michael7014
Canadian expat in Dominican Republic
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ScotiaBank in DR revisited topic by ondami
Good evening all.I saw a post from 2018 about ScotiaBank in DR.We have been sending money transfers to ScotiaBank in DR and I have noticed that they are taking a fee out on that end for receiving our money transfer.Has anybody else run into this ...
@ondamiNot sure if this reply helps but we use a WISE.com account to travel and hold money we want to use overseas. Help to keep our home bank account out of fraudsters reach when using debit cards. Its good for changing currencies and a debit card ... Read More
SELLING AN CAR IN THE DR. by Elgin7144
Good afternoon everyone,I was wondering if anyone knew a site where I could place my auto that I am trying to sell also, does anyone know of a site of where I can find what the value would be of the Auto that I鈥檓 trying to sell? Thank you so ...
There is a facebook page for expats selling cars in the DR, facebook.com/groups/236174495362610 Read More
Transportation from Santo Domingo airport to Las Terrenas by Outdoorgirl1027
I have researched this question on the boards but they were all over a year old. Therefore, I was wondering what is the best way. If there is a bus, how do I find that. If it is private transportation please leave me information on what company ...
Thanks for the replies, being the taxi's are waiting to take people as far as they can to get good far, how do you get to the new Carib bus stop thats close to the airport. this is the google map location for the new pick-up location on google maps ... Read More
Transportation from Santo Domingo airport to Las Terrenas by Outdoorgirl1027
I have researched this question on the boards but they were all over a year old. Therefore, I was wondering what is the best way. If there is a bus, how do I find that. If it is private transportation please leave me information on what company ...
Hi allThere is a new bus depot close to the airport, does anyone have any experience with this location? We are looking to try the local way to get to Cabrera!, any advice on taking Carib busses?Thanks Read More
CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873
Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...
Hello Home builders, we made it back to snow in Canada sadly I am missing the DR already!聽We are working on budgeting for our build in 2024 -25. does anyone have the ruff cost per sqm or sqft cost for a 4" patio slab?Thanks Read More
advice on the buying a home by MyGenieintheBottle
Hello to everyone! Thank you for this great forum, it is so needed! I travel to DR a few times a year and now I am buying a home there and wanted advice on the buying process there. The owner accepted my offer, but only wanted me to fund the ...
@planner Yep first thing I asked was who do you represent! Brea Guzman of the firm Guzman Ariza assured us he is our lawyer and doesn't represent anyone other than us for any legal stuff we require now or in the future! Cant ask for more than that I ... Read More
Moving to Dominican Republic is starlink better or claro by jordancomas1
im moving to Dominican Republic and was wondering what鈥檚 better for Internet. Is claro better (optic fiber) or starlink? I work from home so it鈥檚 kinda important
One thing I will say is you need to get a battery back surge protector for Starlink, Even in Canada we had to get one since if you get 3 power spikes in a row Starlink will reset itself, and that is a pain. You dont need anything big I think we ... Read More
CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873
Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...
@ddmcghee we will also be up pretty high up in Cadrera Montana Y Mar near Loma Alta! Where are you? Read More
CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873
Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...
@ddmcghee Lightning protection,,, never would have thought of that! Read More
CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ESTIMATION by Guest6873
Is there a prevailing rate - $ or pesos/square meter - for new home construction in the DR. Will this rate vary depending where in the DR the house is being built? People never give a fixed fee - always some additional fees somewhere. Very ...
@ddmcghee How did that work out in customs when you bags were scanned? I suspect you brought all your receipts. We have really good restores where we live and I buy a lot of stuff slightly used, light fixtures, Facebook marketplace is also good for ... 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 ...
@planner yea I understand, when is the next election... that's a time to have local developers and contractors put the spotlight on immigration needs! 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 ...
@planner Sorry my post didn't follow the thread I was referring to, and my keyboard is slowly dying (typos). Someone mentioned there is a place on the immigration site to submit wishes (lack of a better word) too, We personally manage a few groups ... 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 ...
@AlaPlaya Hi, if I read what you said correctly we can apply online but pay when we leave instead of paying online? That sounds like the best option if that is what you mean! 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 ...
Can we pay the overstay fee in US cash at the airport? Thanks 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 ...
Exactly! I made this point when I began this topic. The money comes from tourism not people spending money at Jumbo. The argument is, we buy homes etc but that money goes to a select group and stays within. The Dominican country does not depend on ... 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 ...
x@GuestPoster3024 I tried repeatedly to fill out te form in that link and could never get it change pages when selecting next. I finally gave up and paying when I leave. I hope it doen3't affect my next visit. Question is can I get the extension ... 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 ...
@WillieWeb Maybe someone who is fluent in Spanish should post the link and what text we (snowbirds) should post for them to read? I don3't think posting in from google translate spanglish is what they want to see or read LOL Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
I finally got through the thread, lot of info here. I kept hearing new government coming... is it better or worse now? Seems the immigration policies are the same. I don't hear the change in the wind for snowbirds! 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 ...
defined... maybe in text, but the reality of those items they list are not usually a monthly deposit into a bank account, dividends are usually paid quarterly, and gains from shares are paid if and when you sell them, might as well be playing 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 ...
Hi, this is an active topic for sure. Passive income... ok so we own 2 businesses in Canada, and those businesses generate around 120,000. One is an international web design and hosting business the other is a vacation rental business. They are both ... Read More
Moving to Dominican Republic is starlink better or claro by jordancomas1
im moving to Dominican Republic and was wondering what鈥檚 better for Internet. Is claro better (optic fiber) or starlink? I work from home so it鈥檚 kinda important
@jordancomas1 We have Starlink at home "Canada" and the waiting list for our "location address" was rather long, so we moved the "location" around till we found a spot that had no waiting list. Turned out that was 6 miles away strangely. That is not ... Read More
Septic systems for new construction by danimcdg34
I am investigation building a small house ( 60 sq meters) on a large property ( 2 acres) close to the Rio Yasica ( north shore).聽 Can anyone help me out with what options there are for a septic system in this area?
I was watching a video online of a home being built in Cabrera, anyone looking to see how its done should watch these 5 videos, you'll see the septic in the 4th video and the truck rilling the lines in the 5th I think. I would have never thought of ... 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 always take Arajet somewhere you have never visited stay for a few days or a week and then come back in. I wouldn't do the ferry either. Yes, a Snowbird visa would be smart for the DR to get more people to stay longer and invest. We just ... 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 ...
@planner Ok so when we arrive we get 30 days when we check-in at immigration, then we apply for an extension and we get a total of 120 days so it's only an extension of聽90 LOL. is that all they will give us or can we apply for another 30 so we ... 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 ...
@windeguy Sorry for not being clear, we are on a tourist visa and will be for some years to come. We only plan to stay for 4 or 5 months at a time. The 120 day visa + 30 days when we arrive will work for us. The driver's license could be our only ... Read More
Anyone know of a licensed honest real estate attorney local to Samana? by GuestPoster21013
I am trying to sell a property in Samana and need a licensed honest real estate Attorney with experience local to Samana.
@Zug engage them, you get a free consultation to ask questions! Read More
Anyone know of a licensed honest real estate attorney local to Samana? by GuestPoster21013
I am trying to sell a property in Samana and need a licensed honest real estate Attorney with experience local to Samana.
@ddmcghee I also hear they are one the ball, look at the website, they handle a lot of big companies. We are using them in Cabrera but haven't been in the office as of yet, Thursday is our day! Read More
Health Insurance 鈥� by Ian1272
I remember reading on this board when I first discovered this board that there were no Health Insurance companies that would not start a policy if you were older than 65. I did read sometime after on this board, that someone had found a provider for ...
@planner what's your plan... I see the ad in the conversation.. can you post it here? or send me a message? Read More
Health Insurance 鈥� by Ian1272
I remember reading on this board when I first discovered this board that there were no Health Insurance companies that would not start a policy if you were older than 65. I did read sometime after on this board, that someone had found a provider for ...
@planner Yes I expected it to be for a full year and yes 5 months will be our time here as we are still slaving away in our own tourist town. I don't want to retire yet, I like working...kinda! LOL Thanks Planner! Read More
Bought a property and want to move into LLC by g n99
Hi there I am US citizenI just bought the property in Punta Cana. Half a year will be staying and half a year may be put on Airbnb. Can I move my property from my name to my LLC (based in US)?GN
@planner We haven't gone to the Lawyer yet, thats a few days away, hence my bombardment of questions over the past few days. Thursday is approaching and I want to be informed and have my questions ready and be informed on what the answers should be! ... Read More
Bought a property and want to move into LLC by g n99
Hi there I am US citizenI just bought the property in Punta Cana. Half a year will be staying and half a year may be put on Airbnb. Can I move my property from my name to my LLC (based in US)?GN
Hi We are close to signing for a lot using Guzm谩n Ariza as our law firm, we are in Cabrera. Do you suggest going straight into a local SLR or converting it later on? Would it be cheaper to just do it right out of the gate creating an SLR? I ... Read More
Health Insurance 鈥� by Ian1272
I remember reading on this board when I first discovered this board that there were no Health Insurance companies that would not start a policy if you were older than 65. I did read sometime after on this board, that someone had found a provider for ...
@planner You really put effort in all these forums, Thank you!聽I'm doting my i's and crossing my Ts before we commit to buying here and being snowbirds. I read through the forum I still have 2 questions!For health insurance do you suggest ... 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 ...
@planner HI Planner, my wife and I have stayed past the 30 days, we tried to get the extension online but the site would allow us to select next as we filled out the forms. What can we expect at the airport in your opinion and our visit next year? ... 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 ...
@DominicanadaMike That's interesting but damn I hate not being straight up when it comes to that stuff, it can mess life up pretty badly. As long as our visa is in order our license should also be, so should the insurance we are paying for. 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 ...
Yea Mike but we are buying and building a home near Cabrera, there is no Uber in the area, Not a big fan of motos but will get one as second transport to get around town. If our visa is good so is our license as I understand it? Just need to figure ... Read More
2023 condo building cost in Cabarete East by wanggeng
What would be the average cost per square meter to build a high end condo at the moment? compare to last March. 2022, was the cost increased or dropped ? looking for most reliable and reputable builder for a project in Cabarete. thanks very much ...
@planner Stuff going wandering happens everywhere including our little town, had a job site get cleared, tools and all one evening! Is building insurance a thing here? Read More
2023 condo building cost in Cabarete East by wanggeng
What would be the average cost per square meter to build a high end condo at the moment? compare to last March. 2022, was the cost increased or dropped ? looking for most reliable and reputable builder for a project in Cabarete. thanks very much ...
@planner Yes agreed great idea, that would be his only job, shipping, and receiving is what we call that. Hopefully more receiving than shipping! Read More
2023 condo building cost in Cabarete East by wanggeng
What would be the average cost per square meter to build a high end condo at the moment? compare to last March. 2022, was the cost increased or dropped ? looking for most reliable and reputable builder for a project in Cabarete. thanks very much ...
Hi looking to build in Cabrera area, I have heard the price to build a single story 1200 sqft is 95US sqft depending on finishes of course.Does this still apply post covid? Also choosing a contractor is very important and can mean the difference ... 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 ...
All thought full answers, getting a DR license is the answer but that has certain criteria regarding residency which we personally are not really looking for at this time. We are still working stiffs at home. The next question then is can anyone ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) 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 ...
Hi Thanks for the welcome!We are buying in Cabrera area and are starting the learning curve. My wife and I are from a small tourist town in Ontario. We have traveled extensively and decided to make the DR our preferred winter destination! look ... 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 ...
@planner Hi my overstay question is a bit different and I don't see it covered. I'm buying a property in Cabrera and would like to buy an SUV and get full insurance! Being I will be overstaying my visa (5 months) my license is only good for 90 days ... Read More