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Tippj

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Registration: 12 February 2022

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last week
planner

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 做厙輦⑹! So you will see her under a new name

Tippj

@DRVisitor These kind of testimonials is whats holding me back from applying , Im not that great w/a computer and the headache of people going out of their way to make it more difficult for yer really makes me think long and hard about ... Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
last week
windeguy

Anti Sex Tourism Raids in Sosua - will they work? Who knows by windeguy

By now most everyone in the DR has heard about the Attorney General trying to eradicate sex tourism in the DR. With a focus first and foremost on Sosua which has had more than a few days of raids by up to 600 police. Even the POTDR has mentioned ...

Tippj

prostitution is one of the oldest professions and youll never eradicate it from society, That said Souse is out of control , when I was there the girls were working in the day but werent as aggressive as night fall , they have to ... Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
3 weeks ago
wondering9

Can you deposit a US check into a Dominican bank account? by wondering9

I'm hoping it won't come to this, but I might end up receiving a paper check at the last minute before I leave the US. Is a Dominican bank likely to accept it as a deposit?I imagine there would be a long hold on the funds, which would be OK in this ...

Tippj

I also make a deposit every month with a check from the states into my USD account never a problem but usually like Buck said it takes about 4 weeks for availability Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
last month
wondering9

Can you deposit a US check into a Dominican bank account? by wondering9

I'm hoping it won't come to this, but I might end up receiving a paper check at the last minute before I leave the US. Is a Dominican bank likely to accept it as a deposit?I imagine there would be a long hold on the funds, which would be OK in this ...

Tippj

Yes , I cash ( deposit ) checks from my personal account and it takes 30 days , but not sure about 3rd party checks ,,,, Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
last month
wondering9

Can you deposit a US check into a Dominican bank account? by wondering9

I'm hoping it won't come to this, but I might end up receiving a paper check at the last minute before I leave the US. Is a Dominican bank likely to accept it as a deposit?I imagine there would be a long hold on the funds, which would be OK in this ...

Tippj

I bought my house with a ( chase ) bank check and boy was it a problem before they would process it I had to have documentation that it came from my bank account so 3 months of bank statements and then a letter from bank branch manager stating the ... Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
2 months ago
wondering9

Paper map of Santo Domingo by wondering9

Is there any such thing as a good, commercially available, paper map of Santo Domingo?I'm guessing not, but thought I'd check here just in case I missed something.Thanks!

Tippj

@wondering9 I would try a tourist store ( trap ) for something like that ,,, maybe down by the ships. ( barcos ))where people want to set out and explore by foot Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
2 months ago
wondering9

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 ...

Tippj

Thats beyond comprehension , its nuts Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
2 months ago
wondering9

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 ...

Tippj

@wondering9 Hi , I put your # 1&3 together , Ive used my US credit cards here for 4 years on payment of bills , I have a card on file with the elect company , internet , car insurance , water, auto pay every month , only had a problem ... Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
2 months ago
Locomotionone

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

@Locomotionone Are yer sure it SSI or SSDI , theres a big difference as far as losing benefits , check your status , I thought the same Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
2 months ago
raymondlbest

Electrical Wiring in our Dominican House by raymondlbest

I understand that the electrical supply company has blown the electrics 3 X in our house in Puerto Plata.Is there a qualified electrician who can check this out and put things right ?

Tippj

@jfdubien You can bring anyone you want to do any thing you want , there nobody holding a license here , just b aware that the electric in the DR is totally different from North America , there is no Black and White ( wire ) to make it light ... Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
3 months ago
planner

Coming and going! by planner

Here is a thought:. Those coming and going who are willing to bring things back and forth OR need something carried, this is your thread. Post where you are coming to, when arriving, when leaving. Need something brought or delivered, post from ...

Tippj

@Brewpub56 I usually buy a large suitcase at a tag sale in NY for $10 -20 , then fit one or two smaller ones inside for the return after they start piling up Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
3 months ago
Julien

New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your 做厙輦⑹ story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

Tippj

@carlheard9277 Hey Carl, I have a place in puerto plata, puerto plata. Very close to San Felipe 再s I find its getting a little more busy in my area now with traffic..basically in the morning , i find it has retained ... Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
3 months ago
ddmcghee

Shipping pallets OUT of DR by ddmcghee

Does anyone have experience shipping pallets out of DR? I'm looking for a reliable freight company.

Tippj

@ddmcgheeI knew they shipped out but I wasnt aware of their limitations , good luck Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
4 months ago
ddmcghee

Shipping pallets OUT of DR by ddmcghee

Does anyone have experience shipping pallets out of DR? I'm looking for a reliable freight company.

Tippj

@ddmcghee I use a company called Awilda shipping to send items to the DR , but the guy said they ship out of country also..not sure where yer going but their listed on google. Good luck Read More

Tippj replied to a thread
4 months ago
wondering9

Santiago vs. Puerto Plata by wondering9

So if my goal was to spend a couple of months exploring the north coast, using public transportation rather than a private car, which in your opinion would make a better base, Santiago or Puerto Plata? I know Santiago is inland, but it seems to be ...

Tippj

I live in puerto plata and I would start with puerto plata, theres buses going East and west, and once youre done sightseeing here you could take abus hugging the north coast. Safe travels Read More