Expat Exchange
Free MembershipSign In

Dominican Republic Expat Forum

Entering with tourist visa, staying a year

New Topic Newest First
adrou072
  6/2/2015 09:40 EST

Hi there,

I am less than two weeks away to moving to the DR for the next year. I will be entering through the Punta Cana airport. I have decided not to apply for a Visa and will enter on my 30-day tourist card with the intention of paying a fine for my extended stay upon leaving the country next year. I have travelled many times for month-long trips to the DR but never stayed beyond the 30-day tourist-card limit. I am wondering how I should go about completing the customs forms? My guess is that Inshould be honest and say that I intend to stay in the country for over 300 days but I am afraid to be rejected entry. For those of you who have done this before (stayed longer and paid the exit taxes), how did you go about this process?

Thanks!

boater
  6/2/2015 13:14 EST

You will likely have to have a round-trip ticket to get in without visa. Also, you should be aware that the country is about to begin rounding up and deporting thousands of people, mostly Haitian but also others, who are in the country illegally, so you should consider that past practices concerning overstays may be changing. Hard to say what will happen.

GeoBlueGeoBlue
Get Quote

GeoBlue is a trusted leader in international health insurance. Wherever your destination, GeoBlue can keep you and your family covered with the right health insurance. Get a GeoBlue Quote Today!

GeoBlueGeoBlue

GeoBlue is a trusted leader in international health insurance. Wherever your destination, GeoBlue can keep you and your family covered with the right health insurance. Get a GeoBlue Quote Today!
Get Quote

Sereno
  6/2/2015 13:39 EST

I agree with boater. Though most of the illegals are Haitian and they will be in the World Spotlight with the new law; I'm sure that illegals from EVERY country will risk being deported.

The law is the law and should be applied to everyone equally.

adrou072
  6/2/2015 14:00 EST

Thank you for your responses. Do we know when the new law will come into effect? I have asked people from immigration and no one seemed to think that this would affect me or would change our ability to pay a taxe at the exit.

Sereno
  6/2/2015 16:37 EST

I think that the "checking papers" begins on June 16.

If you are checked after your tourist card expires it could be nasty and you deported at your expense.

It may also mean that you will never be able to return to the D.R. unless you pay a fortune to clean things up and even then no guarantee that you will be able to enter. (part of the "culture" here is that their is always someone else to get past.)

I believe for the D.R. to pull this new law off and look respectable, the law will be applied to everyone and the DR will go out of it's way to make sure that everyone, even it's on citizens, are checked for legal status.

If I was not 100% legal.... I'd be doing so or getting out of Dodge real fast.

Do as you wish.

richardalaird
  6/3/2015 06:52 EST

We stay for five to six months each year and never declare the time frame prior to our visit. You can declare this upon departure with no apparent penalty. Just have the cash/pesos on hand when you leave. They can check your passport for the date of entry.

GeoBlueGeoBlue
Get Quote

GeoBlue is a trusted leader in international health insurance. Wherever your destination, GeoBlue can keep you and your family covered with the right health insurance. Get a GeoBlue Quote Today!

GeoBlueGeoBlue

GeoBlue is a trusted leader in international health insurance. Wherever your destination, GeoBlue can keep you and your family covered with the right health insurance. Get a GeoBlue Quote Today!
Get Quote

Sereno
  6/3/2015 12:18 EST

They say that this will change also but have not addressed it.

Bottom line starting June 16 is that if you do not have legal status then you may be deported and may not be allowed to return. (I'll bet a lot of property will be gone before the plane has left the D.R.)

If your tourist card has expired that you ARE NOT LEGAL.

(It's no wonder that the D.R. is cracking down on so many "special and privileged" people. ;)

adrou072
  6/3/2015 14:27 EST

Clarification on this issue. I have spoken to the Dominican Embassy in my country this morning and even they are not sure HOW or IF this new implementation will affect tourists who enter legally into the country. Bottom line is, and this is what the counsellor at the Embassy told me, the DR cannot loose all the money generated by long term tourists who are otherwise not eligible for a Visa (other than the 30-day tourist card). The new implementation coming into effect on June 15 is meant primarily at controlling the entry of illegal immigrants who are mainly of Haitian decent. Although the Embassy could not confirm this, the new implementation is unlikely to affect tourists from other countries entering legally in the country and the DR is likely to continue to allow such tourists to stay in the country beyond the 30-day tourist card limits by paying a fee at exit. If not, the Embassy is of the opinion that the DR will have to create a new type of visa for visitors who wish to stay for more than 30 days. Hope this helps!

Sereno
  6/3/2015 15:23 EST

As I said; their has been some talk about how to address the longer staying tourist to keep them legal and not get caught up in this new law.

I don't know how it will be handled without that change BUT the law is the law.

Most think that this new law is aimed at the illegal Haitians. The DR is very aware that the World WILL BE WATCHING so they will have to apply the law fairly to everyone.

The money that tourist bring in is great but most go home after they have spent their money in the 1 to 4 weeks on a tourist card. It's best to let the new spenders arrive and have that continuous flow of new cash.

The Gov. also may see that those that came and stayed but never became legal have offended the host country and not paid what is required, by law. Not only in the fees for their papers but not paying taxes on property and in some cases their business'. Not even a drivers license.

Would you want this type of person living in your country right next to you?

How many times have you said: "there should be a law" or "someone should get that guy" that Pizzed you off in your own country?

The Dominican Republic has been doing a lot of changes in the last few years to catch up with other countries concerning legal situations. Many other Countries have helped with equipment, training, money and changing the laws in several countries to make the Dominican Republic easier to work with and close some loopholes. Mainly in the legal and policing areas.

It appears to be working with Interpol, as well as other law enforcement, have been working much more closely with the D.R. and getting results.

Respectfully, Sereno

Sereno
  6/3/2015 17:56 EST

I think that the 1 million Haitians figure is very low. Let's talk about 3 million?

I think that the other non Haitian figure combined should be around that around 750,000.

And THIS is the problem. No one really knows. But close to 4 million illegals in a small island country is a big problem.
----------------------------

From Dominican Today:

Santo Domingo.- The demands by Haitian nationals for Michel Martelly’s administration to provide them identity documents have risen in recent weeks as the deadline to register for Dominican Republic’s Plan to Regularize Foreigners draws near.

The situation dire for many of the foreigners who face deportation since the deadline stipulated in Law 327-13 expires on June 17.

Desperate Haitians have staged two protests outside their embassy just this week and are expected to continue in the coming days.

Local and international human rights groups scramble to find solutions to the plight of the large number of Haitians in the Dominican Republic, as some place the figure of undocumented immigrants as high as one million.

boater
  6/3/2015 18:32 EST

I've looked into this and, while the 1 million figure has been floating around with no facts behind it, the actual figure is most likely about 500,000.
This is according to government census figures,with technical assistance from the UN. It also matches what most organizations that have tried to reach an estimate based on actual statistics have come up with. The immigration department has said it believes there are about 325,000 people in the country that could be subject to eventual deportation, most but not all Haitians.

GeoBlueGeoBlue
Get Quote

GeoBlue is a trusted leader in international health insurance. Wherever your destination, GeoBlue can keep you and your family covered with the right health insurance. Get a GeoBlue Quote Today!

GeoBlueGeoBlue

GeoBlue is a trusted leader in international health insurance. Wherever your destination, GeoBlue can keep you and your family covered with the right health insurance. Get a GeoBlue Quote Today!
Get Quote

Sereno
  6/3/2015 18:35 EST

adrou072. After thinking about your post and something that had me doing so.,

Your clarification via the D.R. people in your area clarifies absolutely...............



NOTHING.

yachts66
  6/4/2015 14:10 EST

One of the things you learn when you live outside your home country is that you are a guest in the country you are visiting. As a guest, it generally pays to follow their rules, because, after all, you are a guest and the rules of the country you are visiting are their rules, so you should follow them. That's how I look at this situation.

If you choose not to follow the rules, then more power to you, but don't complain if things go bad and you end up in places you really don't want to be. Of course, everyone is different, and everyone has the right to make their own decision, but it has been my experience that if you go looking for trouble, you will surely find it.

That's my $0.02 on this subject.

Sereno
  6/4/2015 17:41 EST

I enjoyed your well thought out post and well stated yachts66.

Sereno
  6/4/2015 17:51 EST

Boater: I enjoy your posts BUT taking a census in this country is just about ridicules as it gets.

Those that don't want to be "counted" WILL not be counted. That would be just about ALL the illegals.

I've been here for 2 of their official head counts and both times I found only an irritating sticker glued to my front gate that they had completed the censes at my residence.

I never talked to anyone nor did they even try to talk to us.

Everyone in my area said the same thing. Sticker but no one talked rang the bell, honked their horn, yelled, whistled or tried to talk to anyone in the residence.

In short? The D.R. has NO figures. My speculation after over 15 years of talking to people is that my figures are better then the D.R. ones.

Regards, Sereno

Sereno
  6/4/2015 18:18 EST

If I may, I'll expand on this a little.

My wife and I ride our horses in rather remote areas. The roads we ride are not the best and we look for "animal" paths" to explore.

Some of these paths have taken us to long ago deserted homes, estates and even resorts that have fallen into ruin. Really great fun to ride around and study these almost deserted ruins.

But we often see signs that someone or LOTS of someones' are living in these ruins. We see and hear them running away while stove fires are burning along with the charcoal making domes.

Many times we when riding off trail we find these same smoldering charcoal making but no one is around but the sound of people running away is clear.

It is also clear that many don't want to be found or counted. The Dominican Authorities don't go where I have gone.

I've never had a confrontation with anyone while riding. We turn our horses and leave them in piece as they have us. It's not my job to do anything other then that.

boater
  6/4/2015 20:53 EST

I agree that a census is not likely to count a lot of the undocumented people in a country. I lived in a town in New Jersey with an official population of 40,000, but lots if illegal immigrants, including many illegal Dominicans, Mexicans and Central Americans. It was said that the actual population was closer to 50,000, but that was a guess. The city made an effort to count everyone because various federal aid formulas are based on population. If the DR had 2 million Haitian immigrants in a population of 10 million people, that means one out of five or six would be Haitian. That seems quite high to me. Even one out of 10 seems high to me, but that's just an impression. Based on my experience where I live and visiting some of the large cities and other places, one out of 20 seems more realistic to me. The Dominican census figures were arrived at with technical help from UN experts. None of the higher figures have any factual basis, just general impressions and guesses. I'm not going to say they are wrong, just that there is nothing but impressions and anecdotal evidence to back them up. In any event, even one out of every 20 men,women and children in the country is a lot of people and certainly a significant and visible issue.

Sereno
  6/5/2015 17:09 EST

I appreciate and respect your replies Boater. Gives me something to think about.

However?

You are talking about a 10K difference in 1 town and I'm talking about a whole country. True that it is not a big country but larger then one town in N.J. lol (not by much)

How many people are actually IN the D.R.? THAT is the BIG question. You can send all the officials in from the D.R. and the U.N. and ... since they don't actually go out and do the counting and those that do don't go out of their way to do the job then the figures can be anywhere.

Perhaps I'm too high? I know that those official figures are way to low.

A quick fun exercise that I did this morning.

Upper end neighborhood with several lots not developed. Easy to know who is who in this one block area.

I looked at who is living within my block and included myself in this count. FULL time residence only and NOT including live in help.

10 single family homes.
2 are part time so they don't count.
1 is a party house so that does not count.

7 full time occupied homes.
None are owned by Haitians OR Dominicans. All are owned/occupied by expats or expat renters for over a year.

Expats:
LEGAL STATUS: 4
ILLEGAL STATUS: 14

Now what is the percentage rate?

Kind Regards, Sereno

boater
  6/7/2015 22:01 EST

That is an interesting mini-census. Should I assume the 14 illegals are all non-Haitian expats? If so, it may mean that the rate of illegal residence among non-Haitian expats is as high or even higher than for Haitians living in the DR.

However, I don't understand how this look at what is obviously an atypical neighborhood bears on the issue of how accurate or inaccurate the overall census of the DR is, including the estimated number of Haitians in the country.

With due respect, it may be that I have missed the point of your interesting post.

Sereno
  6/7/2015 22:42 EST

Correct Boater. Non are Haitian. All expats from off island.

I too was a little amazed when I did my un-official mini-census.

My point is that I think that over the years many more people came and stayed then anyone expected and does not know about. Trying to do a census is rather difficult when some are living in the hills and mountains that a census taker, nor anyone else, seek out or would they find them anyway. The others are hiding in plain sight but are not going to answer the knock on the gate so the census takers just put a sticker on the gate that indicating that that house has been counted. When in fact, no information has been extracted so they put down whatever just to complete their task and say it's done.

I actually think that in the area of Sosua and much of the central north coast area the non-Haitian expat figures would hold close to my mini-census figures. I think about more people "bragging" to me that they don't need legal status then those that say they are.

IMHO, this is a much larger problem then most people can imagine and how it is handled will be very interesting.

boater
  6/7/2015 23:12 EST

Sereno, as I think both of us have noted, the Dominican government may well deport a few white expats along with the Haitians just to show they are not racist. It won't be hard. And I think it's at least as legitimate to want expats to register and obey the laws as to want Haitians to do so. Most Haitians and expats are regular people seeking a better life, but just enough are disreputable characters that it's not unreasonable to want to require them to be documented. Like it or not, a country will have a hard time developing its economy and society if a significant part of the population is not documented, essentially living underground. (That said, those with a stake in society, a reasonably clean record and a desire to take the required steps to become legal, should be offered a path to citizenship provided they meet reasonable criteria. The same goes for people born and raised in the DR, even if their parents were illegal.)

Sereno
  6/9/2015 18:00 EST

The path HAS been available and FOR FREE for some time with extensions a couple of times.

Talking just about NON-Haitian expats I think that this is going to .... become News worthy.

I mentioned before about other countries working more closely with the D.R. and have put a large effort toward a new relationship. Extradition agreements have been changed. I read about more and more wanted people found and extradited every week.

With a data base of who IS legal give a clearer picture of those spending money that are not.

Dominican Today:

Santo Domingo.- Dominican Republic’s antinarcotics agency (DNCD) on Tuesday announced the extradition of seven Dominicans and repatriated four Americans to face charges of murder, drug trafficking and others .

It said five other foreigners who are being held also face deportation.

Dominican authorities made the arrests based on cooperation agreements signed with other nations, the DNCD said. “They were hunted down and captured in national territory by the DNCD after fleeing American cities, and one from Spain, where one is wanted for the death of a woman.”

The agency identified the Americans deported as Ronny Batista, Thomas John Churchill, Iran de la Rosa and Leonardo Gómez Pizarro, whereas the extradited are Rafaela Medina, Angel Socrates Bautista, Graciela Pimentel, Emil Alexander Mejia, Moises de la Cruz, Samuel Bautista, Raymundo José Pina and Carlos Antonio Morales.

The group was escorted to Las Americas International Airport by DNCD agents, which handed them over to US Marshalls.
-----------------

This is becoming more common and I'm glad of it.


On the other hand? I'm a very private person and don't like to have ALL my biometrics on all my ID's and ... etc.

But this is the law and what is required. I don't like it but I do it.

The Law IS the Law.

Sereno
  6/9/2015 18:41 EST

Santo Domingo.- The case of Dominican-American doctor Salomon Melgen, released on bail Monday to await trial for allegedly defrauding Medicare out of more than US$25.- million, has eerie similarities with a sting operation which landed another prominent Dominican surgeon in a US prison for more than five years.

Doctor Pedro Rafael González Pantaleón, a surgeon who was also convicted of defrauding Medicare out of more than US$25.0 million in New York and New Jersey, but skipped bail and fled to Dominican Republic, where under the protection of then president Joaquin Beleaguer avoided extradition for several years.

An elaborate sting prepared by US authorities lured González Pantaleón out of the country, who flew to the Netherlands to make a connection flight to one of the Arab Emirate nations for a bogus job offering. There was neither a job nor return to his country for the then fugitive from US justice, who after a drawn out extradition process between Amsterdam and Washington, was returned to the US to serve out his sentence and finally deported by the US in late Jan. 2006.

Just like Gonzalez Pantaleon at his time, Melgen had enjoyed political connections in the Dominican Republic, but recent pacts and political defeats won’t likely protect him if he opts to go on the lam.

Melgen, an ophthalmologist had spent nearly two months in prison before Florida district judge Kenneth Marra set bond, overturning a ruling by judge James Hopkins, who concluding Melgen that posed a flight risk to his native Dominican Republic, where he and Gonzalez Pantaleon hail from upper middle class families

tonyb764
  6/9/2015 18:47 EST

You make some great points, I myself was in law enforcement for 28 plus years in the UnitedStates. What bothers me is , last year I was able to purchase a piece of real estate with a passport and driver's license. Now I am not a criminal and have a good pension, I put my hard earned dollars into the Dominican Republic. I have the title to my property I have been putting the next chapter of my life together. Now I am rushing to start the process of residency. I just think it is a little unfair the Dominican Republic which appeared to welcome me to live in there country, now I am afraid tha government could take my retirement home away from me.

Sereno
  6/9/2015 19:31 EST

I very well understand your fear.

I hope that your property has a Deslinde'. That is above a title and is just about a must to have your property secure.

You don't have to be a resident to own property. BUT... with the new laws, I would recommend that you start the process of getting your papers and getting legal. You mention that you have started and I applaud that you are doing so.

It's a huge pain in the backside and lot's of "stupid" hoops to jump through and sometime you have to jump more then once. Don't try to figure out why you are doing the same thing 3 times. That's how it is.

In the long run and after much confusion and MORE changes, things will quite down. It will take time but I feel in the end some good things may be accomplished.

good luck, Sereno

Sereno
  6/9/2015 20:00 EST

Laws. They are what they are.

100 years ago... what U mean I gotta clean up after my horse?

35 years ago. Curb my dog?

15 years ago. You want me to pick up my dogs poo?

1960's. I aren't gonna wear no fricken helmet to ride my motorcycle.

1960's. Seat belt? Is that what that is?

1960's $50.00 for littering.

1970's what U mean I can't have all my youngin ridden in the back of the truck?

19?? It's my RIGHT to drink beer while driving.

1980's My child needs a special seat in the car?

1990's Hello.... Hellooooo? Can you hear me now.... "Crash".

2010.... I didn't mean to crash my car. That tree must have jumped out in front of me. I was busy texting/sexting and didn't see it move.

???? I need to wait how long before I can get the gun?

It's a restaurant, can I have an ash tray please. It's a bar, I'm smoking. I'm just visiting my friend in intensive care so could you turn off the oxygen please? I'm outside so my cig. smoke will not bother anyone.... I'm outside dang you. This IS a smoking flight ... room... car... right? You're telling me that I can not have a smoke ANYWHERE WITHIN TOWN LIMITS? (I'm a smoker but I respect the right to hurt myself and not others.)

Ya. Some pretty stupid laws at the time for some but they made a difference to most.

Then we have the Declaration Of Independence. How stupid was that? "We the people...."

Sereno
  6/18/2015 16:43 EST

OK. I'm over my little rant.

I live near to the back entrance to a gated/walled development that is on one side and across the street. Most of the project has not been developed but they are doing some small houses (cheaply built) that they sell to mostly their home country people. I'll not be specific.

Anyway. Yesterday I'm doing my normal morning stuff that includes walking down the street, past that back entrance and I stop dead in my tracks. Over 30... close to 50 ? workers are waiting at this back gate. (less conspicuous for authorities to see) Extra security people at the gate and in order to enter each worker must have a valid Cedula that he/she gives to the guard. I did walk past several of these workers and greeted them in Spanish. Not ONE responded. My foreman arrived shortly after and confirmed what I; and my neighbor, suspected. All fake ID's.

If you employ an illegal then you are also in trouble. So ....???

Same thing this morning. I walk past many and use my Spanish and no response but I did note that Haitian Creole was spoken only.

I don't see much in the news to talk about at this time other then the noted lack of Haitians that are usually seen.

I'm really waiting for the first non-Haitian to be deported. That should be fun.

Have a good one. Sereno

sarahkershaw
  6/18/2015 18:19 EST

Does anyone have a clear understanding they can share of the law as it relates to people -- like my husband and I -- who have lived her a year, probably will stay another -- and just pay the fines when we re-enter. I've been following the Thread so forgive me if I missed it but I'm looking for just the most basic explanation of how it will affect foreigners living here, in our case, a little over a year, who've come and gone a bit but are not just winter people. Much appreciated, Sarah

Sereno
  6/18/2015 18:44 EST

You are illegal. You may be asked to pay the exit fee when you leave again. You may find that you may never be able to return.

You KNEW that this has been in the process for YEARS yet only after the FREE time to get it done are you concerned.

IMHO. GOOD RIDENCE to you and yours.

paladino
  7/6/2015 12:39 EST

I comment only in a suggestion, maybe just maybe someone in the DR legal system will read my suggestion in regards to so called long term tourists.

I believe a straightforward say to handle this issue is as follows, understanding that new laws would have to be passed to allow this.

If a person enters the DR legally, decides to stay beyong their tourist visa, they could visit immigration and submit an application to stay for one year and part of their requirement would be to open a bank account with a recognized Dominican bank and deposit funds equal to or more than 12 months of sustainable expenses to prove solvency during their stay. For instance: 12 $1,400 USD = $16,800 USD.

In addition some basic proof not a criminal in home country and medical visit to a Dominican doctor to prove no health risk to the DR.


This could be repeated annually.

This type of system could be implemented without regard for race/nationality BUT I repeat ..entered legally.

I don't see the risk to the DR and the benefits I think are more for the DR. I don't want to lecture most people do not understand how valuable foreign derived income is to a country. When money comes from outside a country based upon work / investment in other countries it is worth more than the equal amount of money domestically, a great deal more because it is in essense free money for the local economy is little or no resource [labor, energy, investment] locally was consumed to produce the money. This basic tennent is why everyone wants foreign investment...it free money injected into the local economy and creates more jobs and industry that he country would have created without it.

paladino
  7/6/2015 12:53 EST

I aplogize to continue...in reference to my suggestion about a simple system for long term tourists.

IMHO, there is going to continue to be a steady stream of Gringos leaving other their home countries seeking better lives and less taxes that their home countries. I am a part of this stream, I left my USA career two years ago to escape the USA. I believe this stream of expats could become a flood and the DR has a great relationship with Gringos and believe... lots of Gringos visit the DR and really like it and really really appreciate that Dominicans are not only nice to everyone but especially USA Gringos. There is a tremendous opportunity for the DR to embrace many thousands of new residents from places like the USA as this trickle becomes a deluge. I hope that the DR gets ahead of the ball and seizes this opportunity. In my travels in LA I meet all kinds of expats visiting and looking..Panama, Colombia, Cost Rica, Nicaragua, etc. Every time I enter an airport in LA i meet another expat, often currently looking for their future nest to settle. Many many billions of dollars are held in bank accounts in the USA and countries that embrace these new 'visitors' could change the course of the future of their countries if they really seized this opportunity.

yachts66
  7/23/2015 20:04 EST

I agree to a point. After 5 years in the Philippines I've come home. There are hundreds of thousands of Expats from many Western Countries abandoning the Philippines now for good reason. DR is next on my list to check out, then Panama. I'm excited about coming to the DR, but 3 weeks is hardly enough time to form an opinion. I'm very sorry to hear they have not made any other arrangements for longer term visas. Most countries do that.

lilbeaver
  12/22/2016 13:38 EST

I did this 2 years ago and was only charged $25.00 us a month for over the tourist card.Plus departure tax ofcoarse.Now saying that the other post stated rounding ilolegal residents and shipping them back was all the talk even 2 years ago .Saying that this could be a problem.I was told do nothing but I also should have taken a trip back to airport to get another 30 days.Now if I did that it would have cos5 me $40.00 us each way to airport and back every month,So just paying the fine at the airport when leaving financially was best.Keep in mind I was only there 4 months.

lilbeaver
  12/22/2016 14:01 EST

Is there a system in place to legally get an extended visa for les say a further 3-4 months?? does anyone know??

JDTX
  5/4/2017 10:13 EST

77% in an expt neighborhood. Not a good, or big enough to matter much. Applyin that, ther would be over 7 MILLIO of the 10 million population....lol

abreuimmigration
  5/4/2017 21:54 EST

You can only obtain an extension of the tourist visa for an additional 30 days.

GeoBlue
GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

GeoBlueGeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

Living in Dominican Rep GuideLiving in Dominican Rep Guide

Guide to Living in Dominican Rep covering expat life, local culture, finding a home, diversity and more.

Dominican Rep Forum Dominican Rep Forum
Join our Dominican Rep forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Dominican Rep.

Contribute to Dominican Rep Network Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Dominican Rep.

Best Places to Live in Dominican Rep Best Places to Live in Dominican Rep

If you're dreaming about living in the Dominican Republic, here are the 15 Best Places to Live in the Dominican Republic in 2023.

Healthcare in Dominican RepHealthcare in Dominican Rep

Expats share tips and advice about healthcare and health insurance in the Dominican Republic. Advice about private hospitals, Zika and Chikungunya in the Dominican Republic and much more.

Cost of Living in Dominican RepCost of Living in Dominican Rep

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Dominican Rep.

Moving to Dominican RepMoving to Dominican Rep Guide

Expats in the Dominican Republic offer tips for newcomers and others considering a move to DR. Advice about the best places to live in DR, health insurance, driving, renting vs.

Real Estate in Dominican RepReal Estate in Dominican Rep

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in Dominican Rep.

Pros Cons of Living in Dominican RepPros & Cons of Living in Dominican Rep

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Dominican Rep.

Retiring in Dominican RepRetiring in Dominican Rep

Advice for people retiring in Dominican Rep.

10 Tips for Living in Dominican Rep10 Tips for Living in Dominican Rep

If you've recently arrived in the Dominican Republic, here are 10 tips for digital nomads living in the Dominican Republic.

GeoBlue
GeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

GeoBlueGeoBlue

Top-quality coverage for people who live, work, study and travel internationally.
Get Quote

Contribute to Dominican Rep Network Contribute
Help others in Dominican Rep by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Dominican Rep.

Allianz Care
Allianz Care

Copyright 1997-2024 Burlingame Interactive, Inc.

Privacy Policy Legal