

karynllanders
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 13 March 2023
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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 ...

Reading through frustrations about the process. We have also heard of expiring documents and it’s really frustrating. However, I agree with previous posters that a lawyer that’s competent in keeping on top of where you are in the process ... Read More


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 ...

@mwboneal I understand your skepticism but we have had an amazing experience with Lishali Baez in Santo Domingo. She was instrumental in moving us through residency, cedulas, drivers licenses and assisted us on finding trustworthy insurance broker ... 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 ...

@żRusher. I completely agree. We have waited in our home country for approval as tempting as it was to come early and pay a penalty. This story is exactly why we tried to follow everything to the letter of the law. Imagine putting down ... Read More

Real estate process
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 ... 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 ...

@Tripp789 Ours took about 13.5 months to gather documents thanks to slow response time in requesting birth certs etc from government in home country, aquiring certifications and apostles. All documents submitted mid March 2025. Med exam one week ... Read More


Wanting Residency and Ceduula? Look no further! by iamzacharias
Legal Residency Referral forAttorney Lishali Baez Mejiaby Ex-Pat Zachary “Zacharias” GFor those considering Legal Residency in the Dominican Republic.Let it be known that I cannot recommend any more highly the professional Residency ...

@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Thank you. It’s exciting and a bit scary. Read More


Wanting Residency and Ceduula? Look no further! by iamzacharias
Legal Residency Referral forAttorney Lishali Baez Mejiaby Ex-Pat Zachary “Zacharias” GFor those considering Legal Residency in the Dominican Republic.Let it be known that I cannot recommend any more highly the professional Residency ...

@rgwsf Just received our pensioners approval yesterday. 4.5 months once all submitted and medical was done during two week trip to DR (paperwork first week we were there). Lishali did all for us. Read More


Retirement Visas by Pat Kitchen
My wife and I are in the process of obtaining retirement visas for the DR. We have been in contact with a couple of Dominican law firms. We are a bit taken aback with the fees they are charging. Also, we know there are going to be ...

@planner We just received our approval for pensioners retirement visa. Once we had all our paperwork we travelled in for final submission mid March. We received word yesterday 8/5 so 4.5 months in total. Used Lishali and had help from Maria in her ... Read More


Medication in Dominican Republic by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like the ...

@planner This site has been ver helpful in understand many of the nuances of the country. Big move for us with lots to take in. We are learning from you all. Read More


Medication in Dominican Republic by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like the ...

@ddmcghee However you got there that’s the ticket!!😀 Read More


Medication in Dominican Republic by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like the ...

@ddmcghee Hello the url does show as MSP.gob.dothe actual site name is GOBIERNO DE LAREPÚBLICA DOMINICANASALUD PUBLICAI SEARCHED: Consulta de Registro Sanitario de Productos Farmacéuticoshere you have that option of inputting principal ... Read More


Medication in Dominican Republic by Loïc
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like the ...

@kraigsmyth In preparation for our move I found this DR government website to check and see if my meds were available there and which to toss. You can see brand names are vastly different but you can look up the principal ingredients for something ... Read More

How many times can you stay 30 days
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 ... Read More


Retirement Visas by Pat Kitchen
My wife and I are in the process of obtaining retirement visas for the DR. We have been in contact with a couple of Dominican law firms. We are a bit taken aback with the fees they are charging. Also, we know there are going to be ...

@Tripp789 Good morning,may I ask you from the time you provided all your details and had your medical, how long was it to receive your residency approval. We heard 2-3 mos which became 3-4 mos and we just passed 4 mos. 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 ż! So you will see her under a new name

@karynllanders It is really a throw of the stone...however, it can range from 3 to 8 months, it really depends on the individual case. Unfortunately it's not a one stop show... - @CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Thank you. So this is exactly why I’m ... Read More