How to Apply for a Residence Visa in Dominican Republic

Apply for a Residence Visa in Dominican Republic

1. Download an application form from the headquarters of consular services. You can download the form and complete it on the internet..
2. Complete the form with any other necessary documents.
3. Pay the appropriate fee.

Note:

• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to accept or deny visa applications.

Required Documents For a Residence Visa

Family reunification by marriage/direct dependence:

• A visa application letter that is signed by the applicant and addressed to the consular office including the names, the nationality of the applicant, address of residence and the kind of work he/she engages participating in, as well as details of the applicant’s status as either a spouse or child of the Dominican citizen or a legally resident foreign national and/or a Dominican RD. The letter cannot be legally recognized.
• Visa Form: properly filled out, with information printed or written in a legible manner. Forms are available at consular office or can be downloaded and completed online..

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• One (1) image, in the size of four x five inches in front and white background, is placed in the form of a visa (point 2.).
• Original passport with a minimum for 18 months.
• A valid photocopy of the identification of the country of citizenship and a legible photocopy of your residence card , if reside in a foreign country.
• Medical Certificate that provides an indication of the general health of the applicant , and also specifying if the applicant suffers from a contagious illness. It must be approved by the health authorities in the country where the applicant was residing.
• Certificate of Not having a Criminal Record (Not necessary for children) granted by the authority in charge of the country where you resided for the past five years. legally legalized or apostilled , in the event that it is required.
• Birth Certificate. Should be legally legalized or Apostilled, if necessary. If the document is written in a different language than Spanish it should be translated through a translator from a Court legally certified through the Consulate in the Dominican Republic or apostille, depending on the situation . It is recommended to deposit both the original and the translated.
• Act on Marriage Act:
  • If one of the parties is an citizen from Dominica and the wedding was performed overseas: Marriage certificate transcription in the Civil Registry of the Central Electoral Board (JCE). Law No. 659-44 on civil status Article. 14 of 58. For the transcription of the minutes it is essential to (If it is written in an other language than Spanish then it should be translated and certified by an authorized translator, and legally certified with the help of Consulate Dominican Republic or apostille, in the case of) the original record as well as the translation.
  • If both parties are from abroad and the marriage ceremony was conducted in another country The marriage certificate. If it is written in a different language than Spanish the document should be translated in the presence of an accredited translator, and legally certified through the Consulate in Dominican Republic. Dominican Republic. Original documents should be filed (the original should be legalized or apostilled, if necessary) and the translation.
• Documents proving the financial viability of the guarantor
  • Charter Bank: updated with information about the balance of the account
  • Job Description
  • Copies of certificates of title of properties that are immovable or moveable (must provide originals at moment of the deposit)
  • A copy of the Financial Certificates
  • The certification of pension benefits
  • Other documents that show financial viability
• The Letter of Guarantor: which is a responsibility for repatriation and living expenses as well as the respect for economic and moral conditions in the foreign country Two witnesses, who assure the DGM during the process of applying for temporary residency in the country properly notarized and legally registered with the Attorney General’s Office.

for Investors

• Visa application form signed by the applicant and addressed to the consular office with the beneficiary’s identity, name and nationality the place of residence and the kind of activity that the person is engaged involved in, along with details on how to get settled in your country (as an investor) The letter is not legalized and neither does it include.
• Visa Form: properly filled out, with information written or printed clearly. Forms are available at consular office or can be downloaded and filled out online.
• One (1) photo, in the size of 4×5 inches, with a white background.
• Original passport that has a minimum validity for 18 months.
• Genuine photocopy of your identification of the country of your nationality, and a legible photocopy of your residence card, if you reside in a foreign country.
• Medical Certificate that provides the diagnosis of the general health of the person applying and informing the applicant if they suffer from a contagious illness. The certificate must be issued by the appropriate health authorities in the country where the applicant was residing.
• Certificate of no criminal record . issued by the relevant authority of the country where you resided for the past five years. validly legalized or apostilled in the event that it is required.
• Birth Certificate. Should be legally legalized or attested, if needed. If the document is written in a different language than Spanish the document should have a translation done by an interpreter from the court and authorized by the Consulate of Dominican Republic or apostille, depending on the situation. Should be put in the original document and the translation .
• Investor Certificate from the CEI-RD, based on the following classification Direct Investors: Must submit a copy certification issued by the Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic (CEI-RD). Companies operating within the Free Zone Regime: must provide a copy of their certification by the National Council of Free Zones. For the Fairground Companies Contracted or Sub-Contracted by the Executive must provide a copy of this contract, or of the gazette in which the contract was published by in the Dominican state. Border Development Projects: must provide a certificate of National Border Development. Projects related to Tourism Development are able to be accredit from both Center for Export and Investment of the Dominican Republic (CEI-RD) as well as by Tourism Ministry. Ministry of Tourism.

Note:

• Job Certification Letter from the company that is receiving it.
• If the dependent spouse and children the dependent spouse and children should be listed in the guarantee letter from the company receiving the letter.
• When the beneficiary is dependent one, a household worker who is supervised, with direct online ascending or children of 18 years old of the beneficiary be included on the guarantee letter in which the person who is the guarantor (beneficiary for the programme) is able to confirm the quality and condition of the dependent’s economic residence, and stating that the program will take care of the costs and repatriation when required.
• If the applicant is a shareholder in the company , they must provide the Act that governs the board of directors for the business in its original and deposit one copy (see for the exact copy).
• These documents must be submitted in their original format. Earnings from wages do not qualify.

For Rentiers:

• Visa application form signed by the applicant and addressed to the consular offices, with the beneficiary’s names, the nationality of, address of residence, and the type of activity that he/she works involved in, and information about how to move to the country where the beneficiary is expected to settle as annuitant The letter is not legally recognized, nor does it contain any information.
• Visa Form: filled out, with information printed or written in a legible manner. Forms are available at consular office or can be downloaded and completed online..
• One (1) photo, in the size of 4 x 5 inches front and background white.
• Original passport that has a minimum validity for 18 months.
• A valid photocopy of the national identity card of the country of your nationality, and a legible photocopy of your residence card , if reside in a different country.
• Medical Certificates containing an assessment of the general health of the applicant , and also informing the applicant if they suffer from a contagious illness. It must be approved by the appropriate health authorities of the nation in which the individual resided.
• Certificate of Not having a Criminal Record . issued by the authority in charge of the country where you lived for the past five years, validly legalized or apostilled depending on the circumstances.
• Birth Certificate. The birth certificate must be legalized and certified as apostilled, depending on the situation. If the document is written in a different language than Spanish the document should have a translation done by an interpreter from a Court and authorized by the Consulate in the Dominican Republic or apostille, depending on the situation. It is recommended to deposit the original document and the translation .
• Annuitants with personal investments in R.D:
  • Documents evidencing personal investment , made ? in the Dominican Republic. (Copy of the title to real estate, proof that businesses are operating according to the regulations set by the labor ministry and bank certificates

What are all the Eligibility

Residence Visas are granted to those who meet the following requirements:

• Kinship ties (family reunion through marriage or dependency directly).
• Investors Pensioners, Retirees, Pensioners or Annuitants as per the Law 171-07.
• Permanent employees of either private or government institutions.
• Individuals with their religious or cult-related activities established within the nation.

Documentation is needed

Visas are a document that states that an individual is authorized to enter or exit the area that the visa was granted, subject to the permission given by the immigration officer when they make the entry.

The authorization can be a paper document, but typically, it comes in the form of a stamp stamped by the passport of the person applying (or the passport replacement document).

Residence Visas are given for those who want to live for the duration of their stay for a long time in the Dominican Republic.