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    The thread I started was moved to a VIP location I can't access !

    I started a thread here in the General-Stuff section so that I could get feedback and join in the forum conversations for the thread I myself started and it was apparently moved to a VIP's only location where I can't access because I don't have 500 posts to my name ? If that's the case, why...
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    Seeking a condo with balconey in the Las-Terrenas area.

    Hi I am looking for a low-rise Condo by the sea in the $20,000-$30,000 range in Las-Terrenas, with a maximum monthly maintenance/association fee of $40 U.S.D. I don't need a pool nor elevators, nor do I care for anything "common" as that only raises the monthly maintenance/association fee for...
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    Between Las-Terrenas and Punta-Cana.

    2 great tourist destinations but no connection between the 2. Unfortunately I usually stay in Las-Terrenas yet always end-up having to use Punta-Cana Airport. Looking for direct (public transportation) bus routes between the 2. Anything new ?
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    Airlines that fly non-stop from Western Europe to the D-R and back.

    Any regular scheduled non-stop flights from Western-Europe to the D-R and back ? Airline names and departure and arrival cities. Gracias.
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    What are the most popular Dominican Medical/Health insurance with Expats ?

    Please name the current most popular Dominican Medical/Health insurance companies / plans with Expats, and WHY ? Why did you choose this one over that one ? What don't they cover ? What are their monthly rates (in D-R pesos). Did they live-up to your expectations when you most needed them ?
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    Any direct flights from the D-R to any other country islands ?

    Any direct flights to any other Islands from any airport in the Dominican-Republic ? Please name the Islands and the airlines and the airport in the D-R from which they fly out of.
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    How much was the P-R renewal fee before August 2012 ?

    Now it's 8000 pesos for 4 years + 1000 pesos VIP = 9000 pesos. But how much was the Permanent-Residency renewal fee before the August deadline (for 2 years) ? Just curious.
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    Buying and selling a home in the D-R without a Dominican bank account ?

    My question is can I buy a home in the D-R and wire transfer (or give a Bank-Draft) from my account in the U.S.A. to the seller ? Also when the time comes for me to sell that home, could the potential buyer transfer his dollars from his Dominican bank account to my U.S. account ? Thus saving...
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    The new 6-month law, true or false ?

    This thread is exlusively for finding out if there is now a new law put in place for Permanent-Residents, including those Permanent-Residents who are long time Permanent-Residents (before this law was allegedly passed). 1). The question is why have I not seen this new law in any official...
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    Formally renouncing your Permanent-Residency.

    This is just out of curiosity. If someone wanted to renounce their Permanent-Residency and have their name completely deleted from the Migracion system, how would they do it ? Is it just as simple as never renewing your Permanent-Residency, will that cause an automatic deletion from their...
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    Can I renew my Permanent-Residency at a different city this time ?

    I always renew my Permanent-Residency at Migracion in Santo-Domingo, the same place I started all my previous residencies, so I guess my original file is there too. I was wondering if I could renew my Permanent-Residency at a different location than Santo-Domingo, like maybe in Santiago, or...
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    Can a Permanent-Resident use the services of Politur ?

    I remember how I went to Politur for help a few times, and they were very friendly and in one case even helpfull. Some actually spoke English. My question is now that I'm a Permanent-Resident could I still go to them for help whenever I have trouble with the locals, or is it not legal for me to...
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    New renewal procedures for Pemanent-Residents(under 10 year residency) ?

    So I have to Renew my Permanent-Residency in October and since I?m currently in South-America the earliest return to the Dominican-Republic for me would be around mid September. What happens to me, would I get it all done in one visit, or did Dominican Migracion just find a way to make my Lawyer...
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    Any direct flights to South-America ?

    Which Airlines fly from anywhere in the D-R directly to the South-American continent (places like Buenos-Aires) without having to fly first to the U.S. to make a conection ? Name the Airline, and it's departure city in the D-R. Don't name Copa, as you always have to connect first in...
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    Withdrawing U.S. dollars at the ATM ?

    Any Banks with ATM machines that give out green U.S. dollars instead of D-R pesos ? I want to use my U.S. Debit-Card.
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    Can P-R's get back their Birth certificates ?

    How can Permanent-Residents get their Birth Certificates back from Dominican Immigration (or wherever it might be now) and re-use it for their Naturalization process. Do I need to bring another fresh Birth Certificate with apostille stamp then legally translated to Spanish and stamped by the...
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    Any new Dominican Naturalization/citizenship rules for 2012 ?

    Hi, I'm a Permanent-Resident. I wanted to know if there are any new laws (for 2012) in getting full Dominican citizenship. Has anyone gone through the process and would this process require a lawyer ? If you've gone through the naturalization process please let me know of the paperwork that was...