Hi everyone and anyone that will listen. I am interested in moving to the Dominican Republic. Anyone with any advice on how to make that as painless as possible? Thank you for the help, looking at Puerta Plata, people have told me it is nice.
I have never lived in the Dominican Republic. I have visited a lot. I can only offer the questions that I would ask myself:
1. Why the Dominican Republic?
Have you ever been there?
Do you know anyone who lives there?
Do you speak, read and write Spanish fluently?
Are you familiar with Dominican culture, customs and courtesies?
What advantage does living in the D.R. offer over your current location?
2. How will you live?
Are you independently wealthy?
Are you on a pension which is indexed for inflation?
Are you a private business owner looking to expand there?
Do you work in the hospitality industry?
Will you need a job to support yourself?
3. Are you ready to live in the Tropics?
Do you sunburn easily?
Do you have a medical condition/ on perscription medication?
Do you have pets which will be affevted by the move? Children? Spouse?
Any plant or food allergies?
4. Can you sum up in one word your most compelling reason for wanting to live there?