Moving to the D.R.

Nanosaso · 2024-03-08T04:29:18+01:00

Get insights on moving to the Dominican Republic from the US. Learn what to bring, tax waivers, and tips for a smooth transition.

Nanosaso Contributor

Member since 01 February 2024

NanosasoContributor08 March 2024 02:29:18

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Anyone out there know and or have experience with how to make a smooth move from US.

What items should you bring and which do you leave behind and sell.

Are there any fees or taxes that may be waived for 1st time import of household goods and vehicle?

Any specific details one should be aware of?

Thank you

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

Dominican Republic Expert

plannerDominican Republic Expert08 March 2024 12:47:42

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I suggest you read the聽 thread about residency.聽 It has all the info about how to move here legally,聽 what聽 benefits there are and how to do it.

ddmcghee Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 15 May 2017

ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert08 March 2024 13:46:13

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As Planner said, there are many threads here about residency and shipping. In those threads, you can look for my comments. We moved from the US with residency, shipping in a container of household items duty-free, and with reduced import duty on our vehicle.

Nanosaso Contributor

Member since 01 February 2024

NanosasoContributor09 March 2024 22:08:36

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@ planner Thank you for pointing me in the right direction, appreciated.

Nanosaso Contributor

Member since 01 February 2024

NanosasoContributor09 March 2024 22:15:16

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@ddmcghee Thank you for your comments. It is very good info and good to know. I'll be looking into the thread to get familiar with the process. Thanks again for your helpful input.

rellosk Member

Member since 15 October 2022

relloskMember14 March 2024 21:08:56

@ddmcghee Could you please point me to some of those threads?聽 I am not sure how to use the search in this forum.聽 Thanks!

colmcb Contributor

Member since 16 March 2021

colmcbContributor14 March 2024 23:48:46

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@rellosk - if you look up towards the top right of the forum page, next to your Avatar I think it's called??, you'll see the little magnifying glass which is the search function. You can type in residency, shipping, etc., and you'll find a ton of information. The people on this forum are really generous about sharing information and I'm sure it will give you a good starting point. :-)