

classygringo
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Lives in Orlando
Registration: 11 December 2014
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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 ...

@Semiretired Thanks Semiretired. Good info. 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 ...

@planner Thanks for the reply planner. Hopefully they get this issue fixed. Until then I will hope for permanent residency. 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 ...

Thanks semiretired did you get permanent residency ? I thought you had to renew the 5th time with temporary then apply. Read More

Residency - 2025
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 ... Read More


KEEPING US CELL PHONE NUMBER by alvarez7361
Hello everyone, I am planning a permanent move from Florida to Puerto Plata. Will be looking for a house or apartment to rent and hope to get residency as a pensioner in the near future. I plan on maintaining a physical address in Florida, so I can ...

@alvarez7361 I've been living in DR for 5 years. I was initially was overpaying for phone but was able to use data. But a much better solution is that most phones have at a minimum dual sim so you don't need two phones. I tried Magic Jack but was ... Read More


Tirzepatide (mounjara compounded) by courtney johnson
Does anyone know if I can get this there without a prescription?

I do not believe they have Mounjaro however you may get Ozempic. The other issue is if you get Mounjaro in the US to have sent here it's liquid so I believe that has to be shipped via boat. That may take longer than the 21 days that it can be ... Read More


Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55
What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.

@DRVisitor The only possible negative that I can think of is I was told the DR recognizes no more than 2 citizenships so if someone had or wanted to get more then may affect them. Would they have to give up one of their citizenships to get a DR ... Read More


Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55
What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.

@planner Good options here just have to narrow it down. Read More


Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55
What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.

@windeguy Yes it's a pain applying for renewals. Thanks for the response. Read More


Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55
What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.

I was informed of this - not sure how accurate it is but they're saying if you are married to a Dominican Citizen for at least two years and been a temporary resident at least 6 months you can apply for citizenship. Read More


Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55
What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.

Might be worth rolling the dice was just hoping someone may have done it through temp residency before ? Read More


Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55
What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.

When I clicked on the link the requirements state Certification for Naturalization purposes issued by the General Directorate of Immigration stating the status of the applicant and that they have been with temporary residence for more than 2 years. ... 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?

@ddmcghee - yes it is, but if someone clicks that link they may get a $15 renewal credit. 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?

@alvarez7361 - Hello , You could lower your cell phone bill by using a company that leases tmobile towers. At the time if this posting they have plans for only $15 per month. Here is their link - http://fbuy.me/uMLySIf you use this link it may give ... Read More


Car insurance$ by Kat11
I have heard several times if you get on an accident you have to sit in jail for up to 72 hours until its figured out who's fault it was. That being said I also hear its usually blamed on the ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã/Gringo?? And they end up paying out$$. My ...

That's good to know about Atlantic. And yes things to seem to becoming more time consuming that is one reason I was considering Unit (https://unit.com.do/) their website says they're 100% digital and they advertise that one can apply for insurance ... Read More