marklp
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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Registration: 12 November 2017
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Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
So, If I know I want to stay for 4 months, and I arrive at the Santo Domingo airport could/should I go directly to the agency and apply for the extension? Previously I thought someone said you needed to leave the country and come back every 30 days ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Thank you Tinker40! You always have good information delivered with a sense of humor! Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Thanks. What do the initials SD stand for? I will do my own financial analysis, and post any meaningful results. My questions to group remain: 1. - although it's the DR law that you have to depart after 30 days, and logically leaving the ... Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
DR executive order 430-17 mandates that the airlines include the $10 fee in the cost of their tickets. It was supposed to go into effect Jan. 1 but has slipped to April 1st. Probably a good idea to check your ticket if you have purchased one for a ... Read More
The best apps for expats in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Dominican Republic. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing ...
Although widely used outside of the US, I was introduced to Whatsapp while visiting the DR and it's used by just about everyone there. Although a site, not an app - I have also found that subscribing to the town facebook pages (In my case Las ... Read More
Building a House in Las Terrenas by marklp
I am doing diligence investigating architects and builders in the Las Terrenas area. If anyone has done the same and would be willing to share their experiences (good & bad) I would greatly appreciate it.
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Building a House in Las Terrenas by marklp
I am doing diligence investigating architects and builders in the Las Terrenas area. If anyone has done the same and would be willing to share their experiences (good & bad) I would greatly appreciate it.
Building a home from the ground up is not easy in any country -- and I speak from experience. I plan to be onsite during the build. I have gathered info on the process while I was in-country. I was just trying to clarify the information provided ... Read More
Building a House in Las Terrenas by marklp
I am doing diligence investigating architects and builders in the Las Terrenas area. If anyone has done the same and would be willing to share their experiences (good & bad) I would greatly appreciate it.
Are you saying look to the interior for builders? I watched the terrible storms sweep through the Caribbean last year and it seemed like the concrete roofs had a lot less damage than all wood; would you agree? Seems to make sense. Typically in ... Read More
Building a House in Las Terrenas
I am doing diligence investigating architects and builders in the Las Terrenas area. If anyone has done the same and would be willing to share their experiences (good & bad) I would greatly appreciate it. Read More
House Hunting for Retirement Villa in Las Terrenas (LT), DR
Hi, I'm a newbie to the site. I currently live in northern Virginia, about 25 minutes from Washington DC. I came to the LT on vacation in Dec. 2016 and just love the area and its people. I came back in July 2017 to look for a place to live ... Read More