Alfonso Ayala
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
Forum posts
45
About me
American
Speaks english and spanish
Registration: 20 June 2021
My expat journey
Dominican Republic
USA
Activity
Closing out a DR bank account by wondering9
Hi all,I have left the DR permanently and I need to close my Banco Santa Cruz savings account. Apparently I have to empty it completely ("ni un solo peso") before I can do that. It has <US$100 in it currently. I'll withdraw what I can via ATM ...
Not sure if this applies to all banks in the Dominican Republic, but Banreservas and Scotiabank require you submit request to close account in person if you don't they just consider it a low or zero balance and keep tacking on fees. Check with your ... Read More
Starlink order Las Terrenas Dominican Republic by One Kid
**Starlink Dominican Republic — Shipping Delays / Need Help**Has anyone recently ordered Starlink equipment directly from Starlink for delivery in the Dominican Republic?I placed and fully paid for a Starlink Standard kit and wall mount on ...
I'm in Río San Juan and a friend recently ordered new starlink service and received equipment approximately 2 weeks. I personally had my gen 2 system go bad and starlink sent me a new system starlink 4x free of charge and didn't have to ... Read More
Best Bank for US Expats by brodies2013
We are finally in the planning stages of our move to DR! (We've been members here since 2014 and purchased a fixer upper on the north coast in 2015!) We are also shopping for a new bank...what bank would US Expat.com members recommend?
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Yes I already do that @Banreservas. Thanks for info Read More
Best Bank for US Expats by brodies2013
We are finally in the planning stages of our move to DR! (We've been members here since 2014 and purchased a fixer upper on the north coast in 2015!) We are also shopping for a new bank...what bank would US Expat.com members recommend?
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Yes they do, but planner said banco popular app now lets you deposit checks online like most USA banks do, my question was if it was available for USD accounts or only DOP accounts. Thanks Read More
Best Bank for US Expats by brodies2013
We are finally in the planning stages of our move to DR! (We've been members here since 2014 and purchased a fixer upper on the north coast in 2015!) We are also shopping for a new bank...what bank would US Expat.com members recommend?
@planner Will have to check them out. Do you know if it's offered for USD accounts. Thanks Planner. Read More
Best Bank for US Expats by brodies2013
We are finally in the planning stages of our move to DR! (We've been members here since 2014 and purchased a fixer upper on the north coast in 2015!) We are also shopping for a new bank...what bank would US Expat.com members recommend?
@brodies2013I use PNC bank as my USA and Banreservas as my Dominican Republic bank. The good, PNC has favorable international transfer rate with Banreservas and a few other banks in D.R. I can transfer $1500 USD to my Banreservas USD account for ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
Naranja agria are the sour oranges and regular one simply Naranja. You can tell difference by texture rough skin sour smoother skin sweet or regular Read More
PAYING TRAFFIC TICKETS by 7ROZES7
I received a traffic ticket while driving in the DR....I have tried to go onto the "Procuraduria General de la Republica" website to pay it, but it won't let me - keeps giving me errors. How else can I pay it? Is it essential to pay it? Will I have ...
@7ROZES7 If it doesn't appear on website and you just got the ticket it may not be in system yet . I had one that took a few weeks to be in system, Once it appeared, I paid on banreservas app online 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 ...
@planner That was on my initial visa, I had various set backs as changes had been made and I had done various trips back to USA and FBI had expired but at that point I had not left the Dominican republic for over 8 months and we had to submit all my ... 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 ...
If you have not left the Dominican Republic since your last entry into country and submitted FBI background before it expired, you might be able to do a Dominican Republic "buena conducta " submitting " Movimientos Migratorio" migration movements ... Read More
Retirement Visas by Pat Kitchen
My wife and I are in the process of obtaining retirement visas for the DR. We have been in contact with a couple of Dominican law firms. We are a bit taken aback with the fees they are charging. Also, we know there are going to be ...
@DRforme I think the info you got is wrong as my visa is by family reunification and since my wife is Dominican and we have been married for more than 2 yrs I actually qualify for D.R. citizenship after 6 month temp. Residency and living in ... Read More
OUCH!! I flunked the DR's "practical" Driving Test!!! by ExpatRusher
Woe is me. I must report a failure on my part. (after crowing about how I passed the written test with a great score, I figure I full disclosure on the practical test is appropriate). Late last week we went from Punta Cana over to the Intrant ...
I appreciate all info provided in our forums I read and took into account others experiences when getting their Dominican drivers license . Had no issue passing written portion and from reading others experiences driving portion in that simulator ... 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 ...
I just finished process of residency by family reunification and they ask for proof of solvency. I submitted vehicle title, six months of bank statements showing at least USD 5,000.00 . I believe if I would have had my house title that would have ... Read More
Changes in Immigration policy by planner
Lishali and I were chatting! We started this thread to detail the changes that are happening! Lishali will post about them.By the way- her user was eliminated by Expat! So you will see her under a new name
As many have said time frame from when you get appointment to deposit documents in person and go get medical exam to actually get notified to come pick up residency card varies. I can only speak to my case . I deposited everything March 2025, in ... 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 ...
I filed paperwork online November 2024 after they finally approved all documents submitted online I got email and also notification on the portal to confirm appointment to deposit documents in person and take medical examination in May 2025. A ... Read More