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American expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 01 August 2023
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SSA Benifit Check by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56
Hello, Has anyone have knowledge or have thier monthly SSA benifit check sent automatically monthly EFT to a Dominican Bank.Have you heard of any issues or delays with posting?I know we have the option with SSA to EFT the monthly amount directly to ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56https://faq.ssa.gov/en-us/Topic/article/KA-02537. This SSA web article explains about SSA payments Read More
SSA Benifit Check by CHRISTOPHER DAVID56
Hello, Has anyone have knowledge or have thier monthly SSA benifit check sent automatically monthly EFT to a Dominican Bank.Have you heard of any issues or delays with posting?I know we have the option with SSA to EFT the monthly amount directly to ...
@Oscarsahony SanchezI remember reading a SSA site that had Caribbean banks that could accept SSA direct deposits, but the Dominucan was not on the list. Read More
VOIP service for us expats by alvarez7361
What is the best voip service to use in order to port and keep your US cellphone number while living permanently in the Dominican Republic?
We use Voiply, VOIP, which has a an internet connection in my home and also has a phone app whereby we can make/receive calls at no additional charge. They will, however, charge for calls to cell phones in the Dominican.....I think about .09 ... Read More
Verizon Unlimited Ultimate Plan by ondami
Good morning allI keep reading forum posts about cell phones in DR. I have checked into the Verizon Unlimited Ultimate plan which, according to the company, allows one to use their current smartphone while in DR to make calls, text, and stream (plus ...
Mine too, plus Voiply Read More
Verizon Unlimited Ultimate Plan by ondami
Good morning allI keep reading forum posts about cell phones in DR. I have checked into the Verizon Unlimited Ultimate plan which, according to the company, allows one to use their current smartphone while in DR to make calls, text, and stream (plus ...
Hello, I use T Mobile and can make calls to the US or Dominican (at a .25/min charge) but have unlimited wifi and data. No daily use charges. I also have a Dominican cell number, but bought a plan from Voiply that has a home phone with a USA number ... Read More
Furniture - Punta Cana Area by garvin25
Hi Everyone - I am new to this forum. My wife and I are buying a condo in Cap Cana 2 BR plus den and about 1400 sq feet 2.5 bathrooms. The project is l called Las Palmiera (Actually I think it is in Ciudad Las Canas). We are looking for furniture ...
Hello, I liked the store "Arbaje Soni Decor" in Santo Domingo, as well as Illumel. Higher end furniture, some US brands. Owner is Eduardo Soni. Nice people too Read More
Residencia renewal - actual process by planner
I am reposting this with permission, it was originally posted on FB and has great information! Temp to Permanent Residency - a tale of 220 days! For whomever it may help, here's the process with timeline that I followed to change from ...
Now I am confused (again). After my initial 1 year residency, i went for the renewal in March 2023, and they renewed for 1 year, not 2 years....RT-9, pensioner, retirement.聽 What happened?聽 Is the 2 years only for Canadians? Read More
LETTER FOR OBTAINING DR DRIVERS LICENSE by 2VPsoldier
A quick question - I stopped by the Cdn Embassy in SD yesterday & they were kind enough to prepare/provide the letter signed by Consular Principal to take to INTRANT. DO such letters signed in PP have the same ladies signature (Maria Cartagena) ...
This thread relates to Canadian actions for the Drivers license. What do Americans do differently? 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 ...
I did it myself with some help from a couple of friends. But there are curves thrown at you during the process. The process is not clear as to what is expected, so be prepared for some disappointment. Once you get your passport stamped in the US ... Read More
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 ...
@planner please send health insurance information Read More
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 ...
@planner can you email information on the plan? Read More