ondami
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Recent Experience Opening Bank Account in Santo Domingo by ondami
Good afternoon all.I am sitting in my Air BnB in Santo Domingo as I type this message. Disclaimer: this is not legal advice nor a recommendation on what you should do; rather this is merely an explanation and update on my experiences.As many folks ...
@wondering9 I would ask for Fernando or Laris. Read More
Recent Experience Opening Bank Account in Santo Domingo by ondami
Good afternoon all.I am sitting in my Air BnB in Santo Domingo as I type this message. Disclaimer: this is not legal advice nor a recommendation on what you should do; rather this is merely an explanation and update on my experiences.As many folks ...
@wondering9 I think they may have given you the wrong list of requirements for opening an account.I am looking at the requirements list they gave me right now and at the top it says:鈥渟i el extranejero es no residente鈥�-copia del pasaporte ... Read More
Recent Experience Opening Bank Account in Santo Domingo by ondami
Good afternoon all.I am sitting in my Air BnB in Santo Domingo as I type this message. Disclaimer: this is not legal advice nor a recommendation on what you should do; rather this is merely an explanation and update on my experiences.As many folks ...
@wondering9 What?!?! Are you serious???? Are you working with a lawyer on your residency? Read More
Sending Furniture from the US. to Las Terrenas by zorry16
Hello! I am from New Jersey and looking to furnish our place in Playa Bonita. Any recommendations on a moving company located in the tri-state area specifically from NY or NJ that would be reliable to send a mudanza(house furnishings) to Las ...
Thank you for the apology @planner.We all have our moments.hope you have a super-fantastic day. Read More
Sending Furniture from the US. to Las Terrenas by zorry16
Hello! I am from New Jersey and looking to furnish our place in Playa Bonita. Any recommendations on a moving company located in the tri-state area specifically from NY or NJ that would be reliable to send a mudanza(house furnishings) to Las ...
I was not aware of this rule.Thank you for letting me know so kindly.Have a good day. Read More
Sending Furniture from the US. to Las Terrenas by zorry16
Hello! I am from New Jersey and looking to furnish our place in Playa Bonita. Any recommendations on a moving company located in the tri-state area specifically from NY or NJ that would be reliable to send a mudanza(house furnishings) to Las ...
@zorry16Please send me a DM as we just had our stuff loaded and it is on its way to Punta Cana. 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 just signed up for iPostal1 and I also know USA2ME offers some of the services you are looking to purchase. 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 ...
Cleaning supplies question.i know this question is about minutiae; however, our shippers comenezxt week and we are trying to whittle down what we are taking. Hence, my question.Do cleaning personnel that one hires provide their own brooms, mops, ... Read More
Moving to DR without residency (yet) by rgwsf
Dear All: maybe I can get some advises/answers here :). I have been leaving in DR for 1.5 years but yet to apply for the residency (not time no need... was). However, my house in Los Angeles might be sold within a couple of months (we did not ...
This may be a dumb question; however, if my partner is Dominican and has her c茅dula, do we still need a customs broker? Read More
I have my visa to Dr by Slin1953
Hi allafter I turn in the original documents to the Ministerio De Relaciones Exterior in Santo DomingoHow long will it take to receive the residence thanksslin
@Slin1953I just completed the next steps you will have go through and I am heading back to the states tomorrow.Once in Santo Domingo, I had to Irma a bank account, get a verification of account letter from the bank (DR$300 cost for me at Banco ... Read More
Recent Experience Opening Bank Account in Santo Domingo
Good afternoon all.I am sitting in my Air BnB in Santo Domingo as I type this message. Disclaimer: this is not legal advice nor a recommendation on what you should do; rather this is merely an explanation and update on my experiences.As many folks ... 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 ...
@wondering9 I am not able to split it out as I had Lishali handle the translation and legalization process.The process took 4 weeks as I sent her my documents over the Christmas break .Translation service at the consulate tends to be more expensive ... 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 ...
I am currently going through the process and am in SantonDomingo as I type this response.Like most answers, it depends.I am working with Lishali Baez and had all my documents translated and legalized through her office. That process took about four ... Read More
Using a US based cell phone in the DR by Mark and Al
We are (finally) making our 1st trip to the Dominican in June. I'm trying to figure out how or if we can use our ATT cell phones without racking up a bunch of international phone charges. We will be in the Sosua/Cabarete area for about 2 weeks.
I plan on using WhatsApp via my laptop. Just need WiFi connection; no roaming nor international cell phone plan needed.Anybody else try this method? Read More
"Anything Goes" thread by planner
I have created a new thread where you are free to discuss any topics you want! Rules that apply: no name calling, no insulting. Feel free to exchange ideas on politics etc! I will ask to have this pinned so we don't lose it.This is where you can ...
@planner thank you.You are a gem! Read More