Residence permit in the Dominican Republic

Get a residence permit in the Dominican Republic

Most non-residents of the Dominican Republic (including citizens of the US, Canada, EU, UK, Mexico, and many countries in South and Central America) do not require a visa to enter the country as a tourist. 

Persons entering the country as a tourist are allowed to stay in the Dominican Republic for up to 30 days. It can be extended by paying an extended stay fee.

If you plan to stay in the country longer and move to the Dominican Republic for permanent residence, you need to obtain a residence permit.

Crystal Tax provides a range of legal and consulting services related to immigration to the Dominican Republic. Our experts will help you prepare the necessary documents, fulfill the requirements for applicants for a residence permit, as well as apply for permanent residence and citizenship. 

How to get a residence permit in the Dominican Republic: Crystal Tax services

To become a resident of the Dominican Republic, you must first obtain a temporary residence permit, and then apply for permanent residence.

The specialists of our company help:

• fill in the application of the established form for a residence permit;
• prepare a package of necessary documents;
• contact the migration service;
• translate documents, notarize them;
• open a company in the Dominican Republic;
• open a personal or corporate bank account and more. others

The temporary residence permit is valid for 1 year and is not renewable.

To apply to the competent authority of the Dominican Republic, you must provide along with the application for a residence permit:

1. Passport (original).
2. Photo.
3. Certificate of no criminal record. 
4. Birth certificate.
5. Medical report on the state of health. 
6. Recent bank statements showing sufficient funds.
7. Letter of application stating the reasons for obtaining a residence permit and personal circumstances, which may include: marriage to a citizen of the Dominican Republic, ownership of property, employment, etc.
8. Receipt of payment of the non-refundable visa fee.

Peculiarities of obtaining permanent residence and citizenship

Persons who have lived in the territory of this state for 1 year with temporary residence status can then apply for a permanent residence permit.

Permanent residence cards are valid for 2 years and can be renewed at the Immigration Department for a period of 2 to 10 years.

The Accelerated Program offers a fast process for obtaining permanent residence for applicants wishing to invest in the country's economy. Applicants usually receive an investment resident card within approximately 45 days of application submission.

After 2 years of permanent residence, residents are eligible to apply for citizenship. In the case of the accelerated program for obtaining a residence permit by investment, a foreign citizen has the opportunity to apply for "investment citizenship"; within 6 months after obtaining a residence permit.

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