CHRISTOPHER DAVID56
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Santo Domingo, Nacional
Registration: 16 March 2023
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Financial advisors for US expats living in the DR by Jennifer Storm Nelson
Hi, I am planning my move to the DR in 2027, and am working through the details. I am recently divorced, and am currently seeing a great financial advisor with Fidelity here in the US, where she is helping me manage my new investments since my ...
@Jennifer Storm Nelson I actually use Fedility for 13 years and have nothing but a great experience.I also use MailBox etc for 15 years and the same experience. Read More
Retirement looking for accommodation by Darryl Stewart
I am currently looking for a three bedroom apartment no more than 400 a month with my Social Security retirement pay please help
@planner If you can speak to your potential neighbors the likes and dislikes, as planner mentioned power, water supply, noise levels, camados, etc.. Read More
Retirement looking for accommodation by Darryl Stewart
I am currently looking for a three bedroom apartment no more than 400 a month with my Social Security retirement pay please help
@planner Also, if you can drive in your "like areas" after nightfall. As we know after sun down many things change, music, partying, etc. In many neighborhoods. Good luck and yes have your GF strt the process by looking... Read More
Retirement looking for accommodation by Darryl Stewart
I am currently looking for a three bedroom apartment no more than 400 a month with my Social Security retirement pay please help
@SimCityAT Where please, what city? Large Island. :) Read More
New Residency documents by DWI1998
Hello all, today I received five errors, one of which says I needed a QR code for my bank statements. I guess the stamp that the bank provides on every page wasn’t enough. Is anyone familiar with this QR code?
@Mila V You are correct Read More
New Residency documents by DWI1998
Hello all, today I received five errors, one of which says I needed a QR code for my bank statements. I guess the stamp that the bank provides on every page wasn’t enough. Is anyone familiar with this QR code?
@DWI1998 Yes, DR banks now have on the cover letter a bar code that DGM can access to validate the document. Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week. She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT?? the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
@Tippj Yes, that common here in the DR everywhere in the country. Unfortunately, it just compounds the overall problem for many Dominicans and basic daily living expenses.I personally take a different approach when paying for labor work if I so ... Read More
Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits by wondering9
One of the requirements to renew a residency permit is to prove that you have been depositing the minimum amount ($1500/month) into a Dominican bank. Can anyone who's done this recently say how many months of bank statements are being required? Or ...
@ondami Unfortunately, I would not be able to answer that question as that's more for someone that deals with DGM legally on Residency.However, if you have a monthly cable bill, electricity bill of 6 months that you can provide may help.I'm not ... Read More
Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits by wondering9
One of the requirements to renew a residency permit is to prove that you have been depositing the minimum amount ($1500/month) into a Dominican bank. Can anyone who's done this recently say how many months of bank statements are being required? Or ...
@wondering9 Yes,https://migracion.gob.do/servicio/renovacion-de-residencia-de-jubilados-2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPMqPZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7XuzvKotLYkM5IHYAEcOLz3k8q03v0RvI2rHXOqGhyc_o8V9IKr5SSAKUfAg_aem_c0d2jTbkUtBV5-qFLFE8uw Read More
Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits by wondering9
One of the requirements to renew a residency permit is to prove that you have been depositing the minimum amount ($1500/month) into a Dominican bank. Can anyone who's done this recently say how many months of bank statements are being required? Or ...
@wondering9 Yes , I just went thru this and yes they asked for a utility bill of sort of 6 months with my renewal. I also think its on the DGM website.7- Bank certification and transactions of the last 6 months of the account registered in a ... Read More
Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits by wondering9
One of the requirements to renew a residency permit is to prove that you have been depositing the minimum amount ($1500/month) into a Dominican bank. Can anyone who's done this recently say how many months of bank statements are being required? Or ...
To planners point...just be prepared to present all documents , banks, statements, etc . Better to have all of them just incase. There are many times no full consistency process with DGM and inspectors. Now with lawyers handling cases it can be ... Read More
Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits by wondering9
One of the requirements to renew a residency permit is to prove that you have been depositing the minimum amount ($1500/month) into a Dominican bank. Can anyone who's done this recently say how many months of bank statements are being required? Or ...
@wondering9 Just went thru this , they asked me for 6 months, additionally, they require the bank stamp on the front page and will not only accept the bar code banks are now using.They also want to see transactions that you are using the money to ... Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week. She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT?? the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
@Papito NL Makes sense....rates vary by area of the country for various trades, even call center jobs. Skilled versus non skilled to planner point Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week. She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT?? the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
@Papito NL Well, not in Santo Domingo now or anymore...you lucked out..glad it worked out for you.Best!DB Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week. She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT?? the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
@Tippj Wow, 1200 a day for 8 hours , construction, outside ?$2.50 dollars an hour....? Maybe its just me but call center jobs pay more! Maybe it's just your area that you are able to pay that rate...interesting Read More