Camie127
MemberAmerican looking for information about Dominican Republic
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About me
American
Lives in Punta Cana
Speaks Creole, French, English and some Spanish
Registration: 22 July 2017
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Getting DR residency while already in the DR by Camie127
Hi guys! Hope everyone had a great Christmas! I was wondering, does anyone know if you can apply for DR residency while being in the DR on a tourist visa? I know you need the residency visa to enter the country to Do the second part of the ...
Ok thank you planner! Can't wait to meet you all! :) Read More
Getting DR residency while already in the DR by Camie127
Hi guys! Hope everyone had a great Christmas! I was wondering, does anyone know if you can apply for DR residency while being in the DR on a tourist visa? I know you need the residency visa to enter the country to Do the second part of the ...
Thank you for the insight! I appreciate it. So technically, I could come into the DR on a tourist visa to visit, then go back home, and come back on the residency visa (when it's finally ready) to finish the residency process? Read More
Getting DR residency while already in the DR
Hi guys! Hope everyone had a great Christmas! I was wondering, does anyone know if you can apply for DR residency while being in the DR on a tourist visa? I know you need the residency visa to enter the country to Do the second part of the ... Read More
Expats in Punta Cana by warjen
Hi We are planning a trip to Punta Cana at the end of November. We were wondering if there were any expats in the Punta Cana area that would be prepared to meet up and share some experiences. Thanks Warren and Jen
Will be moving to Punta Cana soon! Can't wait to meet all of you 😊 Read More
Earthquakes and Natural Disasters by Camie127
Hello! I was wondering how often have you guys experienced earthquakes in the Dominican Republic? And how strong and dangerous have they been? Are most buildings anti-seismic (or earthquake-proof)? If not, which ones are most likely to be? What ...
I meant we, as in Humans in general... Read More
Earthquakes and Natural Disasters by Camie127
Hello! I was wondering how often have you guys experienced earthquakes in the Dominican Republic? And how strong and dangerous have they been? Are most buildings anti-seismic (or earthquake-proof)? If not, which ones are most likely to be? What ...
Yes that's true. The sad reality is that it will actually cost a lot more if constructions crumble and they have to rebuild. But I guess we're inherently short-term thinkers. Read More
Earthquakes and Natural Disasters by Camie127
Hello! I was wondering how often have you guys experienced earthquakes in the Dominican Republic? And how strong and dangerous have they been? Are most buildings anti-seismic (or earthquake-proof)? If not, which ones are most likely to be? What ...
Ok I see thank you for replying. it's too bad that buildings aren't made to withstand major earthquakes cause the whole island is on top of active fault lines... Read More
Earthquakes and Natural Disasters
Hello! I was wondering how often have you guys experienced earthquakes in the Dominican Republic? And how strong and dangerous have they been? Are most buildings anti-seismic (or earthquake-proof)? If not, which ones are most likely to be? What ... Read More
Moving a car from the U.S. to the DR? by Camie127
Hello! I really enjoy the forums on here. We'll be moving to the DR in December (super excited!). Right now we're trying to figure out how to handle our possessions in the U.S., what to sell and what to bring with us. We bought a new car ...
Thank you for the insight. I was not aware of all these rules! My husband, our 2 kids and I will be moving to Punta Cana. I've heard great things about the area. Have you guys ever been? Read More
Moving a car from the U.S. to the DR?
Hello! I really enjoy the forums on here. We'll be moving to the DR in December (super excited!). Right now we're trying to figure out how to handle our possessions in the U.S., what to sell and what to bring with us. We bought a new car ... Read More
HGTV Caribbean life by brodies2013
Hahaha...our episode of Caribbean Life just aired...we're the first from Cabrera!...but, we're not even living there yet... hilarious! Thought people with cable might find it funny...we don't have cable...so we watched with ...
Haha for real? I'm a big fan of that show! Can't wait to see your episode! How was the whole experience? How "real" or "true" is it? I'm always a little skeptical of realty shows. Read More
Safest Place to Live in DR ?? by mlb135
Looking to retire to DR... What are the safest places to live in the DR?? What about Cabarete??? Thanks for any help and advice... Michael and Lori
Great info, thank you! We're moving to Punta Cana in January and are looking at places to rent. You said you can help with that? Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
Never mind, just saw previous responses! Sorry, I'm new here :) Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
Awesome post with great information, thank you! What are some reliable english-speaking immigration lawyers I could contact about applying for the temporary? We live in the U.S. and have lived there for 7 years but we're not U.S. citizens. Thank ... Read More