The problem with helping folks is sometimes you some seriously thick-headed "we do things differently back home" boneheads who think they have all the answers already.
It seems to be an epidemic these days!
The problem with helping folks is sometimes you some seriously thick-headed "we do things differently back home" boneheads who think they have all the answers already.
Over the years there have been a few that tried that.Ya know....... all kidding aside.......... there is a need for a genuine concierge service in these parts.
Guide people thru the residency/cedula process.... Drivers licence...... housing choices..... you name it.
I fumbled through on my own but would have benefited from help here and there.
Actually, my builder was my guide.... hired for the house.... yak, yak, yak.
It could be a good business for a Dominican person or family......
I know, I know..... need to find a trustworthy one
I'm sure it can be done.
The girl who brought in my container took me to the Aduana to pay the car duty ..... then downtown get the matricula(brought her brother who used to work there)
Without her, all that would have been impossible for me..alone.
I know it can be done
WW
Ya know....... all kidding aside.......... there is a need for a genuine concierge service in these parts.
Guide people thru the residency/cedula process.... Drivers licence...... housing choices..... you name it.
I fumbled through on my own but would have benefited from help here and there.
Actually, my builder was my guide.... hired for the house.... yak, yak, yak.
It could be a good business for a Dominican person or family......
I know, I know..... need to find a trustworthy one
I'm sure it can be done.
The girl who brought in my container took me to the Aduana to pay the car duty ..... then downtown get the matricula(brought her brother who used to work there)
Without her, all that would have been impossible for me..alone.
I know it can be done
WW
For legal process of getting yourself a residence ID you need attorney, price is from 600-1000 usd per person. You need a birth cerificate, marriage certificate, and statement from your police (last one is optional), all in Spanish. Then you will do medical test in Santo Domingo, and Residence ID will come out three months later.
If attorney wants more money, or he states that he will give you residence ID in one month, then he wants to trick you.
To rent a property you need a real estate agent, in the particular area where you want to rent (we don't use MLS).
To learn Spanish, besides using Rosetta Stone software for PC, take a Dominican maid 24h, and talk to her.
You left out:We have all kind of expats here... the rich ones who come to enjoy life here, the ones who were fortunate to make good money here, the ones not so rich but still enjoying life here, the ones with the maybe impossible dream, the ones who try to be accepted by the "high society" here, the ones who just wants to mingle with other expats, the ones who want to live here as a citizen amongst the locals and the expats...
I'll kick off your list. We have many more, these are off the top of my head.
Hillbilly / Chip / AZB : Santiago
Cobraboy: Jarabacoa
Ken2 / jrhartley / BushBaby / tflea / J D Sauser: Sosua - Cabarete - Puerto Plata
Chirimoya / Pib / TJMurray: Punta Cana
Me / AZB / Juanita / JDJones: Santo Domingo
rubio_higuey: Higuey
I would add Matilda to that list, she's helped so many people will all aspects of DR living, filing paperwork in SD, etc., and is an expert on life around Juan Dolio and its environs. Knows the laws. Speaks Spanish, even teaches it.
AE
For legal process of getting yourself a residence ID you need attorney, price is from 600-1000 usd per person. You need a birth cerificate, marriage certificate, and statement from your police (last one is optional), all in Spanish. Then you will do medical test in Santo Domingo, and Residence ID will come out three months later.
If attorney wants more money, or he states that he will give you residence ID in one month, then he wants to trick you.
belgiank, how many people have you employed in the DR?
http://www.dr1.com/forums/legal/42156-overview-dominican-labor-law.html