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Dominican Republic Permanent Residency: requirements and how to apply

Fast-track permanent residency skipping temporary stage, with full exemption on import duties and property transfer taxes.

Official Dominican Republic permanent residency page

Residencia por Inversión / Rentista (Ley 171-07)

Fast-track permanent residency skipping temporary stage, with full exemption on import duties and property transfer taxes.

Typical duration
Permanent (carnet renewed every 2-4 years)
Path to permanent residency
Direct permanent residency upon approval

Main requirements

  • Guaranteed income ≥ $2,000/mo OR investment ≥ $200,000 USD
  • Fast-track citizenship eligibility after 6 months for investors

Official page

Documents usually needed for Dominican Republic

  • For Rentista (Ley 171-07): guaranteed monthly passive/remote income of at least $2,000 USD for at least 5 years
  • For Inversionista (Ley 171-07): verified direct investment of at least $200,000 USD in registered Dominican business or real estate
  • Apostilled birth certificate, apostilled police certificate, and DGM medical exam in Santo Domingo
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    Consular Visa de Residencia (VR) Abroad

    Obtain Residencia Visa (VR) sticker at Dominican consulate in home country with apostilled records.

    2 - 4 weeks

  2. 2

    DGM Santo Domingo Fast-Track Filing

    Submit dossier at DGM headquarters in Santo Domingo under Ley 171-07 expedited track.

    3 - 6 weeks

  3. 3

    Cédula de Identidad & Carnet de Residencia

    Receive Definite Residence card and register at the Junta Central Electoral (JCE) for local Cédula ID.

    1 - 2 weeks post-approval

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For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Dominican Republic. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Dirección General de Migración (DGM) & Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (MIREX)

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Dirección General de Migración (DGM) & Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (MIREX) on the official website before applying.