Tomas Cabrera
Canadian expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 04 March 2013
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
In Canada you can't buy a one way ticket. You must buy round trip ticket. When i knew I wasn't going back, 7-8 years ago, I just waited a few days & called & cancelled my return flight. Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Hi there! This may seem like a stupid question..... After 2+ years of trips to Samana (5), San Francisco de Macoris (2) Santo Domingo (1), I got my (non voting) Cedula & my Temporary Residency which expires 21 August, 2019. ALL stuff done here ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Hi Sunshine! The beach thingy will wear off sooner than later! My Dominican wife & I got tired of the beach thing after 6-10 months. Now it's once a month or so. Rent for a while before buying in the North Shore! Tons of stuff to learn right ... Read More
A job like no other by backhomeagain
August 3rd 2018. I'd like to thank Planner for directing me to write on a thread of the occurrences in this challenge I have taken on, as well as Tinker who asked me to post my thoughts. The welcome was heartwarming to say the very least. ...
Back home again or Frankie Crocker? (which doesn't sound too Dominican) Anyway, my condolences with your Dad. I just discovered your story about coming home. Spent half an hour or so reading up on your situation. Nice little story. Again, sorry ... Read More
It's a wonderful LIFE !!! Santiago de los Caballeros by groby57
Before I attempt to sound like a well established expat, both financially and culturally, I first need to establish the fact that I am neither of these two elements. For me, this is a journey. After a divorce several years ago, I began to evaluate ...
Welcome back, again Groby! Awaiting some more tales. Well, I have my Cedula now. TTYL! Tom. Read More
Solar energy in Dominican Republic by JiuJitsuBeachBum
I have been researching living in the DR with my family for a while and I still am. I have a vacation home in South Padre Island, TX and recently purchase a beachfront condo in Playa Del Carmen, MX. Both places have solar energy systems. I paid an ...
Thanks Planner. With the 2 decimal places I got confused. Tom. I've been away from this site for a while with tech problems! :( Read More
Solar energy in Dominican Republic by JiuJitsuBeachBum
I have been researching living in the DR with my family for a while and I still am. I have a vacation home in South Padre Island, TX and recently purchase a beachfront condo in Playa Del Carmen, MX. Both places have solar energy systems. I paid an ...
thanks Dominicanada Mike! Is that US or pesos or the basic rate? Tom. What was your total cost for the system? You don't have batteries, correct? Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
Strange fellow indeed. Methinks he's a tad whipped? Tom. Under the bad weather again, healthwise chum. Soon, I hope! Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
Gica... Immigration has an office in San Francisco de Macoris, where I go. I am picking up my Residencia/Cedula next week. Tom in Cabrera. Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Reply to Elbrisalchad's comment from yesterday. Very understandable concerns indeed. I feel for you. Your concerns should create a lot of comments. I have not read any yet. Tom, in Cabrera, awaiting notification that my temp. residency is ... Read More
Retiring in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Dominican Republic? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, ...
There are endless reasons for retiring &living here! :) Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
We must try to some degree, at least, to combat the corruption present in our new home. The Green March is a great example. Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
Quite true Planner, unless you are a very wealthy immigrant, of course. :) Read More
It's a wonderful LIFE !!! Santiago de los Caballeros by groby57
Before I attempt to sound like a well established expat, both financially and culturally, I first need to establish the fact that I am neither of these two elements. For me, this is a journey. After a divorce several years ago, I began to evaluate ...
Welcome back! Great news chum! REALLY GREAT! Really glad it's going so well! Be careful on those ladders chum! :) Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Yes Planner, we are just confirming the fact that, YES. WE ARE LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST & LIVING IN THE PARADISE CALLED THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS! <3 :) Tom, here in Cabrera! <3 :) Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
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So, like death, when your number's up, it's up. Back on the bus. :) Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
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Yes Planner! What I should have said instead was: THEY ARE NOW ENFORCING THAT OPTION NOW! Tom Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
A lot of "maybes" & "probablys" & "likely" in here. They do have the option of not allowing you BACK into the country if you have overstayed before! This is "NEW". Herein lies the problem, correct, ... Read More
Are condo owners making money renting their place to expat ? by Sophielabelle
Or barely ? Is it easy to resale your condo after a few years? Is there anything to do beside the beach? Thanks for your comments. Sophie
Tough question. Simple answer, some are, some are not. Hundreds of reasons for the above. Tons of things to do here in the DR! It's relative easy to sell a condo here. Tom. Read More
Are condo owners making money renting their place to expat ? by Sophielabelle
Or barely ? Is it easy to resale your condo after a few years? Is there anything to do beside the beach? Thanks for your comments. Sophie
Tough question. Simple answer, some are, some are not. Hundreds of reasons for the above. Tom. Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Take the ferry to Puerto Rico for a day? Tom. oops, guess I should have read all the posts! Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Not at all, fresh milk is readily available from most farmers around here. Tom. Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
I forgot to mention I was quoting the Constitution as it applies to people married to a Dominican, assuming people would realize that. Then I remembered a famous quote, "ASSUME NOTHING!" Have a happy Dominicanday! :) Tom. Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
It is in the Constitution here. I posted it a few months back, Basically, temporary residency/residencia is gender neutral. The hoops seem to be the same, so far. Tom. Read More
Retiring in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Dominican Republic? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, ...
Hey Tamas! Tiger is back! Tied for 2nd today! See you soon, hopefully old friend! Tom. Read More
Retiring in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Dominican Republic? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, ...
Tinker. you do have a way with words. I am proud to have you as a true friend! Read More
Retiring in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Dominican Republic? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, ...
Julian, it sounds like you are living your dream! Congratulations! Tom, living mine in Cabrera. Read More
Cost of living 2018 in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
HeyTinker! You can still type! :) Read More
Rental by JanetW
Hello we will be making our way down to Dominican for the month of March 2018....this is the begining of our transformation of moving there over the next 2 yrs. We are looking to do a couple rentals in different parts to see where we want to plant ...
I tried to answer but Christopher deleted my post?????????????????????????????/ Read More
MY DOMINICAN EXPERIENCE by 2VPsoldier
Just back to Alberta from an interesting and absolutely great 21 days to Dominican Republic. I read with great interest all the topics posted on/in this forum. Unfortunately I had only my new tablet with me and could not log in to make comments or ...
It's not worth it, really! I looked into it years ago. Tom. Read More
MY DOMINICAN EXPERIENCE by 2VPsoldier
Just back to Alberta from an interesting and absolutely great 21 days to Dominican Republic. I read with great interest all the topics posted on/in this forum. Unfortunately I had only my new tablet with me and could not log in to make comments or ...
Hey again MocaMan! Most of the golf courses are very expensive here. Except for a beautiful little par 35 9, if I remember, up near Constanza somewhere. You would think you were back in the foothills! It's very reasonable & fun! My wife, ... Read More
MY DOMINICAN EXPERIENCE by 2VPsoldier
Just back to Alberta from an interesting and absolutely great 21 days to Dominican Republic. I read with great interest all the topics posted on/in this forum. Unfortunately I had only my new tablet with me and could not log in to make comments or ...
I have mentioned this law to a couple of lawyers. Who will remain nameless. They just don't answer me after I bring this up. Tom. Read More
MY DOMINICAN EXPERIENCE by 2VPsoldier
Just back to Alberta from an interesting and absolutely great 21 days to Dominican Republic. I read with great interest all the topics posted on/in this forum. Unfortunately I had only my new tablet with me and could not log in to make comments or ...
A lot of lawyers don't tell you that because they make more pesos going the way longer procedures. Tom. Read More
MY DOMINICAN EXPERIENCE by 2VPsoldier
Just back to Alberta from an interesting and absolutely great 21 days to Dominican Republic. I read with great interest all the topics posted on/in this forum. Unfortunately I had only my new tablet with me and could not log in to make comments or ...
Hi Planner! Sorry, When you marry a Dominican, the imported spouse automatically becomes a Dominican. Then you directly go to citizenship. I am doing that shortly. I believe I posted that Gov't. constitutional law some time ago. Tom. Read More
MY DOMINICAN EXPERIENCE by 2VPsoldier
Just back to Alberta from an interesting and absolutely great 21 days to Dominican Republic. I read with great interest all the topics posted on/in this forum. Unfortunately I had only my new tablet with me and could not log in to make comments or ...
Hey MocaMan! Don't worry about your residencia just yet. After you get married, you automatically become a Dominican. The paperwork & ALL the bullshit is a lot less. Tom. Read More
It's a wonderful LIFE !!! Santiago de los Caballeros by groby57
Before I attempt to sound like a well established expat, both financially and culturally, I first need to establish the fact that I am neither of these two elements. For me, this is a journey. After a divorce several years ago, I began to evaluate ...
Hey Groby 57! Well, the 2 ladies that were bearing down on us were gentle for a lot of us & deadly for a few. I suppose your wife & your step kids are going to get a taste of winter. Good luck with that one my friend! Stories to come, I ... Read More
Here we go again? Hurricane Maria... by brodies2013
Is the possibility of a track from the south better or worse for north coast....I would think mountain ranges would soften the blow a bit... anyone concerned? I imagine Punta Cana might suffer more with that trajectory...
Irma got most of the weaker trees. There wasn't much damage overall here in Cabrera! So sad for the thousands in Puerto Rico, Dominica & all the other little islands who lost everything. Read More
Here we go again? Hurricane Maria... by brodies2013
Is the possibility of a track from the south better or worse for north coast....I would think mountain ranges would soften the blow a bit... anyone concerned? I imagine Punta Cana might suffer more with that trajectory...
Thanks for sparing Cabrera, Maria! Read More
Las Terrenas the best place to retire by dylan_10
Las Terrenas is a small village located in the Samana peninsula, one of the most beautiful and lush throughout the Dominican Republic: here are stunning beaches and bang in a sea of many colors, mostly flat because it is the only one in the 'island ...
La Terrenas got hit pretty hard in the last 2 weeks. Just another reason to consider Cabrera, minimal damage from both hurricanes! Read More
Here we go again? Hurricane Maria... by brodies2013
Is the possibility of a track from the south better or worse for north coast....I would think mountain ranges would soften the blow a bit... anyone concerned? I imagine Punta Cana might suffer more with that trajectory...
We're hoping it'll turn a bit more to the north! Tom. Read More
Las Terrenas the best place to retire by dylan_10
Las Terrenas is a small village located in the Samana peninsula, one of the most beautiful and lush throughout the Dominican Republic: here are stunning beaches and bang in a sea of many colors, mostly flat because it is the only one in the 'island ...
I might suggest Cabrera, it's not a beach town, but there are 6-7 beaches within a 10 min. drive. Beach towns are usually very cluttered & busy places full of tourists here for a week or two. Cabrera is a laid back town of 4000 or so nice ... Read More
Retiring in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Dominican Republic? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, ...
I wonder if any branch of our glorious Government has any actual numbers of Xpats locations? It would seem like the North Coast is preferred by most of us. Tom. Read More
Retiring in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Dominican Republic? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, ...
If you are asking me, Cabrera, on the North Coast. Tom. Read More
Retiring in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Dominican Republic? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, ...
Beautiful people, very reasonable cost of living, NO SNOW fantastic year round beaches with nobody around on weekdays. Easy banking, no snow, fresh fruit & veggies, very tough beef, great pork & chicken. Did I mention no smow? yes. Low crime ... Read More
Opening a new business in DR by Hyperboles
Hi every one, I'm looking for expats who actually opened a business in DR, to hear from you the dos ans donts in the procedure. Best regards, Myriam.
Definitely have to agree with you there Planner. Tom. Read More
Opening a new business in DR by Hyperboles
Hi every one, I'm looking for expats who actually opened a business in DR, to hear from you the dos ans donts in the procedure. Best regards, Myriam.
Hola Happy! Thanks for you "get to the point" comment. Are you aware most of these establishments are rented by the hour? Tom. Read More
Opening a new business in DR by Hyperboles
Hi every one, I'm looking for expats who actually opened a business in DR, to hear from you the dos ans donts in the procedure. Best regards, Myriam.
Hi Planner! Is it me, or does Happy Morgan think these "Cabanas" are a legitimate business here? You & I know exactly what they are. Should we tell him? Tom. Read More
Opening a new business in DR by Hyperboles
Hi every one, I'm looking for expats who actually opened a business in DR, to hear from you the dos ans donts in the procedure. Best regards, Myriam.
Planner is correct in all she is telling you. Especially in the "build it & they will come" area. For a cabana to do well you need lots of connections, (sales people) in bars & night clubs. Be careful in this area you are treading ... Read More
Solar energy in Dominican Republic by JiuJitsuBeachBum
I have been researching living in the DR with my family for a while and I still am. I have a vacation home in South Padre Island, TX and recently purchase a beachfront condo in Playa Del Carmen, MX. Both places have solar energy systems. I paid an ...
Hey Mike! We are looking at installing Solar as well. Got a price a few years back & it was around 11,000 US dollars. Now that prices are lower, reconsidering. Keep us posted on your progress please. Do you have a HONEST supplier on the North ... Read More
Las Terrenas the best place to retire by dylan_10
Las Terrenas is a small village located in the Samana peninsula, one of the most beautiful and lush throughout the Dominican Republic: here are stunning beaches and bang in a sea of many colors, mostly flat because it is the only one in the 'island ...
2 weeks will give you enough information for you to realize you need at least 2-4 months looking around the island. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Dominican Republic? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips ...
Planner! WestJet usually has cheaper flights to & from Samana from Canada than anybody else! Tom. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Dominican Republic? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips ...
Planner has helped probably thousands of wanna-be EXPATS here! Bob as well! Thank you both! Tom. Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
Probably not but check with a lawyer. Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
Good for you! I am doing it with my wife's help. Catalina is a Chartered accountant here & part Lawyer as well. Without Catalina it would have been impossible. She was arguing with them & went over their heads a few times. That ... Read More
A series of questions about moving to Dominican Republic. by MaybachS600
1) Is D.R especially strict about deporting U.S citizens living illegally in the country? 2) Can residency be obtained without a Valid U.S passport? Lets just say with only a original U.S birth certificate and valid drivers license. If not, can ...
Nobody is judging you here chum. We are just giving you our advice because some of us have been in your position here. So don't get your panties tied in a knot over people just trying to help you, OK? Tom. Read More
A series of questions about moving to Dominican Republic. by MaybachS600
1) Is D.R especially strict about deporting U.S citizens living illegally in the country? 2) Can residency be obtained without a Valid U.S passport? Lets just say with only a original U.S birth certificate and valid drivers license. If not, can ...
Yes he said he only had a birth certificate & driver's licence. Tom. Read More
Open a business in Santo Domingo
You'll have to do it with a local owning it. That you can TRUST! Most of the bars here are for sale whether they advertise it or not. Legal drugs to be delivered. Tom. Read More
A series of questions about moving to Dominican Republic. by MaybachS600
1) Is D.R especially strict about deporting U.S citizens living illegally in the country? 2) Can residency be obtained without a Valid U.S passport? Lets just say with only a original U.S birth certificate and valid drivers license. If not, can ...
Maybach, If you have ENOUGH MONEY, you can buy anything here. Yes, passport too. NO, I don't know where to get it. You are asking questions here most can't,or won't answer. Mainly because our identities are public knowledge here. Sounds ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Dominican Republic? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips ...
Sounds like the North Coast will be your new home Mike! There are 100's of chats going on here. The list of them is here at the top. Take 3 days & read them all! Tired of Trudeau already? The list is at the bottom as well. Tom. Read More
Mistakes expats make in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Dominican Republic? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips ...
To be quite honest about it, I only made 1 mistake moving here. I should have done it SOONER! That's all. REALLY! Tom. Read More
Flooding in Sosua and Puerto Plata by Harry19076
For those of you who live in the Sosua and Puerto Plata area, how do people moving to one of these areas determine if they are going to be in a major flood zone during the raining and storm season? I am only asking for the opinion of those of you ...
Get prepared Bob, the drought is coming, again. Like they say, when it rains, it rains. When it doesn't, it doesn't! Read More
Flooding in Sosua and Puerto Plata by Harry19076
For those of you who live in the Sosua and Puerto Plata area, how do people moving to one of these areas determine if they are going to be in a major flood zone during the raining and storm season? I am only asking for the opinion of those of you ...
A lot of countries have laws against building on a flood plain. Here we do not have any laws about building ANYWHERE! It would seem that way. I had a friend that bought here 30 years ago. He came back about 5 years ago to find somebody had built ... Read More
North Coast needs your HELP by Bob K
As many of you may know from my other posts as well as some of the news outlets the North Coast of the Dominican Republic is a major disaster area. We have received over 50 inches of rain over the last 3 weeks with major flooding in many areas ...
Well over a foot on the hwy #5 at Sea Horse ranch this morning. Read More
It's a wonderful LIFE !!! Santiago de los Caballeros by groby57
Before I attempt to sound like a well established expat, both financially and culturally, I first need to establish the fact that I am neither of these two elements. For me, this is a journey. After a divorce several years ago, I began to evaluate ...
Hey Groby! Welcome back! I thought the floods in Dec. carried you out into the Atlantic & the sharks gotcha! Anyway how ya been? I'm the same, only older & happier! Tom Looking forward to the continuing saga! Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
Wonderful post. But after spending half an hour reading & re-reading, I did not see "Temporary Resdidencia" or what you do after getting it, Is that written anywhere? That is the heading of this thread, isn't it? Tom. Read More
Best north coast city for young family? by JH40911
Hello, I am brand new to this forum, but have been reading it for months now, as well as any other information out there on the internet. We are intending on moving down there within the next year(Sept 17), specifically to the north coast. We ...
I don't know, probably available near La Catalina. Check Claro's F/B page. Read More
Opening a new business in DR by Hyperboles
Hi every one, I'm looking for expats who actually opened a business in DR, to hear from you the dos ans donts in the procedure. Best regards, Myriam.
Hi Stew! The last I heard about jet-skis is that they were banned on all beaches in the Dominican Republic. Too dangerous here. Drive on the highways at night & you will understand why. Tom. Read More
Best north coast city for young family? by JH40911
Hello, I am brand new to this forum, but have been reading it for months now, as well as any other information out there on the internet. We are intending on moving down there within the next year(Sept 17), specifically to the north coast. We ...
Brodies.... Claro seems to be the best Internet provider. We are in the south-east corner of Cabrera. We pay under 3000 pesos total for 4 cell phones & 1 land line with free world wide calling, dish TV with 20 or so English channels & 50 ... Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
Wonderful post. But after spending half an hour reading & re-reading, I did not see "Temporary Resdidencia" or what you do after getting it, written anywhere? That is the heading of this thread, isn't it? Tom. Read More
Best north coast city for young family? by JH40911
Hello, I am brand new to this forum, but have been reading it for months now, as well as any other information out there on the internet. We are intending on moving down there within the next year(Sept 17), specifically to the north coast. We ...
I've been here for over 4 years now. Never been without Internet for more than 30 minutes. In Cabrera. Read More
Best north coast city for young family? by JH40911
Hello, I am brand new to this forum, but have been reading it for months now, as well as any other information out there on the internet. We are intending on moving down there within the next year(Sept 17), specifically to the north coast. We ...
Well, I hope our friends are not among the 7 detained in PP yesterday. For overstaying their welcome. Sad times in Sousa & Caberete. Tom (almost legal) Read More
North Coast needs your HELP by Bob K
As many of you may know from my other posts as well as some of the news outlets the North Coast of the Dominican Republic is a major disaster area. We have received over 50 inches of rain over the last 3 weeks with major flooding in many areas ...
La Catalina has been closed for 6-9 months now. It's for sale. Not much damage in that area. Cabrera town generally survived except for a lot of water damage downtown as the rain rushed over the little creek's banks on it's way to the ... Read More
North Coast needs your HELP by Bob K
As many of you may know from my other posts as well as some of the news outlets the North Coast of the Dominican Republic is a major disaster area. We have received over 50 inches of rain over the last 3 weeks with major flooding in many areas ...
That particular bridge was quickly repaired because the resort buses need it to get to the resorts. The rest will be as soon as possible. Read More
Best north coast city for young family? by JH40911
Hello, I am brand new to this forum, but have been reading it for months now, as well as any other information out there on the internet. We are intending on moving down there within the next year(Sept 17), specifically to the north coast. We ...
Hola everyone! I'm back. Not that I went anywhere, just not here. Our current rainy season is in fact, the worst as far as destructive rainfall is considered, in history. I'm thinking "climate change" Who knows. The damage is ... Read More
North Coast needs your HELP by Bob K
As many of you may know from my other posts as well as some of the news outlets the North Coast of the Dominican Republic is a major disaster area. We have received over 50 inches of rain over the last 3 weeks with major flooding in many areas ...
Actually it has been declared a "Disaster Area" by Danilo today. Tom. Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Dominican Republic can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Dominican ...
Well Planner, being retired with a meager pension from Canada: Life is easy. 1-2 days a month at the beach is great for us. It is usually hot & sunny all year. (more than Canada) Most everybody works here, except me. Life here is good & ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Dominican Republic can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
I love my new country! Tom. Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Dominican Republic can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
That's right Bob. your mom is #1. Tom. Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Dominican Republic can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
The answer to that is simple Bob. Don't leave. Skype & using Catalina's land line which has free calling to Canada. Tom. Read More
Keeping up with the news in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Dominican Republic provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the ...
Gossip is treated as such, however there is a grain of truth in ALL gossip. The secret is sifting properly. Read More
Keeping up with the news in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Dominican Republic provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the ...
dominicantoday.com & local gossip, of course! Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell ...
Pam, do what Bob suggests. He gives the best answers & tells the truth. 6 or 7 years ago I left from 20 miles SE of Elliot Lake, so I know your feelings about Northern Ontario quite well. We settled on the North Coast, Cabrera. The nicest town ... Read More
Your new local habits in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Dominican Republic is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in Dominican Republic? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see ...
If at all possible, we'll be there! Read More
Your new local habits in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Dominican Republic is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in Dominican Republic? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see ...
Planner..... Are you working yet? Brodies..... we'll be here! Read More
Overstay Fines 2015 by planner
There is always confusion about the overstay fines or fees. If you are visiting the Dominican Republic and you over stay here are the Penalties or Fees. You will pay them when you are leaving the Dominican Republic. IF you overstay 1 day, then ...
Planner, you are quite right with Bob Dylan's quote, "the times they are are a'changin"! Let's hope for the better! Read More
Adapting to the climate in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to the Dominican Republic is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of the Dominican Republic? How does the local weather impact ...
Groby! I thought you got swallowed up in Santiago! Welcome back! So if I can read between the lines, your new Esposa is going to join you in the Great Pacific north-west Coast? Tom. Are you going to continue with your great stories??? We all miss ... Read More
Your new local habits in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Dominican Republic is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in Dominican Republic? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see ...
Dominoes & Presidente. I have a problem with languages. 4 years total immersion & I can't even begin a conversion. I get by because my Dominican Esposa speaks English. Read More
Adapting to the climate in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to the Dominican Republic is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of the Dominican Republic? How does the local weather impact ...
Hot is good, cold is bad. Being from Northern Ontario, I used to love the winter. Now in my senior years, I cannot take the cold anymore. So I moved here, got married & we bought a house with 6 fans & an big air conditioner for our 400 ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Dominican Republic by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Dominican Republic: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other ...
Hey Stan! Catalina's insurance company is: PALIC INSURANCE. PALIC stands for Pan American Life Insurance Company (New Orleans, LA) That is who She got coverage for me through her insurance company.. arspalicsalud.com.do the above is the ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Dominican Republic by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Dominican Republic: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other ...
Go ahead chum! Good luck with that! :lol: Tom. Read More
Insurance coverage in Dominican Republic by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Dominican Republic: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other ...
I already told you. Tom. Read More
Insurance coverage in Dominican Republic by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Dominican Republic: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other ...
My beautiful Dominican wife looks after all that. She does a great job! Tom. Read More
It's a wonderful LIFE !!! Santiago de los Caballeros by groby57
Before I attempt to sound like a well established expat, both financially and culturally, I first need to establish the fact that I am neither of these two elements. For me, this is a journey. After a divorce several years ago, I began to evaluate ...
Well said Greg. Someday we will share a few Presidentes at Mannys Bar here in Cabrera. On the Malecon. Take care chum! Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to the Dominican Republic? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is ...
Quite true Planner. A lot of pedestrians are killed on the streets here. Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to the Dominican Republic? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is ...
You were very lucky Planner. We all know, or know of people who were not so lucky. Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to the Dominican Republic? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is ...
Yes that is the intelligent thing to do here. No matter whose fault it is, the gringo is to blame. Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to the Dominican Republic? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is ...
After you pay all the lawyers you will still be better off just by not stopping. Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to the Dominican Republic? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is ...
Sure Colonel, that makes it so much easier. Via con Dios all! I learned that from my Dad when I was about 6. He was fluent. I should have paid attention. When we are young we learn language easy. Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to the Dominican Republic? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is ...
Bob! I did not think there was anyone else like me! You are just like me. As you know. I was born in Canada. I had to take french in school. I got 2 percent on my final exam There is a special part of the brain that does other languages. Bob & I ... Read More
A DAY IN THE LIFE by planner
With this thread I am asking THOSE WHO ACTUALLY LIVE HERE to create a post below describing their day! We want to share with others what is normal, typical and usual here! Please keep your posts informative and feel free to post often as our days ...
How sad Planner. We all know you really loved your new career. Oh well you are a survivor. Just another stone in the rocky road of life. See you soon, maybe. Read More