Guineo Verde
Expert R茅publique DominicaineBelgian expat in Dominican Republic
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Belgian, In a relationship
Lives in Las Terrenas, Saman脙隆
Speaks French, Spanish, English, Dutch, a little German
Registration: 10 December 2016
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"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
@NanosasoI resist very high temperatures. But if it is too much, a fan set on 'slow' gently pushes, from a distance, a light breeze through the mosquito net which avoids, again, to get sick. The brand I use is : 'Dormilones de Cub'. 3 plazas => ... Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
As far as I am concerned, I never use a/c even in the hottest summer nights. It makes me sick.On other end, mosquito nets are essential for me whatever the season. A single mosquito can ruin your night. Read More
Please can you help? by AngelaDavid
I'm Angela, I'm in the UK. My friend David is in La Romana. He's elderly and immobile. He didn't plan on staying a few years back but his health gave him no choice. He didn't let the UK pension office know and now they've stopped his pension and ...
Hi.Google : "abogado notario en La Romana" there are quite a few but I cannot recommend any.You will find their websites and/or details. Read More
Please can you help? by AngelaDavid
I'm Angela, I'm in the UK. My friend David is in La Romana. He's elderly and immobile. He didn't plan on staying a few years back but his health gave him no choice. He didn't let the UK pension office know and now they've stopped his pension and ...
I do not think this would be a problem. Some Lawyers in the DR are at the same time Notaries. They are used to travelling to the court or to visit their clients. Try to find one in La Romana. Read More
Please can you help? by AngelaDavid
I'm Angela, I'm in the UK. My friend David is in La Romana. He's elderly and immobile. He didn't plan on staying a few years back but his health gave him no choice. He didn't let the UK pension office know and now they've stopped his pension and ...
The pensions dept want a document completed by a professional proving that he is indeed living in DRWhat kind of professional would be accepted by the pension dept ? What kind of document ? First thing to know.Would a statement made by a Notary do ... Read More
To rent an apartment in Santo Domingo by scs4834
Hello everyone, I decided that I would rent an apartment or house in Santo Domingo este. I visit usually three times a year for at least three weeks. I have no problem with a rental agreement for one year. The process is daunting, I have spoken to ...
This thread being "To rent an apartment in Santo Domingo", we have to stress there is no beach in Santo Domingo. The closest one is Boca Chica which I personally do not recommend.As you wrote privately to me, I will respond here. Your budget you ... Read More
Private health insurance for expats aged 65+ by robertinvan
Hi allWe will be moving permanently from Canada around June/24. One of us is 66, the other 51. My question is anbout finding a company that will provide health insurance for someone 65+.Have any expats pursued obtaining private health insurance ...
SENASA accepts people over 65, on the condition that they are still healthy. There are blood labs, urinalysis and fecal analysis to be done.Any health issue detected and you will be denied . Read More
Persistent Congestion - Sinus & Ears - Allergy Help! by Conifer
Hi! I have been living in Punta Cana for about 2 years. Does anyone else here suffer from persistent allergies? I'm talking sinus congestion, especially ears. I can't seem to go out of the house without taking a decongestant but now I'm getting ...
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To rent an apartment in Santo Domingo by scs4834
Hello everyone, I decided that I would rent an apartment or house in Santo Domingo este. I visit usually three times a year for at least three weeks. I have no problem with a rental agreement for one year. The process is daunting, I have spoken to ...
@scs4834 In SD East there are plenty of decent apartments for rent. From 20.000 pesos, (+/- 400 USD) sometimes less. 2 or 3 BDR, even newly build.Search Corotos.com.do and MercadoLibre.com.do Prices are public, so no scam. Read More
Health Insurance 鈥� by Ian1272
I remember reading on this board when I first discovered this board that there were no Health Insurance companies that would not start a policy if you were older than 65. I did read sometime after on this board, that someone had found a provider for ...
Planner, I went to the main office in Santo Domingo. I asked the question insistently, that is what in have been told. Read More
Health Insurance 鈥� by Ian1272
I remember reading on this board when I first discovered this board that there were no Health Insurance companies that would not start a policy if you were older than 65. I did read sometime after on this board, that someone had found a provider for ...
Yes, Senasa enrolls at 70 and even more. People from 70 pay double fee.But ... people over 55 have to go through a medical evaluation.This means if you are a fit 75 triathlete you will get it, if you are 55 and聽have any serious pre-existing ... Read More
Persistent Congestion - Sinus & Ears - Allergy Help! by Conifer
Hi! I have been living in Punta Cana for about 2 years. Does anyone else here suffer from persistent allergies? I'm talking sinus congestion, especially ears. I can't seem to go out of the house without taking a decongestant but now I'm getting ...
I can be wrong but, I my opinion, it is not likely that the air has anything to see in your allergy.Most of the time, that's due to mites. Throw away your mattress and cushions, buy new ones. Once it is done, boil cushions, pillowcases and sheets ... Read More
Universal vs Humano experience and some questions by colmcb
Looking for some input from people who have experience with either, or both. I've tried to keep up with all the information I can find on them and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what the big difference is between the two if you currently have ...
@windeguyOk, but those plans your link is pointing to are 'Complementary and Optional Plans' design to complement those who have a 'Contributory Regime' paid by their employers.For expats or Dominicans of the diaspora there is 'Plan Larimar'As ... Read More
Universal vs Humano experience and some questions by colmcb
Looking for some input from people who have experience with either, or both. I've tried to keep up with all the information I can find on them and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me what the big difference is between the two if you currently have ...
I hope the ARS's and the Doctor's Association can work things out since SENASA is not a great option. -@windeguyJust curious, why do you say so ? Read More
Some fun - Dominican SLANG by planner
Something a little more fun to lighten things up.DOMINICAN SLANGWe joke here often that we do not speak Spanish, we speak Dominican. It's true. One of the hardest things to get a handle on is slang. After more than 19 years here, I still get ...
Guapo/guapa has different meanings according to how it is being used.1) Beautiful :聽una mujer guapa ; a beautiful woman2) Getting angry : ponerse guapo ; "Mi padre se puso guapo" => " My father got angry"3) Ugly/Criminal/Bad guy ... : un ... Read More