estella
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Bankers Trust by estella
Does anyone have any experience with this company they would like to share? It is located in the Infinity Blu condo/commerical complex in Sosua. However, it seemed rather deserted there when I stopped by.
Those were my thoughts also. And since they did not return my key deposit for a safe deposit box, even though I returned both keys as agreed, I took that as a bad sign. Read More
Bankers Trust
Does anyone have any experience with this company they would like to share? It is located in the Infinity Blu condo/commerical complex in Sosua. However, it seemed rather deserted there when I stopped by. Read More
airport
I always enjoyed flying into Puerto Plata airport, with its happy band to greet you. However, flying out of the airport recently was more challenging. My purse and my husband's carryon bag were individually and thoroughly searched. While that was ... Read More
permanent visa
Hola. I wondered if someone would share with me their recent experience with obtaining a permanent DR visa. My husband and I are working with a good lawyer, but I was also interested in a first hand experience from someone. Did it just take one ... Read More
Provisional residency requirement: 1 year or 5 years??? by Red54
The requirement for residency has been 1 year provisional, then 2 years permanent residency, leading to naturalization after 3 years total. I'm hearing from some sources that the new laws passed last October are different and have increased the ...
Once you obtain your "permanent residency", how often does it have to be "renewed". I realize laws change quickly, so what applies now may change at any time. Gracias. Read More
dentists in the dr by estella
Hola. I wondered what experiences or comments about dentists in the Dominican Republic someone might wish to share- such as price, efficiency, and availability of dental care. My husband and I visited Santiago for a week in February and ...
Thanks greatly for the information. I appreciate all the people who participate and share experiences on this blog, about this topic as well as my previous questions about life in the DR. Gracias and best wishes. Read More
dentists in the dr by estella
Hola. I wondered what experiences or comments about dentists in the Dominican Republic someone might wish to share- such as price, efficiency, and availability of dental care. My husband and I visited Santiago for a week in February and ...
Thanks for the reply and referral. I am glad you received such good dental care in the DR, and also at a reasonable price. And though it is my responsibility to learn more Spanish, it is nice to have English available, particularly in medical ... Read More
dentists in the dr by estella
Hola. I wondered what experiences or comments about dentists in the Dominican Republic someone might wish to share- such as price, efficiency, and availability of dental care. My husband and I visited Santiago for a week in February and ...
Thanks for the reply and good information. I am glad to hear you had a positive experience seeking dental care in the DR. I think medical care can be better and less expensive in many countries than it is in the USA. I found the people of ... Read More
dentists in the dr
Hola. I wondered what experiences or comments about dentists in the Dominican Republic someone might wish to share- such as price, efficiency, and availability of dental care. My husband and I visited Santiago for a week in February and ... Read More
Banking in the DR by Irina.A
Hi I am not expat yet, but am planning to moveto DR with my family in the next couple of years . I have been to DR several timeas and absolutely love it . I am doing my home work now and one thing i would love to ask expats : Banking . I have ...
I too had some questions about banks in DR. I have heard that banks in DR do not have a good reputation. Are some better than others for efficiency and honesty in their transactions with customers? What does it take to open a bank account? ... Read More
lawyer referral by estella
Could someone recommend a trustworthy, reasonably priced attorney to help with paperwork for a DR Provisional Residency Permit? I would prefer the attorney be located near Sosua, but I think you have to go to Santo Domingo for the medical exam ...
Thanks so much for the information, email, and quick reply. We are planning a vacation to the DR and exploring retirement options, perhaps just part-time, on the north coast. I appreciate this forum and its participants for the insight they provide. Read More
lawyer referral
Could someone recommend a trustworthy, reasonably priced attorney to help with paperwork for a DR Provisional Residency Permit? I would prefer the attorney be located near Sosua, but I think you have to go to Santo Domingo for the medical exam ... Read More