

Darlene
@planner
Canadian °µÍø½ûÇø in Dominican Republic
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Santo Domingo
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 27 December 2010
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I have my visa to Dr by Slin1953
Hi allafter I turn in the original documents to the Ministerio De Relaciones Exterior in Santo DomingoHow long will it take to receive the residence thanksslin

@Slin1953 It depends. It will depend on type of residency. It will depend if everything is complete and correct. And sometimes it depends who is representing you. Read More


The Dominican Republic, a welcoming destination to °µÍø½ûÇøs? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to ...

While I very much appreciate this topic, I will not share my experiences. I have been here 21 1/2 years and much has changed! Let's hear about more recent experiences! Read More


Recent Experience Opening Bank Account in Santo Domingo by ondami
Good afternoon all.I am sitting in my Air BnB in Santo Domingo as I type this message. Disclaimer: this is not legal advice nor a recommendation on what you should do; rather this is merely an explanation and update on my experiences.As many folks ...

I am sure it will help many others over time. Thanks for taking the time to detail this! Read More


Business conventions in the Dominican Republic by wondering9
Another super-specific question: when someone in the DR says "24 business hours," is that equivalent to when someone in the US says "3 business days"?(I think we're all already aware that different cultures have different approaches to time, so no ...

I have never heard 24 business hours. I wonder if that's a bad translation? Regardless if it's 1 business day or 3 business days they will still be late! 🤣🤣 Read More


Quarantine for pet bird in Dominican Republic by muggo
Greetings:My husband and I are planning to visit the Dominican Republic shortly with our pet parrot. We are familiarizing ourselves with all the governmental regulations and find that quarantine is mandatory.Can anyone tell us what the quarantine ...

@Papito NL 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Read More


Quarantine for pet bird in Dominican Republic by muggo
Greetings:My husband and I are planning to visit the Dominican Republic shortly with our pet parrot. We are familiarizing ourselves with all the governmental regulations and find that quarantine is mandatory.Can anyone tell us what the quarantine ...

As per the old thread they are not issuing permits to import birds. Read More


Aduna payment by Slin1953
Hi allI am in the process of hiring a moving company (Relocation Worldwide)After paying for the transportation from LA To DR should I paid this company for the aduna taxes at the port of entry or should i be present to paid for the taxes and ...

There is a slightly different program for returning Dominicans and their families. 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 °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

Welcome.to the forums. Looking forward to more updates. It will be hard to adjust to the "good enough" standards here and "ahora" timing! Read More


Aduna payment by Slin1953
Hi allI am in the process of hiring a moving company (Relocation Worldwide)After paying for the transportation from LA To DR should I paid this company for the aduna taxes at the port of entry or should i be present to paid for the taxes and ...

I have an issue trusting here, I would be present. Read More


Semana Santa reports? by DRVisitor
Punta Cana area is busy but they also have the PGA in town.

No idea where the accidents happened. Police in las Terrenas shut down a massive street party last night. Read More


Semana Santa reports? by DRVisitor
Punta Cana area is busy but they also have the PGA in town.

Every tourist area will be very busy. Thanks for starting the thread.There were an unusually large amount of accidents yesterday. Bad weather plus high traffic volume equals stupid driving and accidents. Read More


Updates on club Jet Set by planner
As most should know, club Jet Set in Santo Domingo was the scene of a horrific tragedy. It was an upscale, very popular club. Current death toll now sits at 230.The fall out from this is considerable. The city has gone very quiet. Most clubs are ...

Exactly. Speculation is easy! Let's wait for the facts. Read More


Updates on club Jet Set by planner
As most should know, club Jet Set in Santo Domingo was the scene of a horrific tragedy. It was an upscale, very popular club. Current death toll now sits at 230.The fall out from this is considerable. The city has gone very quiet. Most clubs are ...

There are no official statements as of yet on the cause or causes! I am very sorry for your step daughters loss! Read More


Updates on club Jet Set by planner
As most should know, club Jet Set in Santo Domingo was the scene of a horrific tragedy. It was an upscale, very popular club. Current death toll now sits at 230.The fall out from this is considerable. The city has gone very quiet. Most clubs are ...

It's not correct to say you are shameful etc. Your comments could be construed that way, not you. So now you have confused us. It's bad that all 11 million people can't get into Jet Set yet it's good the governor could or it's bad that she was ... Read More


Hoping to buy property in the next 6 months by dpatient63
Hi my name is Debra, me and my husband Andrew are hoping to buy a property in the next six months.We have 5 years left before we retire but would like to be established in the DR before then.I'm a receptionist in a care home and my husband is a ...

@Bhavna Thank you for making this its own thread! Read More