*Juan18
English looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
English
Lives in Las Terrenas
Speaks English, some Spanish, French, and a little German.
Registration: 08 February 2018
Insurance over 65 by planner
This has been discussed multiple times here on the forums. Its fairly easy to get coverage under age 65 but almost nothing available over 65. Well now there is! I have a group package available to expats for anyone from age 50 and up to ...
Very interested in receiving information on the group plan. There are two of us in our 6o's. Thank you, John Read More
Health Insurance by JulianTorrez
Looking for health insurance for myself and two children in DR. Which companies are the best and are the least expensive. I live in Santo Domingo
Hello, Planner, Please could you resend your insurance proposal? I have lost your previous response is internet orbit! Read More
Our car-buying experience in the DR... by mangolovers
My wife and I are Canadian, and are in the process of establishing ourselves in the DR. One of our tasks involved buying a used vehicle. "Planner" and other good folks on the forum recommended a gentleman by the name of Mike Cruffman. With ...
My wife and I highly recommend Mike when seeking to purchase a vehicle. We relied on the references on this forum and were not disappointed. Although we purchased new, Mike found a straightforward Santiago dealer -- a business that is very ... Read More
Traveling with dog by Jamiemelissa
Hi! We are moving end of July and I know I need to get my dog a Health Certificate within 30 days of travel. Am not sure which form?. I found several...and then I was reading on the DR embassy site that we need to get it certified by the state USDA ...
Unfortunately, the little one's are not little enough! Read More
Traveling with dog by Jamiemelissa
Hi! We are moving end of July and I know I need to get my dog a Health Certificate within 30 days of travel. Am not sure which form?. I found several...and then I was reading on the DR embassy site that we need to get it certified by the state USDA ...
For those with more than one dog to transport: We have two Jack Russells (less than 20lb each) and a German Wirehaired Pointer (55lbs) that we are flying from Denver to Puerta Plata, which -- depending on the airline -- necessitates a ... Read More
Health Insurance by JulianTorrez
Looking for health insurance for myself and two children in DR. Which companies are the best and are the least expensive. I live in Santo Domingo
Wishing you a full and swift recovery, and great insurance! Read More
Health Insurance by JulianTorrez
Looking for health insurance for myself and two children in DR. Which companies are the best and are the least expensive. I live in Santo Domingo
Planner, Do you have contact information for Humano and Universal that you can share, please? We have had a extremely high quote from Cygna that didn't get much cheaper after deleting USA coverage. Read More
Buying a car by jcrenshaw
I'm To DR trying buy me a used car any advice are help
We are excited that MIke Cruffman is currently assisting us with a truck purchase for our arrival in the next week or so. Mike is saving us a great of legwork in looking at the available options. Read More
By Appointment Only at DGM from April 1st by Guest2022
Take note for those involved in residency and other immigration related matters at Migration: [i]PRESS RELEASE Migration will implement new appointment system for immigration services The Directorate-General for Migration (DGM), in order to ...
Sounds good, Planner. We already have a lawyer on the north coast and, if she is available for this process, I will share. But good to know there are others. Read More
By Appointment Only at DGM from April 1st by Guest2022
Take note for those involved in residency and other immigration related matters at Migration: [i]PRESS RELEASE Migration will implement new appointment system for immigration services The Directorate-General for Migration (DGM), in order to ...
In the same vein: is there a list of approved lawyers or can a lawyer submit their name for inclusion? Read More
Residency Visa Delay by GuestPoster153
What is the normal length of time after submitting all required material to receiving a residency visa?
On March 21st the Embassy emailed us that our visas are in the mail, so that makes the turnaround on our passports (in the US) just over six weeks. Our family doctor wrote a very brief two-sentence letter on his letterhead that 1) he had seen us, ... Read More
Residency Visa Delay by GuestPoster153
What is the normal length of time after submitting all required material to receiving a residency visa?
On March 21st the Embassy emailed us that our visas are in the mail, so that makes the turnaround on our passports just over six weeks. Read More
Buying a car by jcrenshaw
I'm To DR trying buy me a used car any advice are help
Based on the recommendations above, Mike Cruffman is assisting us. Love this forum! Read More
Buying a car by jcrenshaw
I'm To DR trying buy me a used car any advice are help
Using a service is certainly an option. But, we have purchased numerous vehicles over the years, both new and used and in several countries -- just never on this island. I realize that there are traps for an unwary buyer. I have certainly bought ... Read More
Buying a car by jcrenshaw
I'm To DR trying buy me a used car any advice are help
Buying within the next month, probably around Santiago, La Vega, and Moca. What are the usual categories of charges in addition to the vehicle price that a person pays on new and used cars? Taxes, dealer prep, registration, . . . anything else? ... Read More
Residency Visa Delay by GuestPoster153
What is the normal length of time after submitting all required material to receiving a residency visa?
Following up on # 32 above. Today, March 18, the Washington, D.C., Embassy emailed us the file numbers for our resident-visa applications currently pending with the Foreign Minister and advised that the period of 15 days from submission to the ... Read More
Residency Visa Delay by GuestPoster153
What is the normal length of time after submitting all required material to receiving a residency visa?
A US perspective. This is an intriguing and protracted process. There are three of us seeking our "pension-resident" visas: a retired state prosecutor, a retired teacher, and a retired federal employee. We own a small property on the ... Read More
filtration/purification for potable water from kitchen tap by *Juan18
We are looking for recommendations for water filtration/purification for the kitchen. Yes, we can haul bottles of water but would prefer to simply have potable water from the kitchen tap. What are the experiences of others who have taken this ...
Thanks, OldBaldy. So you have a tank close to the sink to store the water? Read More
driving regulation by bernard/miches
hi everybody By reading accidentally(by the guide on the driving licence rules in Dominican republic, I am very surprised that it is advised to not follow, don't take care about, the regulations. [i]quote In practice, foreigners rarely have ...
So, to comply with any traffic regulations, what type of license is required to use a pasola on the roads? Read More
filtration/purification for potable water from kitchen tap by *Juan18
We are looking for recommendations for water filtration/purification for the kitchen. Yes, we can haul bottles of water but would prefer to simply have potable water from the kitchen tap. What are the experiences of others who have taken this ...
Thanks, again. We will be gathering knowledge and quotes. Read More
filtration/purification for potable water from kitchen tap by *Juan18
We are looking for recommendations for water filtration/purification for the kitchen. Yes, we can haul bottles of water but would prefer to simply have potable water from the kitchen tap. What are the experiences of others who have taken this ...
Perfect! Since you are on a roll, do you have suggestions for solar companies too? We are on the grid but with regular afternoon brownouts and want to upgrade our primitive solar backup system. We have encountered JB Solar and Solarwave on the ... Read More
filtration/purification for potable water from kitchen tap
We are looking for recommendations for water filtration/purification for the kitchen. Yes, we can haul bottles of water but would prefer to simply have potable water from the kitchen tap. What are the experiences of others who have taken this ... Read More
Recommended garden nurseries for all plants -- trees through orchids by *Juan18
Well, for several months now, our pension-based resident-visa application paperwork for our move to Cabrera has been to-and-from the Washington Embassy. But the time has not been wasted as we have been planning the hillside garden. We have a good ...
Thanks, WillieWeb. Although we saw no signs, we suspected those locations in El Breton were viveros. Good to have confirmation! Read More
Pasolas & Scooters by *Juan18
Does anyone have recommendations for brands, models, dealers of two-person scooters on or around the north coast?
WillieWeb, Sounds like a place we need to visit. Thanks! Read More
Pasolas & Scooters by *Juan18
Does anyone have recommendations for brands, models, dealers of two-person scooters on or around the north coast?
Good memory. We definitely agree about the road west (Gaspar Hernandez is always a chaotic squeeze and the traffic thickens from there west). Thanks for the pointer. We will check them out. Read More
Pasolas & Scooters by *Juan18
Does anyone have recommendations for brands, models, dealers of two-person scooters on or around the north coast?
Lennoxnev, we had to laugh. "Nagua," must be our new Walmart! Let me explain: we used to live at 9,000' and 30 miles plus from the nearest small town. Whenever a store lacked something the answer to where the item might be found ... Read More
Pasolas & Scooters
Does anyone have recommendations for brands, models, dealers of two-person scooters on or around the north coast? Read More
Recommended garden nurseries for all plants -- trees through orchids by *Juan18
Well, for several months now, our pension-based resident-visa application paperwork for our move to Cabrera has been to-and-from the Washington Embassy. But the time has not been wasted as we have been planning the hillside garden. We have a good ...
Thanks, UncleBuck and lennoxnev. Your suggestions will get us rolling! Read More
Recommended garden nurseries for all plants -- trees through orchids
Well, for several months now, our pension-based resident-visa application paperwork for our move to Cabrera has been to-and-from the Washington Embassy. But the time has not been wasted as we have been planning the hillside garden. We have a good ... Read More
Outdoor kitchen appliance ideas?
One of our first "improvements" to our recent house purchase near Cabrera is building an outdoor kitchen. (Our totally unoriginal idea is something tropical and rustic under an adjoining tile roof (for safe cooking) and palapa for the ... Read More
outdoor kitchen applicance ideas?
One of our first "improvements" to our recent house purchase near Cabrera is building an outdoor kitchen. ( Our idea is something tropical and rustic under an adjoining tile roof (for safe cooking) and palapa for the remainder). We will ... Read More
Buying a car as a new resident by *Juan18
So its 2018 and we arrive in the DR as brand-new residents. We rent a car for a few weeks to get situated, then we decide to purchase a vehicle. We purchase insurance then set out to buy. Is a cedula or a DR driving license required? Are US bank ...
As we suspected, and sage advice. Thanks, Planner. Seems that there could be an opening for someone prepared to offer the service for a modest fee. We will be owing favors to our contacts! Read More
Buying a car as a new resident by *Juan18
So its 2018 and we arrive in the DR as brand-new residents. We rent a car for a few weeks to get situated, then we decide to purchase a vehicle. We purchase insurance then set out to buy. Is a cedula or a DR driving license required? Are US bank ...
Thanks for the responses. To follow up, we are considering both new and used vehicles. Presently, we are checking out the diesel pickups such as the Hilux, Colorado, Frontier, D-Max, and Sportero. We have been looking at supercarros.com and notice ... Read More
The TInker Support Thread by planner
One of our posters who has added both value and entertainment here needs some support. Some days it may just be a kind word other days anyone nearby might drop by.... Tinker has been through a lot in his life and now is struggling with failing ...
Thanks, Tinker, we might be there. Where is the rendezvous? Read More
Buying a car as a new resident
So its 2018 and we arrive in the DR as brand-new residents. We rent a car for a few weeks to get situated, then we decide to purchase a vehicle. We purchase insurance then set out to buy. Is a cedula or a DR driving license required? Are US bank ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 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 ...
I have been lurking on this site for a little while, but today is my very first time to post. My wife, Cindy, and I, John, are planning and hoping to relocate to just outside Cabrera before this Christmas. I, John, am originally from England by ... Read More