Dominican legislation provides for different types of visas and residency permits for visiting or legally residing in the country, each with its own specific requirements and procedures. Therefore, in order to determine which process best suits your particular circumstances, it is essential to seek the advice of a team of attorneys specializing in immigration matters.

The type of immigration permit that must be obtained by a foreign national will depend on the purpose of their trip and their plans in the Dominican Republic.

By way of illustration, we consider it appropriate to mention the following types of visas:

• Tourism.
• Business.
• Studies.
• Work.
• Those requested for the purpose of obtaining residency.

As for residency permits, these may be granted to the following individuals:

• Workers.
• Investors.
• Retirees and Pensioners.
• Rentiers.
• Individuals intending to reside in the country for religious purposes; and
• Individuals who qualify for family reunification.