn't quite work out how to upload pictures, so ... Read More
One year Dominican visa with work permit HELP!!!! by joseanna
Hi Guys, I arrived here a couple of months ago and seriously contemplating staying here. However, I just wanted to run something by you all. I arrived on a tourist visa and have now been offered a job with one of the largest international schools ...
Hi, My lawyer can do you a one year for $1300 if you have a criminal record check and birth certificate apostilled. Read More
One year Dominican visa with work permit HELP!!!! by joseanna
Hi Guys, I arrived here a couple of months ago and seriously contemplating staying here. However, I just wanted to run something by you all. I arrived on a tourist visa and have now been offered a job with one of the largest international schools ...
Hi planner! Thanks a lot for your usual lightning fast reply. I though I had to go home too. However, he told me that If I have my criminal record certificate and birth certificate apostilled, I don't need to go anywhere?? I've checked ... Read More
One year Dominican visa with work permit HELP!!!!
Hi Guys, I arrived here a couple of months ago and seriously contemplating staying here. However, I just wanted to run something by you all. I arrived on a tourist visa and have now been offered a job with one of the largest international schools ... Read More
Receiving international bank transfers to my bank in DR by joseanna
Hi Guys, Just a quick question; I need to receive international transfers from Asia to my Dominican bank account. My bank in the DR. (Popular) has given me their account number and swift code to receive transfers. My bank in Asia tells me that ...
Hi, IBAN from my Dominican bank? Read More
Receiving international bank transfers to my bank in DR
Hi Guys, Just a quick question; I need to receive international transfers from Asia to my Dominican bank account. My bank in the DR. (Popular) has given me their account number and swift code to receive transfers. My bank in Asia tells me that ... Read More
Ebay products shipped to the Dominican Republic by joseanna
Hi Guys, Just a quick question; If I order a product on Ebay from the U.S., I presume I would need to pay import taxes when I receive the product in the Dominican Republic? If so, are these taxes high or low. For example, in Vietnam they ...
Hi, Thanks for the reply. Can't I just have it sent here directly without a handler in Miami? Read More
Ebay products shipped to the Dominican Republic
Hi Guys, Just a quick question; If I order a product on Ebay from the U.S., I presume I would need to pay import taxes when I receive the product in the Dominican Republic? If so, are these taxes high or low. For example, in Vietnam they ... Read More
Medical Test for visa by joseanna
Hi Guys, I need to do my cedula or temporary residence permit and was wondering if I need to do my medical in a specific hospital? Also, what tests do I need to provide? Thanks in advance, Jose
Interesting. I have no idea... Read More
The best budget hotel/apart-hotel/apartments in Santo Domingo by joseanna
Guys, Given my experience, I felt I had to share this. We've been here nearly 2 weeks and have stayed in around 10 or 15 different of the best "hotels" / aparta-hotels in the $50 a day budget. The first day we checked in to 3 ...
Hi, That's through Agoda. Call him directly and tell him Jose recommended you and told you he was paying 40 dollars. Butthen I am staying here for 2 weeks..... I think he'll do you 40/45 bucks if his rooms are not booked. Read More
Medical Test for visa
Hi Guys, I need to do my cedula or temporary residence permit and was wondering if I need to do my medical in a specific hospital? Also, what tests do I need to provide? Thanks in advance, Jose Read More
The best budget hotel/apart-hotel/apartments in Santo Domingo by joseanna
Guys, Given my experience, I felt I had to share this. We've been here nearly 2 weeks and have stayed in around 10 or 15 different of the best "hotels" / aparta-hotels in the $50 a day budget. The first day we checked in to 3 ...
Hi, the number is in my original post but here it is again 8099194855. His name is Holpping. Read More
The best budget hotel/apart-hotel/apartments in Santo Domingo by joseanna
Guys, Given my experience, I felt I had to share this. We've been here nearly 2 weeks and have stayed in around 10 or 15 different of the best "hotels" / aparta-hotels in the $50 a day budget. The first day we checked in to 3 ...
Hi Bob, He does long-term rentals too. I think 750 to 800 USD, which seems pretty reasonable based on what I've been offered so far. Read More
The best budget hotel/apart-hotel/apartments in Santo Domingo
Guys, Given my experience, I felt I had to share this. We've been here nearly 2 weeks and have stayed in around 10 or 15 different of the best "hotels" / aparta-hotels in the $50 a day budget. The first day we checked in to 3 ... Read More
Suggestions for good communities to live in by joseanna
Guys, your replies have really put my mind at ease. I land tomorrow evening. Can anyone suggest the best areas to live in SD? I heard Cazicazgos is good? Any more suggestions? Thanks in advance to all of you.
Thanks drtuttle! I love Gazcue. Read More
Suggestions for good communities to live in by joseanna
Guys, your replies have really put my mind at ease. I land tomorrow evening. Can anyone suggest the best areas to live in SD? I heard Cazicazgos is good? Any more suggestions? Thanks in advance to all of you.
Guys, I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you all for the precious advice you've all given me. I have now relocated to Gazcue and everything is going very well. By the way, I'm bilingual English/Spanish, so If any of you need ... Read More
Suggestions for good communities to live in by joseanna
Guys, your replies have really put my mind at ease. I land tomorrow evening. Can anyone suggest the best areas to live in SD? I heard Cazicazgos is good? Any more suggestions? Thanks in advance to all of you.
Hi, After a really shaky start, I finally feel this is the right place to be. We've narrowed it down to Gazque, La Espirilla and Piantini. The $500 dollar budget has been blown out of the window. However, I still have interviews with ... Read More
Suggestions for good communities to live in by joseanna
Guys, your replies have really put my mind at ease. I land tomorrow evening. Can anyone suggest the best areas to live in SD? I heard Cazicazgos is good? Any more suggestions? Thanks in advance to all of you.
Guys, we have ended up in Gazques (not sure I've speĺled it correctly lol) but we like it. Now I need to find an apartment... Read More
The best "economical" gated comunities in SD
You've all been awesome and helped me so much. Thanks so much! Read More
Driving in the first 30 days? by joseanna
Guys, Is it true that if I drive in the first 30 days before getting my visa and have an accident I'll be jailed or put under hotel arrest?
Lol I'm dark and fluent Spanish, they won't tell the difference Read More
Driving in the first 30 days? by joseanna
Guys, Is it true that if I drive in the first 30 days before getting my visa and have an accident I'll be jailed or put under hotel arrest?
Is traffic really that bad? Read More
Driving in the first 30 days? by joseanna
Guys, Is it true that if I drive in the first 30 days before getting my visa and have an accident I'll be jailed or put under hotel arrest?
Absolutely. I'm buying a car this week. I can't exist without a car. Read More
Suggestions for good communities to live in by joseanna
Guys, your replies have really put my mind at ease. I land tomorrow evening. Can anyone suggest the best areas to live in SD? I heard Cazicazgos is good? Any more suggestions? Thanks in advance to all of you.
Hi, I'll be teaching common core subjects; math, social science and English at one of the international schools or lecturing at one of the universities-.which ever pays best. I also work for the University of Richmond Virginia as Associate ... Read More
Suggestions for good communities to live in by joseanna
Guys, your replies have really put my mind at ease. I land tomorrow evening. Can anyone suggest the best areas to live in SD? I heard Cazicazgos is good? Any more suggestions? Thanks in advance to all of you.
Yes, the schools with whichI have an interview all offer accommodation. So I'm holding up renting until I receive an offer. Thanks! Read More
Suggestions for good communities to live in by joseanna
Guys, your replies have really put my mind at ease. I land tomorrow evening. Can anyone suggest the best areas to live in SD? I heard Cazicazgos is good? Any more suggestions? Thanks in advance to all of you.
Really. I'll hold up until after the interviews. Thanks a lot Read More
Relocating to Santo Domingo on Monday need advice on serviced apart. by joseanna
Guys, I'm relocating to the DR next week and obviously looking for an apartment. I am half Spanish, so I speak perfect Spanish but I still can't find any reasonably priced serviced apartments in the Santo Domingo area. Is there anyone that ...
Hi, I have to be in Santo Domingo. Read More
Suggestions for good communities to live in by joseanna
Guys, your replies have really put my mind at ease. I land tomorrow evening. Can anyone suggest the best areas to live in SD? I heard Cazicazgos is good? Any more suggestions? Thanks in advance to all of you.
Apologies. We're relocating permanently. I'll be teaching at one of the international schools. I have interviews, so not sure which one yet. I'll continue with my PhD then lecture at one of the universities. My wife is a certified ... Read More
The best "economical" gated comunities in SD
Guys, Sorry to be a pest and i teallyappreciate all your comments but could you please give me ideas as to areas of SD or gated residences you would recommend, where I could get a 1 bedroom apartment for about $500. I'm happy to sign a 2 year ... Read More
Driving in the first 30 days? by joseanna
Guys, Is it true that if I drive in the first 30 days before getting my visa and have an accident I'll be jailed or put under hotel arrest?
Hi Dominic, I can imagine. It's pretty much the same im all south america. I had a whack in Brazil, speaking portugeuse or Spanish helps a lot. It allowed me to give my side of the story and 2 witnesses testified in my favor. If I didn't ... Read More
Driving in the first 30 days? by joseanna
Guys, Is it true that if I drive in the first 30 days before getting my visa and have an accident I'll be jailed or put under hotel arrest?
Thanks Bob! Thanks a lot! Read More
Driving in the first 30 days? by joseanna
Guys, Is it true that if I drive in the first 30 days before getting my visa and have an accident I'll be jailed or put under hotel arrest?
Hi Bob, Thanks a lot for the insight. One further question, if I can ask. Can you put a car in your name as an expat and can you insure it to include "la casa del conductor"? Read More
Driving in the first 30 days?
Guys, Is it true that if I drive in the first 30 days before getting my visa and have an accident I'll be jailed or put under hotel arrest? Read More
Suggestions for good communities to live in
Guys, your replies have really put my mind at ease. I land tomorrow evening. Can anyone suggest the best areas to live in SD? I heard Cazicazgos is good? Any more suggestions? Thanks in advance to all of you. Read More
Relocating to Santo Domingo on Monday need advice on serviced apart. by joseanna
Guys, I'm relocating to the DR next week and obviously looking for an apartment. I am half Spanish, so I speak perfect Spanish but I still can't find any reasonably priced serviced apartments in the Santo Domingo area. Is there anyone that ...
Will do thanks. Can you suggest the best areas to live in? Read More
Relocating to Santo Domingo on Monday need advice on serviced apart. by joseanna
Guys, I'm relocating to the DR next week and obviously looking for an apartment. I am half Spanish, so I speak perfect Spanish but I still can't find any reasonably priced serviced apartments in the Santo Domingo area. Is there anyone that ...
Can anyone suggest a good gated community? Read More
Relocating to Santo Domingo on Monday need advice on serviced apart. by joseanna
Guys, I'm relocating to the DR next week and obviously looking for an apartment. I am half Spanish, so I speak perfect Spanish but I still can't find any reasonably priced serviced apartments in the Santo Domingo area. Is there anyone that ...
Drtuttle, thanks for your reply. Can you suggest a gated community in los Cazicazgos? Read More
Relocating to Santo Domingo on Monday need advice on serviced apart. by joseanna
Guys, I'm relocating to the DR next week and obviously looking for an apartment. I am half Spanish, so I speak perfect Spanish but I still can't find any reasonably priced serviced apartments in the Santo Domingo area. Is there anyone that ...
Mike, That's reassuring. Thanks! Can you suggest a gated community for $400 to $500? 1 bedroom would be fine for me. By the way, what's a UPS? Thanks, Jose Read More
Relocating to Santo Domingo on Monday need advice on serviced apart. by joseanna
Guys, I'm relocating to the DR next week and obviously looking for an apartment. I am half Spanish, so I speak perfect Spanish but I still can't find any reasonably priced serviced apartments in the Santo Domingo area. Is there anyone that ...
Thanks so much for the great advice. Great insight. How do I identify an A circuit zone? I can't be dealing with electrical interruptions. There is a 4 month wait for telephone lines? OMG! Read More
Relocating to Santo Domingo on Monday need advice on serviced apart. by joseanna
Guys, I'm relocating to the DR next week and obviously looking for an apartment. I am half Spanish, so I speak perfect Spanish but I still can't find any reasonably priced serviced apartments in the Santo Domingo area. Is there anyone that ...
Will do. Thanks a lot! Read More
Relocating to Santo Domingo on Monday need advice on serviced apart. by joseanna
Guys, I'm relocating to the DR next week and obviously looking for an apartment. I am half Spanish, so I speak perfect Spanish but I still can't find any reasonably priced serviced apartments in the Santo Domingo area. Is there anyone that ...
Hi, thanks a lot for your reply and the advice. We're looking all over Santo Domingo. Where would you recommend? Budget $500 :( Read More
Relocating to Santo Domingo on Monday need advice on serviced apart. by joseanna
Guys, I'm relocating to the DR next week and obviously looking for an apartment. I am half Spanish, so I speak perfect Spanish but I still can't find any reasonably priced serviced apartments in the Santo Domingo area. Is there anyone that ...
I can't find any serviced apartment at less than 800 USD? Read More
Relocating to Santo Domingo on Monday need advice on serviced apart.
Guys, I'm relocating to the DR next week and obviously looking for an apartment. I am half Spanish, so I speak perfect Spanish but I still can't find any reasonably priced serviced apartments in the Santo Domingo area. Is there anyone that ... Read More