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HokuMana

@HokuMana

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American expat in Dominican Republic

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American

Lives in Santiago

Speaks English and Spanish

Registration: 08 July 2017

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HokuMana replied to a thread
4 years ago
JulianTorrez

Health Insurance by JulianTorrez

Looking for health insurance for myself and two children in DR. Which companies are the best and are the least expensive. I live in Santo Domingo

HokuMana

Thanks for your quick response... I guess we will try out Palic and if it is a problem I'll contact you to switch before I'm 65. By the way the person we worked with said after 63 (not 65) Humano and Universal are very difficult if not ... Read More

HokuMana replied to a thread
4 years ago
JulianTorrez

Health Insurance by JulianTorrez

Looking for health insurance for myself and two children in DR. Which companies are the best and are the least expensive. I live in Santo Domingo

HokuMana

Hola Planner, we just secured health Insurance through ARS-Palic, as they were the most reasonable for what they provided. We still have US coverage through my Retirement plan (my employer pays more then 50%), but I heard through the grapevine ... Read More

HokuMana replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Raising kids in Dominican Republic by Priscilla

Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Dominican Republic different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Dominican Republic? Do you feel that the country is ...

HokuMana

There are cheap private schools in the DR, but you would not want to send your kids there. Theses schools are just a little better than the public schools which are very bad. You get what you pay for... In many cases the classes at the cheap ... Read More

HokuMana replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Raising kids in Dominican Republic by Priscilla

Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Dominican Republic different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Dominican Republic? Do you feel that the country is ...

HokuMana

My son is 8, we moved to the DR last year because his mom is Dominican and she was homesick and I retired. I have to say the DR is kid friendly if you have money. There are good private schools, my son goes to Santiago Christian School and he ... Read More

HokuMana replied to a thread
7 years ago
Oba711

residency lawyer refferal by Oba711

Greetings all. Can anyone recommend a great residency attorney in the Republic?

HokuMana

Off subject but.... I actually stayed for 2 months and was charged 2000 pesos. The Dominican immigration officer said they are now charging if you stay over 20 days, l told her the Website says 30 days, but she insisted that it will be updated to ... Read More

HokuMana replied to a thread
7 years ago
Oba711

residency lawyer refferal by Oba711

Greetings all. Can anyone recommend a great residency attorney in the Republic?

HokuMana

I’ve been to the DR about a dozen times over the past ten years... maybe because I married a girl from Santiago and have a son from her, I have never been charged before, but I returned by myself a few months ago and was charged 2000 pesos. I ... Read More

HokuMana replied to a thread
7 years ago
Oba711

residency lawyer refferal by Oba711

Greetings all. Can anyone recommend a great residency attorney in the Republic?

HokuMana

Yes, I left a message with Dolly’s secretary at her office and I also left a message on her voicemail; two different numbers. I also left her a massage on WhatsApp. I need to get residency as I noticed on my last trip the DR is getting ... Read More

HokuMana replied to a thread
7 years ago
Oba711

residency lawyer refferal by Oba711

Greetings all. Can anyone recommend a great residency attorney in the Republic?

HokuMana

I tried to contact Dolly Cabrera, but she never returned my calls and messages. Does anyone have an honest, reasonable, English speaking Attorney in Santiago they can recommend? Mainly to help secure residency and review Real Estate purchase and ... Read More