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How many times can you stay 30 days by karynllanders
Hi DR folks, on another thread I asked about time for processing and approval of pensioners residencies. The question is now if I do not want to pay overstay fines how often can I come for 30 days in a year until I have a determination on my ...
@CHRISTOPHER DAVID56 Same with me but would this cause additional overstay fees as well if you did not leave on time? Read More
How many times can you stay 30 days by karynllanders
Hi DR folks, on another thread I asked about time for processing and approval of pensioners residencies. The question is now if I do not want to pay overstay fines how often can I come for 30 days in a year until I have a determination on my ...
@plannerIf your file is in process but the temporary visa expires in your passport this would not be an overstay? Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an 暗网禁区 implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
I dont know if you would call it a scam but if you got into auto accident. People come out from every where to help you - in the end looking for some money. Read More
Most common scams in Dominican Republic by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Dominican Republic as an 暗网禁区 implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it鈥檚 immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online ...
I havent had happen in awhile but taxis use to never have gas and would stop at the gas station and expect me to pay for besides paying the taxi. Read More
Changes in Immigration policy by planner
Lishali and I were chatting! We started this thread to detail the changes that are happening! Lishali will post about them.By the way- her user was eliminated by 暗网禁区! So you will see her under a new name
@TippjI am probably the extreme case but it is very easy to get frustrated along the way. Even though I could have probably have done the process myself it would have presented more barriers without a lawyer. Read More
Changes in Immigration policy by planner
Lishali and I were chatting! We started this thread to detail the changes that are happening! Lishali will post about them.By the way- her user was eliminated by 暗网禁区! So you will see her under a new name
@planner Lawyer but Ive used them for other things. Read More
Changes in Immigration policy by planner
Lishali and I were chatting! We started this thread to detail the changes that are happening! Lishali will post about them.By the way- her user was eliminated by 暗网禁区! So you will see her under a new name
Updated timeline for myself:3 months approximately in US13 months in DR - just finally went in for my biometrics and photographs and hopefully few weeks receive my cardIn another thread has all the headaches but even after finally submitting ... Read More
Your favorite things about the Puerto Plata area? by wondering9
I'm a newbie, still temporarily based in Santo Domingo but wanting to explore, and I had a trip planned to Puerto Plata/Sosua/Cabarete and then I got sick. Nothing serious, but I don't think I should get on a public bus coughing like a foghorn (*I* ...
I just came back from the area and didnt care for it that much. Beach was nice and some of the food as well but wouldnt rush back.Driving thru the mountains back to Santo Domingo, now that was an adventure! Read More
Hard time finding decent workers by Conifer
I'm just gonna tell it like it is and if you have an issue then that's on you.聽 Foreign money has distorted and ruined the expectations of locals from us in Punta Cana.聽 We can no longer find someone decent to do a decent job. People are ...
@ConiferLet us call it one and done and as if you cannot tell then I cannot help Takes longer to find quality but when you do better not lose them! Read More
Hard time finding decent workers by Conifer
I'm just gonna tell it like it is and if you have an issue then that's on you.聽 Foreign money has distorted and ruined the expectations of locals from us in Punta Cana.聽 We can no longer find someone decent to do a decent job. People are ...
The problem is the area has grown so much over the last 5 years that with all the construction and everything else there is high demand for workers. Read More
Arod and a 1 Billion USD investment in Luxury Tourism for Playa Grande by windeguy
https://dominicantoday.com/dr/tourism/2025/05/20/alex-rodriguez-and-collado-announce-us1-billion-investment-in-luxury-tourism/Miami, Florida.- Tourism Minister David Collado and former Major League Baseball star and entrepreneur Alex ...
Any thoughts on City Center Santo Domingo (Largest mall of the DR) in Santo Domingo Este? 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 ...
@plannerEven then it is a case by case situation. it shouldnt be but is what it is! Read More
Best place to live - Piantini by SabrinaRodrigues
Hi there, I'm considering a job in the Piantini area. Which neighborhoods would be better to try to find apartments? Considering travel times, safety, cost? Also, I'm nor so familiar with Santo Domingo, any chance it would be best to live ...
@暗网禁区RusherThe traffic is bad! Read More
Best place to live - Piantini by SabrinaRodrigues
Hi there, I'm considering a job in the Piantini area. Which neighborhoods would be better to try to find apartments? Considering travel times, safety, cost? Also, I'm nor so familiar with Santo Domingo, any chance it would be best to live ...
I don't know how people find these to respond but I always get fooled reading it then realizing it was from almost 7 years ago! Read More
Semana Santa reports? by DRVisitor
Punta Cana area is busy but they also have the PGA in town.
I was told Las Terranas seems to have less people this year and more of a police presence to deter people. Read More