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Semana Santa by DRVisitor
Is it different this year where government going to be strict or have they issued similar in prior years and not enforced?
Only time of year Santo Domingo becomes a ghost town.Las Terranans looks very busy today (Friday).I have noticed in recent months more accidents than the past in the country. Read More
Semana Santa by DRVisitor
Is it different this year where government going to be strict or have they issued similar in prior years and not enforced?
Any updates? Read More
Quality of customer service in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Dominican Republic, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local ...
I always try to give a good tip to the grocery workers who pack and take it to the car especially near Chrtistmas. I remember vividly I was in Santo Domingo around Christmas and did this and kid told me it wasnt enough. I told him it if that was the ... Read More
Residency 2026 by planner
Time for an updated thread! There are many many rumors making the rounds! ***there is no change in the law YET! ***I am told the Director of Investment is no longer accepting 200,000 US or equivalent for investor residency, it's now 500,000 US or ...
@planner They dont need to, they make up the rules as they go..."I am told the Director of Investment is no longer accepting 200,000 US or equivalent for investor residency, it's now 500,000 US or equivalent." Read More
Residency 2026 by planner
Time for an updated thread! There are many many rumors making the rounds! ***there is no change in the law YET! ***I am told the Director of Investment is no longer accepting 200,000 US or equivalent for investor residency, it's now 500,000 US or ...
Those are some big changes...Can you explain this --- Legalizations are no longer accepted if "notarized". They must be legalized by the original issuing authority Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
@rfmauroneThanks typical DR.."administrative rule!" Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
I was reading they changed investment visa from 200k to 500k mininum now. Is that true? Read More
Semana Santa
Is it different this year where government going to be strict or have they issued similar in prior years and not enforced? 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 ...
How can you not use the services if you can keep the account open? Why would you tell them then?Hows does moving to the Dr effect your investment strategy? Read More
Timing of the residency application process (2025) by wondering9
I was looking for an existing thread to tack this onto but couldn't quickly find one, so here's one more input to the "how long does it take?" question.I initiated the process of applying for a retirement residency in December 2024. It took...3 ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Do we know if this is the "semi standard list" or varies pending on residency applied for? Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana by Steverino7777
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ...
@ddmcgheeWhat are the new developments doing? Using existing? expanding? Read More
Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana by Steverino7777
Hello,As I approach my 10th anniversary living seasonally in La Romana and Casa de Campo, I am seriously considering moving to a new winter home in the Las Terrenas / Semana area. I have only been to the cities of Semana and Las Terrenas but I am ...
Las Terranas lots of new construction happening Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56My cedula is only a year - did they make a mistake on yours? 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 ...
@wondering9 Is it demand or investments by expats for airbnb properties... 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 ...
@wondering9 Wasnt meant towards you if you are a local. The new construction is the cause of the upheaval and changes for locals. Read More