CHRISTOPHER DAVID56
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Santo Domingo, Nacional
Registration: 16 March 2023
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New Residency documents by DWI1998
Hello all, today I received five errors, one of which says I needed a QR code for my bank statements. I guess the stamp that the bank provides on every page wasn鈥檛 enough. Is anyone familiar with this QR code?
@Mila V You are correct Read More
New Residency documents by DWI1998
Hello all, today I received five errors, one of which says I needed a QR code for my bank statements. I guess the stamp that the bank provides on every page wasn鈥檛 enough. Is anyone familiar with this QR code?
@DWI1998 Yes, DR banks now have on the cover letter a bar code that DGM can access to validate the document. Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week.聽 She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT??聽 the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
@Tippj Yes, that common here in the DR everywhere in the country. Unfortunately, it just compounds the overall problem for many Dominicans and basic daily living expenses.I personally take a different approach when paying for labor work if I so ... Read More
Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits by wondering9
One of the requirements to renew a residency permit is to prove that you have been depositing the minimum amount ($1500/month) into a Dominican bank. Can anyone who's done this recently say how many months of bank statements are being required? Or ...
@ondami Unfortunately, I would not be able to answer that question as that's more for someone that deals with DGM legally on Residency.However, if you have a monthly cable bill, electricity bill of 6 months that you can provide may help.I'm not ... Read More
Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits by wondering9
One of the requirements to renew a residency permit is to prove that you have been depositing the minimum amount ($1500/month) into a Dominican bank. Can anyone who's done this recently say how many months of bank statements are being required? Or ...
@wondering9 Yes,https://migracion.gob.do/servicio/renovacion-de-residencia-de-jubilados-2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPMqPZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7XuzvKotLYkM5IHYAEcOLz3k8q03v0RvI2rHXOqGhyc_o8V9IKr5SSAKUfAg_aem_c0d2jTbkUtBV5-qFLFE8uw Read More
Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits by wondering9
One of the requirements to renew a residency permit is to prove that you have been depositing the minimum amount ($1500/month) into a Dominican bank. Can anyone who's done this recently say how many months of bank statements are being required? Or ...
@wondering9 Yes , I just went thru this and yes they asked for a utility bill of sort of 6 months with my renewal. I also think its on the DGM website.7- Bank certification and transactions of the last 6 months of the account registered in a ... Read More
Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits by wondering9
One of the requirements to renew a residency permit is to prove that you have been depositing the minimum amount ($1500/month) into a Dominican bank. Can anyone who's done this recently say how many months of bank statements are being required? Or ...
To planners point...just be prepared to present all documents , banks, statements, etc . Better to have all of them just incase. There are many times no full consistency process with DGM and inspectors. Now with lawyers handling cases it can be ... Read More
Retirement residency renewal -- proof of bank deposits by wondering9
One of the requirements to renew a residency permit is to prove that you have been depositing the minimum amount ($1500/month) into a Dominican bank. Can anyone who's done this recently say how many months of bank statements are being required? Or ...
@wondering9 Just went thru this , they asked me for 6 months, additionally, they require the bank stamp on the front page and will not only accept the bar code banks are now using.They also want to see transactions that you are using the money to ... Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week.聽 She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT??聽 the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
@Papito NL Makes sense....rates vary by area of the country for various trades, even call center jobs. Skilled versus non skilled to planner point Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week.聽 She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT??聽 the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
@Papito NL Well, not in Santo Domingo now or anymore...you lucked out..glad it worked out for you.Best!DB Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week.聽 She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT??聽 the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
@Tippj Wow, 1200 a day for 8 hours , construction, outside ?$2.50 dollars an hour....? Maybe its just me but call center jobs pay more! Maybe it's just your area that you are able to pay that rate...interesting Read More
Remitly issue by wondering9
I'm trying to transfer money from a US bank to Banco Santa Cruz via Remitly. It's not going smoothly, and I thought I'd check here to see if anyone has had a similar experience or otherwise has light to shed on this.The transfer has been kicked back ...
@Mmr986 I use Sendwave Read More
Private health insurance for expats aged 65+ by robertinvan
Hi allWe will be moving permanently from Canada around June/24. One of us is 66, the other 51. My question is anbout finding a company that will provide health insurance for someone 65+.Have any expats pursued obtaining private health insurance ...
@Pbert_62 Private message @planner Read More
Housekeepers cost Samana area by karynllanders
Can someone educate me of how much we can expect to pay a housekeeper per hour/day. i have gotten two quotes. first 1500/day for 3 hours. twice per week.聽 She said she wouldn't do windows. WHAT??聽 the second quote was for 18000 per month. ...
@karynllanders Wow, also not to sure but @planner made add some information. I thought I also saw a new law or updates about hiring domestic help and taxes, etc..again not sure... but if so, beware because the person that you hire will know. Read More
Retirement Visas by Pat Kitchen
My wife and I are in the process of obtaining retirement visas for the DR.聽 We have been in contact with a couple of Dominican law firms.聽 We are a bit taken aback with the fees they are charging.聽 Also, we know there are going to be ...
@DRforme https://migracion.gob.do/en/servicio/residence-for-investment-in-quality-of-retired-or-pensioned/ Read More