windeguy
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Lives in Cabarete
Registration: 01 June 2018
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Property in the east of Cabarete by lvriver34
Good morning! Buenos Dias!This is my first post on this platform, and I'm hoping this reaches the intended audience. I'm an American from the Northeastern part of the US. I've been staying in the DR for 6 months of the year and returning to the US ...
Been living in Cabarete full time since 2003. Originally from upstate NY. What project is it? Areas east of Cabarete tend to flood a lot. Hopefully your purchase is not in one of those areas. Good luck. Read More
Financial advisors for US expats living in the DR by Jennifer Storm Nelson
Hi, I am planning my move to the DR in 2027, and am working through the details. I am recently divorced, and am currently seeing a great financial advisor with Fidelity here in the US, where she is helping me manage my new investments since my ...
If you do go with Schwab, don't overuse the ATM . A friend of mine in Chile was dropped by Schwab over just that. As for an advisor in the DR? Don't. I had to get my advisor in the US to go through hoops to work with me, but it did work out at ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
@the tinker40 I did my DR citizenship without a lawyer. They actually encourage doing it that way. I did it via the marriage to a Dominicana spouse route a few years ago. Read More
Looking for more info on RD by reikiangelicalpr
Hi all!My name is Rosa. I’m Puertorican, looking for more info about Dominican Republic.I’m planning to move some time next year.i want to know more about employment opportunities in the hotel sector and requirements to buy a home.
If you need to work, I recommend you do not come to the DR. Your salary will be very low in comparison to what you can make elsewhere , even PR ... The DR is a place to come to retire once you have the means to do so. Read More
Hospital traumatológico de Sosúa by hwcems
Looking to relocate from NY to North CoastAny information on the new trauma hospital and where to apply for employmentThanksHoward
You will have to become a legal resident to work here. That means you have to have the financial ability to qualify for that. If you were "lucky" to get a job at that hospital. then can you live on 10,000 to 15,000 RD a month if you have fluent ... Read More
Anti Sex Tourism Raids in Sosua - will they work? Who knows by windeguy
By now most everyone in the DR has heard about the Attorney General trying to eradicate sex tourism in the DR. With a focus first and foremost on Sosua which has had more than a few days of raids by up to 600 police. Even the POTDR has mentioned ...
@windeguy Then they also need to change the laws. Since its not unlawful in the DR unfortunately! - @CHRISTOPHER DAVID56Prostitution will never be eliminated anywhere in the world at any time. That said: I expect the DR government will use the ... Read More
Anti Sex Tourism Raids in Sosua - will they work? Who knows by windeguy
By now most everyone in the DR has heard about the Attorney General trying to eradicate sex tourism in the DR. With a focus first and foremost on Sosua which has had more than a few days of raids by up to 600 police. Even the POTDR has mentioned ...
The Hard Rock Cafe is open in Sosua. I hope it does wellAnother famous business that ends in an S is also coming to Sosua, so I was told by a reliable source who has a business in Sosua, No idea what S business that is. I did hear a ... Read More
Anti Sex Tourism Raids in Sosua - will they work? Who knows by windeguy
By now most everyone in the DR has heard about the Attorney General trying to eradicate sex tourism in the DR. With a focus first and foremost on Sosua which has had more than a few days of raids by up to 600 police. Even the POTDR has mentioned ...
Sosua is being taken back by the people. They are going to have bi-weekly and hope to have weekly street festivals starting next weekend where they close one part of Pedro Clisante for that between 3 and 9 PM with things that are family and child ... Read More
Investing / Living in Sosua by Combies
As an American dreaming and working towards retirement in D.R. I stalk lots of real estate and facebook groups. When i look at all of these beautiful properties I cant help but wonder ”whats the catch?”Maybe it’s just me being a ...
There are people who bought pre-construction in Cabarete from a famous local builder. They have waited for YEARS past the promised delivery date with little recourse. One I knew sold the week he took delivery and left the DR in disgust. He said ... Read More
Anti Sex Tourism Raids in Sosua - will they work? Who knows by windeguy
By now most everyone in the DR has heard about the Attorney General trying to eradicate sex tourism in the DR. With a focus first and foremost on Sosua which has had more than a few days of raids by up to 600 police. Even the POTDR has mentioned ...
The noisy streets was probably the three block area around the main sex tourism region in El Batay at the west end of Pedro Clisante. Perhaps some bars with loud music , and "activity" ..Beach access, not an issue now and it won't be in ... Read More
Anti Sex Tourism Raids in Sosua - will they work? Who knows by windeguy
By now most everyone in the DR has heard about the Attorney General trying to eradicate sex tourism in the DR. With a focus first and foremost on Sosua which has had more than a few days of raids by up to 600 police. Even the POTDR has mentioned ...
Operation AtlanticoIt has happened before and almost always without lasting results.But this time, Operation Atlantico is serious. For several days, various actions have been underway to restore order to Sosúa's nightlife. Yeni Berenice ... Read More
Anti Sex Tourism Raids in Sosua - will they work? Who knows by windeguy
By now most everyone in the DR has heard about the Attorney General trying to eradicate sex tourism in the DR. With a focus first and foremost on Sosua which has had more than a few days of raids by up to 600 police. Even the POTDR has mentioned ...
Yes, the sex touirsts think Sosua will disappear without them. They are "The Saviours of Soua" only in their minds. I am sure some business owners are not happy, the mayor for one. If Sosua disappeared, the government will have won that ... Read More
Anti Sex Tourism Raids in Sosua - will they work? Who knows
By now most everyone in the DR has heard about the Attorney General trying to eradicate sex tourism in the DR. With a focus first and foremost on Sosua which has had more than a few days of raids by up to 600 police. Even the POTDR has mentioned ... Read More
As of April 1 cash cannot be used to pay overstay fines by windeguy
It has been reported that as of April 1, 2024 all overstay fines for those from tourist card countries that illegally overstay their 30 day tourist cards cannot be paid for in cash. These fines must be paid by credit card, or perhaps a ...
I would call it a regulation to pay only with pastic. There is little regarding the overstay fines that is found in actual laws since the overstay fines themselevesa are extra legal work arounds to overstaying a 30 day tourist card. Read More
Bank account(s) in pesos or dollars (or both)? by wondering9
I finally got a bank account 😀😀😀 and all I can say is to echo other people's comments that the requirements can vary from one bank/branch/employee/day to another so bring as much paperwork as you can think of and be prepared ...
Its just easier and more convenient to have both! Period. - @planner Exactly the reason for having both. Get both. Read More