Dominican Republic Investor Visa

The Dominican Republic’s Investor Visa offers immediate permanent residency (which must still be renewed every four years) and a six-month path to citizenship to those who invest at least US$200,000 in the country.

Applicants may invest in a variety of asset classes, including businesses, term deposits, securities, or real estate.

While no formal presence requirements are stipulated, experts recommend spending significant periods of time in the country to eventually qualify for citizenship.

To qualify for a Dominican Republic Investor Visa, applicants must invest at least US$200,000 or the equivalent in other recognized foreign currency in:

• Capital contribution to an existing business in the Dominican Republic
• Term deposits in Dominican banks
• Securities traded in the Dominican Republic
• Real estate

The initial residence permit has a validity of just one year but, upon renewal the first time, is valid for four years at a time thereafter.

After just six months, however, the applicant is eligible for citizenship.

• No physical presence required
• Path to citizenship
• Low taxes
• Permits dual/multiple citizenship
• Lower cost of living
• Warm climate
• Short processing time

The initial Investor Visa is issued with a validity of just one year. Upon first renewal, however, subsequent visas are valid for four years and can be renewed indefinitely as long as the investment is maintained.

After just six months of legal residency in the Dominican Republic on the investor visa, however, applicants are eligible to apply for citizenship.

While the Dominican Republic stipulates no physical presence requirements for purposes of obtaining permanent residency or citizenship, experts advising clients who seek citizenship recommend demonstrating ties to the country by spending significant amounts of time there.

To qualify for citizenship, the applicant must sit through an interview with officials, conducted in Spanish, and explain why they wish to become citizens.

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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.