Profe Agayu
American and Dominican expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American and Dominican
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 30 March 2022
About
Occupation
I am English Teacher & Content Creator for Independent
My expat journey
Dominican Republic
USA
Activity
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 ...
@DRformeCongratulations! Sorry you got the runaround when doing it by yourself. Truth is...the runaround is on the checklist...well, it is implied. In the end, you made it. When it is time to renew the residency, it is so much easier. You can ... Read More
Credit cards by Tippj
Do the banks issu credit cards to foreigners
@TippjYes, they do! I have opened up a few and upgraded to higher tiers over the years. Overall, the credit card programs are not as good as the top-tier cards in the US, but there are some exceptions. If you are thinking about any in particular, ... Read More
Migracion acts on Russians illegal overstayers of tourist cards by windeguy
From Migracion in a link I provided below:"We deport people of all nationalities. We detain anyone who is in an irregular condition and we send them to their country of origin. The General Directorate of Immigration does not have racial ...
Yes, I read the article yesterday and thought maybe things are changing. Then I thought of the international outcry of Westerners being deported and banned from the DR after overstaying their visas, even if the Dominican government is just enforcing ... Read More
How to run AC cheaply ? by Scott Holmes
I am new and never been to Dominican Republic. My wife has. We are in process of purchasing a 3 bedroom house in Bravos. The house has 4 AC units. From what I seen online cost of living articles AC can cause very high electric bill. It ...
@planner This is very insightful. I will get some black curtains to keep out some of this heat 🥵 and the ceiling fans along with the AC. Thanks for the tips! Read More
How to run AC cheaply ? by Scott Holmes
I am new and never been to Dominican Republic. My wife has. We are in process of purchasing a 3 bedroom house in Bravos. The house has 4 AC units. From what I seen online cost of living articles AC can cause very high electric bill. It ...
@ddmcghee Great idea! I will try this. 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 ...
@ondami No problem. Here is the link with detailed info on my process and experience: https://youtu.be/A9iyv8e9zvw?si=3KVnIFHN9RpXVwlr 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 ...
@ExpatRusher Congrats! 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 ...
@ddmcghee I got my Dominican license back in 2022 using this process in Santo Domingo. I just followed the instructions laid out on the website, gathered the docs, booked an appointment, presented my docs, and got a Dominican license. I made a ... 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 ...
@ddmcghee I did it with my US driver's license. It is definitely possible. You just need to apostille your state's driving record which shows your license is in good standing. In my case, I got a copy of my recent 3-year driving record from Maryland ... 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 ...
@ExpatRusher Did you both take the Dominican driver's test kicks and giggles or you never had a driver's license in the US? 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 DAVID56I second Chris. That was my experience, but things could have changed over the years. Read More
New Find: A clean, safe, inexpensive AirBnB in SD by ddmcghee
Hi All! I had to be in SD for an early morning doctor's appointment Friday and didn't want to take the 5:00 AM bus from Las Terrenas. I found an apartment in Bella Vista for $34/night - all in! Pros: Good location, right off 27 de Febrero with easy ...
Thanks for the recommendation. Occasionally, I need an Airbnb in Santo Domingo. Read More
Can you deposit a US check into a Dominican bank account? by wondering9
I'm hoping it won't come to this, but I might end up receiving a paper check at the last minute before I leave the US. Is a Dominican bank likely to accept it as a deposit?I imagine there would be a long hold on the funds, which would be OK in this ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Yes, I find this to be the best option for me. Although, I never tried depositing a foreign check into a Dominican bank. Read More
Credit cards and other ways to pay bills by wondering9
So when I arrive (hopefully soon! seeing some progress!) I will be staying ~full time/year round, renting rather than buying a home, my main income source will be US Social Security, I will not have a car at least at the start, and I will be on a ...
So when I arrive (hopefully soon! seeing some progress!) I will be staying ~full time/year round, renting rather than buying a home, my main income source will be US Social Security, I will not have a car at least at the start, and I will be on a ... 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 ...
@huddleston1 Great to hear! Congratulations! Read More