玩偶姐姐Rusher
@玩偶姐姐Rusher
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
American, Married with children
Speaks English & A bit of Spanish
Registration: 26 February 2022
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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 ...
Having access to pension or retirement funds from abroad is only one issue to consider. There are many more (which one should be concerned about regardless if you are retired in Arizona, Thailand, The Dominican Republic, etc.) Namely inflation or ... 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 ...
Thanks for the news.From my perspective, illustrates need to ensure one is in compliance with the DR'S various immigration lawsI don't understand the mindset of those that overstay visas. The uncertainty over one's status and ability to ... 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 ...
@Bugbudy That's good info, Bugbudy. Thanks for posting!! 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 ...
@Melisa_Emigrate I recently met with an Attorney, Abreu, who said that is not the case. I am really confused. - @amicably33 "Danger, Will Robinson! DANGER!!" Read More
OUCH!! I flunked the DR's "practical" Driving Test!!! by 玩偶姐姐Rusher
Woe is me. I must report a failure on my part. (after crowing about how I passed the written test with a great score, I figure I full disclosure on the practical test is appropriate). Late last week we went from Punta Cana over to the Intrant ...
THE REST OF THE STORY -- I PASSED MY 2ND TRY IN THE SIM. I got dinged for a couple very minor items. GO SLOW on the Sim -- especiallybslow down for ALL corners. >> There aren't any bonus points awarded for traveling at the sim's posted ... Read More
OUCH!! I flunked the DR's "practical" Driving Test!!! by 玩偶姐姐Rusher
Woe is me. I must report a failure on my part. (after crowing about how I passed the written test with a great score, I figure I full disclosure on the practical test is appropriate). Late last week we went from Punta Cana over to the Intrant ...
@ddmcghee I did it with my US driver's license. It is definitely possible. You just need to apostille your state's driving record which shows your license is in good standing. In my case, I got a copy of my recent 3-year driving record from ... Read More
OUCH!! I flunked the DR's "practical" Driving Test!!! by 玩偶姐姐Rusher
Woe is me. I must report a failure on my part. (after crowing about how I passed the written test with a great score, I figure I full disclosure on the practical test is appropriate). Late last week we went from Punta Cana over to the Intrant ...
@Profe Agayu Sorry for long delay in responding.My wife and I have held US Driver's Licences since rhe 1970s.We took the DR test for two reasons:1. Our understanding at thr time was that State Licenses would not be verified by thr US embassy, 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 鈥�. 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 玩偶姐姐! So you will see her under a new name
@karynllanders Your welcome, one thing many of us that have lived here for years is that; 1. Almost nothing is consistent 2. Local and government changes/process happens every day 3. You will be told 5 different answers on a question and/or ... 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 玩偶姐姐! So you will see her under a new name
@planner Interesting!!! 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 ...
As far as I know, Lishali and her team are universally lauded here in the DR Forum on expat.com. Anyone that reads my many posts regarding Lishali will know that I hold her in equal high esteem!! Cannot go wrong with Lishali. Jim玩偶姐姐Rusher 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 ...
We've had no problems depositing various US checks into our DR dollars account. I haven't tried depositing a US check into a pesos account, but presumably it would work the same. Typically clears our US bank within a week, but sometimes takes ... Read More
Bank account(s) in pesos or dollars (or both)? by wondering9
I finally got a bank account 馃榾馃榾馃榾 and all I can say is to echo other people's comments that the requirements can vary from one bank/branch/employee/day to another so bring as much paperwork as you can think of and be prepared ...
We also have both dollars and pesos accounts, though at BHDL. Seems convenient. Generally, we see no need to rush converting dollars to Pesos. When we first visited in 2018, the eatio was at 1USD = 52 or so. Over time, the dollar has ... Read More
New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
@oldsmobile442 Wishing you the best of luck as you arrive here and establish yourself. Welcome! Read More
Getting through SDQ with luggage, step by step by wondering9
So my questions are getting nitty-grittier the closer I get to takeoff ... I so appreciate everyone's advice, especially Planner's!I am trying to picture how this will work (at Santo Domingo airport) from the luggage carousel to the taxi. It has ...
Outstanding post by bman, follow his advice. I would add a few other tidbits. PHONES: If you haven't already arranged for your cell phone to work upon arrival (pre-purchased a plan of some type, set up an e-sim, or whatever):To get an Uber, ... Read More