Sash13
American looking for information about Dominican Republic
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American
Lives in Puerto Plata
Registration: 26 November 2018
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Work Visa for 1 Year by spasbola
Hello All Looking for advice on how to get work visa for one year. Will be open to taking advice/services of lawyers based in DR. Thanks Sanjay
Found out i need permiso para trabajar. Figuring out how to get that. Thanks will contact her鈥� Read More
Work Visa for 1 Year by spasbola
Hello All Looking for advice on how to get work visa for one year. Will be open to taking advice/services of lawyers based in DR. Thanks Sanjay
The company wanting to hire me went to process the job proposal with the ministry of labor and was told I need to be approved with immigration before they can approve the job proposal. What are they talking about?!? But I was told in order for me to ... Read More
pesos/cnd dollar by soozie
Hi Folks, Can someone please advise me the best way to handle money during my stay in Caberete? Do I bring pesos, do I go to bank and do withdrawals daily, do I use credit card. Any suggestions on handling my money in the cheapest and safest ...
Two different answers! Converting from canadian to usd you lose alot! Those of you who say cad to usd then to pesos is better? How? Help explain Read More
pesos/cnd dollar by soozie
Hi Folks, Can someone please advise me the best way to handle money during my stay in Caberete? Do I bring pesos, do I go to bank and do withdrawals daily, do I use credit card. Any suggestions on handling my money in the cheapest and safest ...
Trying to understand if it is better to bring canadian and exchange to pesos there! Or exchange my canadian to USD then exchange to pesos there. Very confused! Read More
Work Visa for 1 Year by spasbola
Hello All Looking for advice on how to get work visa for one year. Will be open to taking advice/services of lawyers based in DR. Thanks Sanjay
How do i get a visa if i am not salaried employee of a company but the company and myself will have a contract for business. I refer them clients and get a commission. Read More
Temporary Resdidencia - first steps! by planner
As a regular person, not applying for work visa or a retirement special status recidencia, you can apply for the temporary residencia. The principal difference is that you will require a local sponsor to vouch for you and your family when applying ...
1- Your birth certificate- translated and apostilled - 2 copies 2- A Certificate of Good conduct from the police- also translated and apostilled. - 2 copies 3- A medical certificate confirming your current health status- emphasizing you do not ... Read More
Work Visa for 1 Year by spasbola
Hello All Looking for advice on how to get work visa for one year. Will be open to taking advice/services of lawyers based in DR. Thanks Sanjay
Will the embassy accept a job letter from the company that is notarized by a lawyer? or is there more to it? Will a one page letter be sufficient? Read More
Bank Accounts - Pesos or US Dollars by Freedom55
Good day to everyone !! Four years ago we purchased a little villa up in La Mulata, Sosua. Our realtors recommended we open a bank account for money transfers. We had the option of having a US dollars account or a pesos account. At ...
Which bank is better in Sosua, Santa Cruz or Popular? Which have online apps? Best for USD account? Thanks Read More
Internet/phone in Sosua by lauraeaton77
Hey all, I am trying to figure out which company I should go with for my internet (and phone?) needs here in Sosua. For the last several weeks I have been just using wifi in cafes and restaurants, which works but even if I only get online once ...
The apartment I am renting does not come with internet. Should I buy a internet router for the few months I am there? Can I pay for a contract and then cancel? What is my other option? Please help! Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
My lawyer sent me this for those of you who need clarification. Tarifa Vigente 30 D铆as A 90 D铆as = RD$ 2,500.00 3 A 9 Meses = RD$ 4,000.00 9 A 12 Meses = RD$ 5,000.00 12 A 18 Meses = RD$ 6,500.00 Read More
Immigration and Overstay Issues by planner
We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it. We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times". Please be aware that this might happen to YOU! At ...
Those of you who are mentioning that you can get a 4 month extension after the 30 day tourist visa in Santo Domingo... Can you get this extension in Puerto Plata? Does the 4 month extension allow you to come in and out of the country? Thanks! Read More
Los Castillos in Sosua Safe? by Sash13
I have found a 2 bedroom apartment in Los Castillos for a really good price. I went to see it a few times but it is living amongst the locals. No security. Does anyone have more information on Los Castillos? It seems very calm and quiet compared to ...
Hello! I had no luck online. When i was there recently i asked my local friends and saw postings at the supermarkets. You can also join facebook groups...Everything Sosua or Everything Cabarete. Read More
Los Castillos in Sosua Safe? by Sash13
I have found a 2 bedroom apartment in Los Castillos for a really good price. I went to see it a few times but it is living amongst the locals. No security. Does anyone have more information on Los Castillos? It seems very calm and quiet compared to ...
Great! Makes me feel alot better! Thank you Read More
Los Castillos in Sosua Safe?
I have found a 2 bedroom apartment in Los Castillos for a really good price. I went to see it a few times but it is living amongst the locals. No security. Does anyone have more information on Los Castillos? It seems very calm and quiet compared to ... Read More
Residency Visa Vs. Work Visa by Sash13
I am looking to move to Puerto Plata from Toronto, Canada. I have been offered a job and I am not sure if I need a residency visa or work visa or... both! Can I process everything through the Dominican Consulate in Toronto or do I have to make a ...
Thank you! Yes it looks like I need to start with a work visa then apply for residency. What documents need to be notarized? Read More