Darlene
@planner
Canadian expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Santo Domingo
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 27 December 2010
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Timing of the residency application process (2025) by wondering9
I was looking for an existing thread to tack this onto but couldn't quickly find one, so here's one more input to the "how long does it take?" question.I initiated the process of applying for a retirement residency in December 2024. It took...3 ...
@Jennifer Storm Nelson You have received great info above For residency, how do you plan to qualify? Remote work income doesn't qualify you. Read More
My Experience Of Moving To Santo Domingo "STAY FOOLISHLY ORGANIZED " by Elia86
My motto here in DR is stay FOOLISHLY organized (sorry Steve for changing your quote lol), it says it all鈥� A few months ago I promised to share with you my experience of moving in Santo Domingo. On 30th November 2017 I moved here from Italy ...
This is why many use lawyers. Yes it can be done by yourself but is that something you want to put yourself through?You gather all the appropriate documents, translate, aposcilate and submit to the Dominican consul office in USA that you choose.Then ... Read More
Forwarding of Amazon shipments by wondering9
I tried my first Amazon purchase from the DR, and one thing I hadn't thought about was how Amazon splits an order into multiple shipments, thus (I assume) making the forwarding from Miami much more expensive than it would be for a single package. ...
I have tried a few times and come to the conclusion that it's almost always better just to use the mail forwarder! Only very few items was it in my interest to buy direct and deliver direct. And they go through delivery drivers weekly it seems! ... Read More
Pre paid debit cards by steven31
Hello, have tried a few banks around the Bavaro area regarding pre paid debit cards visa. So far have had no luck even though searches on the internet saying they are available here in the DR. Please if anyone has managed to get please share ...
It's just a debit card with either visa or Mastercard logo. You can only spend what's in the account Read More
Trip For a couple to the North Coast by matt552
AnythiAUTUMNAnything much new on the north coast over the last 5 years as last time there? Started going to the DR 25 years ago but was always single, and now taking my fiance to enjoy the beaches. Thanks in advance for tips as landing in POP.
I will suggest staying at Playa Dorada. From there as home base there is lots to see and do! Read More
Managing meals in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Dominican ...
depending where you live everything is available including cornbread.I dont like dominican food very much. SO I snack or cook. and I cannot eat anything dominiican dairy at all Read More
Getting Address for new Construction by Stacy ST
Does anyone have experience getting their land/lot registered with an address? We purchased a plot of land in an industrial area that is all new construction. We are told the street has name, but we do not know what it is and it is not yet ...
@Stacy ST Good luck with that Read More
Selling a vehicle by ddmcghee
If you have sold a vehicle in DR...did you have to get a Piloto Plan from the police that shows the car hasn't been stolen? Evidently, these certificates can only be obtained in Santo Domingo and Santiago!
It's common that it's just handled. Plan piloto is very inexpensive Read More
Selling a vehicle by ddmcghee
If you have sold a vehicle in DR...did you have to get a Piloto Plan from the police that shows the car hasn't been stolen? Evidently, these certificates can only be obtained in Santo Domingo and Santiago!
I did not last time I sold a vehicle. New owners had to go to plan piloto as did I with me new vehicle. Read More
Residency - 2025 by classygringo
I have been renewing my residency for a number of years and every single year I experience the same thing. I am told to upload it again in jpg format. I carefully check all the documents and am sure they are in jpg. I also work heavily on a computer ...
Bring it all just in case!!! Read More
Dominican Republic Taxes by Adalharis
HiHope everyone is doing well. Can somebody help/guide us how do you your taxes when you live our DR but bought a property in the DR. We bough a house in Terrenas Saman谩 and put it in Airbnb (which is providing some income). We furnished the ...
You will need an accountant to understand how income and expenses work here not to mention sales tax . That is the simple answer Read More
Banking (mostly ATM) questions by wondering9
I don't think this has been asked before; apologies if I missed something.I'm still drawing money out of my US bank account via ATMs and probably will be for a couple more months (for longwinded and boring reasons not worth going into). Banco ...
All you can do is try. Then let us all know! Read More
Banking (mostly ATM) questions by wondering9
I don't think this has been asked before; apologies if I missed something.I'm still drawing money out of my US bank account via ATMs and probably will be for a couple more months (for longwinded and boring reasons not worth going into). Banco ...
The limits are established both by the ATM bank and your home bank! Try asking your bank to increase and then try again. If not go into a teller but never on or near payday Read More
Residency - 2025 by classygringo
I have been renewing my residency for a number of years and every single year I experience the same thing. I am told to upload it again in jpg format. I carefully check all the documents and am sure they are in jpg. I also work heavily on a computer ...
I know the long-term rental contract will qualify but not sure about the mortgage being considered. You need to ask a well informed lawyer Read More
Dominican Republic Taxes by Adalharis
HiHope everyone is doing well. Can somebody help/guide us how do you your taxes when you live our DR but bought a property in the DR. We bough a house in Terrenas Saman谩 and put it in Airbnb (which is providing some income). We furnished the ...
You need to register and file with DGII. You have income this need to pay taxes Read More