Simon FitzPatrick
@SFP203
English expat in the USA
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About me
English
Lives in Southport
Speaks French, English
Registration: 15 December 2013
BUYING A VEHICLE IN DR by 2VPsoldier
Okay, I am getting close to being ready to purchase a vehicle. What I would like to know is how it generally works here in the DR. I will only be able to give a deposit and then "finance" the remainder. Just wondering how it works and if ...
Good morning..... Have read all the comments and wanted to add my experience since I just bought a car here. It is overwhelming, car details on line are vague, most used cars come from the US, many have salvaged/re-built titles, odometers are not ... Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
I can give you lots of details....and the 1st thing you need to do is get a local lawyer...we have used Lishali Baez (Lily - and on this site). She is excellent. WhatsApp is 809-860-1231 Expect to spend about $3,000 on lawyer fees (per person) ... Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
Hilda; Good to read your post.....we are coming to Sosua in March and will need to open a bank account...you made it sound easy. May I ask which bank and what docs/paperwork you need to take with you. I am coming from the US but have an English ... Read More
living in Dominican Republic: opening a bank account by sandmo
Hello, My name is Sandmo, I am thinking of visiting the Dominican Republic this coming April 2020 to look into staying long term. I have read many articles online about getting a bank account in the DR if a person is looking to buy land/home. ...
Morning...was lying in bed last night and was wondering how one gets a reference letter from someone who has an account at the bank at which you are getting your own account....I know noone on the island, let alone someone from the bank I am going ... Read More
living in Dominican Republic: opening a bank account by sandmo
Hello, My name is Sandmo, I am thinking of visiting the Dominican Republic this coming April 2020 to look into staying long term. I have read many articles online about getting a bank account in the DR if a person is looking to buy land/home. ...
Uncle Buck......thank you...a very comprehensive and helpful response.....we will be living in Sosua so will look into Santa Cruz....I speak no Spanish...yet...so English speaking will be helpful. Many thanks again.....hope that our paths will cross ... Read More
living in Dominican Republic: opening a bank account by sandmo
Hello, My name is Sandmo, I am thinking of visiting the Dominican Republic this coming April 2020 to look into staying long term. I have read many articles online about getting a bank account in the DR if a person is looking to buy land/home. ...
Many thanks...am retiring to the DR so won't have an employment letter...some folks indicate that you need many months (6) of home bank account statements and that they need to be stamped/notarised...was that your experience? Read More
living in Dominican Republic: opening a bank account by sandmo
Hello, My name is Sandmo, I am thinking of visiting the Dominican Republic this coming April 2020 to look into staying long term. I have read many articles online about getting a bank account in the DR if a person is looking to buy land/home. ...
Planner; Good afternoon and Happy New Year.....I wanted to follow up on your post....I intend to open a DR account and use it to pay local bills and expenses. The bank that has been suggested is BHD Leon. I intend to keep about US$10,000/month ... Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
My girlfriend and I have been working with Lily....she is AMAZING!!! Honestly, I don't know how anyone gets through the residency process without her help and guidance.... It is convoluted, documents are very specific, the Miami DR consulate ... Read More
Office Equipment/Amazon Shipments by SFP203
Good afternoon; Was wondering how expensive some of the basic office equipment is.....and how easy it is to find things like printers, ink, paper etc. Does anyone have any experience with ordering things on Amazon? We will be living in ...
Many thanks...our goal is to buy locally to help support the economy....some additional costs are all part to the island deal! Suspect we will use suitcases to bring things in too when we come back from an overseas trip! Have a good week....and ... Read More
Office Equipment/Amazon Shipments by SFP203
Good afternoon; Was wondering how expensive some of the basic office equipment is.....and how easy it is to find things like printers, ink, paper etc. Does anyone have any experience with ordering things on Amazon? We will be living in ...
Many thanks.....hopefully we can get what we need locally.....part of living on an island.... Read More
Office Equipment/Amazon Shipments
Good afternoon; Was wondering how expensive some of the basic office equipment is.....and how easy it is to find things like printers, ink, paper etc. Does anyone have any experience with ordering things on Amazon? We will be living in ... Read More
International Phone Service by SFP203
Good morning; There was a thread back in 2015 about this topic but I wanted to get a more recent set of comments/suggestions. I will be living in Sousa and the house I have has internet included. My challenge is that I will need to make (and ...
Thank you.....which VPN provider do you use? Read More
International Phone Service by SFP203
Good morning; There was a thread back in 2015 about this topic but I wanted to get a more recent set of comments/suggestions. I will be living in Sousa and the house I have has internet included. My challenge is that I will need to make (and ...
Morning; Do you use a local DR cell phone carrier? USA Verizon has international plans but very limited # of calls and limited data usage. Trying to get a landline.... Goal is simple; use a US based cell phone to receive and make lots of calls ... Read More
International Phone Service by SFP203
Good morning; There was a thread back in 2015 about this topic but I wanted to get a more recent set of comments/suggestions. I will be living in Sousa and the house I have has internet included. My challenge is that I will need to make (and ...
Steven; Many thanks.....just to be clear for myself.....I can make and receive phone calls to the US and Canada for free with Ringtone on a US based cell phone. Am I understanding this correctly.... I do not have a landline (yet and am not sure ... Read More
International Phone Service
Good morning; There was a thread back in 2015 about this topic but I wanted to get a more recent set of comments/suggestions. I will be living in Sousa and the house I have has internet included. My challenge is that I will need to make (and ... Read More
Cell phone providers by SFP203
Who is the best cell phone service provider and is it easy to get a cell phone contract? What does one need to do/show to get a contract. Thanks
That is great news....many thanks. One more thing that we don't need to worry about! Read More
Cell phone providers by SFP203
Who is the best cell phone service provider and is it easy to get a cell phone contract? What does one need to do/show to get a contract. Thanks
Planner; Thanks.....we will be living in Sousa....pay as you go seems to be an option.....we arrive in April and have lots of questions...thank you for always being there to help. We are still trying to get hold of your lawyer too.....have a good ... Read More
Cell phone providers
Who is the best cell phone service provider and is it easy to get a cell phone contract? What does one need to do/show to get a contract. Thanks Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
Good morning; I wanted to reach out and introduce ourselves and ask for your help getting a Temporary Residency Visa.... My girlfriend (US Citizen) and myself (UK citizen) live in Tampa, Florida and want to spend a year or so in the DR and need to ... Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
Many thanks....will try and find her contact info......unless you have it and can share it. Much appreciated, Simon and Cindy Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 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 us ...
Good morning everyone; My girlfriend and I are planning to come and live in the DR for a year or so - arriving on or around April 1st. We currently live in Florida and are planning on retiring to the DR for a year or so. We are looking to get ... Read More
Santo Domingo - Used Car Sale by GregInTheDR
I’ll be in Santo Domingo early next month and I’m looking for someone who can recommend a good used car dealership In the area. I’m tired of spending money on Uber and I’ll need a car there anyways! (I spend a lot of time ...
Can you please share Cruffman's contact info Thanks Read More
Santo Domingo - Used Car Sale by GregInTheDR
I’ll be in Santo Domingo early next month and I’m looking for someone who can recommend a good used car dealership In the area. I’m tired of spending money on Uber and I’ll need a car there anyways! (I spend a lot of time ...
Does have anyone have Cruffman's info. For Used Cars. Thanks Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
Hi; Am in the US and my girlfriend (US citizen) and myself (UK citizen) are looking to spend a year in the DR and need help obtaining our temporary residence visa. We meet all the requirements (we are retirees) and plan on arriving on/around April ... Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
Hi; Am in the US and my girlfriend (US citizen) and myself (UK citizen) are looking to spend a year in the DR and need help obtaining our temporary residence visa. We meet all the requirements (we are retirees) and plan on arriving on/around April ... Read More