jeanchris101
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Property management companies in punta cana by @paradiselife
Hi all was hoping for some recommendations for property management companies.
@plannerThen you should'nt let recommendation either? Doesn't make much sense.Would be very to just say "I recommend X person" and in reality it's the same person who's posting.. Read More
Property management companies in punta cana by @paradiselife
Hi all was hoping for some recommendations for property management companies.
Hi!****Feel free to reach my wife (Arianna) at*** on whatsapp or at *** if you prefer by email. Read More
Are there any mercados in the Punta Cana area? by ondami
I have researched the topic of mercados (a place for locals to sell their produce, fish, breads, tortillas, etc.) in the forum and have not seen anything, so if something has been posted in the past please accept my apologies.When I lived in Mexico ...
@ondamiIn many area of the country, yesIn Punta Cana, no. Read More
Mattresses - Does the DR have bed in a box? by tracystonehouse
Does the DR have bed in a box brands like Casper or Puffy or any other brands?聽 woyld we have to order them from the states to get shipped?聽 where do most people setting up their vacation home shop for mattresses?Thanks!Tracy
Pricesmart got good prices for mattresses but they are all old discontinued mattress. They haven't updated there mattresses to new one in a while. Pretty sure they are still selling mattresses from 20-21 lol. Read More
CBD oil, or gummies by ondami
Good evening folks.Need some clarification on CBD oil.I鈥檝e seen some web sites that state tourists can bring in 100ml of CBD oil on carry on or checked luggage.What is the real deal?Thank you!
Don't do it but mateo is right! Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
@RockyM Information I have is the common tank gas of the newly built condominium had a leak and the tank exploded.3 bad injuries, all of them burned 70-90% of there bodies. I have heard one death as well but not sure if this is confirmed or not.No ... Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
I think some people talked here about vista cana and the panorama project.Just to lay the information to some of you in case you are not aware but there's been an explosion yesterday at the site where panorama lake is builded.Some injuries and I ... Read More
US-Massage Therapist in Santo Domingo by Stacy ST
Are there any US-licensed massage therapists in the Santo Domingo area? I have been to MANY massage places here, and I do not know how/what they teach in this country, but every single one of them has left me in more pain then when I went ...
If you have pain from sitting down I'd suggest you fix the root of that problem and that won't be with massages.I used to have some serious issues (my back) and fixed it entirely, I work as well at a desk 8-10hrs/day and some of the changes i have ... Read More
DR Real Estate Market
looks like julia got her 鈾� broken by a sanki Read More
ELECTRONICS STORES IN PUNTA CANA? by ExpatRusher
Hi, all!! Our trip in Punta Cana is going well. We rented one if DominicanadaMike's apartments in Setena Village and it is great. But, we're in need of a travel-sized printer.Where could one get one of those here in Punta Cana, Bavaro or Immediate ...
You should be able to find that at Omega Tech. Not too far from. where you are. Read More
DR Real Estate Market by rlwoodz
I have watched the real estate market there and see a surge in new construction prices.聽 I've also talked to agents who say the same thing.聽 Driving prices are both demand and increased materials costs.聽 My focus has been on primarily ...
I don't think the market is "hot" or anything. Can't say for las terrenas, but for punta cana it's definitely normal/slow (due to increase in prices.) Example, I bought a pre built 1.5 years ago, getting delivered next month, same company that is ... Read More
Can I shop online for furniture and have it delivered to the DR by GAB1205
Where can i find affordable bedroom, kitchen and livingroom furniture. Also, where can I find appliances such as stove and washer and dryer? Can I shop online for these items?
I have bought many furniture on amazon in the past and got them delivered by encargo paq, wich i found for maritime got the best rate. Never had any issue and saved a lot of $ vs buying here (just compare furniture at ashley vs ashley furniture on ... Read More
Your best culinary memory in Dominican Republic by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
my favorite chivo guisado con moro de guandules Read More
Cap Cana: looking for input... by rfmaurone
My wife (Bernadette) and I are staying in Cap Cana in March and are looking to understand the "feel" of the area. Can anyone who has stayed there for a month or better share their thoughts? We visited there last March and the impression was it was ...
Cap cana is very quiet indeed. With everything you mentioned i would suggest you to check out cocotal instead, cap cana (to me) is a place where you go relax on the weekend to be secluded . It's overall sort of boring but it is a beautiful place! Read More
Current Conditions in the Bavaro region -- OKAY TO VISIT?? by ExpatRusher
Hi, all.聽Lisa and I were setting up for our annual Jan-Feb excursion to the DR...but our long-reserved Airbnb canceled on us "due to hurricane flooding, cannot be occupied" until the owner fixes it.聽聽So, we're now without a place to ...
If I had to put a % on how much time electricity is running in Bavaro it would be... 99.998% of the time it's working and running. It probably go down on avg 2-4 total hours per month Read More
Current Conditions in the Bavaro region -- OKAY TO VISIT?? by ExpatRusher
Hi, all.聽Lisa and I were setting up for our annual Jan-Feb excursion to the DR...but our long-reserved Airbnb canceled on us "due to hurricane flooding, cannot be occupied" until the owner fixes it.聽聽So, we're now without a place to ...
Hello, Everything is normal in Bavaro. No real damage and business as usual. Electricity is pretty much 24/7 Read More
Please tell me about Veron by Staseymarie
Hello! New to this site. We will be moving to DR in the summer of 2020. We are moving from the Seattle/Tacoma Area of WA state. Currently studying Spanish as I am not fluent ( my father is Dominican and owns apartments in Puerto Plata). I鈥檓 ...
they are underpaid, no different to other country (you do a career in teaching because you love it... never for the salary)(I could be wrong) but most of them are paid 800-1200$ monthly I was told.it's 3500-4500$/year per student, not including ... Read More
Please tell me about Veron by Staseymarie
Hello! New to this site. We will be moving to DR in the summer of 2020. We are moving from the Seattle/Tacoma Area of WA state. Currently studying Spanish as I am not fluent ( my father is Dominican and owns apartments in Puerto Plata). I鈥檓 ...
@DominicanadaMike In wich way did they handled it?. My kiddo go to BIS (Bavaro innovation school) Overall i think it's ok but could be better, considering the price. My little girl is happy and she likes going there everyday so it works out. Having ... Read More
Alternative to Supermarket by DRVisitor
What is the best place for prices - Pricesmart? Assume it is bulk sizes and similar to Costco or BJs in the US.
yes your thinking of Jumbo. Read More
Alternative to Supermarket by DRVisitor
What is the best place for prices - Pricesmart? Assume it is bulk sizes and similar to Costco or BJs in the US.
Can we just get a bravo at least? 馃槄 Read More
Alternative to Supermarket by DRVisitor
What is the best place for prices - Pricesmart? Assume it is bulk sizes and similar to Costco or BJs in the US.
@DRVisitorThose restaurants would do the ride and go to la Romana if they would open it there as well, definitely worth it for there business and its the 3rd biggest city in DR so it makes more sense to my eyes they would open it there. I really ... Read More
Alternative to Supermarket by DRVisitor
What is the best place for prices - Pricesmart? Assume it is bulk sizes and similar to Costco or BJs in the US.
@DominicanadaMike Unfortunately for us don't think this will happen any time soon. Tourists won't buy membership and punta cana overall is still too small. in La Romana would make more sense i think. Read More
Alternative to Supermarket by DRVisitor
What is the best place for prices - Pricesmart? Assume it is bulk sizes and similar to Costco or BJs in the US.
Yes, pricesmart is your best option in DR for almost anything you want to buy. Read More
Does the DR recycle like in North America ? by Ian1272
Yesterday was garbage day, here where I live in Ontario Canada. Every Monday in addition to putting out our garbage, I put two blue boxes out for recycling. One blue box for cardboard and paper, and a second blue box for cans, tins and ...
10 bags?? There was probably less them 20 items in the cart! I'm still shocked after 10 years living here how less 1/500 uses reusable bag doing there groceries. Lost case unfortunately, maybe in 20-30 years with better education and future severe ... Read More
Hiring a REPUTABLE Lawyer by GuestPoster306
With all the legalities in purchasing property, even conducting personal business, what is the best way to be certain in hiring a lawyer you can trust? Is there a trusted online website based on location advertising legal services? Already leery of ...
In case this can save someone in the future.聽Got scam by "dofaspro" before in santo domingo.聽Took my deposit and never did any work.聽Like everyone said be careful who you hire, lawyers in DR are something else.聽 Read More
What do I miss the most living in DR? by polo1club
I was wondering if everyone has a certain thing they miss from home that is not available in DR?I think one of the things I would miss most would be Home Depot or Lowes. I know ferreterias have a lot of stuff but from past experience I spent weeks ...
@Karin1Instagram :@ilCaminettoRd聽@issimord聽 Read More
Cost of living in Dominican Republic in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Dominican Republic or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their ...
expect 125-150$/month for electricity in Bavaro if you use moderately the A/C.聽1500/month is gonna be very very difficult. You could get cheaper then 800/month for rent tho.You can get a 2BDR apt in some good area for 500-700.聽Price get ... Read More
How can a Dominican visit Canada? by TienesUnMapa
I've searched the forums and found related topics, but not exactly what I'm looking for.My question is: How can a Dominican Republic citizen (with no legal relationship to any Canadian, including myself) visit Canada for a two week vacation? And has ...
I would recommend not spend your money on a lawyer for this... he will simply do the steps you see on cic, it might take 3-5 hours of your time to complete everything.聽Does he have businesses/property in DR? If so, it should be easy for him to ... Read More
What do I miss the most living in DR? by polo1club
I was wondering if everyone has a certain thing they miss from home that is not available in DR?I think one of the things I would miss most would be Home Depot or Lowes. I know ferreterias have a lot of stuff but from past experience I spent weeks ...
@polo1clubI'm sure you will like it, it's on the expensive side for pizza in D.R but it's real Italian.聽Different style but I like there pizza as wellIssimo Pizzeria, (Romanian pizza)聽 Read More
What do I miss the most living in DR? by polo1club
I was wondering if everyone has a certain thing they miss from home that is not available in DR?I think one of the things I would miss most would be Home Depot or Lowes. I know ferreterias have a lot of stuff but from past experience I spent weeks ...
@polo1clubThat's really true, pizza used to be one of the things that I definitely didn't like about D.R when I got here.聽Now I would say Il Caminetto in S.D possibly be the best pizza I ever had. (never been to Italy)聽 Read More
What do I miss the most living in DR? by polo1club
I was wondering if everyone has a certain thing they miss from home that is not available in DR?I think one of the things I would miss most would be Home Depot or Lowes. I know ferreterias have a lot of stuff but from past experience I spent weeks ...
One skill I have learned over the years here...聽Even if you are 100% right about something, do not argue or make logical statements to prove your point, opinion.You are just losing your time and will he more frustrated after:)聽 Read More
What do I miss the most living in DR? by polo1club
I was wondering if everyone has a certain thing they miss from home that is not available in DR?I think one of the things I would miss most would be Home Depot or Lowes. I know ferreterias have a lot of stuff but from past experience I spent weeks ...
food : I miss fresh berries haha.聽Life in general : I miss common sense, logical things, good customer service.聽But what I came to realize after 10 years a here is that... when I'm not in DR for a long period of time (usually 1-3 months) I ... Read More
Santo Domingo or Punta Cana? by Guest9467
Hi everyone!聽Looking to reside in DR for a few months. Just want to know if you have any advice on the infrastructure in SD vs PC? I work remotely so rely heavily on electricity and stable internet connections. Any advice is appreciated. ...
@Teresa SisiLos Cacicazgos is an area you might like in Santo Domingo, very close to bella vista.聽You won't dodge traffic/noise/chaos by staying there tho (or any spot in S.D) but you will be right in front of "Mirador sur" wich is really ... Read More
Santo Domingo or Punta Cana? by Guest9467
Hi everyone!聽Looking to reside in DR for a few months. Just want to know if you have any advice on the infrastructure in SD vs PC? I work remotely so rely heavily on electricity and stable internet connections. Any advice is appreciated. ...
@Teresa SisiI recommend you finding a place in Cocotal in Bavaro (punta cana)聽Nice modern gym 1m driving distance, your connecting with nature and 10m from the beach. It's the best place to live in Bavaro and if it fits your budget I recommend ... Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
@Eric GardnerUsually the price on pre built you can negotiate a 3-5% discount聽It very depend on the agent and project.聽Some projects the agent will make up to 6-8% commission on a pre built and will give you a discount up to half his ... Read More
The CONFOTUR LAW and its benefits by Kat11
When looking in Punta Cana at New Villas or condos there is a law that applies...the CONFOTUR Law No.158-01 which is "Promotion of Tourism". The law is aimed at projects in tourist real estate destinations in order to encourage tourism in ...
lol 99% they said this so you rent with them.聽Classical DR stuff Read More
DR Real Estate Market by rlwoodz
I have watched the real estate market there and see a surge in new construction prices.聽 I've also talked to agents who say the same thing.聽 Driving prices are both demand and increased materials costs.聽 My focus has been on primarily ...
I can feel things have slow down a lot in Punta Cana as well.聽If I was looking to buy a property right now... i would be extremely patient, price will come down with demand going down.聽It's not necessarily correlating with us/cad market ... Read More
Tankless Water Heaters by wishinguwell
Hi all: I am building a house in Bonao and strongly looking at putting in a whole house propane gas hot water heater. My problem is I don't know if there are any dealers or installers in the country. Can any one help?
I do not know much about consumption and electricity in general.One time I had a very high electricity bill and electrician came, played in the breaker box, when he connected the light meter the A/C were around 3 or 4When I turned the tankless water ... Read More
Tankless Water Heaters by wishinguwell
Hi all: I am building a house in Bonao and strongly looking at putting in a whole house propane gas hot water heater. My problem is I don't know if there are any dealers or installers in the country. Can any one help?
Aren't they consuming way more electricity then the one with a tank?聽I have a brand new tankless one in my apartment and I feel the usage is much higher聽 Read More
Electricity in the DR by planner
This needs its own thread. We whine and complain about electricity in this country all the time. Its expensive, its inefficient and bloody corrupt. Lets hope the gov't takes a look at it soon! From Dominican Today: [b]Electricity Distributors ...
Punta Cana / bayahibe聽17.8 per kwh... whatever you consume 5 or 1000 kw/h Read More
Tipping for Services / Propina by Stacy ST
What is the standard in DR for tipping on services (i.e. haircuts, massages, facials)? I know that tipping here is not like in the US, so was curious what is everyone's thoughts/experiences with tipping for these types of services.
Yeah... in Europe employees get a better paid salary, do not compare this with DR.If you don't leave any extra for any job that is based on tipping in dr.... your a tacano I'm sorry.聽Waiters don't see the 10% "service fee" in all the bills we ... Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
Yes but I agree with Tippj - we are heading in a recession, prices of travelling going up, next few years are gonna be way more difficult for turism... do not forget that DR had an advantage as they where one of the first country to remove masks and ... Read More
Tipping for Services / Propina by Stacy ST
What is the standard in DR for tipping on services (i.e. haircuts, massages, facials)? I know that tipping here is not like in the US, so was curious what is everyone's thoughts/experiences with tipping for these types of services.
Thanks for adding that, so true.聽Always 100 extra for groceries.聽 Read More
Tipping for Services / Propina by Stacy ST
What is the standard in DR for tipping on services (i.e. haircuts, massages, facials)? I know that tipping here is not like in the US, so was curious what is everyone's thoughts/experiences with tipping for these types of services.
Haircuts I pay 800-1000 and give additional 300massage I pay 2000-2500 and give additional 500 Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
It's higher.Issue is... amount of pre construction getting build is much higher then the increase pre pandemic... there is still a bit of juice left but unless punta cana tourism just increases massively every year its gonna get more difficult for ... Read More
HOW MUCH MONEY A SINGLE PERSON NEED TO MOVE TO DR? by destination50
I am a single female, and would like to leave Canada to move to Dominican Republic. I am wondering if there is some single people that move to Dominican Republic on a very small amount of money, if yes how they managed to get things going smoothly? ...
I agree.聽Rent and life in Santiago is very good, even tough I live in Punta Cana for other reason i really enjoyed living there and it's still my favorite city to live in.聽(lived in SD, stgo, Punta Cana)聽Used to rent a big nice 3BDR ... Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
I have a friend that owns a pre construction in cocotal.聽He paid 190 000$ for it, that was 2 years ago before the big bump in pre construction price. Put roughly another 20k in furniture.聽He rents it for 1300$/month on a yearly contract, ... Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
lol don't worry, the company (Urban) building Panorama got a good reputation as far as I know and they are building a lot of new projects in cap cana.聽I'm not saying you are gonna make big money on it - but I don't think you will get scam on ... Read More
HOW MUCH MONEY A SINGLE PERSON NEED TO MOVE TO DR? by destination50
I am a single female, and would like to leave Canada to move to Dominican Republic. I am wondering if there is some single people that move to Dominican Republic on a very small amount of money, if yes how they managed to get things going smoothly? ...
I pay 350/month as well for my little girl tuition and she's in pre school... i think it's 450 once she gets to 1st grade.聽There is also more expensive yep.I don't think it's that expensive to be honest for a good private school... I tought it ... Read More
Electricity in the DR by planner
This needs its own thread. We whine and complain about electricity in this country all the time. Its expensive, its inefficient and bloody corrupt. Lets hope the gov't takes a look at it soon! From Dominican Today: [b]Electricity Distributors ...
@DominicanadaMikeI was not aware of that.聽Now it makes sense why I almost never see any villa in Bavaro/PC with solar panels Read More
how reliable is the wifi in the dominican republic (santo domingo)? by christophefay
i'm thinking of coming to the DR (santo domingo) for a few months. i trade stocks online and need the internet to be very consistent to be able to do my job.how reliable is it in your experience, eg how often does it drop / cut out and for how long? ...
I strongly disagree with the last post.聽Yeah if you are staying in a resort... you will get shitty internet,that's part of staying at a resort wich I highly doubt is your intention since you will be living in SD.聽I swing trade for a living ... Read More
how reliable is the wifi in the dominican republic (santo domingo)? by christophefay
i'm thinking of coming to the DR (santo domingo) for a few months. i trade stocks online and need the internet to be very consistent to be able to do my job.how reliable is it in your experience, eg how often does it drop / cut out and for how long? ...
Power outage are very common, even in the A area.聽Just buy a UPS and you will be fine. If you are living in a recent/modern apartment, very likely it will have power generator, otherwise all the apartments usually have an inverter so when it ... Read More
Should I get residency by jperryjr1
I know this subject has been covered but I'm wondering if I should get one now. My wife and I will own a house in Cabarete and will be spending the winters there only, for a few more years (as we still have to work) We are still unsure if we will ...
10+ years here without residency, no issue. I live here about 10 months/year, travelled outside in/out about 50 times and never any problem.聽If you do not run a business, not necessary. I guess it becomes to a personal choice, personally, i ... Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
@DRVisitorIt's true it went up but pre construction also went up a good 30-40%.Still no deal, DR is and always will be a renter market.聽 Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
I expect it to be good if they do as promised, the wow spot? don't think so, but could be!聽If they are telling you end of 2024, expect minimum mid 2025. That's how things work here, it's never on time Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
@caroloyap0308It's difficult to judge Vista Cana right now.聽Location wise the other spots you mentioned are more attractive. Having said this Vista Cana looks promising... the issue is you can expect another 5 to 10 years before all those ... Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
@DRVisitor95% airbnb in PC?聽That's impossible. Even longterm contract is difficult, often its 6 months contract here.聽Maybe 50-60% i would say for airbnb's is a good estimate聽 Read More
Pre Construction In Vista Cana, Punta Cana by sweetapplecee
Hello All! My name is Renee. I visited Cap Cana last year and fell in love. I started looking into possible investing in a pre construction for rental and would be our vacation home a couple months out of the year and was told the new area of Vista ...
Personally I do not expect great return for rental property, and this is coming from someone that recently bought a pre construction unit in Cocotal as well.聽There is just TOO much construction right now, yes punta cana is growing, but not to ... Read More
HOW MUCH MONEY A SINGLE PERSON NEED TO MOVE TO DR? by destination50
I am a single female, and would like to leave Canada to move to Dominican Republic. I am wondering if there is some single people that move to Dominican Republic on a very small amount of money, if yes how they managed to get things going smoothly? ...
@louis64dReally depend on your lifestyle and where you live.聽For me it looks like this,please note this in Punta Cana wich is more expensive for everything then most area in DRper month, family of 31200/month rent聽400/month kiddo ... Read More
Tankless Water Heaters by wishinguwell
Hi all: I am building a house in Bonao and strongly looking at putting in a whole house propane gas hot water heater. My problem is I don't know if there are any dealers or installers in the country. Can any one help?
Save electricity? It's really high consumption as far as i know. It's definitely the thing that consumes the most electricity in my apartment Read More
Tankless Water Heaters by wishinguwell
Hi all: I am building a house in Bonao and strongly looking at putting in a whole house propane gas hot water heater. My problem is I don't know if there are any dealers or installers in the country. Can any one help?
works wonderfully, but super high electricity consumption Read More
Moving to DR from US by montuspeese
Anyone have any pearls of wisdom for my wife and I? Already have housing. Do we really need a return ticket to enter the country?
Happened to me i would say twice over 50 flights in the past 12 years that I had to buy a return flight. Once from Canada another time from Hong Kong. If they ask, just buy the cheapest one on the spot on your phone, show it to the agent, cancel ... Read More
Punta Cana residents by Just_chillin
Hello all, I (Norm) and my wife (Shauna) would like to see if there are any expats currently living or relocating to Punta Cana. We'd like to touch base with you to see how your experience was or currently is moving there and what to expect. ...
a bit better? how much. I heard it's 6-7% for canadian/american @ scotiabank right now that fills there typical requirements. Popular you are looking at 8-10% Read More
Nightclubs Punta Cana/Bavaro by Igel124
Hey everyone, I'm new here and want to go clubbing in Punta Cana or it's surroundings. Which nightclubs are still open after the lockdown and are recommendable?Best would be something with Techno/Electro, if there's something like that.. ...
techno/electro only non existent. Coco bongo is the spot right now and Imagine during weekends, you can look on Instagram Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
I do not see how we are breaking the rules sorry. I feel its like having two different options 1) you pay more and save headaches 2) you pay less and go through paperwork and headaches. I honestly doubt that they are not happy with how the ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
You are right about driving/insurance. Having said this the only time I had a car accident(im insured with Humano) and when it was time to claimback they never asked me anything about this and i was overstaying for easily 9 months. Same thing when ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Have been living in DR for 12 years, overstayed my visa probably about 30 to 40 times and never got ask a single question or ever felt this was an issue. I think most against it are overthinking it, DR is happy to have gringos overstaying there ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
you can look on those websites : Corotos, mercado libre, google : alquiler apartamento en bavaro and do your research from there. Facebook marketplace possibly as well. Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
You are doing DR a favor overstaying your visa and paying exit fee at the end. I've never heard of nobody doing what you say, 99% simply pay the overstay fee and everybody is happy, including DR. If it didn't benefit them don't you ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
yes you can stay without any issue, you will have to pay an exit tax to leave the country, i believe it's around 100$~ for 3-9 months over stay Read More
Pfiizer vaccine at Jumbo Puerto Plata today! by Gman123
Got my first shot of Pfizer today at Jumbo in Puerto Plata this morning in and out 30mins. Just show your passport and you are good to go!
it's available at the punta cana airport. Got it today Read More