I have done this for my clients and it's pretty nerve wracking for the client, but overall a simple process.The client has to send their passport into the US for several weeks while everything is reviewed. 

Thinking they already went through the trouble to get it, so don't want to just let it go in case they end up needing it again one day, they can avoid having to do 63 hr pre licensing course, fingerprints, background, passport photos, and trying to pass the state exam all over again...easier to just leave it inactive for a rainy day I suppose...

You may not be able to transfer / turn on water until after you have closed on your home.11You should do a “Final Walk Through” of the property you are purchasing within 24 hours before closing to confirm the property is in the same condition that it was in when you agreed to purchase the property and that all inspection required repairs have been completed.12On the day of closing, all signers will need to bring their driver’s license or Passport and a Cashiers Check in the amount you are required to bring to closing.

@Mike Lambert Well you can also open a bank account in DR and build your “credit” (we do not have uses a measure like “credit scores”) and with your SSN, your W2 or 1099, passports and a bill you can go to any bank and try to apply for a “mortgage” or a Loan.

In most areas within 50 miles of the Ocean a foreigner (those without Mexican citizenship or passport) ie: me, cannot generally own 'title' to the land beneath the home they own.

My wife is Indonesian and still has an Indonesian passport so I may have an upper hand compared to other bules.

Would like to gather together views and opinions about Real Estate in Lisbon, to help people that are moving or planning to move to Portugal due to investments, tax efficiency, retirement or to upgrade passport.

If not, we’ll need to have one ordered for you.Entity Documents (NEEDED FOR PREAPPROVAL):LLC/LLP i.Copy of Articles of Formation/Incorporation ii.Copy of fully executed Operating Agreement/Partnership Agreement (all pages & amendments) iii.Certificate of Foreign Qualification (if applicable)Corporation i.Copy of Articles of Formation/Incorporation ii.Copy of fully executed Corporate Resolution designating authorized signer(s) for the Corporation iii.Copy of fully executed Corporate Bylaws iv.Copy of stock certification v.Certificate of Foreign Qualification (if applicable)Identification (NEEDED FOR PREAPPROVAL): Copy Driver’s License or Passport for each Guarantor.Experience – Last 8 Settlement Statements (NEEDED FOR PREAPPROVAL): A big portion of how aggressive we can be with our terms is your experience.

another reliable source for values is Fidelity National Title Passport, I believe that you have to be a licensed agent for access or maybe as an individual that brings them business?

Are guests required to add passport info?