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    Caribe Tours from "Las Americas" to Sosua?

    I looking if Caribe Tours goes from "Las Americas" to Sosua. Their web site does not seem to work now? Anyone have taken Caribe tour from "Las Americas" to Sosua recently?
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    Jarabacoa or Constanza ?

    Tired of this heat looking for a few days to travel this coming July-August. Jarabacoa or Constanza what does each have to offer. This would be for myself and Dominican spouse and a 12 year old Girl. Any hotel suggestion's? Midrate hotel around $80 per night. Not really a fan of all included...
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    Tracking the Blob of seaweed

    Looking for a web site to follow the blob of seaweed?
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    Research/Comments needed on ANTI-SARS COV 2S ANTIBODIES from Sinovac Vaccine.

    They are many opinions on the efficiency of the Sinovac vaccine given here by the DR1 posters so now I am starting a thread about the antibodies test and results given here at Cedimat. I was at Cedimat with a friend and while waiting I profited to take an antibody test. I have the 2 Sinovac...
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    Importing Motorcycles

    Has anyone had experience importing motorcycles. Does the 5 year rule apply like cars? Does the 30 year rule apply for classics?
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    Cataracts and Cedimat

    Has anyone had experience with Cataracts and Cedimat? Cedimat is my place to go for Health issues but not sure if best place for Cataracts. Do you have personal experience (recently) elsewhere in Santo Domingo?
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    Importing from Asia or UK

    Can anyone tell me if I import (ebay) from China or Hong Kong or UK clothing (Under $200 USD) and sent it to a freight forwarder in Miami and then to the Dominican Republic will their be US custom duty or taxes involved. In other words would it be like buying in the US and forward to the...
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    Something to Think about DR Healthcare for Foreigners

    At present All PERSONS: Foreigners legal or illegal, citizen or resident can access public healthcare no question ask. Whether it be public hospitals or small public clinics. Example illegal Foreigners like Haitians can give birth in public hospital or an other example Canadians or Europeans...
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    Looking for foot Doctor_Santo Domingo-San Pedro

    I am looking for a foot Doctor (Podiatrist-Podologo) in Santo Domingo or San Pedro area. Prefer English speaking but not essential. Also prefer if Doctor take's Humano insurance.
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    Changing $CAD to DOP

    I am writing this to answer some threads on this issue. Maybe can be merged with the Sticky Canadian Exchange Rate……. A person with $CAD income has a few option depending on their situation here and Canada. 1. Snowbird here for a few months: I would recommend opening a Scotia Bank account in...
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    Question for SR Guzman on Closed Proposed Asset Tax Thread

    Sr. Guzman, This Proposed Asset Tax is on DR taxable income. So what is consider DR taxable income? 1.Pension income from an other country transfer to your DR Bank ? Which I think is usual taxes in the Country of origin. 2.Investment income from a foreign country send to your DR bank...
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    Guzman Ariza Law Firm & Real Estate Transaction

    I am writing in reference to a real estate transaction completed with Guzman Ariza Law Firm. Guzman Ariza office staff and associate in Santo Domingo provided excellent service. Guzman Ariza provided up front a quote and details of their work in their letter of engagement and there were no...
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    Dermatologist Recommendation in Santo Domingo?

    I usual go to Cedimat for medicals, but I do not think they have a dermatology department. As the title says I looking for a recommended Dermatologist in Santo Domingo for a complete checkup. English speaking prefer but not essential. Posted in another thread (Medical Stuff) but may have been...
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    Do it Yourself Temporary Residence Renewal-Online

    Please Poster/Moderators let’s try to keep this thread to Temporary Residence Renewal-Only. I am writing this thread with my Personal experience using the New Online system this year since the sticky written by Expat-in Cabarete was very useful to me in the past but now obsolete. Thank you again...
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    Residency fees_ LOST

    Cannot find the residency fees anymore on the migration web site, does anyone know where they can be found? Thanks, XTraveller
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    Question for Guzman Ariza Law Firm on Residencia Temporal Renewal_2016?

    Background Info: In May 2013 just before Residencia Visa requiments, I obtain Residencia Temporal(RT-9) with the help of Guzman Ariza Law Firm. All went fine and efficient. This is the Normal Residencia Temporal and not the Expedited-Investment Residency-Retiree program. Note that I was...
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    Eye Exam & Purchasing Prescription Glass

    Any recommendation or personal experience for a good place for eye exam and buying prescription glasses in Santo Domingo or San Pedro Macoris. Doesn't have to be English Speaking. Any places that I should avoid ! Thanks, XTraveller
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    Candian Passport Renewal?

    Has anyone renewed a Canadian passport at the Canadian embassy in Santo Domingo recently? Were They Helpful? Do they supply the form or do you have to download/print from the internet? I know that it?s a $260 CAD fee, but how was it paid at the embassy in USD, pesos or Canadian cash? How much...
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    Update: Obtaining Dominican Driver License Feb.2014

    Obtaining Dominican Driver License is a 2 step process. 1. Learners permit (Carnet de aprendizaje): valid for 1 year. Requirements: Cedula and certificate of good conduct ( Certificado de Buena conducta de la Procuraduria o la Fiscalia), pass eye test and theory test minimum 70 points . Also...
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    New Migration Law - Need Attorneys Input?

    I read the thread ?New Migration Law? lots of valuable information but lacking the Attorney (Fabio J. Guzman) legal point of view. Moderator I am starting this thread because I would like to have Attorney Fabio Guzman explain all the implications of this new law. I am in limbo weather I should...