Tippj
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 12 February 2022
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Dogs in the airport by tosharogers
Hello, my name is Tosha and I will be moving to Sosua from the States and with me will be my two dogs. Will I be able to fly into Puerto Plata International Airport with one as "cargo?" Thank you.
@bman I have driven to Santiago from puerto plata and found WAZE worked well for me, don’t have the energy to drive to santo Domingo….. I’ll hire yer for a ride next time you go …😃👍 Read More
Build a house (loan?) by MH3
Hey guys! Quick question about building a house. We own land, but the banks we’ve talked to don’t do mortgages for new construction like in the U.S. They say the only way is through a “builder,” where the house is already ...
@MH3 Yer know there’s a place I go to exchange USD for pesos and it a regular lending company , I’m not talking like someone lend money to your next paycheck , the guy has his own trucking company and money exchange company I’m ... Read More
Macao Hills Phase 2 by mills2912
Anyone here purchasing in Macao Hills? My Husband and I just made our downpayment. Excited to get to know our neighbors and to have resources of knowledge throughout the process of development.
I don’t want to pop anyone’s bubble , but I’ve actually seen grass grow quicker then progress on some of these construction projects , I think whatever the time line your promised you should allocate 30 % or more time to the ... Read More
Registering a vehicle in DR without residency. by Gcjackson2277
Hi folks, Hope everyone is well. I am in the process of building a villa in Sousa area. I visit a lot and would like to ship a car vs renting when I travel. Is it possible to register and insured a car without residency?
@Papito NL amazing what you learn on this site , I’m going to look into that insurance rider , that seems it may be worth it ….thanks Read More
Build a house (loan?) by MH3
Hey guys! Quick question about building a house. We own land, but the banks we’ve talked to don’t do mortgages for new construction like in the U.S. They say the only way is through a “builder,” where the house is already ...
@classygringo You could hire a night watchmen , they usually come with a long gun , and the ones I talked to get about 500 pesos for the night , usually it’s a side gig for them , hire them till the premises could be closed in and secure Read More
Registering a vehicle in DR without residency. by Gcjackson2277
Hi folks, Hope everyone is well. I am in the process of building a villa in Sousa area. I visit a lot and would like to ship a car vs renting when I travel. Is it possible to register and insured a car without residency?
I’ve had to stay passed the 30 day limit “ once “ …and talked to the insurance company and a few police officers and asked if I had an accident what would happen , they all said the same thing , it would be investigated ... Read More
Build a house (loan?) by MH3
Hey guys! Quick question about building a house. We own land, but the banks we’ve talked to don’t do mortgages for new construction like in the U.S. They say the only way is through a “builder,” where the house is already ...
Sometimes it’s better to build in stages , if you have “ all “ the materials on site you have more of a chance of theft at night , plus you can go over all the work after each completion of stages , if you don’t like ... 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 DAVID56 Silly question for you…just go into a post office and ask them for a FBI background check for yourself ? Read More
Ferries Del Caribe by pharrison742
There is a Ferry that sail from PR to Santo Domingo. This is cruise line type of ship. Looks more like a Navy ship, the ferry is 13hrs long, cost is $65.00. It is dog friendly and offers food and beverages same as the cruise line, etc, Dining room, ...
I think it would be foolish to pay an import fee into PR plus the Carrier expenses , then have to pay another carrier fee and another import fee to the DR , the ferry sounds like a nice excursion for someone not in a rush and maybe want to get away ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Dominican Republic as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and ...
About 3 years ago I sent a Christmas card with a little bit of money in it ( I didn’t know it at the time there is no mail system ) the person assured me other people get mail delivered to their office , well I sent a card and heard nothing ... Read More
Best way to transfer money from US to Dominican bank account by wondering9
Any insights or opinions on the best way to transfer money from a US to a Dominican bank account?I've seen Remitly recommended here and I think that's what I'll end up going with, but I was curious about other options, especially Wise and Xe.My ...
I’ve used Western Union for the last 4 years , never a problem….. for larger amounts I write a check to myself and deposit it my account , I’ll wait for it to clear , what’s the rush your in paradise Read More
There's no Dominican equivalent to Goodwill, is there? by wondering9
I'm wondering what the best way is to dispose of clothes in good condition that I don't need. I gather the used clothing market here is different and I don't want to put my foot in it. It's only a few items, but I am still travelng around and need ...
@wondering9 Just give them to somebody walking by where you live…. Try to size up the person and ask them if they want the clothes , a lot of times people can barter with them Read More
Best ant killer available in the DR? by wondering9
I'm suddenly getting a lot of ants, despite being pretty religious about not leaving food out & washing up right after eating. My landlady says they do this every fall and recommends something called Baygon. I looked it up and it looks pretty ...
I use Borax mixed with honey , go to you tube and look it up , I mix the two ingredients and then place a few ( 2-3 ) water bottles Caps filled out at night , I’ve found that some outside ants eat sugar- sweets , some only meats that get drag ... 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 ...
@Tranquilo1 Could you send me the information on your attorney , much appreciated Read More
How many times can you stay 30 days by karynllanders
Hi DR folks, on another thread I asked about time for processing and approval of pensioners residencies. The question is now if I do not want to pay overstay fines how often can I come for 30 days in a year until I have a determination on my ...
@karynllanders Maybe you can enlighten me, how do you get an 180 day visa extension , because every government office I’ve been to ( PP ) say they don’t know of any extension process Read More