MnMExplorers
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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American
Lives in Puerto Plata
Speaks English
Registration: 02 July 2017
Mail Forwarding companies and Aduanas by planner
So here is a new situation, new to me anyway. We know the rules of mail forwarders correct? You need to register, give your ID, have your accounts in place. We buy UNDER US 200 to avoid taxes per package not per item. AND you dont buy a bunch ...
Hi Planner! Glad to hear that you resolved your problem. I have a question for you regarding shipping. Is there a limit per calendar year to the number of shipments we can receive under $200 USD to avoid taxes? I feel like I read somewhere a ... Read More
Cat Supplies in Sosua?
Made it to Jumbo had our first Publico (carrito?) Experience, (which we got over charged for but not surprised LOL). Found Litter so thanks for all the Advice, we'll have to work on getting to Santiago one day and see what the Options at ... Read More
Cat Supplies in Sosua?
Hello everyone. My husband and I (and two house cats) have finally arrived in Sosua! We did a little grocery shopping yesterday at the two larger grocery stores in town - Playero and Super Pola. Neither of the stores had cat litter or cat food ... Read More
Shipping furniture to DR by Launica
I'm planning on bringing some furniture (not a whole lot, just favorites) plus household items and some clothes (who am I kidding, lots and lots) from Fl. Would like some recommendations and information. Haven't moved in a while so I'm a ...
Launica, One thought to investigate, is getting a business class ticket, you get your first 2 bags free (the third still cost what a 3rd would) BUT you get 70# per bag instead of 50# per bag, so if you pay for the 3rd between the 3 bags, you get ... 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 ...
Thanks for that Info Bob, We will most likely be flying American since they are the most cost effective, and easiest for pets. So if someone doesn't try this out before March, I'll give an update then, since I'm pretty sure this is the ... 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 ...
So I too have been looking into the Onward ticket issue, since I plan to be staying for a while. On a Facebook group Called Digital Nomads they talk about this problem extensively because it's true in Many Countries around the world. One of ... Read More
Sosua to Cabarete by Taxi by MnMExplorers
So my wife and I are looking to move to the DR next year and we are seeing a lot of Rentals in the Area between Sosua and Cabarete. Since we do not plan to have a Vehicle I was wondering about Taxi's to go Grocery shopping, and just out and ...
Thanks Planner! That's what I suspected, and we don't plan to do anything that would put us at that kind of risk. We lived in Belize for 2 years with no vehicle and NO public transportation, so I suspect we will find the DR much easier ... Read More
Sosua to Cabarete by Taxi by MnMExplorers
So my wife and I are looking to move to the DR next year and we are seeing a lot of Rentals in the Area between Sosua and Cabarete. Since we do not plan to have a Vehicle I was wondering about Taxi's to go Grocery shopping, and just out and ...
Had one more thought/question on this Overstay, Drive, Taxi issue. If I rent a Car, and pay for the Car Rental Insurance though the rental company, would that insurance be valid on an Overstayed Visa? (not rent full time, just for a day or two to ... Read More
Sosua to Cabarete by Taxi by MnMExplorers
So my wife and I are looking to move to the DR next year and we are seeing a lot of Rentals in the Area between Sosua and Cabarete. Since we do not plan to have a Vehicle I was wondering about Taxi's to go Grocery shopping, and just out and ...
That Is what I thought, Bad Idea to Drive on Overstay. So I should look for a place with good access to Shopping (groceries) and Restaurants. ;-). Happy to use Caribetours for trips to city. Read More
Sosua to Cabarete by Taxi by MnMExplorers
So my wife and I are looking to move to the DR next year and we are seeing a lot of Rentals in the Area between Sosua and Cabarete. Since we do not plan to have a Vehicle I was wondering about Taxi's to go Grocery shopping, and just out and ...
Hey Tinker Thanks for that, Clearly Public Transportation is the better option, Though I would love to have a car, everything I've read says it's a bad idea to drive on an overstayed Visa. If we did have a car, we would only be using it for ... Read More
Sosua to Cabarete by Taxi
So my wife and I are looking to move to the DR next year and we are seeing a lot of Rentals in the Area between Sosua and Cabarete. Since we do not plan to have a Vehicle I was wondering about Taxi's to go Grocery shopping, and just out and ... 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 ...
Wow, so I've just read through this entire thread and it's Amazing Info! My Wife and I (and our 2 cats) plan to move down early next year, and we are looking strongly at the Sosua to Cabarete area! One topic that come up here, that I have ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Hello Everyone, I new to the Dominican Republic Form, had been checking out Puerto Rico, but it actually seems like DR has better internet which is critical to me. Already been looking through the Forum a bunch and there is great info here! ... Read More
Another 1 month Rental Question..... by MnMExplorers
But a little more specific then the last one, thought I would start a new thread instead of Hijacking axc123's conversation. My Wife and I (and our 2 cats) will be moving down in Feb-March. We are in the Processes of Booking a 1 month Rental ...
Well there is something to look forward to during my Apartment Search. Read More
Another 1 month Rental Question..... by MnMExplorers
But a little more specific then the last one, thought I would start a new thread instead of Hijacking axc123's conversation. My Wife and I (and our 2 cats) will be moving down in Feb-March. We are in the Processes of Booking a 1 month Rental ...
It is frustrating that clasificadosonline.com doesn't seem to remove out of date ads, so it's hard to know what the current inventory is. Read More
Another 1 month Rental Question.....
But a little more specific then the last one, thought I would start a new thread instead of Hijacking axc123's conversation. My Wife and I (and our 2 cats) will be moving down in Feb-March. We are in the Processes of Booking a 1 month Rental ... Read More
Head count by ReyP
Lets see a show of hands of all people that are considering or have definite plans to move permanently to Puerto Rico.
My wife, 2 cats, and I are planning to move down, Jan - Feb. Booking AirBnB for 1 month Apartment hunt in the next 2 weeks Read More
Thoughts about these Locations by MnMExplorers
Hello Everyone, I'm continuing to narrow down my choices of places to live in Puerto Rico. We Started with the East side, and now, I'm looking at specific buildings / communities. I understand that units are rented by the individual ...
Thanks Donna, I'll keep an Open Mind. Any suggestions on the East Side NomadLawyer? Read More
Thoughts about these Locations by MnMExplorers
Hello Everyone, I'm continuing to narrow down my choices of places to live in Puerto Rico. We Started with the East side, and now, I'm looking at specific buildings / communities. I understand that units are rented by the individual ...
Thanks Donna, Yea, some of the Penthouse apartments Claim Ocean View, but it might be one of those, see that dot of blue, that's the ocean. ;-). Haven't really looked inside Palmas Much, seems like most of the things there with an Ocean ... Read More
Retiring in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Puerto Rico? 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, etc.. Are ...
Well, Good to know, Hopefully some of you living down there will chime in with some of the Reasons you decided to live there. Lots of questions about what could go wrong, and how to prepare, and what to do, but nice to get the positive ... Read More
Thoughts about these Locations by MnMExplorers
Hello Everyone, I'm continuing to narrow down my choices of places to live in Puerto Rico. We Started with the East side, and now, I'm looking at specific buildings / communities. I understand that units are rented by the individual ...
Thanks NomadLawyer! We liked the Loction for Dos Marinas for it's access to the Ferry, and to Seven Seas Beach. My understanding is most of the Crime is Property crime (chime in if it's violent crime). Dated is not so bad, some of the ... Read More
Thoughts about these Locations
Hello Everyone, I'm continuing to narrow down my choices of places to live in Puerto Rico. We Started with the East side, and now, I'm looking at specific buildings / communities. I understand that units are rented by the individual ... Read More
Retiring in Puerto Rico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Puerto Rico? 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, etc.. Are ...
Hi Priscilla, I was getting ready to post almost the exact same question this morning! The only thing I was going to ask in addition to your questions, is What do you love about living in Puerto Rico? Looking forward to seeing response from those ... Read More
New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourselves here 聳 June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Puerto Rico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 more ...
Hello Everyone. I've been reading the forum for a few months now, but finally got around to joining. My Wife and I are closer to deciding that Puerto Rico is our next home so it seemed like a good time. My wife and I and our 2 cats have ... Read More
Advice on renting house in PR by ravenmickey
Hello all, Next month we find out if we will be able to make the move to PR. We are getting all of our coquis in a row if things go our way. Initially, we intended on buying first but I think it would be less chaotic if we rent for the year ...
Thanks, I've been reading the threads on the site for about 6 months now, and just working on where we want to live next. (we've lived out of the mainland US on and off for the last 3 years). Read More
Advice on renting house in PR by ravenmickey
Hello all, Next month we find out if we will be able to make the move to PR. We are getting all of our coquis in a row if things go our way. Initially, we intended on buying first but I think it would be less chaotic if we rent for the year ...
Thanks Rey! My Wife and I are planning a move to Puerto Rico in the next 6 to 10 months, so you may see more questiosn from me. Read More
Advice on renting house in PR by ravenmickey
Hello all, Next month we find out if we will be able to make the move to PR. We are getting all of our coquis in a row if things go our way. Initially, we intended on buying first but I think it would be less chaotic if we rent for the year ...
Hey Rey any advice on how the Spanish Challenged get their lease translated / ensure that it contains your recommendations? Read More