Denise
@ddmcghee
American 暗网禁区 in Dominican Republic
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About me
American, Married
Lives in Las Terrenas, Saman脙¡
Speaks English
Registration: 15 May 2017
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Getting through SDQ with luggage, step by step by wondering9
So my questions are getting nitty-grittier the closer I get to takeoff ... I so appreciate everyone's advice, especially Planner's!I am trying to picture how this will work (at Santo Domingo airport) from the luggage carousel to the taxi. It has ...
@wondering9 Glad to hear it went well! And I'm glad to hear you were happy with Ken and his team at Santo Domingo Taxi! Read More
Getting through SDQ with luggage, step by step by wondering9
So my questions are getting nitty-grittier the closer I get to takeoff ... I so appreciate everyone's advice, especially Planner's!I am trying to picture how this will work (at Santo Domingo airport) from the luggage carousel to the taxi. It has ...
I also recommend Ken and Santo Domingo Taxi. I have used them a dozen times, coming and going. The driver will be there waiting and help you to get the bags to his car. SDQ to Cacicazgos Santo Domingo Taxi $50 usd plus tip Airport Taxi $45 usd plus ... Read More
Filling out the immigration e-Ticket form by wondering9
I can bug my lawyer if necessary but I'm hoping there's an easy/obvious answer to this.聽 I have my initial visa (the one that allows me to come to the DR and apply for residency) only. So to the question on the e-Ticket "are you a foreigner ...
By the way, I absolutely love that you are keeping topics and questions separate! Not only does it help you as you are gathering information, but it will be helpful for those who come after you when they are searching for answers! Kudos!! 馃榿 Read More
Getting through SDQ with luggage, step by step by wondering9
So my questions are getting nitty-grittier the closer I get to takeoff ... I so appreciate everyone's advice, especially Planner's!I am trying to picture how this will work (at Santo Domingo airport) from the luggage carousel to the taxi. It has ...
You can prearrange a taxi and have the driver meet you as soon as you clear customs. They will take the luggage cart from your porter and get your bags to their car, or find you a safe spot in the shade by the curb to wait with the cart while they ... Read More
Moving companies DR=> US reccos by Jwoddis
At some point we鈥檒l need a moving company and o move us back to NY from las terrenas. Anyone had any experiences that weren鈥檛 horror stories?
We used Radca Cargo and Bon Trade - Bon Trade was the actual shipper in Miami, and Radca was the customs broker to handle everything on this end. Read More
I am not getting any postings by Slin1953
Hi all the last posting that I got 05/12/2025Can some one let me know if we are experience issued with Email or I been dropthanks slin
Are you saying you haven't gotten emails about forum posts, or that you aren't seeing anything in the forum since 5/12? There have definitely been a lot of posts since then. Read More
Solar Energy in Punta Cana by Ethen Royal
Hello, I am look for some information to have solar energy installed at my villa. Does anyone have any contacts in the area who can do this, or does anyone know the price range this should be around?
Price range is going to vary significantly based on what you want. Systems range from small systems that provide a little offset to your electric bill to large, off-grid solutions. The number of panels, inverters, and batteries needed, as well as ... Read More
To move or not to move ? by Locomotionone
I have been planing for a while to move to Dominican republic this month ,I am a disabled cancer survivor ,I just recently found out if I stay in a foreign country more than 30 days I could lose my benefits,any suggestions ?
@Tippj Exactly - SSDI will usually continue, but SSI does not if you are outside the US for more than 30 days. Read More
Credit cards and other ways to pay bills by wondering9
So when I arrive (hopefully soon! seeing some progress!) I will be staying ~full time/year round, renting rather than buying a home, my main income source will be US Social Security, I will not have a car at least at the start, and I will be on a ...
We own our home, so we don't have rent receipts! We certainly spend our full pension and then some each month, but documenting that will be a pain! Especially in an economy where cash is king! We do have credit card receipts that show spend at the ... Read More
Credit cards and other ways to pay bills by wondering9
So when I arrive (hopefully soon! seeing some progress!) I will be staying ~full time/year round, renting rather than buying a home, my main income source will be US Social Security, I will not have a car at least at the start, and I will be on a ...
Wow - that must be a recent change! In September 2023, we just had to show the deposits into our Dominican bank account. We didn't have to provide receipts showing how it was spent. Read More
Residency - updates and changes 2024 by planner
We are seeing changes in processes here and it's time for a new thread with updates.LIshali had agreed to update us here on those changes and to clarify a number of issues as we go along!First let's talk the basics: how you start and which type you ...
Just as a reference on some US government agency timing, we just applied online for Social Security benefits. At the time of application (March 18), the website said the normal processing time was 30 days. I took that to mean calendar days. It ended ... Read More
Mail forwarding (envelopes, not packages) by wondering9
I've been reading previous threads on this topic but am still not sure how this works for letters rather than packages. I receive very little snail-mail and most of that could be handled via scans/emails rather than actually receiving the physical ...
We have our mail go to a family member. They recycle the obvious crap, scan and email us anything that might have value, and periodically package up and mail to our freight forwarder in a padded envelope anything we have to have. Read More
Cap Cana School salary range by rarjona0702
I have a job interview later today for a teaching position in an international school in Cap Cana. Does anyone know what is the salary range for a high school teacher? I googled it and it says between 875K to 975K annually. Is that enough to live ...
My guess is that it's not enough. Plenty of Dominicans get by on less than that, but roughly $1000/month would be tough for an 暗网禁区. Unless they provide housing... Read More
Use of cleaning lady by ddaoud3
Hello all:I am using an independent cleaning lady in DR, whom I use after I or short-term rental guests leave. Is there a clear legal process in handling such arrangement? She is not employed staff, just hired on the job-to-job basis. Are there ...
@ondami Good quality brooms are hard to find here, and vacuums other than shop vacs are nearly impossible! I suggest bringing both if you are bringing in a container! We've had to ship in or bring in a couple of vacuums/dust busters. But even with a ... Read More
How to bring your mid to large size dogs to the DR by Nick Boork
The time is getting closer to our move to the DR. My wife Yngris and I are looking forward to retiring in Santiago. No travel dates yet but we're concerned about getting our dogs there with us. Anyone have experience that could provide some ...
Contact American Airlines Cargo and their PetEmbark service. This is a separate company from the airline, but it uses the same flights, so that you can fly with your dog. We used them to bring our 25-pounder down in late 2020. Read More