Denise
@ddmcghee
American expat in Dominican Republic
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About me
American, Married
Lives in Las Terrenas, Samaná
Speaks English
Registration: 15 May 2017
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Moving to DR near samana / Las tarrenas from canada by Nathan Roddick
Hello, looking for some ideas for business to start in the DR we are a young family. I have a tech background from maintenance infustucture to installs at homes to fixing computers and troubleshooting any problems, also photography. any ideas if any ...
@ddmcghee Have they gotten stricter with Semana Santa visitors? - @DRVisitor I'm not sure what you mean. The mayor has ended contracts with the companies that have put on the concerts in the past. Last year, the two big concerts (under old ... Read More
My Personal Experience with the Naturalization Process in the DR by Profe Agayu
First, it is a must to point out that I love the Dominican Republic! This country, with all its good and not so good, is one of my favorite places to be. However, this place gets a bad rep, especially when dealing with services, specifically legal ...
@ExpatRusher Congratulations! 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 ...
Oops - responded to old post! Read More
Moving to DR near samana / Las tarrenas from canada by Nathan Roddick
Hello, looking for some ideas for business to start in the DR we are a young family. I have a tech background from maintenance infustucture to installs at homes to fixing computers and troubleshooting any problems, also photography. any ideas if any ...
Have you already purchased land and a house? If not, have you spent time in Las Terrenas? It is highly advisable to spend at least a year here before buying property! DR, and LT in particular, are not for everyone! LT is going through a period of ... 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 ...
I know of one person who failed to get a DR license and was in an accident. Their insurance did not pay out anything because they were technically driving here illegally. The insurance company said it was no different than handing the keys to a ... Read More
Moving to DR near samana / Las tarrenas from canada by Nathan Roddick
Hello, looking for some ideas for business to start in the DR we are a young family. I have a tech background from maintenance infustucture to installs at homes to fixing computers and troubleshooting any problems, also photography. any ideas if any ...
We do have a couple of businesses here in LT that sell and install security cameras and systems. We've also had several go under because they had less than reputable employees who cased the homes and rigged the systems so that they could go in and ... Read More
Dollar shortage by Stacy ST
It appears there is a major dollar shortage in this country right now. Anyone else experiencing this? We have been waiting for over 3 weeks to convert our pesos to dollars with our bank (BHD), but still nothing. We have plenty of pesos, but need ...
So it's not physical currency you need, just USD in your BHD USD account? Can you not transfer it through their online app? I bank with BSC but do all my transfers between my accounts and pay bills through the app.(Note: I'm glad I haven't bothered ... Read More
Good storage options at the airport or in Santo Domingo by wondering9
It looks like the best option for me will be, as people in various threads have suggested, bringing my stuff via airline checked baggage rather than trying to ship such a small amount. So I will be arriving with three suitcases, of which I will not ...
I doubt there is storage available at the airport, particularly for that long. If you google "self storage santo domingo", there are a number of places. Read More
Moving to DR near samana / Las tarrenas from canada by Nathan Roddick
Hello, looking for some ideas for business to start in the DR we are a young family. I have a tech background from maintenance infustucture to installs at homes to fixing computers and troubleshooting any problems, also photography. any ideas if any ...
I'm in Las Terrenas and agree with planner! Although there are a lot of expats here, most are Italian and French and do not speak English. Without Spanish, you will be limiting your clientele. And you will need residency and a business license if ... Read More
Dollar shortage by Stacy ST
It appears there is a major dollar shortage in this country right now. Anyone else experiencing this? We have been waiting for over 3 weeks to convert our pesos to dollars with our bank (BHD), but still nothing. We have plenty of pesos, but need ...
I didn't realize there was an issue. We have a USD account here but only use it as a parking place for money we transfer to DR until we need it in our DOP account for cash withdrawals or local payments. We pay our US credit cards from our US bank ... Read More
Timeline from Entering DR on Residency Visa to Interview and Medical? by Mila V
Hi, I just received my approved residency visa for the Dominican Republic, and I’m getting ready to buy my ticket. I would like to know what the typical timeline is after entering the country with the residency visa. Specifically, how long ...
@Mila VWas the pricing difference because they were different types of visas? It sounds like maybe yours is a Family Reunification (based on your daughter getting a Dominican birth certificate). Different types of visas require different paperwork ... Read More
Sending Furniture from the US. to Las Terrenas by zorry16
Hello! I am from New Jersey and looking to furnish our place in Playa Bonita. Any recommendations on a moving company located in the tri-state area specifically from NY or NJ that would be reliable to send a mudanza(house furnishings) to Las ...
They aren't in the tri-states, but Bon-Trade in Miami is who we used for actually shipping our items to DR. We used a customs broker, Radca Courier, to get our items out of the port and through Aduanas with a residency exoneration. Read More
Timeline from Entering DR on Residency Visa to Interview and Medical? by Mila V
Hi, I just received my approved residency visa for the Dominican Republic, and I’m getting ready to buy my ticket. I would like to know what the typical timeline is after entering the country with the residency visa. Specifically, how long ...
@wondering9We went to the consulate at the embassy in Washington, DC. It was exactly 4 weeks from the day we submitted until the day we received our passports with visas by Priority Mail. This included having to submit one additional document (our ... Read More
Timeline from Entering DR on Residency Visa to Interview and Medical? by Mila V
Hi, I just received my approved residency visa for the Dominican Republic, and I’m getting ready to buy my ticket. I would like to know what the typical timeline is after entering the country with the residency visa. Specifically, how long ...
@DRVisitor The DR background check was probably because you have been living here? Read More
New members of the Panama forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Panama 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 expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello! I'm Denise and I've been a member of ½ûÂþÌìÌà for about 8 years now, but I'm new to the Panama community! I'm currently living in the Dominican Republic, but we are planning a move to Boquete in the next few months. I hope to be able to find ... Read More