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Hello All, If I deposit in a Dominican REpublic bank, (or any bank out of the US) over $10,000.00 the US governement impose me to disclose the bank name, account and the amount on a Tax Form. This form, the FBAR, is frankly one of the most annoying rules for Americans living abroad. I...

Hi All, I am planning in the near future to move permanently to the DR; I was wondering what is the real advantage of becoming a permanent resident versus just stay in the country and exit paying exit tax and re enter It appears that people with no visa can still rent, buy a house, sell...

Hello I want to open a bank account in DR and buy one high yelding CDs (9% and up); What is the best bank to open an account with? By best bank I mean the one with more options in terms of investing and also a bank that offers online banking and good customer service. thank you so much

Hello Everybody, I am planning to come and live in the DR likely this year and I would like to know what is the current situation with the stay on a tourist visa and apply for residency: - is current tourist visa still 60 days, renewable for 60 extra days? if one overstay and pay the...

hello, I would like to travel from Santo Domingo Aiport to Havana-(Cuba) by purchasing a one way ticket at SDQ (sano domingo) airport; What Cuban airlines are available at SDQ airport? Are they open on Saturday? Pls help; THank you very much ;-)

Hi, I want to move to dr but sometimes Ive money nightmeres, For ex i took cab from las americas airport To boca chica and cost me 25$! The ride is a short 15min, why so expensive? Is the gasoline cost or is it because im gringo? I remember going to airport from conde cost me 200.300pesos...

hi, I am thinking of relocating to the DR from NYC; I would like to know what area of the capital where I can rent an apartment for $400-450 / month? I dont need to live in a high end area, I can adapt to live in a modest area as long as its safe; I ve been to the capital a few times but...

Hi all ;-), I was wondering in what area most of the expats/retirees live in Santo Domingo? by or near the malecon? near the University? just asking thank you

hi, I live in eu, I d like to buy a cd from a bank in dominican republic on my nexr visit, since I travel to the dr often, I know they offer an interesting return, can I buy a cd in dr in pesos as a non resident? what is the best bank to do that? (most popular or that offer free checking/...

hi, my name is rob, i live in ny, i would like to move to dr for many reasons i asked a friend and he told me that the immigration laws has recently changed, he said now it takes 5 years to become a permanent resident is it true? how do i start the immigration process? and also...

hi my name is rob, im an italian and us citizen acountant, i want o relocate to the dr, i know many italians live there permanently im just not sure how long visa will last? how do they renew it and for how long? can they also get to travel ovrrsea and come back? thank yiu