Dominican Republic Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Dominican Republic. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Dominican Republic.
Visas & Permits
- Immigration requirements: Rules and regulations for the Dominican Republic
- Short-stay visas for the Dominican Republic: Which visa do you need?
- Citizenship and Residence: How to become a Dominican resident
Jobs
- Expat job market: How and where to look for a job
- Dominican working culture: Hours, holidays and working conditions
- Taxation in the Dominican Republic: What do expats have to pay?
Housing & Rentals
- Rentals in the Dominican Republic: The options for expats
- Dominican rental contracts: What to consider before you sign
- Where to look: A renter’s guide to the Dominican Republic
- Moving in: Household management and utilities
- Dominican Spanish rental glossary: Some terms to aid your search
Property
- The Dominican Republic property market: What’s it like for expats looking to buy?
- Finding a property: How to go about your search
- The purchasing process: Putting in an offer for your dream home
- Financing your property: Mortgage options for expats in the Dominican Republic
Health
- The healthcare system in the Dominican Republic: How does it work?
- Medical insurance: Essentials for expats in the Dominican Republic
- Doctors, dentists, pharmacies & emergencies: Everything you need to know
Money
- Money in the Dominican Republic: Currency & opening an account
- Dominican Republic banking: Services, ATMs & opening hours
- Currency exchange & money transfers: Moving money in the Dominican Republic
- Taxes & insurance: What can expats expect to pay?
Language
- Languages in Dominican Republic: Main language and dialects
- Dominican Spanish: Common ways of learning the language
Telephone & Internet
- Getting started: Making calls in the Dominican Republic
- Setting up a fixed-line phone: Worthwhile for long-term residents
- Mobile phones in the Dominican Republic: What are your options?
- Internet options for expats: Getting online in the Dominican Republic
Education
- Overview: Education in the Dominican Republic
- Public vs private education: What is the best choice for expats?
- Further education in the Dominican Republic: What are the options after school?
Travel & Leisure
- Driving rules and regulations: Stay on the right side of the law
- Driving License: Getting a driving license in the Dominican Republic
- Public transport in the Dominican Republic: How to get around
- Scuba diving in the Dominican Republic: Best places to dive
- Driving in the Dominican Republic: Renting & importing a car
- 36 hours in Santo Domingo: A weekend travel guide
Culture
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad