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Darlene

@planner

Dominican Republic Expert

Canadian °µÍø½ûÇø in Dominican Republic

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17346

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595

About me

Canadian

Lives in Santo Domingo

Speaks English, Spanish

Registration: 27 December 2010

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Darlene
planner replied to a thread
36 minutes ago
Slin1953

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

Darlene

@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

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
Yesterday
Cheryl

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 ...

Darlene

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

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
2 days ago
ondami

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 ...

Darlene

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

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
2 days ago
wondering9

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 ...

Darlene

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

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
2 days ago
muggo

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 ...

Darlene

@Papito NL 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Read More

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
2 days ago
muggo

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 ...

Darlene

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

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
5 days ago
Slin1953

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 ...

Darlene

There is a slightly different program for returning Dominicans and their families. Read More

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
5 days ago
Julien

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 ...

Darlene

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

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
last week
Slin1953

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 ...

Darlene

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

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
last week
DRVisitor

Semana Santa reports? by DRVisitor

Punta Cana area is busy but they also have the PGA in town.

Darlene

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

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
last week
DRVisitor

Semana Santa reports? by DRVisitor

Punta Cana area is busy but they also have the PGA in town.

Darlene

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

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
last week
planner

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 ...

Darlene

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

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
last week
planner

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 ...

Darlene

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

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
last week
planner

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 ...

Darlene

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

Darlene
planner replied to a thread
last week
dpatient63

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 ...

Darlene

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