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New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026

Last post 2 weeks ago by Papito NL

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Residency - updates and changes 2024

Last post 3 weeks ago by searea55

191 replies

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Make your relocation easier with the Dominican Republic expat guide

Working in the Dominican Republic

Work in the Dominican Republic: Discover job sectors, visa info, and expat tips.

Accommodation in the Dominican Republic

If you move to the Dominican Republic, finding suitable accommodation will be one of ...

The healthcare system in the Dominican Republic

Navigate Dominican healthcare with insights on public and private options for expats.

"Anything Goes" thread

Last post 3 weeks ago by delmerbmartin

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Changes in Immigration policy

Last post 5 months ago by DRVisitor

84 replies

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Coming and going!

Last post 9 months ago by oldsmobile442

87 replies

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Immigration and Overstay Issues

Last post last year by rfmaurone

1661 replies

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Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done.

Last post last year by planner

583 replies

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How to get Married in the Dominican Republic

Last post last year by copescloud

297 replies

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Residencia renewal - actual process

Last post last year by carolmarchena

96 replies

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News Sources

Last post last year by Nanosaso

4 replies

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How the DR forum works!

Last post 3 years ago by kaligibbs27

46 replies

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Work Visa Process

Last post 4 years ago by planner

25 replies

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Financial advisors for US expats living in the DR

Last post 2 days ago by Jennifer Storm Nelson

11 replies

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Paying Edenorte bill online?

Last post 2 days ago by Tippj

5 replies

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Retirement looking for accommodation

Last post 3 days ago by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56

11 replies

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Retirement Visas

Last post last week by om2252001

70 replies

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Intercultural relationships in Dominican Republic

Last post last week by planner

227 replies

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Furniture Packages in Punta cana

Last post last week by planner

58 replies

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Dentist recommendations in Puerto Plata!

Last post last week by planner

1 reply

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Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2026

Last post last week by Steverino7777

1 reply

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Looking for more info on RD

Last post 2 weeks ago by planner

1 reply

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New Residency documents

Last post 3 weeks ago by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56

5 replies

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Lishali Baez - totally worthy of all the praise!

Last post 3 weeks ago by delmerbmartin

8 replies

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Independent Construction Oversight person in Sosua/Cabarete area

Last post 3 weeks ago by delmerbmartin

5 replies

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Cell phone providers

Last post 4 weeks ago by planner

102 replies

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Housekeepers cost Samana area

Last post 4 weeks ago by planner

20 replies

255 Views

Tourist Visa Extension - Medical Certifacate

Last post last month by planner

4 replies

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Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits

Last post last month by ondami

16 replies

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Surprisingly efficient Dominican process!

Last post last month by ddmcghee

8 replies

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The pet culture in Dominican Republic

Last post last month by copescloud

11 replies

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Import tax exemption for houshold goods?

Last post last month by ryzik68

9 replies

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Looking for a repair shop for a 32 in Monitor

Last post last month by searea55

0 reply

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Remitly issue

Last post last month by wondering9

13 replies

158 Views

New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025

Last post last month by planner

44 replies

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health insurance: Senasa as of late 2025

Last post last month by planner

1 reply

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Looking for a reliable real estate lawyer in Sosua/Cabarete area

Last post last month by ddmcghee

3 replies

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Private health insurance for expats aged 65+

Last post last month by planner

46 replies

732 Views

Prescription medication

Last post last month by Tippj

37 replies

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Best Bank for US Expats

Last post last month by Darkremy

16 replies

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Downtown Residences Punta Cana

Last post last month by planner

17 replies

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Skin Cancer removal

Last post last month by Bucis

6 replies

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Timing of the residency application process (2025)

Last post last month by planner

33 replies

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Power Outages , blackout

Last post last month by planner

5 replies

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Using DR courier services for sensitive documents

Last post last month by Zdorov

4 replies

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My Experience Of Moving To Santo Domingo "STAY FOOLISHLY ORGANIZED "

Last post last month by planner

26 replies

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Forwarding of Amazon shipments

Last post last month by UncleBuck

2 replies

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Banking (mostly ATM) questions

Last post last month by wondering9

6 replies

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Pre paid debit cards

Last post 2 months ago by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56

2 replies

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Any Romanians in Las Terrenas?

Last post 2 months ago by ddmcghee

3 replies

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Trip For a couple to the North Coast

Last post 2 months ago by planner

3 replies

78 Views

Managing meals in Dominican Republic

Last post 2 months ago by ddmcghee

5 replies

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Getting Address for new Construction

Last post 2 months ago by Papito NL

5 replies

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Selling a vehicle

Last post 2 months ago by ddmcghee

6 replies

84 Views

Residency - 2025

Last post 2 months ago by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56

27 replies

506 Views

Dominican Republic Taxes

Last post 2 months ago by planner

5 replies

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Shopping questions

Last post 2 months ago by ddmcghee

3 replies

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ferry from florida to the DR?

Last post 2 months ago by planner

25 replies

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Dogs in the airport

Last post 2 months ago by Flatlanders2025

20 replies

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Build a house (loan?)

Last post 2 months ago by Tippj

11 replies

271 Views

Residency Renewal 2025

Last post 2 months ago by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56

33 replies

427 Views

Moving to DR near samana / Las tarrenas from canada

Last post 2 months ago by stevepakozdy67

19 replies

342 Views

Dog Medicine in the DR

Last post 2 months ago by Flatlanders2025

4 replies

88 Views

Working remote in the dom rep

Last post 3 months ago by om2252001

47 replies

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Cruise On Land Project

Last post 3 months ago by rfmaurone

11 replies

548 Views

Bill of sale for auto

Last post 3 months ago by ddmcghee

0 reply

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Macao Hills Phase 2

Last post 3 months ago by Tippj

138 replies

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International money transfer

Last post 3 months ago by planner

3 replies

74 Views

Payments to Reshippers

Last post 3 months ago by planner

11 replies

548 Views

Solar panels installers

Last post 3 months ago by rgwsf

4 replies

180 Views

Ferries Del Caribe

Last post 3 months ago by planner

19 replies

214 Views

Most common scams in Dominican Republic

Last post 3 months ago by ExpatRusher

71 replies

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HOA in Condominium projects

Last post 3 months ago by DominicanadaMike

33 replies

1k Views

Remuneration structure in Dominican Republic

Last post 3 months ago by planner

1 reply

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Real estate process

Last post 3 months ago by RockyM

9 replies

150 Views

Registering a vehicle in DR without residency.

Last post 3 months ago by frank marcus

34 replies

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Hurricane season 2025

Last post 3 months ago by planner

16 replies

232 Views

Moving to Las Terrenas or Semana

Last post 3 months ago by Cheryl

25 replies

371 Views

Using Tricare For Life (Military Retiree) in DR?

Last post 3 months ago by karynllanders

4 replies

880 Views

PAYING TRAFFIC TICKETS

Last post 3 months ago by Alfonso Ayala

4 replies

119 Views

Hello, introduction and help on international schools

Last post 3 months ago by planner

7 replies

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