Tippj
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 12 February 2022
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Hiring a REPUTABLE Lawyer by GuestPoster306
With all the legalities in purchasing property, even conducting personal business, what is the best way to be certain in hiring a lawyer you can trust? Is there a trusted online website based on location advertising legal services? Already leery of ...
@Tranquilo1 Could you send me the information on your attorney , much appreciated Read More
How many times can you stay 30 days by karynllanders
Hi DR folks, on another thread I asked about time for processing and approval of pensioners residencies. The question is now if I do not want to pay overstay fines how often can I come for 30 days in a year until I have a determination on my ...
@karynllanders Maybe you can enlighten me, how do you get an 180 day visa extension , because every government office I’ve been to ( PP ) say they don’t know of any extension process Read More
New warning by planner
I was made aware directly of a recent occurrence.Yesterday a person was denied entry at Santo Domingo airport. This was the second time! Previously he was denied entry and told to try again in 6 months, no reason given. He had previously ...
It’s apparent that a 5 year over stay might have something to do with it but maybe , I’m saying just Maybe , he also had some problems when he was here that maybe put his name on the “ special “ list 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 ...
I was recently up in the mountains and a herd of cows came down the road 25 - 30 so I pulled over, and as they got close to my truck two of them started to fight butting heads back and forth , low and be hold they banged into the truck , twice, ... Read More
Construction costs - Campo of Puerto Plata by yc24
Hi all! I'm curious to know how much it would cost to build a home in a campo in Puerto Plata. It's very rural. The land has already been attained. I appreciate your input.Thanks.
@yc24 There’ isn’t any website for you too look up cost , and if you don’t have any experience with construction planning I wouldn’t recommend you taking this project on , the people who “ might “ do the work ... Read More
Construction costs - Campo of Puerto Plata by yc24
Hi all! I'm curious to know how much it would cost to build a home in a campo in Puerto Plata. It's very rural. The land has already been attained. I appreciate your input.Thanks.
The question is too broad….how big is the house that you want square footage, two , three , four bedrooms, how many bathrooms 12 - 14 foot ceilings….. do some homework , the prices of materials are going up every month…good luck 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.
I use Awilda shipping , they work out of Santiago Read More
USD CONVERSION TO RD Pesos by motorcitysssnake
My bank sucks for conversion of USD to DO Pesos. Where in LT can I convert usd to pesos and get a favorable rate without waiting for an extended time?
@Íæż½ã½ãRusher No , but they usually give a good -to top rate I only use them for sending money into the country , their( western union) are usually in supermarkets and the outpost are usually little store fronts so I can park right in front and ... Read More
USD CONVERSION TO RD Pesos by motorcitysssnake
My bank sucks for conversion of USD to DO Pesos. Where in LT can I convert usd to pesos and get a favorable rate without waiting for an extended time?
I find the banks ( my bank ) usually give 3 points under the going rate, the airport is the worst place to change money , I usually go to one of the many outposts they have through town …. Last time I went I got 60.5 pesos per dollar , the ... Read More
Changes in Immigration policy by planner
Lishali and I were chatting! We started this thread to detail the changes that are happening! Lishali will post about them.By the way- her user was eliminated by Íæż½ã½ã! So you will see her under a new name
@DRVisitor These kind of testimonials is what’s holding me back from applying , I’m not that great w/a computer and the headache of people going out of their way to make it more difficult for yer really makes me think long and hard about ... Read More
Anti Sex Tourism Raids in Sosua - will they work? Who knows by windeguy
By now most everyone in the DR has heard about the Attorney General trying to eradicate sex tourism in the DR. With a focus first and foremost on Sosua which has had more than a few days of raids by up to 600 police. Even the POTDR has mentioned ...
prostitution is one of the oldest professions and you’ll never eradicate it from society, That said Souse is out of control , when I was there the girls were working in the day but weren’t as aggressive as night fall , they have to ... Read More
Can you deposit a US check into a Dominican bank account? by wondering9
I'm hoping it won't come to this, but I might end up receiving a paper check at the last minute before I leave the US. Is a Dominican bank likely to accept it as a deposit?I imagine there would be a long hold on the funds, which would be OK in this ...
I also make a deposit every month with a check from the states into my USD account never a problem but usually like Buck said it takes about 4 weeks for availability Read More
Can you deposit a US check into a Dominican bank account? by wondering9
I'm hoping it won't come to this, but I might end up receiving a paper check at the last minute before I leave the US. Is a Dominican bank likely to accept it as a deposit?I imagine there would be a long hold on the funds, which would be OK in this ...
Yes , I cash ( deposit ) checks from my personal account and it takes 30 days , but not sure about 3rd party checks ,,,, 🤔 Read More
Can you deposit a US check into a Dominican bank account? by wondering9
I'm hoping it won't come to this, but I might end up receiving a paper check at the last minute before I leave the US. Is a Dominican bank likely to accept it as a deposit?I imagine there would be a long hold on the funds, which would be OK in this ...
I bought my house with a ( chase ) bank check and boy was it a problem before they would process it I had to have documentation that it came from my bank account so 3 months of bank statements and then a letter from bank branch manager stating the ... Read More
Paper map of Santo Domingo by wondering9
Is there any such thing as a good, commercially available, paper map of Santo Domingo?I'm guessing not, but thought I'd check here just in case I missed something.Thanks!
@wondering9 I would try a tourist store ( trap ) for something like that ,,, maybe down by the ships. ( barcos ))where people want to set out and explore by foot Read More