MattNatale
Italian looking for information about Dominican Republic
Forum posts
33
About me
Italian
Lives in Sos煤a, Puerto Plata
Speaks Italian..English and some Spanish
Registration: 12 June 2017
Immigration law enforcement - Take care ! by Guineo Verde
Hi, It seems that since December 2017 more than 3,000 people of 12 different nationalities were not allowed to enter the country and were deported to theirs. I mean led by custom officers to the area where they had to wait for a return ...
Where did you get those numbers...I hope you are not correct..I'm planning on going back this Wednesday..I left a month ago and overstayed by a month...hope all goes well Read More
Regarding exit ticket from DR by Dod01
Hello dear friends. We are a couple from Greece and we are planning to come to DR. Actually our flight is after 3 days. The thing is that we have only one way ticket and they told us now that if we don麓t show a return flight to the immigration ...
I arrived from italy..2 weeks ago .one way ticket...no one asked for proof of a return ticket...I arrived in santo domingo Read More
A need a lot apt
I'm in Santiago right now would like to go to the sasua area does any one know of a little studio apt furnished walking distance to the beach and banks and such...just a little place for one....if so please let me know....I can come this week ... Read More
Clearing immigration by MattNatale
I will be there on Wednesday landing at santo domingo..does anyone know how long it takes to clear immigration..in other words from getting off the plane to being in a taxi...and is it true that they take fingerprints....didn't I just do that ...
No problem I will plan for a hour or two ...thanks Read More
Clearing immigration by MattNatale
I will be there on Wednesday landing at santo domingo..does anyone know how long it takes to clear immigration..in other words from getting off the plane to being in a taxi...and is it true that they take fingerprints....didn't I just do that ...
I appreciate it...I didn't think so there not even fingerprinting in Rome where I'm from.so it surprised me when I heard that..but then I thought there is BIG brother.north of you馃槂....can't wait...thank you Read More
Clearing immigration by MattNatale
I will be there on Wednesday landing at santo domingo..does anyone know how long it takes to clear immigration..in other words from getting off the plane to being in a taxi...and is it true that they take fingerprints....didn't I just do that ...
I was told that is what slows things down...is that true.. Read More
Clearing immigration
I will be there on Wednesday landing at santo domingo..does anyone know how long it takes to clear immigration..in other words from getting off the plane to being in a taxi...and is it true that they take fingerprints....didn't I just do that ... Read More
Hiring a driver by TexasBornAndBred
Hello, sorry for the newbie question. With what I've read, driving is a nightmare. Do people ever hire private drivers? It would seem that with the average wage in the DR being relatively low and unemployment high, that people would be ...
Where is he based out of ...will he come to santiago and bring me there... Read More
PURCHASING A MOTORCYCLE TRIKE by Doug0519
i would like to have a motorcycle trike in the dr. does anyone have any knowledge if there are trikes available to purchase or would it be necessary to ship one from the usa
Thecolonel is a humorous man..cracks me up..and I don't laugh easy...I've seen pictures of what he was saying..it made it that much funnier.....if that get together ever materializes I'll be sure to go... just to meet him....馃槀 Read More
PURCHASING A MOTORCYCLE TRIKE by Doug0519
i would like to have a motorcycle trike in the dr. does anyone have any knowledge if there are trikes available to purchase or would it be necessary to ship one from the usa
You have to admit thecolonel is funny...at least the way he words things Crack me up.馃槂馃槃馃槄 Read More
The mail system
Can someone explain the mail system there...are there po boxes.as in the states.or a mailbox outside where you live....I'm referring to receiving and sending mail....thanks Read More
Direct flights
I'm coming from italy to there for that amount...have you checked google flights..it will even check price changes and so forth if you want to track a particular flight date Read More
advice about finding a place in Sosua/Cabarete by Marat2017
Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well and have enough sunshine over there. I am a new member here as I plan to move to Sosua/Cabarete area and I would appreciate your feedback regarding my request. I live in Vancouver, Canada and work remotely from ...
Overfee i meant to say I'm sorry for the previous mistake ....thanks Read More
advice about finding a place in Sosua/Cabarete by Marat2017
Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well and have enough sunshine over there. I am a new member here as I plan to move to Sosua/Cabarete area and I would appreciate your feedback regarding my request. I live in Vancouver, Canada and work remotely from ...
Does that overfeeding have to be paid in pesos or are dollars or euros fine....thanks Read More
Legal fees on purchase by cessnadriver
Hello all, We are purchasing a studio appt in a condo complex near Las Terrenas (Playa Bonita specifically) and have been quoted 1770USD for complete legal fees by the lawyer, who was mentioned to us as a possible choice by the vendor's realtor. ...
Thanks Mike..I will get in touch I'll be down in 3 weeks will contact you when I touch ground..thanks for your advice...I'm sure I'll need more in the future...take care Read More
Legal fees on purchase by cessnadriver
Hello all, We are purchasing a studio appt in a condo complex near Las Terrenas (Playa Bonita specifically) and have been quoted 1770USD for complete legal fees by the lawyer, who was mentioned to us as a possible choice by the vendor's realtor. ...
Very sound advice...are there reputable attorneys that guide you through the process..or is this luck of the draw as well..also are there attorneys fluent in English..my Spanish is ok but not enough to start sighing contracts written in spanish...I ... Read More
metro taxi driver by kiwiscrobie
avoid driver by name of xxx xxx, i used him he quoted me price of 350 pesos from metro bus station to hotel in santo domingo este but charged me 1500 pesos. he is a crook
Without getting into how sad it is that people will bite off the hand that feeds them...are there ways to avoid it... Read More
metro taxi driver by kiwiscrobie
avoid driver by name of xxx xxx, i used him he quoted me price of 350 pesos from metro bus station to hotel in santo domingo este but charged me 1500 pesos. he is a crook
Is that a common practice down there ?....I'll be arriving there on the 29 on this month at the santo Domingo airport...is this a isolated case or sadly the norm....thanks in advance Read More
Passport renewal
I have a question I hope someone can answer...let's say there is 2 years left on my passport before I have to renew it .and I decided to visit and stay in the d.r..would I have to return back to italy to renew the passport or does the Italian ... Read More
Sending Money to DR by Swingwood
Now I KNOW it's not wise, and I'm no dummy although this question might make me seem that way.. IF I was to send money to a young lady I met in DR, what would be a respectable amount that would not make me out to be a miser, yet still ...
Not only does that sound like solid advice but it made me laugh...very well said馃槀 Read More
Overstating you tourist card
Thank you all booking my tickets today Read More
Overstating you tourist card
If you overstay your tourist card, I understand you get fined. I understand that you pay a fee for the amount of days you overstayed. Will it effect any future visits I may want to take? Do they stamp your passport to reflect that you ... Read More
Overstaying tourist visa by cemdev
Can you extend the visa? What's the cost? We're planning on staying 4 months. Border run to Haiti to renew?
If you do overstay your alloted time which I assume is 30 days ...is it held against you when you try to come back.thanks in advance Read More
Requirements for english private elementary schools by MattNatale
Can someone please tell me what are the requirements to enroll a 10 year old in a private school..does he need to be a resident along with me as a parent I'm planning to spend a year there..he is currently enrolled in home schooling at 250 ...
Thank you planner I will look into this school Read More
Requirements for english private elementary schools by MattNatale
Can someone please tell me what are the requirements to enroll a 10 year old in a private school..does he need to be a resident along with me as a parent I'm planning to spend a year there..he is currently enrolled in home schooling at 250 ...
Awesome thank you much planner and bob..I'll be spending my time in puerto plata..or santiago....are there schools in those areas. I'm having troubles locating them on the Internet..greatly apreatiate your feedback...thanks Read More
Requirements for english private elementary schools
Can someone please tell me what are the requirements to enroll a 10 year old in a private school..does he need to be a resident along with me as a parent I'm planning to spend a year there..he is currently enrolled in home schooling at 250 ... Read More
Is the D.R really affordable by MattNatale
My understanding is that the power goes out often..I'm currently living in italy and planing to visit possibly move there in the puerto plata area..is it possible to find a little one bedroom in a nice area where that doesn't happen for 400 ...
Thanks bob for the info...have a good day Read More
Is the D.R really affordable by MattNatale
My understanding is that the power goes out often..I'm currently living in italy and planing to visit possibly move there in the puerto plata area..is it possible to find a little one bedroom in a nice area where that doesn't happen for 400 ...
Thanks bob...my question is 400 to 500 a month for a little one bedroom in a nice area realistic and is your area susceptible to a lot of power outages...I guess living in the US. and Italy you tend to get spoiled where power and water.are never a ... Read More
Overstaying tourist visa by cemdev
Can you extend the visa? What's the cost? We're planning on staying 4 months. Border run to Haiti to renew?
Hello stan wouldn't the airline company have a conflict of interest in saying yes...I'm also planning on visiting and I'm stuck on what to do being I'm not sure when I'll be leaving..would the dominican embassy be a better way to ... Read More
Is the D.R really affordable by MattNatale
My understanding is that the power goes out often..I'm currently living in italy and planing to visit possibly move there in the puerto plata area..is it possible to find a little one bedroom in a nice area where that doesn't happen for 400 ...
Hi Bob you say that because there are less expensive area's ? How about safety is Puerto Plata relatively safe ..the reason I'm interested in that area is because my plane will land there and being in don't know the country is figured ... Read More
Is the D.R really affordable by MattNatale
My understanding is that the power goes out often..I'm currently living in italy and planing to visit possibly move there in the puerto plata area..is it possible to find a little one bedroom in a nice area where that doesn't happen for 400 ...
Hi planner if all the pieces fall together I'm thinking late August early September..is renting a place there pretty easy..can it be done on a month to month or are you required to sign a contract..being that I'm coming as a tourist signing ... Read More
Is the D.R really affordable
My understanding is that the power goes out often..I'm currently living in italy and planing to visit possibly move there in the puerto plata area..is it possible to find a little one bedroom in a nice area where that doesn't happen for 400 ... Read More