Semiretired
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 14 September 2025
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Residency - 2025 by classygringo
I have been renewing my residency for a number of years and every single year I experience the same thing. I am told to upload it again in jpg format. I carefully check all the documents and am sure they are in jpg. I also work heavily on a computer ...
@classygringo My motto is to bring everything, anything not on the list if it's closely related, and an extra copy if possible. Has saved me an extra trip a number of times. Read More
Residency - 2025 by classygringo
I have been renewing my residency for a number of years and every single year I experience the same thing. I am told to upload it again in jpg format. I carefully check all the documents and am sure they are in jpg. I also work heavily on a computer ...
@classygringo Yes, I got the permanent residency. While your fifth temporary residency still has 45 days before expiration, you can apply for permanent residency. Of course, some of the investor and retiree residency categories have different rules. ... Read More
Best way to transfer money from US to Dominican bank account by wondering9
Any insights or opinions on the best way to transfer money from a US to a Dominican bank account?I've seen Remitly recommended here and I think that's what I'll end up going with, but I was curious about other options, especially Wise and Xe.My ...
I write myself a check from my US bank dollar account to the DR bank dollar account. No fees, but between a 7 and 15 day wait. Read More
Residency - 2025 by classygringo
I have been renewing my residency for a number of years and every single year I experience the same thing. I am told to upload it again in jpg format. I carefully check all the documents and am sure they are in jpg. I also work heavily on a computer ...
I applied for the permanent residency 45 days before the 5th temp renewal expired. It is my understanding that is the earliest you can apply while your temporary residency is still active. It takes about 4 months for the temp to permanent residency ... Read More