wondering9
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Lives in Santo Domingo, Dominican Repub
Registration: 28 August 2023
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Computer store in Las Terrenas or Nagua? by wondering9
Hello, can anyone recommend a store selling computer accessories in either Las Terrenas or Nagua? My laptop is on strike and I need to buy a wired external keyboard. Unfortunately I need it quickly (🤣😪). Thanks for any tips!
I don't like to rely too much on Google (Maps) as it sometimes contains obsolete listings. (I've had mixed experiences with reviews too.) That's why I wanted to ask live humans who've been there. Since I was in a hurry, though, I did end up doing it ... Read More
Question about tipping by wondering9
I've been staying in a place that is also listed in Airbnb, but for the past ~4 months I've rented directly from the landlord (who is local and lives on the premises). I've done my own cleaning except for laundry, where the only option was to have ...
Yes, just for doing laundry. How much would you suggest per load? Read More
Question about tipping
I've been staying in a place that is also listed in Airbnb, but for the past ~4 months I've rented directly from the landlord (who is local and lives on the premises). I've done my own cleaning except for laundry, where the only option was to have ... Read More
Computer store in Las Terrenas or Nagua?
Hello, can anyone recommend a store selling computer accessories in either Las Terrenas or Nagua? My laptop is on strike and I need to buy a wired external keyboard. Unfortunately I need it quickly (🤣😪). Thanks for any tips! 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
Just checking (no pressure to share personal details), you do realize that the minimum income required for a retirement residency is USD 1500/month? Read More
Intercultural relationships in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in Dominican Republic. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...
I don't want to minimize the risks and complications, but I think we need to remember that hypocrisy, exploitation, abuse, and even murder happen in EVERY social and economic group -- including the wealthiest, classiest, and most pious. Pick up any ... 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 ...
I was taking a walk this morning and thinking about just how enchantingly weird some neighborhoods are -- with the steep up-and-down streets that in turn have steep drop-offs to the side, and the side alleys and crooked staircases and precipitous ... 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 ...
(never mind, the post I was resonding to changed) 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 ...
@Christopher David 56 just to confirm: for a retirement/pensioner's residency? 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 ...
Thanks, everybody; this helps a lot! I'm glad the most anyone has been asked for is 6 months worth of records as I initially had some bumps in the road getting my banking set up. One follow-up question: the lawyer I worked with on the original ... Read More
Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits
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 ... Read More
Remitly issue by wondering9
I'm trying to transfer money from a US bank to Banco Santa Cruz via Remitly. It's not going smoothly, and I thought I'd check here to see if anyone has had a similar experience or otherwise has light to shed on this.The transfer has been kicked back ...
Well yay, it worked at last! Yes January 2 seemed like a pretty normal business day. I got someone very efficient and pleasant at the bank. It turned out that on the previous visit they had not entered my cédula number at all, but it's in now ... Read More
Remitly issue by wondering9
I'm trying to transfer money from a US bank to Banco Santa Cruz via Remitly. It's not going smoothly, and I thought I'd check here to see if anyone has had a similar experience or otherwise has light to shed on this.The transfer has been kicked back ...
Turns out the Remitly problem that was supposedly solved 8 days ago, wasn't, so I will have to go in to BSC again. I gather that today (Dec 31) is a half-holiday and next week things will be shut for one?two? days for Epiphany... is Friday (Jan 2) a ... Read More
health insurance: Senasa as of late 2025
So has Senasa now graduated from "pretty grim" to "completely broken"?I've been trying to follow the news but most articles I've read focus on the scandal/big shots caught with their hands in the flour rather than what it means for the system and ... Read More
Remitly issue by wondering9
I'm trying to transfer money from a US bank to Banco Santa Cruz via Remitly. It's not going smoothly, and I thought I'd check here to see if anyone has had a similar experience or otherwise has light to shed on this.The transfer has been kicked back ...
Banco Santa Cruz is supposed to be one of the most expat-friendly banks, isn't it?Banking paperwork, and questioning, can seem overwhelming, even when done by a friendly and gracious employee. I read somewhere that one of the reasons for all the ... Read More