Stacy ST
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 04 March 2022
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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 ...
@ddmcgheeUnfortunately, no we cannot transfer money online or with the app. We can do dollars to pesos just fine, but not pesos to dollars; it's annoying!! We have to go into a bank in order to do the transfer from pesos to dollars, so when we ... 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 ...
@ExpatRusherWow, that is strange to hear you say you have not had issues getting dollars. I've actually been trying to do it through our bank representative (becuase she claimed she had more "power" then the branches to make this transfer in higher ... 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 ...
@ddmcghee It's actually the DR credit cards that we have to pay in USD. Not sure if you have one, but when you get a DR credit card, you have both pesos and dollars charges on the card, and you have to pay them seperately. We do still buy some ... Read More
Dollar shortage
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 ... Read More
What is the motorcycle culture in the DR ? by bigboiron
Anyone ride HD motorcycle? What is the motorcycle culture in the DR. Any HD motorcycle groups? I am talking big HD bikes like Street Glidesand Road Glides, big engine bikes. I would love to ridethe DR on two wheels.
@bigboironTo get back to your question, since the topic seemed to go in a totally different direction, there is definitely HD riding groups becuase my husband's friend is a part of one and he has shown me many pictures of his rides with his group. ... Read More
Flights between US and DR under new 'open skies' agreement? by brodies2013
Last spring I heard from multiple sources that the new Open Skies agreement between DR and US was going to make flights cheaper...the opposite seems to have occurred. Is that coincidence based on other factors? And/Or has the new agreement not had ...
It's not in place yet. Open skies agreement does not start until 2025.https://dominicantoday.com/amp/news?id=232159&title=dominican-republic-us-open-skies-agreement-set-to-launch-in-2025 Read More
Rude & Disrespectful Folks in Punta Cana by Conifer
no respect for personal space.no order, everyone cuts in linepeople look you up and down to judge you based on appearance.no smileno seeking to understandif they can cheat you off of 50 pesos at the market, they willno one follows instructionsyou ...
Yes, there are rude and disrespectful people here and that is never going to change because that is just how they are raised. However, I will say there are also VERY nice people and places here. The one thing that always gives me a smile is when ... Read More
Sending money back to US
Does anyone have advise on sending money from DR back to US? I checked the usual apps...Remitly, Wise, MoneyGram, etc but they only allow US to DR and I'd like to send it the other way, DR to US. I know we can do it through our DR bank, but the ... Read More
DL exchange Dominican Republic by reddazzlechic
I am a dual citizen of both USA and Dominican Republic but I only have the American license. Can I do the exchange for a Dominican license? The intrant requirements for an exchange mention residents on various visas can do the exchange but I am a ...
@reddazzlechic Call them and ask. When my husband called (because he speaks Spanish), they told him the license itself had to be certified by the embassy, and then we called US embassy and they said they do not do that since licenses are ... Read More
DL exchange Dominican Republic by reddazzlechic
I am a dual citizen of both USA and Dominican Republic but I only have the American license. Can I do the exchange for a Dominican license? The intrant requirements for an exchange mention residents on various visas can do the exchange but I am a ...
You have to start from scratch and take the test; I just went through this about 6 months ago. There is no way to "exchange" or use your US license to get a DR license. The US embassy won't apostile/certify the US license since they are ... Read More
Background check clarification by ondami
Good evening folks.I have searched and read several residencies threads and have not seen anything about how recent/current background checks must be when applying for residency. Hence, my question.How current/recent must the background check be ...
It depends on where you are in the process. If it is your 1st time applying for residency, then you should check with your local consilate (US or Canada). For me, the US consilate required 90 day validity, and I know this very well because I had a ... Read More
Container houses by Dewayne Stevens
Is there any housing made with shipping containers in DR.Are there any company's that specialize or have any knowledge of it in DR.
YES - it is happening here!! My husband is about to do some work at a project where they are going to build an entire house out of containers with solar panels (he showed me the drawings...looks pretty cool). @Dewayne Stevens I sent you PM with ... Read More
Citizenship of the Dominican Republic or just resident by emetz55
What are the advantages of becoming a citizen of the Dominican Republic instead of just a resident.
@emetz55 Thanks for asking that question because I was thinking the same exact thing!! I know I'm going to be in DR for the forseable future, and I'm coming up on my 1 year renewal so not really sure how the process is (the initial process was ... Read More
If so many ex-pats are complaining about… by ondami
If ex-pats are complaining about: the driving in DR, the bottled water in DR, the intent device in Dr, the slower pace of life in DR, etc., etc., etc., then how come they moved there in the first place and how come they stay?I am confused by these ...
So people aren't allowed to complain? And you think the US is perfect and have never once complained about anything that happens there? Would you rather be blind-sided when you move to DR and not know these issues exist? I do not consider ... Read More
Driving in the Dominican Republic by CourtneyY
My family and I are planning a trip to the Dominican Republic at the end of February 2024. We will be arriving in Santo Domingo, renting a car and driving to Bayahibe for a few days and then to the Samana Peninsula for a few days before we fly back ...
It is a different world here and the best advice someone gave me once was - if there is an open space, someone will take it. So WATCH OUT!! The other key thing to remember is that most people do NOT respect the roads, signs, or other ... Read More