Hello everyone,
this is my first post but I have been reading throughout the forums for a couple of days, finding interesting facts but also achieving the biggest migraine of my life...
I have lots of questions which I hope can be answered by anyone of you here and hopefully these answer will clear the little bit of confusion created by reading so many posts.
I am seriously considering moving to the Dominican Republic after reading so much about it (and after seeing no less than 5,000 pictures...).
My questions are :
1) Should I start the process of getting my Residencia Temporal (Temporary Residency) y la correspondiente C?dula de Identidad (the local ID ?) from where I am living at the moment ? (I live in Canada right now) or can I move to the country with my belongings and apply then for the Temporary Residency and the Cedula?
2) Should I use a lawyer to make sure that my application is approved and expedite the whole process or would it be the same if I did it myself?
3) Once the application is approved and the Temporary Residency and Cedula are granted, do I need them to enter the country or can I simply move in and get them personally when I get there ?
4) I would like to move in with my dog, my car and a few of my belongings. I have a 2008 Toyota Highlander (I will be owning it for a year this end of April), an older small dog (she's vaccinated and I can get a veterinary clean bill of health), a 42" LCD tv, over 400 Blu-rays, a PS3, kitchen stuff (dishes and so on) as well as two computers with accessories.
Is there any tax that I will have to pay to get my things in the country and if yes, what is normally taxed and what is not...?
5) I read that moving to Santo Domingo would not be such a good idea. What's a good city/area where I can find nice houses for rent where, of course, I can live with my dog?
6) I found some good information about cellular phones/plans but I am having a hard time finding information about Broadband Internet (above the 5Mbps in download) as all I could find was ADSL with prices that are literally ridiculous...(over the $200 mark)
7) I was able to find the name and address of a Honda motorcycles dealership BUT I was wondering if there is a SUZUKI Motorcycles dealership where I can buy a Suzuki Burgman and if there is a website.
8) Could you tell me anything about where I would go for all of my electronic/computer needs; which store would offer the best variety (something comparable to Best Buy, The Apple Store, etc. that we have in the USA/Canada)? Can I get my hands on Blue Ray Discs as I am a collector and where would I go to buy them?
9) Can you tell me what reputable bank(s) there are in El Salvador? I need a bank that can easily deal with wire transfers, credit cards, ATM cards, etc?
10) How would you describe the lifestyle in the Dominican Republic ? What are the business hours of operation, the night life, etc?
11) As you can tell from my nickname, I am a devoted soccer fan and love to be actively involved in the soccer community by playing, coaching and refereeing. How is soccer in the Dominican Republic ? Is there an amateur soccer championship (men, women, over 35 and so on) that I can play on (once I find a team, of course) . Any link where I can find information about amateur soccer?
12) I have an italian driver's license since 1992 and a canadian driver's license since 2001 and insurance record since 2002 with no accidents since when I got my italian license in 1992. Do I still have to take the written test and the driving test to get a dominican driver's license...?
13) I have a Canadian Firearms License since 2003 and I go to the shooting range every week. Is it possible to get a firearm license in the Dominican Republic and what's needed in order to get it.
I know these are lots of questions and some have been already answered but I am just trying to get a complete and clear picture without having to jump across so many posts.
Thank you very much for your time and help. It is absolutely appreciated.
Soccer Referee.
this is my first post but I have been reading throughout the forums for a couple of days, finding interesting facts but also achieving the biggest migraine of my life...
I have lots of questions which I hope can be answered by anyone of you here and hopefully these answer will clear the little bit of confusion created by reading so many posts.
I am seriously considering moving to the Dominican Republic after reading so much about it (and after seeing no less than 5,000 pictures...).
My questions are :
1) Should I start the process of getting my Residencia Temporal (Temporary Residency) y la correspondiente C?dula de Identidad (the local ID ?) from where I am living at the moment ? (I live in Canada right now) or can I move to the country with my belongings and apply then for the Temporary Residency and the Cedula?
2) Should I use a lawyer to make sure that my application is approved and expedite the whole process or would it be the same if I did it myself?
3) Once the application is approved and the Temporary Residency and Cedula are granted, do I need them to enter the country or can I simply move in and get them personally when I get there ?
4) I would like to move in with my dog, my car and a few of my belongings. I have a 2008 Toyota Highlander (I will be owning it for a year this end of April), an older small dog (she's vaccinated and I can get a veterinary clean bill of health), a 42" LCD tv, over 400 Blu-rays, a PS3, kitchen stuff (dishes and so on) as well as two computers with accessories.
Is there any tax that I will have to pay to get my things in the country and if yes, what is normally taxed and what is not...?
5) I read that moving to Santo Domingo would not be such a good idea. What's a good city/area where I can find nice houses for rent where, of course, I can live with my dog?
6) I found some good information about cellular phones/plans but I am having a hard time finding information about Broadband Internet (above the 5Mbps in download) as all I could find was ADSL with prices that are literally ridiculous...(over the $200 mark)
7) I was able to find the name and address of a Honda motorcycles dealership BUT I was wondering if there is a SUZUKI Motorcycles dealership where I can buy a Suzuki Burgman and if there is a website.
8) Could you tell me anything about where I would go for all of my electronic/computer needs; which store would offer the best variety (something comparable to Best Buy, The Apple Store, etc. that we have in the USA/Canada)? Can I get my hands on Blue Ray Discs as I am a collector and where would I go to buy them?
9) Can you tell me what reputable bank(s) there are in El Salvador? I need a bank that can easily deal with wire transfers, credit cards, ATM cards, etc?
10) How would you describe the lifestyle in the Dominican Republic ? What are the business hours of operation, the night life, etc?
11) As you can tell from my nickname, I am a devoted soccer fan and love to be actively involved in the soccer community by playing, coaching and refereeing. How is soccer in the Dominican Republic ? Is there an amateur soccer championship (men, women, over 35 and so on) that I can play on (once I find a team, of course) . Any link where I can find information about amateur soccer?
12) I have an italian driver's license since 1992 and a canadian driver's license since 2001 and insurance record since 2002 with no accidents since when I got my italian license in 1992. Do I still have to take the written test and the driving test to get a dominican driver's license...?
13) I have a Canadian Firearms License since 2003 and I go to the shooting range every week. Is it possible to get a firearm license in the Dominican Republic and what's needed in order to get it.
I know these are lots of questions and some have been already answered but I am just trying to get a complete and clear picture without having to jump across so many posts.
Thank you very much for your time and help. It is absolutely appreciated.
Soccer Referee.