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The renewal process only requires you make one trip to the Immigration office.  We will handle the entire process and call you for a one-time appointment to pick up your residency card. Allow at least four to five weeks to process. Please contact us for a free quote.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Original passport – biometric page
• Temporary residency card
• Cedula (Dominican I.D.)
• Repatriation Insurance – (firm will obtain)
• Police Certificate of Good Conduct from DR- (firm will obtain)
• Photos – 2×2 frontal digital pictures without glasses or jewelry on white background (ears and forehead should be visible)

Foreign nationals who wish to remain in the country for an indefinite period of time must apply for Permanent Residency.  Foreigners that maintain temporary residency status for four consecutive years will qualify to apply for a change of status to permanent residency on the fifth year.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DOMINICAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY: 

• Three photocopies of the temporary residency card and cedula (Dominican I.D.)
• Repatriation Insurance Policy
• A certificate of good behavior from the Dominican authorities.
• Medical exam performed by an authorized medical center in the Dominican Republic (blood test, urine test and chest x-rays)
• 4 photos 2 x 2 (front), and 4 photos 2 x 2 (profile)
• Marriage certificate
• Original temporary residency card
• Online application process
• Copy of passport
• Proof of solvency (bank letter, title of vehicle or title to property)

Upon approval of the petition, the applicant will receive a permanent resident card valid for a four-year period, renewable for an additional four-year period.

This residency classification is designed for those who wish to reside or work in the country for a period of up to one year. After obtaining residency, the foreign national has the option of renewing temporary residency on a yearly basis until the fifth year. On the fifth year, the foreign national will qualify to apply for permanent residency. PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR RESIDENCY, THE APPLICANT MUST OBTAIN A RESIDENCY VISA (RS). Upon arrival in the country with the residency visa, please contact us to initiate the process for temporary residency. Our firm will handle the entire process for you. Please contact us for a free quote.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TEMPORARY RESIDENCY:

A residency visa from the Dominican Consulate or Embassy in the country of origin prior to arrival. Please contact us for further details.

• Valid passport for a year from the date the process for residency is initiated.
• Last entry stamp placed on passport by airport Immigration.
• If applying as a couple, marriage certificate authenticated with an apostille or sealed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of origin and the Dominican Consulate.
• Original or certified copy of birth certificate authenticated with an apostille or sealed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of origin and the Dominican Consulate.
• Certificate of good conduct from your country authenticated with an apostille or notarized or sealed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of origin and the Dominican Consulate.
• Medical test performed by the Immigration Department (x-rays, urine test, blood test)
• Photos
• Repatriation Insurance Policy
• Proof of solvency (Bank letter, title to vehicle or title to property)
• Online application process
• Translation to Spanish and legalization of all documents

Missionaries are volunteers who move to a foreign country sent into an area to do evangelism or ministries of service, such as education, literacy, social justice, healthcare and economic development. They often relocate alone, with a friend or partner or with their entire family to a location of their own choosing, temporarily or permanently, depending on their own financial support and often on a very low budget. A common example would be Jehovah’s Witnesses.

NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) are legally constituted corporations created by natural or judicial person that operate independently of any form of government. Their activities might include human rights, environmental, development work or disaster relief. A common example would be the Doctors Without Borders or the Red Cross.

If you are a missionary or NGO, we understand that you often come to this country on a tight budget, hoping to concentrate on your missionary work. For this we are able to provide you with services at reduced costs. Please contact us for a free quote.

Included is the following:

1. Translations
2. Guarantor
3. Consulate Fee
4. Government expenses, taxes and legalizations
5. Medical Exam performed for provisional residency
6. Government ID and residency card
7. Legal documents
8. Shipping charges
9. Legal fees

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Legalization of documents provided for an additional cost.

All foreign nationals looking to remain in the country longer than sixty days and obtain legal status, must complete a two part residency process. The first step is to obtain a RESIDENCY VISA via the Dominican Consulate in the country of origin, which is stamped onto the passport prior to traveling to the D.R. Once the residency visa is issued, the foreign national will have sixty days to enter the country and start the second part of the residency process with the Dominican Immigration Department.

There are two ways the Residency Visa (RS) can be processed: 1) From abroad: we can process the residency visa before your arrival in the country so that same is approved and stamped onto your passport before you travel. 2) From the Dominican Republic. Depending on the Consulate in the country of origin/residence, we may be able to interpose an application for a visa while the foreign national is on Dominican soil. You can apply for your residency visa immediately, we can work with you virtually or in person.

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PLEASE SEND US THESE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DOMINICAN VISA AND RESIDENCY:

1. Payment.
2. Bank statements for the last three months.
3. Two frontal photos (2×2).
4. Lab Test (HIV, drug test) and a letter from a Doctor stating that you do not have communicable diseases. For those already in the D.R. we provide information of facilities that perform the medical test and provide the medical certificate.
5. Birth certificate (apostille or legalized)
6. Certificate of good conduct from police (apostille or legalized)
7. Copy of valid passport
8. Provide the required documentation according to the visa category. (Work, retired, investment, married to a Dominican or a resident;  proof that you have been living in the country for long period).  If you are a missionary or NGO you will need a letter confirming your status from your organization.

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DOCUMENTATION WE WILL PROVIDE FOR YOU FOR THE DOMINICAN RESIDENCY PROCESS

1. Visa application form
2. Translation and legalization of all documents in Dominican Republic.
3. Work letter (or status letter in the case of volunteers)
4. Letter of intent
5. Notarized letter of guarantee from a Dominican person
6. Proof of solvency from guarantor
7. Id from guarantor
8. Consulate fee
9. UPS charge (2)  

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STEP BY STEP PROCESS FOR RESIDENCY VISA IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

1. Send us an email requesting our services
2. When payment is received, we will send you the visa application.
3. Fill out application, print a copy, sign and send to us.
4. Send a copy of your birth Certificate with the apostille (click here for example of apostille) via email to start the translation process, along with a copy of the front page of your passport.
5. Obtain Police Good Conduct Certificate with the Apostille.
6. Take the photos, scan and send to us.
7. Request your bank statements.
8. Provide the required documentation regarding your category.(work, retired, investment, married to a Dominican or a resident;  proof that you have been living in the country for long period).
9. Obtain Lab Test and Doctor’s letter. Send us a scanned copy.
10. Make a complete copy of your passport, scan it and send it to us.
11. We will start working with: application, guarantor letter and translation of documents.
12. Once you have obtained all required documents send  via express courier to our office in Santo Domingo.
13. We will send your file to the Consulate. Wait 30 days to receive the approval for the Residency Visa. Once approved, the residency visa will stamped onto your passport.
14. You will have sixty days from the date that appears on your residency visa to arrive to the country to initiate the process for provisional residency, please make sure you bring all of your original documents and contact our office for an appointment.

• Download Visa Application Form in English, to fill out by hand

DESCRIPTION

Business visas are issued for work purposes to those who by nature of their occupation will remain in the Dominican Republic for a year without necessarily having to leave the country. This visa is usually awarded to individuals who are fulfilling fixed-term contracts in public or private companies established in the country and may be renewed for further periods of one year while the employment contract is still valid. Beneficiaries of this visa can apply for driver’s license, open a bank account and enjoy applicable customs facilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Visa Form filled and completed in type or clearly printed.
• One (1) frontal picture size 2 x 2 inches, with a white background.
• Original passport valid for at least the duration of the requested visa or longer.
• Resolution of the Ministry of Labor of the Dominican Republic. This resolution is issued by the Labor Department of the Ministry, legitimizing the applicant’s employment contract in the Dominican Republic, which specifies the employee’s position within the company, contract length and salary to be received.
• Medical Certificate showing a diagnosis of the overall health of the applicant, indicating if he or she suffers from any contagious disease. It must be issued by the health authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of application. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled. Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for translation by the Consular Section.
• Criminal Record Certificate issued by the appropriate authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of application. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled. Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for translation by the Consular Section. If the applicant has previously resided in the Dominican Republic, that document must be issued by the Attorney General’s Office.
• Legible photocopy of National Identity Document of the country of nationality and legible photocopy of the Residence Card if residing in a second country.
• Legible photocopy of former Dominican visas or residence card (if renewal).
• Visa application letter from the beneficiary or from the company or institution for which the applicant works addressed to the Consular Section containing name, nationality, place of residence and occupation.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WORK VISA PROCESSING TIME

Between 10 and 15 working days depending on date of travel, prior requests and staff availability.

PROCESSING FEE

Varies depending on Consulate. Please contact our office to inquire regarding Consular fees for visas.

COMMENTS

If the application includes a spouse and children applying for a dependent visa, marriage certificate and birth certificate of children, must be attached to the file. These documents must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled. Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for translation by the Consular Section (see translation services).

• Download Visa Application Form in English, to fill out by hand

DESCRIPTION

Business visas are issued to those who frequently travel to the Dominican Republic on business, the visa is valid for one year and allows multiple stays of sixty days in the country. Business visas are also issued to foreign nationals who wish to apply for temporary residency under an NGO.

REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK VISA IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

• Visa Form filled and completed in type or clearly printed.
• One (1) frontal picture size 2 x 2 inches, with a white background.
• Original passport valid for at least the duration of the requested visa or longer
• Contract from company registered in the DR or letter of affiliation from NGO. The NGO must indicate the nature of the work that will be carried out by the foreign national, the amount of the stipend received to cover living expenses, and the documents granting the organization’s non-profit status.
• Police certificate from country of origin. This document must be translated and apostilled by the competent authorities in the country of origin. Translations can be done by the Consular section.
• Medical Certificate showing a diagnosis of the overall health of the applicant, indicating if he or she suffers from any contagious disease. It must be issued by the health authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of application.
• Legible photocopy of National Identity Document of the country of nationality, and legible photocopy of the Residence Card if residing in a second country.
• Legible photocopy of former Dominican visas or residence card (if renewal).
• Visa application letter from the beneficiary or from the company or institution for which the applicant works addressed to the Consular Section containing name, nationality, place of residence and occupation.

PROCESSING TIME OF WORK VISA IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Between 10 and 15 working days depending on date of travel, prior requests and staff availability.

PROCESSING FEE

Varies depending on Consulate. Please contact our office to inquire regarding Consular fees for visas.

• Download Student Visa Application Form in English, to fill out by hand

DESCRIPTION OF STUDENT VISA FOR STUDENTS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

​Student visas are issued for travelers whose purpose is to study in the Dominican Republic and who have already been accepted by a Dominican educational institution. This visa must be renewed each year for as long as the applicant fulfills the conditions required.

REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT VISA IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

• Visa Form completed (typed or clear print)
• One (1) frontal picture size 2 x 2 inches, with a white background.
• Original passport valid for at least the duration of the requested visa or longer.
• Acceptance letter from the University or Center of Studies. This submission should specify the level of studies to be performed, the institution selected and the duration of the program.
• Document with proof of scholarship (if applicable) or from the institution financially supporting the student, in the event that the studies are funded by an institution in their country of origin or a scholarship. This document must specify the amount of financial support or scholarship, and its duration. In both cases, this record must be written on official letterhead and certified by the institution.
• Medical Certificate showing a diagnosis of the overall health of the applicant, indicating if he or she suffers from any contagious disease. It must be issued by the health authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of application. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled. Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for translation by the Consular Section.
• Criminal Record Certificate issued by the appropriate authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of application. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled. Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for translation by the Consular Section (see translation services). Not required for minors.
• In the case of minors, permission of the parents or guardian when the applicant is not the mother or the father. If the child is not to be accompanied into the country by both parents, it is required that the parent who is not in the Dominican Republic authorizes the other parent to move with the child to the Dominican Republic. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled. Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for translation by the Consular Section.
• Legible photocopy of National Identity Document of the country of nationality and legible photocopy of the Residence Card if residing in a second country.
• Documents showing the applicant’s financial solvency (Letter of Bank, Letter of employment, titles of property). If a document is issued in the Dominican Republic, must be certified by a notary public and legalized by the Attorney General’s Office (Procuradoría General de la República).
• Legible photocopy of former Dominican visas or residence card (if renewal).
• Visa application letter from the beneficiary addressed to the Consular Section containing name, nationality, place of residence and occupation.

PROCESSING TIME FOR STUDENTS VISA IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Between 10 and 15 working days depending on date of travel, prior requests and staff availability.

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PROCESSING FEE FOR STUDENTS VISA IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Varies depending on Consulate. Please contact our office to inquire regarding Consular fees for visas.

• Download Visa Application Form in English here, to fill out by hand

DESCRIPTION OF DOMINICAN VISA PROCESS

Tourist visas are issued for tourist and cultural trips; attendance to conferences or conventions. The visa is valid for one or multiple entries, ranging from 30 to 60 days. Beneficiaries can not perform lucrative activities in Dominican territory.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DOMINICAN VISA

• Visa Form completed (typed or clear print)
• One (1) frontal picture size 2 x 2 inches, with a white background.
• Original passport valid for at least the duration of the requested visa or longer.
• In the case of minors, permission of the parents or guardian when the applicant is not the mother or the father. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled. Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for translation by the Consular Section.
• Documents showing the applicant’s financial solvency (Letter of Bank, Letter of employment, titles of property). If a document is issued in the Dominican Republic, must be certified by a notary public and legalized by the Attorney General’s Office (Procuraduría General de la República).
• Legible photocopy of National Identity Document of the country of nationality and legible photocopy of the Residence Card if residing in a second country.
• Legible photocopy of hotel reservation.
• Legible photocopy of booked flight.
• Legible photocopy of former Dominican visas or residence card (if renewing or have previously traveled to the Dominican Republic).
• Criminal Record Certificate issued by the appropriate authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of application. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original and the translation Apostilled. Alternatively, once the original document is Apostilled it can be sent for translation by the Consular Section (see translation services).
• Visa application letter from the beneficiary addressed to the Consular Section containing name, nationality, place of residence and occupation, as well as purpose of traveling to the Dominican Republic.

PROCESSING FEE FOR STUDENTS VISA IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Varies depending on Consulate. Please contact our office to inquire regarding Consular fees for visas.

COMMENTS

Multiple entries are provided for tourists from cruises or those that require to enter and exit the country more than once during the period of the visa.