Temporary Residence - Work Visa

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Dominican Republic
About
Requirements
Cost of Living
Expats
Talent Migration

About

The Dominican Republic offers many job opportunities in different sectors. The country has a strong economy and is constantly growing, making it an attractive for foreigners. The process for obtaining a work visa is relatively simple and can be done through your local embassy or consulate.


It is necessary to contact the Ministry of the Interior and provide supporting documentation such as a passport and proof of work.

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Duration

1 year

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Fees

600

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P. Residency

5 years

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Processing time

90 days Month(s)

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COMPLEXITY

Medium

What are eligibility requirements for the Temporary Residence - Work Visa?

2 Eligibility Requirements

  • Passport valid for a minimum of 18 months. According to the application regulation 631-11.
  • Have a job position which requires to work from the Dominican Republic.

Which documents do I need to apply for the Temporary Residence - Work Visa?

11 Document Required

  • Temporary Worker Visa (VTT).
  • Inextense, apostilled or legalized Birth Certificate, as appropriate.
  • 4 recent photographs, of the same set: 2 of front and 2 of right profile, size 2×2, white background.
  • Certificate of No Criminal Record of your country of origin or of the country where you have resided in the last 5 years.
  • Contract of Work and Resolution of the Ministry of Labor that orders the registration of said contract.
  • Constitutive documents of the company, copy of the RNC, Internal Tax Certification and any other document that the DGM considers necessary.
  • Receipt of the medical examination, approved by the General Directorate of Migration - The medical examination must be carried out within 3 days after payment (including the day of payment), otherwise you must make the payment again. You must wait 10 days to know their results.
  • All documents deposited in the DGM must be original and must be notarized, legalized and apostilled, as appropriate.
  • You need to enter the DGM service portal. (https://personal.migracion.gob.do). Register your username and password in the system (if you have previously registered, enter your previous username and password).
  • Most recent bank statements of the bank account of the person funding the journey.
  • Letter of application, stating your reasons for seeking residency and personal circumstances.THE MAIN GROUNDS FOR SEEKING RESIDENCY, PREFERABLY IN SPANISH.

Talent Migration data for Dominican Republic

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

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