Gman123
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Puerto Plata
Registration: 12 March 2020
Canadian Backgroud check for Dominican visa
I need to send my fingerprints to Canada for a criminal background check to apply for my Dominican visa. Through my research I have learned that I can send my fingerprints from here to Canada and by using an accredited company in Canada they can ... Read More
Universal health insurance question
So last year I switched my Universal Exclusivo insurance policy to the Absoluto policy because it was basically the same price to have my wife and I covered on the Absoluto policy compared to the Exclusivo one. This year they are trying to tell me ... Read More
Money Transfer Issue by Gman123
Someone In my chat group reported the a bank he uses to send money transfers to himself was rejected at the bank here because the stamp in his passport was over the 30 days. He used Remitly. Anyone else had this issue yet? Can someone who knows a ...
So do l just trying to see if the government is coming up with some new rules. Read More
Money Transfer Issue
Someone In my chat group reported the a bank he uses to send money transfers to himself was rejected at the bank here because the stamp in his passport was over the 30 days. He used Remitly. Anyone else had this issue yet? Can someone who knows a ... Read More
Electricity bill by Gman123
All you people living in med or sm houses who use their ac in the day and as needed at night what kind of electricity bill do you pay every month? I just got my first bill and I want to compare. I live in Puerto Plata.
Well my first bill was 17000 but to be fair I was running multiple ac units day and night at the beginning. Next bill should probobley be more realistic. Read More
Electricity bill
All you people living in med or sm houses who use their ac in the day and as needed at night what kind of electricity bill do you pay every month? I just got my first bill and I want to compare. I live in Puerto Plata. Read More
Pfiizer vaccine at Jumbo Puerto Plata today!
Got my first shot of Pfizer today at Jumbo in Puerto Plata this morning in and out 30mins. Just show your passport and you are good to go! Read More
Re finding Swiffer dry mop reills
Now that I have moved to the DR I am trying to find the refills for my Swiffer dry mop. Anyone know a place in either Puerto Plata or Santiago that I can find them? They work great on these tile floors to remove the dog hair thanks Read More
Housing rental prices Puerto Plata by Gman123
My realtor is trying to tell me that the rental prices for a house in Puerto Plata have gone up by like $300US per month in the last few months. Can anyone confirm this strange phenomenon? Anyone got an agent in Puerto Plata who doesn't assume ...
Looks like I found something thanks for all the advice. Read More
Housing rental prices Puerto Plata by Gman123
My realtor is trying to tell me that the rental prices for a house in Puerto Plata have gone up by like $300US per month in the last few months. Can anyone confirm this strange phenomenon? Anyone got an agent in Puerto Plata who doesn't assume ...
I am renting an air bnb for a month ehile we look for our long term rental as we sre moving here. Read More
Housing rental prices Puerto Plata
My realtor is trying to tell me that the rental prices for a house in Puerto Plata have gone up by like $300US per month in the last few months. Can anyone confirm this strange phenomenon? Anyone got an agent in Puerto Plata who doesn't assume ... Read More
Finding good dog food by Gman123
I saw an old thread about this place called Garcia's being able to order different dog foods. Are they still around and how do I get in contact with them. Or if someone knows where I can get Orejin brand food I'd appreciate it thanks.
Good to know. What is the name of the place you use to get your food? Read More
Artificial Grass by Gman123
I want install some artificial grass at my new house for my dogs. Anyone know of a place in either Puerto Plata or Santiago?
Thank you any company in particular come to mind? Read More
Finding good dog food
I saw an old thread about this place called Garcia's being able to order different dog foods. Are they still around and how do I get in contact with them. Or if someone knows where I can get Orejin brand food I'd appreciate it thanks. Read More
Artificial Grass by Gman123
I want install some artificial grass at my new house for my dogs. Anyone know of a place in either Puerto Plata or Santiago?
Because for some reason they like to put tiles everywhere over here instead of leaving grass. As this is a rental house this is my only option. Read More
Artificial Grass
I want install some artificial grass at my new house for my dogs. Anyone know of a place in either Puerto Plata or Santiago? Read More
Air Conditioner by Gman123
I need to buy 3 ductless air conditioners for the house I am going to rent. 2 small ones for the bedrooms and a larger one for the main living room. What brands would you recommend keeping in mind price is an issue?
Thank You you're the best! Read More
Air Conditioner
I need to buy 3 ductless air conditioners for the house I am going to rent. 2 small ones for the bedrooms and a larger one for the main living room. What brands would you recommend keeping in mind price is an issue? Read More
Dominican Nationality obtained by marriage - any advice is welcome! by Elia86
Hi guys, I hope you are staying safe and healthy through these challenging times! After 4 years living in the DR, I would like to get the Dominican citizenship through the naturalization process. Right now, I have a tarjeta de residencia (RT-9 ...
Not saying you have to use her but the info regarding precisely this topic could be useful is all I was implying cheers. Read More
Paying your rent by Gman123
Hey guys just wondering what the most common way to pay your landlord here in the DR Is when your money is coming from a bank in another country thanks.
Thanks Planner just checking did you get my pm about insurance? Read More
Dominican Nationality obtained by marriage - any advice is welcome! by Elia86
Hi guys, I hope you are staying safe and healthy through these challenging times! After 4 years living in the DR, I would like to get the Dominican citizenship through the naturalization process. Right now, I have a tarjeta de residencia (RT-9 ...
Check out Maria Abreu on YouTube she is a lawyer who specializes on expat issues. She has numerous videos on just this particular subject. Read More
Paying your rent
Hey guys just wondering what the most common way to pay your landlord here in the DR Is when your money is coming from a bank in another country thanks. Read More
Shipping dogs to Puerto Plata by Gman123
Due to the virus right now I am having a hard time finding a company to ship my dogs from Toronto to Puerto Plata. Air Canada is currently not providing this service on their own so I need to find a company that provides this service any leades ...
We will be flying with the dogs yes they are too big to fly in cabin thanks for the info. Read More
Shipping dogs to Puerto Plata
Due to the virus right now I am having a hard time finding a company to ship my dogs from Toronto to Puerto Plata. Air Canada is currently not providing this service on their own so I need to find a company that provides this service any leades ... Read More
Playa Grande golf course
Hey all I will be moving to Puerto Plata in the near future and am wondering if anyone has connections in getting to play at Playa Grande golf course. I know from experience that having connections in can go a long way in the DR so any help would be ... Read More