Denise
@ddmcghee
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American, Married
Lives in Las Terrenas, Saman脙¡
Speaks English
Registration: 15 May 2017
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Medical Insurance for over 65 by carlvelas
Does anyone know of a private company offering medical insurance for persons over the age of 65?
@ryzik68 I'd suggest starting a new thread. By asking this question in this thread, only people reading the medical insurance thread will see it Read More
Shipping pallets OUT of DR by ddmcghee
Does anyone have experience shipping pallets out of DR? I'm looking for a reliable freight company.
@TippjThanks, but Awilda only ships out to New York. I need to ship to Panama. Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
With Pensionada Residency, you get one year to start, then each renewal gives you two more years. This was our third two-year renewal. Not sure when it gets longer than two years. Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
We renewed our residency this morning and the process was much more efficient than in years past! Our appointment at Migraci贸n was at 9:00. We were walking out the door with our new Residencia cards just before 10:00. We then drove across ... Read More
Managing retirement savings in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Saving for retirement as an expat in Dominican Republic can be challenging. With different options, rules or even taxation, expats have to understand how it works to make informed decisions. We invite you to share your insights in ...
We retired prior to becoming expats, so our days of contributing to retirement savings are behind us!We maintain bank accounts in the US and use those for accepting pension payments. We鈥檝e had no issues accessing our accounts from here. Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
Update on renewal timing!Current Pensionado residency expires on 9/15/25Application for renewal submitted on 8/13/25Application approved on 8/20/25Appointment at Migraci贸n scheduled for 8/26/25We are working with Lishali, so she made sure ... Read More
Hurricane season 2025 by planner
Lets use this to track the storms that are on the way! Our last one Erin passed to the north of us and had few serious affects on us. I do not think we will always get this lucky so lets keep track of whats going on here!Currently we are watching ...
I have recently seen Hispaniola referred to as the hurricane "Donut Hole" of the Caribbean. Statistically we take few direct hits. This is for at least two reasons. One, the Mona passage between DR and Puerto Rico is a very turbulent area of the ... Read More
Hurricane season 2025 by planner
Lets use this to track the storms that are on the way! Our last one Erin passed to the north of us and had few serious affects on us. I do not think we will always get this lucky so lets keep track of whats going on here!Currently we are watching ...
The winds on the back side of Erin are still strong! We just had our doormat blown into the house, and a dog bowl was sent flying across the floor! We haven't closed the doors though!馃槀 Read More
Real estate process by karynllanders
Could someone please explain the real estate market? Where we come from there is one site of listings that any realtor can show from. The buyers are represented by their own agent and the seller has there own representation as well.Here it appears ...
The only "Se Vende" signs I've seen in LT have been on undeveloped land, never on homes or apartments.We don't have one on our house because we're off the beaten path, we don't want lookie-loos trying to see it, we don't want anyone to think the ... Read More
Real estate process by karynllanders
Could someone please explain the real estate market? Where we come from there is one site of listings that any realtor can show from. The buyers are represented by their own agent and the seller has there own representation as well.Here it appears ...
@karynllanders It would be so nice if there were an MLS here! The reality is that exclusive listings are extremely rare and not beneficial to the seller. Agencies end up duplicating listings from other agents without any contact with the seller! We ... Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
I've seen that on the website, but it's apparently not being asked for or enforced. Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
We were told that the renewal application must be submitted at least 30 days before expiration. Approval and renewal should occur within 30 days. Read More
Wanting Residency and Ceduula? Look no further! by iamzacharias
Legal Residency Referral forAttorney Lishali Baez Mejiaby Ex-Pat Zachary 鈥淶acharias鈥� GFor those considering Legal Residency in the Dominican Republic.Let it be known that I cannot recommend any more highly the professional Residency ...
We've used Lily since 2020, during our initial residency and our first two renewals, and have just started the process for our third renewal. We are planning a move to Panama and had anticipated this happening before our residency expires next ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
@WayneColeman Yes - you can get insurance as a non-resident Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
Your foreign driver's license is only valid as long as you are here in the country legally, so as a non-resident, that means the 30 days of your tourist visa. I never had a claim before (or after) I had a Dominican license, but I know of others who ... Read More