Dominican Republic Independent Means Visas

The Dominican Republic’s Rentista and Pensionado visas offer residence permits to those who can demonstrate a passive foreign-sourced income. The Pensionado visa requires a monthly pension of at least US$1,500, while the Rentista visa requires at least US$2,000 per month in passive income.

In both cases, the visa has a four-year validity period and is renewable indefinitely as long as the applicant continues to meet the requirements.

After just two years of residency in the Dominican Republic, the applicant becomes eligible for citizenship.

The Dominican Republic offers two types of income-based visas:

• Rentista

• Pensionado

The permit is valid for four years and can be renewed indefinitely as long as the individual continues to meet the terms. After 2 years, however, the individual is eligible to apply for citizenship.

To Qualify for Residency Under the Rentista Category:

Applicants must prove a monthly, passive-form income from a foreign source of at least US$2,000, as well as an additional income of US$250 per dependent. Applicants must receive this in a local bank account.

The income may take the form of dividends, annuities, rental income, and similar regularized passive revenue. Income from employment or self-employment does not qualify.

To Qualify for Residency Under the Pensionado Category:

Applicants must prove a monthly retirement pension from a foreign government or other recognized institution, a private company, or a bank amounting to at least US$1,500, as well as an additional US$250 per dependent.

• No investment or donation requirement
• No physical presence required
• Path to citizenship
• Permits dual/multiple citizenship
• Lower cost of living
• Warm climate
• Short processing time

The initial Rentista or Pensionado visa has a validity of just one year. Upon renewal after the first year, the permit is valid for four years at a time and may be renewed indefinitely.

After just two years, the individual is eligible to apply for citizenship.

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Applications for this program may be directed to Migración República Dominicana.

Legislation upon which this program is based Ley General de Migración No 285-04, Decree No 613-11.