janinecrenshaw
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 22 January 2023
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Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
My tip: Don鈥檛 go to the Dominican Republic鈥攑eriod. This was one of the reasons I sold my condo and moved back to the States. The Dominican Republic is a mess. The police and lawyers don鈥檛 care; their laws are very different from ... Read More
Property management companies in punta cana by @paradiselife
Hi all was hoping for some recommendations for property management companies.
@@paradiselife Ainda Invest SRL 809 540 1718 Read More
Alert Buying a Car... by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56
Read this today thought I would share.Scams are growing through vehicle sales in the Dominican RepublicScams are growing through vehicle sales in the Dominican Republicphoto from pexels.comSanto Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has seen an increase ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56I'm sorry to say but unfortunately, that's how Dominican Republican is . I have a apartment out there and I barely go there. Because I deal with that every time im there it's a headache. I don't even like being there anymore if ... Read More
Social Security by ladyegg49
I am a Senior on Social Security. I found that if I stay out of the U.S. over 6 months, I lose my Social Security. Any Senior expats out there with Social Security? What is the rule for how long you have to stay in the states before returning. Need ...
@ladyegg49 You need to go back and forward to the States you don't need to tell anybody that you are moving to the Dominican Republic. I own property in the Dominican Republic I get social security and the last thing you need not be doing is ... Read More
Apostille process from abroad by Gylla
Hi all馃憢馃徏Has anyone successfully had their documents apostilled online? I鈥檓 living in the DR full time and need my birth certificate and certificate of single status translated, apostilled and notarized. I鈥檝e found some ...
@Gylla I don't know where you are from but I do have number that they can do it for you the guys in florida Read More
Apostille process from abroad by Gylla
Hi all馃憢馃徏Has anyone successfully had their documents apostilled online? I鈥檓 living in the DR full time and need my birth certificate and certificate of single status translated, apostilled and notarized. I鈥檝e found some ...
@Gylla I had to get someone to do it for me because it's hard doing it online the mailing system in DR is not that great Read More
Heartbroken by Corruption by BahamianexpatDR
As I sit here at 2AM thinking about all that has transpired since I have arrived in the DR, my heart breaks, not only for this beautiful nation, but for me and the thought that I am considering leaving rather than face anymore attempts to swindle ...
蔼顿辞苍翱22听*** Read More
Looking for Rental Property in La Romana by kschw9883
I am looking to rent a 3 BR house/townhouse.Can anyone give me some leads or ideas Gracias
@kschw9883 *** Read More
Furniture Packages in Punta cana by Ethen Royal
Hello, I am trying to get some solid answers on furniture packages in Punta Cana. I just purchased a villa that hasn't been fully completed yet, but in the meantime I am trying to locate places that have furniture and appliance packages. On the site ...
@Ethen Royal Go to plaza llama. Read More
Sending cash to USA bank account by LT American
Good afternoon, I need to send cash to my USA bank account. Is western union the only option?
If you have a Dominican account you can transfer the money directly to your U.S. account.聽Depending on the bank, you can use the online website, or the computer at the bank. -@Darkremyyou can wire transfer from your Dominican account Read More
Your first days in your home in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in Dominican Republic? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in ...
@Cheryl girl that's a book that I have to Publish about Dominican Republic and moving there that's a long a** story. It's a twist and turn story and that's a great story either and maybe some were not so great. Just put it this way. I rather live ... Read More
How to buy a house in the Dominican Republic? by imingret
Good morning,We are French and live in France. We went in early March to Las Terrenas in the Dominican Republic. We fell in love with a house and decided to invest.The real estate agent set up an appointment with his notary first, then, after ...
@imingret All I say is be careful anything you do in Dominican Republic cause they will rip your a** off. I have bought a properties and buying a second one and they pretty much took my money and couldn't get it back so be extremely careful. Because ... 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 ...
@scs4834 o yes I'm renting out also I can give you my realtor number if you would like to see the place I'll give her number and mu number *** that's聽my number聽and realtor聽number is *** Read More
Massage therapy license by Itsmissmeagan
Hi . My name is Meagan. I'm a licensed massage therapist in Las Vegas. I have a business opportunity in DR . Can someone tell me if there is any licensing requirement to be a massage therapist or do they recognise licensing from the US? I ...
@amyssavic Hey I can find out for you because there is a Va clinic in the Dominican Republic also women there are also massage therapist that work on my back all the time I can ask them Read More
Massage therapy license by Itsmissmeagan
Hi . My name is Meagan. I'm a licensed massage therapist in Las Vegas. I have a business opportunity in DR . Can someone tell me if there is any licensing requirement to be a massage therapist or do they recognise licensing from the US? I ...
@Candy C I have an apartment I'm selling it's less than year old 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms if you would like to see it I have pictures also but I don't have property in Punta cana Read More