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    I am - maybe, the current World Record Holder

    Hi Astucia Yes, three copies of all. This time they kept 1 (one) copy of passport, cedula. residency card and one photo, returned all copies of repatriation insurance, penal certs and photo. However, I would sooner have too many copies of everything than not enough and have to find somewhere to...
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    I am - maybe, the current World Record Holder

    I get my cedula renewed in Veron, (I live in Bavaro) usually only takes a few minutes. The price has gone up, from 3000 RD to 5000 RD per year, although with the current high USD exchange rate of 58.3 the actual dollar cost works out the same as a few years ago.
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    I am - maybe, the current World Record Holder

    Yes, it is a distinct possibility of the fastest Temporary Residency Renewal - in the history of the Dominican Republic…. My three previous renewals were - well, let’s just say exasperating to say the least. Under Covid19 conditions I was unsure what to expect this year. Firstly, I was due...
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    Christmas past, Christmas now

    Christmas past, Christmas now. Under the influence of aging I guess many of us spend time in reflection of life gone by. With me, this Christmas caused me to reflect and analyse past festive seasons against the latest one spent in my home town of Peterborough and London, England. This was the...
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    Seaweed

    I'm located in Bavaro (Cocotal), can anyone shed any light on the continued invasion of seaweed on the beach this year. Sometimes it's light, other times heavy, however, virtually daily all year. Would appreciate some knowledgeable insight why?
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    That time again. Temporal Residency Renewal

    I started the procedure for renewing my Temporal Residencia (RT-9) for the 4th time last week (13th May). The renewal process cannot commence until 30 days prior to present card expiry date. Now, you have options on three Insurance Companies to select in obtaining the Repatriation Insurance. I...
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    Now, I know this is futile. But

    Beachboy asking - I am from Peterborough UK. Ended up living in Canada half my life and 2 years here (off and on). Is anyone from Peterborough UK on this site? During my time in Canada I asked this many times to Brits over there - (hardly anyone knew where P'boro was in UK) so, even though it's...
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    Hi readers and writers

    Graham Crowson signing in as a new guy to DR1. I am retired, just purchased (last year) in Cocotal, Bavaro. Although been around this area 2 years off and on checking things out. I was born British, and moved to Brampton, On. Canada when I was 32. Kind of stayed around there until 65...