Denise
@ddmcghee
American 暗网禁区 in Dominican Republic
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About me
American, Married
Lives in Las Terrenas, Saman脙¡
Speaks English
Registration: 15 May 2017
Activity
Moving to DR without residency (yet) by rgwsf
Dear All: maybe I can get some advises/answers here :). I have been leaving in DR for 1.5 years but yet to apply for the residency (not time no need... was). However, my house in Los Angeles might be sold within a couple of months (we did not ...
We used Arelis at Radca Couriers as our customs agent. She knows the process well and can provide some insight into how valuations are done on used household items. We imported with residency, so we had full exoneration on the taxes on the household ... Read More
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
There are two waiting times - from online submission of your application to your actual appointment to complete your application (a couple of days to many months), and then processing time from that appointment until your residency is approved. That ... 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've never heard 24 business hours, but I was told something here - can't remember what - would be resolved in 47 hours. Not 48, not within 48 hours, I was told I would get a response in 47 hours! 馃ぃ Needless to say, it was well beyond 47 ... 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 ...
@muggo Leslie - you say you are coming for a "visit", which sounds temporary. I would not put any animal through relocation and quarantine unless it is a permanent move. Hopefully, you can find a trusted family member or friend to watch over your ... 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 ...
@ddmcghee I believe the exemption is for returning Dominicans - @oldsmobile442New residents get it as well! My husband and I brought in a 40' container, and only paid partial import taxes on the vehicle. We got full exoneration on the household ... Read More
Coming and going! by planner
Here is a thought:. Those coming and going who are willing to bring things back and forth OR need something carried, this is your thread. Post where you are coming to, when arriving, when leaving. Need something brought or delivered, post from ...
@oldsmobile442 You're assuming the theft happened at STI and not JFK? 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 ...
Do you have residency? If you have recently gotten residency, you can claim an exemption from import taxes on household items. That has to be done directly with Aduanas. Read More
Semana Santa reports? by DRVisitor
Punta Cana area is busy but they also have the PGA in town.
We've been hunkered down in the hills above LT鈥攁way from the crowds and noise! We have a few rental properties near us, but the renters haven't been too bad. They seem to be families, so we're hearing the sounds of kids playing more than music ... 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 ...
We had our documents translated by the consulate when we submitted our applications. After receiving our visas, all the original docs were sent to Lishali for legalization. I don't recall that taking more than a couple of days. 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 ...
@Papito NL I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure this has been very painful for your stepdaughter.I know that there has been a lot of speculation about what happened, but I haven't seen any definite reports that negligence was a factor. Have I missed an ... 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 ...
This is a tragedy, but lets face it, those those attending the club on this night were able to get tickets because they were rich or famous and that includes those in high in military positions /government and the corrupt legal system. - ... Read More
Visiting for the first time as we decide on a place for retirement by Tkhoff
So we are planning a visit this summer or fall. This is for a vacation as much as it is to hunt for our retirement destination. We are trying to figure out where best to stay in order to see what retirement life would be like.
@Harris Levinson This is an old thread that got revived - @tkhoff hasn't posted in over 4 years 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 ...
@dpatient63 Debra, I highly recommend holding off on buying property! Buying is easy, selling is hard! Even within a given town, there are vast differences, sometimes from street to street! If you find a place you think you want to buy, visit it ... Read More
Coming and going! by planner
Here is a thought:. Those coming and going who are willing to bring things back and forth OR need something carried, this is your thread. Post where you are coming to, when arriving, when leaving. Need something brought or delivered, post from ...
@dpatient63 Like any country, there are safe and unsafe places to live! None of us would live here if the entire country were unsafe!This thread has a specific purpose - please don't jump on the previous poster's highjack! Search the forum for ... Read More
Using a US based cell phone in the DR by Mark and Al
We are (finally) making our 1st trip to the Dominican in June. I'm trying to figure out how or if we can use our ATT cell phones without racking up a bunch of international phone charges. We will be in the Sosua/Cabarete area for about 2 weeks.
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 This might be good for vacationers, but not long term.From the SimpleMobile website: 鈥犫�營nternational roaming is available only within select countries: Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, ... Read More