Hilda1959
Canadian looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Sosúa, Puerto Plata
Speaks English french
Registration: 11 April 2019
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Insurance over 65 by planner
This has been discussed multiple times here on the forums. Its fairly easy to get coverage under age 65 but almost nothing available over 65. Well now there is! I have a group package available to expats for anyone from age 50 and up to ...
So disappointed! If something else comes up please let me know. Thanks very much for all the help. Read More
What are you missing in Dominican Republic? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in Dominican Republic, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in Dominican Republic. Do you miss any aspects ...
Hahaha, me to! My husband just came back from Canada with 3 cans of maple syrup, 2 jars of honey from my favorite honey store, 1 jar of Miracle whip and 1 jar of Cheese whiz! Yumyum! Read More
Insurance over 65 by planner
This has been discussed multiple times here on the forums. Its fairly easy to get coverage under age 65 but almost nothing available over 65. Well now there is! I have a group package available to expats for anyone from age 50 and up to ...
Gee I thought this would have been a done deal. My husband signed up right away. Hope you get more people. Read More
Insurance over 65 by planner
This has been discussed multiple times here on the forums. Its fairly easy to get coverage under age 65 but almost nothing available over 65. Well now there is! I have a group package available to expats for anyone from age 50 and up to ...
Very interested for my husband Read More
Move in to DR by Labellediana
I’m moving to DR I want to know how I can send my car, furniture and other stuff there.
Research, I just googled international movers. Read More
Prescription medication by andreasollazzo
Hi there , we are thinking of relocating to the Dominican Republic now I have a question, I’m on an antidepressant named Effexor (Venlafaxine) does anybody know if they have this medication there?
When my husband and I moved here in January we just brought our empty bottles to the pharmacy and they just refilled them. No prescription needed on any of them. Read More
Prescription medication by andreasollazzo
Hi there , we are thinking of relocating to the Dominican Republic now I have a question, I’m on an antidepressant named Effexor (Venlafaxine) does anybody know if they have this medication there?
You can get this medication at farmacia carol. I had to go through page by page but its there. Read More
Not belonging in the DR (How to thrive here) by Guest123089
Hi! I moved from a major US city to Punta Cana pre-pandemic, and for the moment, have nowhere else to live but here. I’m struggling, buddies. I’m not finding anyone like me, I don’t seem to mesh in with locals (Dominicans). ...
There are many Punta Cana expat groups on facebook, I suggest you join some of these groups. You can probably meet many through these groups. Read More
Not belonging in the DR (How to thrive here) by Guest123089
Hi! I moved from a major US city to Punta Cana pre-pandemic, and for the moment, have nowhere else to live but here. I’m struggling, buddies. I’m not finding anyone like me, I don’t seem to mesh in with locals (Dominicans). ...
We only visited twice, and both times were to purchase a villa. We are here now, have our residency and we love it. Took a leap of faith that paid off. lol Biggest hurdle is accepting the way things are done here. There are many things that ... Read More
Re finding Swiffer dry mop reills by Gman123
Now that I have moved to the DR I am trying to find the refills for my Swiffer dry mop. Anyone know a place in either Puerto Plata or Santiago that I can find them? They work great on these tile floors to remove the dog hair thanks
I'm looking for the swiffer wet! Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
Just an update. Went to Santo Dimingo yesterday to pick up our residency cards and cedulas. Took 2 hours total. Lily as always was efficient and professional. Can't say enough good things about her. Thank you Lily! Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
Well if you're ever in the Sosua area let me know we could get together then. Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
Tuesday morning 9 am appointment Read More
Residencia - 2020 - How to get it done. by planner
Its time for a new thread laying out how to apply for residencia! Our resident lawyer, Lishali, will assist us. Lets break it down into sections: 1. Who qualifies 2. First step in your home country. 3. What you need and how to apply for your ...
Picking up our residency cards and cedula next week. Yaahoo. Lily you are the absolute best and we just want to thank you for everything. Read More
Our (current) Favorite Funds Transfer Service by GuestPoster38
We've been visiting the DR frequently for almost three years now, and of course with residency we acquired a bank account there. We went with Banco HD Leon, based solely on Lishali's recommendation. One detail DR banks often fail to ...
I also use remitly and find them very good. As for english speaking banks we have not had a problem with Banco Santa Cruz. Read More