Back in 2008, I had my Cdn ScotiaBank book my appointment w. the RD ScotiaBank..... smooth process.
Subsequently , opened another at Progreso.... used a friend.
Jan 2013 it was NOT a smooth process at the Branch in Cabarete and we had land titles here, reference letters from banks back home, pay check stubs, lawyers reference, personal references, a lot of money in the bank, reference from my job etc.
It took a month to open it with about 3 visits.
Popular in Cabarete this month we needed, passport, proof of residency, 2 personal references, professional reference, DR scotia bank letter of good banking, Vancouver bank account letter, proof of income, letter from my wife's job in Cabarete, land title and she can only have the bank account in her name bc I do not work here as I am retired. I am sure I forgot something too, it is ridiculous what they want!
This took 2 visits and we have been waiting for 2 weeks so far for approval.