VISA, PERMITS, AND GENERAL MIGRATION REGULATIONS

March 2023

Residence for Foreign Investors

Foreign investors with the intention of making economic investments in the Dominican Republic for a minimum amount of USD 200,000.00 can opt for this permit with a validity of 1 year, with the possibility of yearly renewals.

Residence and Permits for Foreign Employees

Foreign employees must obtain either a work permit or a residency. Since the residency allows the foreign employee the same rights as any Dominican resident, except for the right to vote, including the issuance of an Identification Card, it is more advisable to obtain this instead of a work permit.

  • Labor temporary residence: Residence for foreigners who enter the country for work purposes according to a work contract.
  • Business visa for employment purposes: This visa, locally known as a “Visa de Negocios con Fines Laborales”, applies to foreign nationals who are employed by private or public companies based in the Dominican Republic. It’s valid for an initial term of one year, after which it is eligible for renewal as long as the holder still has a valid work contract.