Applying for residency

Mike Kingdon · #1 10-31-2003, 04:46 AM

Hi...I would like to retire to live in the Dominican Republic, and would like to know how to apply for residency for my wife and myself. Also what is the banking situation like regarding opening accounts etc ? Can anyone help an Englishman looking to live in Paradise ?..Thanks..e-mail me at dirkfuzzball@aol.com

Escott · #2 10-31-2003, 06:14 AM

I used an attorney to get my residency done. Approx 1000US$ in total.

Banks need a passport until you get your residency to open an account.

Regards

Nelly · #3 10-31-2003, 09:27 AM

Scotiabank in Sosua required a letter of reference from my bank in Canada and a minimum deposit of $5000 RD before they would even talk to me about opening an account.

Ken · #4 10-31-2003, 09:42 AM

There is a lot in archives in getting residency. Clickon search button near top of this page, then search for residency.

Also see this http://www.drlawyer.com/txt/articlesimm.html
It is taken from the website of Fabio Guzman, the lawyer who answers questions in the legal section. He would be a very good choice for helping you with your residency. You can email him at info@drlawyer.com

Oedeskaug · #5 11-01-2003, 02:22 AM

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Originally posted by Mike Kingdon
Hi...I would like to retire to live in the Dominican Republic, and would like to know how to apply for residency for my wife and myself. Also what is the banking situation like regarding opening accounts etc ? Can anyone help an Englishman looking to live in Paradise ?..Thanks..e-mail me at dirkfuzzball@aol.com

Escott,

How long was this process ?

Also, a small detail i saw some place, but can't remember - is it my current country wich lets me go - or the one i wish to relocate to wich lets me come in?

Thank you so much, excellent website! nice design too

Oedeskaug · #6 11-01-2003, 02:23 AM

Oops, sorry Mike, I ment to quote Escott!

Escott · #7 11-01-2003, 07:53 AM

You need to bring down certain papers to give to the attorney and to pay the attorney. About 6 weeks later you are taken for blood test, x-ray and Dr. Interview. I got everything in one trip to the capitol after submitting all my papers to the attorney.

Usually you only need a passport from the country you come from to get into the Dominican Republic.

Which country are you from?

Scott

Oedeskaug · #8 11-01-2003, 08:40 AM

Scott!

Thanks for the quick reply, im from Norway, its on the list of 'eligble for 90-day tourist card' and i don't need a visa.

Im going trough the options of weather i should get a second-passport sort of thing or just change the whole thing alltogether. Since I was born in Norway nobody can deny me residency there if i should change my mind in the future.

I think im gonna get in tuch with John Schroder before i go down there, and make sure i bring everything i need.

Thank you again for an excellent board!

Escott · #9 11-01-2003, 09:42 AM

I have read all about what he offers. You certainly don't need anyone to charge you 500$US to open up a bank account when it costs nothing once you are there. Where are you going to be, in which part of the country. I can recommend a attorney that I used if you care to email me.

The Dominican Republic does NOT make you give up your home country citizenship fwiw.

Scott

PhMB · #10 11-01-2003, 12:12 PM

we filled the papers , gave our birth / wedding certifcates , and went to the medical exams 1 week later . all cost me 25000 pesos for 2 persons . including all translations , exams , etc

the entire process took 2 months