jdah411
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Buying a used car by gabchev1500
Hello everyone, I've been living here in Sosua for a few months and have been overwhelmed with how to find a good used car. I read a lot about Mike in Santa Domingo, so I contacted him. He found me a good and did the paperwork for me. But last ...
Hi congrats on you new adventure! I am looking for a car or at least I was. First thing is that cars here seem expensive to me. A pal of mine just purchased a 2009 Hyundai Elantra with 90 thousand or so mileage. Price he says was 450k pesos. ... Read More
Buying new development in cap cana by Buckeye1990
Hello expat community, I am new here and looking for advice on a specific development which is just outside of Cap Cana resort area. The development is called Cana Alta and the link is https://canaalta.do/ As I have no prior experience with ...
I agree completely with most of the cautionary advice offered above. The advice about checking into developer is really good. When performing your due diligence try to find out whether or not the project financing is 'non recourse'. ... Read More
Networking, or what we used to call meeting people. by jdah411
Here checking out condo in New Juan Dolio that I m buying. Offer accepted closing on 15 Aug. Am gonna be spending lots of time here. I m here till 24th and asking if anyone would like to get together for coffee or cerveza. It will likely be of ...
Thanks for helping. Read More
A colmado is a good business to open in DR? by carlhenrypierre83
Hi good night A colmado is a good business to open in DR? What's the process or the step to open a colmado please?
I think the beaches are nicer on other parts. But the beach isn't a big part of why I am here. A Colmado here could be good. The rents are expensive in better parts of town. Juan Dolio fancies itself as trying to be the Miami Beach of the ... Read More
A colmado is a good business to open in DR? by carlhenrypierre83
Hi good night A colmado is a good business to open in DR? What's the process or the step to open a colmado please?
In the newer parts of Juan Dolio the prices are near double San Pedro. You pay for convenience. In right area could be a very good business if you choose wisely and are prepared to work really long hours. Just like back home with exception that ... Read More
Can I open a bank account in the DR without being a resident? by TomasDivertido
I would like to be able to wire money to myself from my USA checking account. I'm not a resident or citizen of the DR. Can I open up a checking account here in the DR to accomplish my objective?
My experience is that it is cumbersome to get the account open and once they tend to sit on matters that would be routine back home. It took two months to open an account at Banco Popular. That includes verifying my identity and satisfying ... Read More
Hiring a REPUTABLE Lawyer by GuestPoster306
With all the legalities in purchasing property, even conducting personal business, what is the best way to be certain in hiring a lawyer you can trust? Is there a trusted online website based on location advertising legal services? Already leery of ...
I have a less than stellar reference for Guzman Aritza. Yes they do have a reputation as the best and are the biggest. However squality service really depends on who they assign to 'help'. Help is is brackets because I found the opposite. ... Read More
Networking, or what we used to call meeting people. by jdah411
Here checking out condo in New Juan Dolio that I m buying. Offer accepted closing on 15 Aug. Am gonna be spending lots of time here. I m here till 24th and asking if anyone would like to get together for coffee or cerveza. It will likely be of ...
I have a question for the forum. Technology and I are not the best of friends. How would I reply to a fellow member privately rather then post on the discussion pages. I don't seem to be able to locate an email for them. Is there a way to do ... Read More
USA bank transfers to the Dominican by Cori Davidson
My husband and I are buying a summer home in Sosua. We need to find a bank near St. Louis, MO to have easy transfers for us. Any help would be appreciated. TIA
Have had lots of problems with Banco Popular wiring money. First they sat on the deposit for two weeks before crediting account...and it was a wire transfer of US dollars from my Canadian bank to US dollars in Banco popular.. Had to postpone closing ... Read More
Considering relocating to DR but where? by dgb1
Hola, I am retired and will hopefully be going soon to the DR for the first time. I will be checking it out for a future home but do not know where. I have gone over Youtube, multiple forums, and other online information sites but beyond Santo ...
Hi you soind just like me. Retired, loo looking for quiet and little Spanish. I recently picked up a condo in Juan Dolio. It's on South coast 45 or so minutes from Santo Domingo. There is lots of construction going on especially in New Juan ... 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 need to ask a question in regard to visa and residency. From my reading of the requirements above it looks to me like don't qualify under any single category. Here is how I am situated so far as income. I am from Canada and retired. I ... Read More
Buying Property in DR by maggielola57
Hello. I am Magdalena from Canada. This is my first time posting on the Expat forum. I am from Ontario Canada, I have been in the process of moving to DR for the last two years. I am basically in desperate need of some advice as to buying a ...
I find that in many situations it is psychologically less painful to let things slide because changing them will hurt even more. Thats been my experience. Sounds like you are finally reaching point where the opposite is true. Do you love and trust ... Read More
Santo domingo flight from Canada by jdah411
Hello. I recently departed from Toronto Yyz for Juan Dolio and flight was through Punta Cana which was a two hour drive from my destination. I am not clear about this route. During normal time Ie non covid are there direct flights from Toronto area ...
Thanks again. I will remember that. Read More
Medical Insurance Dominican Republic by scottcodystrong
How much can you expect to pay per month for the best possible medical insurance. I am 66 and my wife is 56..
Would it be possible to get coverage for say 3 or 4 months that I am here per year? Read More
Medical Insurance Dominican Republic by scottcodystrong
How much can you expect to pay per month for the best possible medical insurance. I am 66 and my wife is 56..
Hello I am wondering would applying when I am 64, have an advantage so far as obtaining insurance when I turn 65 2 months from now? Read More
Santo domingo flight from Canada by jdah411
Hello. I recently departed from Toronto Yyz for Juan Dolio and flight was through Punta Cana which was a two hour drive from my destination. I am not clear about this route. During normal time Ie non covid are there direct flights from Toronto area ...
Oops meant 1200 pesos,even better. Read More
Santo domingo flight from Canada by jdah411
Hello. I recently departed from Toronto Yyz for Juan Dolio and flight was through Punta Cana which was a two hour drive from my destination. I am not clear about this route. During normal time Ie non covid are there direct flights from Toronto area ...
Tjankyou very much. Detroit to Sdq sounds perfect. And 1500 pesos from airport to Juan Dolio is very reasonable. price to for the ride considering taxi's wanted 10 US for 2k ride from New to Old Juan Dolio. Read More
Santo domingo flight from Canada by jdah411
Hello. I recently departed from Toronto Yyz for Juan Dolio and flight was through Punta Cana which was a two hour drive from my destination. I am not clear about this route. During normal time Ie non covid are there direct flights from Toronto area ...
Hello planner, Do you recall approximately when that last flight would have been? I am hoping around the begnning of covid. Thank you. . Read More
Santo domingo flight from Canada by jdah411
Hello. I recently departed from Toronto Yyz for Juan Dolio and flight was through Punta Cana which was a two hour drive from my destination. I am not clear about this route. During normal time Ie non covid are there direct flights from Toronto area ...
Thank you for replies. Yes I will follow the suggested link for more information. Thanks! I kind of like the freedom of having a car to go where and when I want to. I found taxi prices really expensive. For instance a taxi from New Juan Dolio to ... Read More
Santo domingo flight from Canada
Hello. I recently departed from Toronto Yyz for Juan Dolio and flight was through Punta Cana which was a two hour drive from my destination. I am not clear about this route. During normal time Ie non covid are there direct flights from Toronto area ... Read More
Networking, or what we used to call meeting people. by jdah411
Here checking out condo in New Juan Dolio that I m buying. Offer accepted closing on 15 Aug. Am gonna be spending lots of time here. I m here till 24th and asking if anyone would like to get together for coffee or cerveza. It will likely be of ...
I look forward to meeting g you both so.etime. it is a nice town. .y only surprise so far is that restaurants price are about equal to finer dining establishments back home. I wasn't expecting that but I guess you get what you pay for. I can ... Read More
Networking, or what we used to call meeting people. by jdah411
Here checking out condo in New Juan Dolio that I m buying. Offer accepted closing on 15 Aug. Am gonna be spending lots of time here. I m here till 24th and asking if anyone would like to get together for coffee or cerveza. It will likely be of ...
Thanks for Reply! Juan Dolio suites me just Fine. Nice place and quiet during weekdays but very active in weekends. Gives me a nice balance. Just in case you see wikipedia on Juan Dolio. It says population around 2500. They must have counted just ... Read More
Networking, or what we used to call meeting people.
Here checking out condo in New Juan Dolio that I m buying. Offer accepted closing on 15 Aug. Am gonna be spending lots of time here. I m here till 24th and asking if anyone would like to get together for coffee or cerveza. It will likely be of ... Read More
Need service referrals please. by jdah411
Thanks to everyone who took the time to recommend Dr lawyers. I bought a condo in Juan Dolio and am coming down for a week starting the seventeenth. Hopefully will be able to close at that time. It turns out that I now need referral for an English ...
Yes I am beginning to see that things move along differently. The wait on things might even be refreshing so long as I look at it in comparison to the the rush rush around culture I am exiting. That is how I am gonna try to take things in stride. Read More
Need service referrals please. by jdah411
Thanks to everyone who took the time to recommend Dr lawyers. I bought a condo in Juan Dolio and am coming down for a week starting the seventeenth. Hopefully will be able to close at that time. It turns out that I now need referral for an English ...
Yes I am beginning to see that things move along differently. The wait on things might even be refreshing so long as I look at it in comparison to the the rush rush around culture I am exiting. That is how I am gonna try to take things in stride. Read More
Need service referrals please. by jdah411
Thanks to everyone who took the time to recommend Dr lawyers. I bought a condo in Juan Dolio and am coming down for a week starting the seventeenth. Hopefully will be able to close at that time. It turns out that I now need referral for an English ...
That is all great information. I will look up that bank. Read More
Need service referrals please. by jdah411
Thanks to everyone who took the time to recommend Dr lawyers. I bought a condo in Juan Dolio and am coming down for a week starting the seventeenth. Hopefully will be able to close at that time. It turns out that I now need referral for an English ...
Thank you for the advice on banks. It is all very helpful especially learning that will need a reference from my own bank. And weeks just to open a new account sounds strange too. Need to get accustomed to many things taking longer in DR. So far as ... Read More
Need service referrals please.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to recommend Dr lawyers. I bought a condo in Juan Dolio and am coming down for a week starting the seventeenth. Hopefully will be able to close at that time. It turns out that I now need referral for an English ... Read More
Need service referrals please.
Thanks to everyone who took the time to recommend Dr lawyers. I bought a condo in Juan Dolio and am coming down for a week starting the seventeenth. Hopefully will be able to close at that time. It turns out that I now need referral for an English ... Read More
Looking for a good real estate lawyer near Juan Dolio by jdah411
Hello everyone. Just found this site. I am looking for a referral for a competent real extate lawyer near juan Dolio. Preferably one thati is fuent in English. Im buying a condo there and need to obtain services pretty quickly. Thanks in advance ...
Hi is there anyone in the viconity Juan Dolio. I'd like to meet up and make some friends! Likely be down o the next month. Thanks! Read More
Looking for a good real estate lawyer near Juan Dolio by jdah411
Hello everyone. Just found this site. I am looking for a referral for a competent real extate lawyer near juan Dolio. Preferably one thati is fuent in English. Im buying a condo there and need to obtain services pretty quickly. Thanks in advance ...
Thank you for reply. I didn't realize Punta Cana was so dominant. At least it is not a problem specific to Juan Dolio. Read More