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zig-zag

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we are about to move to the dr we have bought a property in cruz de veron but finding it difficult to gather any information on shipping personnel and household goods , do we need visa,s will we have to pay customs tax what removels firms to use .
any information would be gratefully received
 

london777

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Best of luck with your move, zig-zag. Whereabouts is Cruz de Veron?

I too would be grateful for any leads on shipping stuff (not enough for a small container) from the UK to (preferably) Puerto Plata.
 

zig-zag

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hi london 777
cruz de veron is in punta cana east of the island your going north
still waiting for info someone out their must be able to help
desperate zig-zag
 

Bryanell

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Shipping from UK

First of all, it's important to use a reputable removal company. The best are not cheap but the cheap ones will cost you more in the long run. Go for a firm that is affiliated to global removals groups, particularly affiliates of the Latin American Removers Association.

If you don't have enough stuff for a 20 foot container, use this board to look for others who might be in a similar situation and willing to share. Your container will probably be shipped to one of the ports near Santo Domingo...Caucedo or Rio Haina, there is an infrequent service to Puerto Plata but often the container gets diverted to Haina anyway.

It may be better to reconsider the idea of shipping stuff altogether, unless you have some really special stuff, it might be cheaper to buy here rather than ship from there, pay customs duties and have the hassle and heartache of clearing and inland transporting. Electricals here are nominally 110volt not 220-240volt as they are over there so your fridges, washing machines, etc., are best disposed of there rather than brought here expensively and then you won't be able to use them anyway.

The climate here is not really suited to heavily upholstered furniture, carpets and curtains, many areas are extremely humid and not really good for veneered woods, chipboard and MDF whereas reasonably good custom made furniture in resilient local wood can be obtained comparitively cheaply here.

So my two cents worth say, think whether you really need to ship at all. If you do, bring the minimum and look for good movers.

Good Luck!!

Bryan
 
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sokitoumi

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make sure any new items are not boxed or you will be taxed . You will need someone who speaks spanish and be prepared for a good three to five hours collection time and ours were only boxes by airfreight
 

zig-zag

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hi bryan
thanks for the advice ,already have shipping company (pickfords) we will have shipping manager but still some confusion as to wether we need visa,s or can we ship on 90 day stay thanks zig-zag
 

zig-zag

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hi sokitoumi
did u ship on 90 day stay or did u have visa,s only shipping personnel & limited household goods eg tools, linen, crockery no big furniture or electrical equipment
thanks zig-zag
 

zig-zag

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hi bryan
thanks for the advice we have a shipping company & will have a shipping manager but still some confusion as to wether we require visa,s or can we ship on 90 day stay as we own property in the dr .
cheers zig-zag
 
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sokitoumi

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a 90 day stay ...if you apply for residency first i beleive its cheaper