There are practically no bureaucratic barriers to obtain residence in the Dominican Republic, the climate is mild, the people are good-natured, and life on the island is unhurried. We will tell you what foreigners need to migrate, the list of required documents and types of visas

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Moving to the sunny Dominican Republic is a dream of many migrants. This country has fairly easy conditions for migration, a warm climate and extraordinary landscapes. 

Immigration to the Dominican Republic is possible for any migrant with an average income. In particular, it is quite easy to live in the Dominican Republic as a resident, as the country offers affordable and comfortable living conditions. 

First of all, life in the Dominican Republic is for those who love a measured life, Latin American culture, nature and water sports. 

The Dominican Republic is also of interest to investors and can become a platform for developing bold plans. A big plus is the country's geographical location, developed international air service, proximity to the United States, low taxes and unlimited business opportunities. Read more about these and other advantages of living in the Dominican Republic.

How a foreigner can move to the Dominican Republic: details

First of all, you need a good reason to become a resident of the Dominican Republic. The country's legislation classifies the reasons for migration into five categories:

1. Buying real estate. This is the most common way to move to the Dominican Republic. After you have purchased an apartment or villa and officially confirmed your ownership, you can immediately collect documents and apply for a residence permit.

2. Investment. This method is the method of choice for wealthy immigrants. The requirements for applicants for residence are minimal and not burdensome. However, the minimum investment amount is quite high, 200,000 yen. Both the investor and his family can obtain a residence permit and permanent residence in the Dominican Republic.

3. Marriage. You can also move by marrying a resident of the Dominican Republic. However, this method is not as easy as it seems. Immigrants applying for citizenship are carefully scrutinized. A fake marriage is easy to recognize.

4. Restoration of family ties. If you have Dominican relatives, you can apply for permanent residence directly. You will need to provide a document proving your family ties.

5. Business. This is also a reliable way of migration, but very expensive. The procedure for opening a company on the island is greatly simplified for foreigners. The tourism business is the most popular destination for foreigners.

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How to legalize in the Dominican Republic?

First of all, foreigners need to obtain a migration visa. The process of obtaining a visa takes 2-4 weeks. The document is valid for 60 days. 

Documents to be provided:

- A passport with a validity period of at least 1.5 years before its expiration

- Photo 4×5 cm.

- Medical certificate of form 86/у, with translation into Spanish

- Bank statement and bank statement for the last 6 months, with translation into Spanish.

- Birth certificate. Apostilled, translated into Spanish

- Certificate of no criminal record, also apostilled and translated.

Marriage certificate, apostilled and translated into Spanish.

Please note! Documents are translated into Spanish and copies are apostilled.

The application and documents are submitted to the Consulate of the Dominican Republic in your country.

It is important to fly to the Dominican Republic within 30 days of obtaining a visa.

If you have a migration visa, you can apply for a residence permit.

In general, the types of visas to the Dominican Republic are:

- Business;

- Tourist;

- Student visa;

- Employment.

Special visas can be issued if you are staying in the Dominican Republic for more than 3 months, or if you want to work or enter the country several times. Find more details here.

Obtaining residence permit and citizenship in the Dominican Republic

In order to obtain permanent residence in the Dominican Republic, you need to submit the following documents:

1. Application for permanent residence;

2. Medical examination;

3. Grounds for residence in the country - residence permit;

4. Resident card for a year;

5. Information on the absence of criminal record.

Finally, you will be issued a permanent residence card (immigrant card for permanent residence) and a second Cedula card. 

Many immigrants are satisfied with the card, which is more than enough. But if having a Dominican passport is also important to you, you should:

1. Live in the Dominican Republic for 2 years with permanent residence status;

2. Subsequently, prepare a new application for citizenship, a medical examination, a residence permit, a certificate of residence in the country for two years, and a certificate of no criminal record.

By the way, being a Dominican citizen does not oblige an immigrant to renounce his or her first citizenship.

In addition, all applicants for citizenship must pass a test of knowledge of the history of the Dominican Republic and the Spanish language.

If you pass the interview, you will be sworn in, and those who have just entered the Dominican Republic can receive a passport in just one day.

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