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Visa for foreign nationals traveling for business, professional, or commercial purposes. Available as single-entry (60 days) or multiple-entry (1 year). Does not grant work authorization.

Work visa for foreign nationals with employment contracts from Dominican companies. Valid for 1 year, renewable annually. Allows legal employment in Dominican Republic.

Visa for foreign nationals traveling for diplomatic or official purposes, including government officials, international organization staff, and accredited diplomats. Requires diplomatic note from sponsoring organization.

Residence visa for family members of Dominican citizens or legal residents. Covers spouses, minor and adult dependent children, and parents. Valid 1 year, renewable. Fast-track to citizenship after 1 year.

Residency visa for investors making qualifying investments of minimum USD 200,000. Grants immediate permanent residency renewable every 4 years. Fast-track to citizenship in 6 months.

Accelerated pathway to Dominican citizenship for foreign spouses of Dominican citizens. Can achieve citizenship in as little as 6 months of marriage with residency. One of the fastest citizenship routes available.

Temporary residence permit for foreigners establishing residency without specific category (not investor, pensioner, student, or worker). Valid 1 year, renewable. Pathway to permanent residency after 5 years.

Residency visa for retirees with minimum monthly pension of USD 1,500. Valid 1 year initially, then 4-year renewals. Can lead to permanent residency and citizenship.

Permanent residency status following 5 years of continuous legal residence in any temporary category, or shorter periods for investors (1 year) or family reunification (2 years). Valid 4 years, renewable indefinitely.

Residency visa for individuals with passive foreign investment income of minimum USD 2,000 monthly. Valid 1 year initially, then 4-year renewals. Pathway to permanent residency and citizenship.

Special permission for short-term stays of 2-11 months for group members with activities like business, voluntary service, short-term study, arts, athletics, or religious work. Non-renewable.

Non-resident permit for foreign nationals pursuing formal education in officially registered Dominican educational institutions. Valid for 1 year, renewable annually for up to 6 years total.

Non-resident permit for foreign workers with documented employment contracts. Valid 1 year, renewable for 1 additional year. Allows legal employment in Dominican Republic.

Short-term tourist entry permit valid for up to 30 days. Available to nationals of over 100 countries and holders of valid visas from US, Canada, UK, or EU. Can be obtained upon arrival or in advance.

Residence permit for foreign nationals entering exclusively for work purposes under legal employment contracts. Valid 1 year, renewable annually. Pathway to permanent residency.