# 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Dominican Republic from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/dominican-republic 18 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days - **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 30 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dominican Republic Electronic Entry/Exit Form (E-Ticket) and Tourist Card | Visa-free · typically eligible | 30 days | $10 | — | 1 day | | Dominican Republic Tourist Visa (Single TS / Multiple TM) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 60 days | $100 | — | 20 days | | Dominican Republic Business Visa (Single NS / Multiple NM) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 60 days | $200 | — | 20 days | - **Dominican Republic Electronic Entry/Exit Form (E-Ticket) and Tourist Card** — Key documents: Passport, E-Ticket QR code, Tourist card · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: eticket.migracion.gob.do - **Dominican Republic Tourist Visa (Single TS / Multiple TM)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Photograph, Proof of accommodation or invitation, Round-trip travel, Proof of financial solvency · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: servicios360.mirex.gob.do - **Dominican Republic Business Visa (Single NS / Multiple NM)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Employer request letter, Passport, Photograph, Employment certification, Criminal record certificate, Guarantee letter, Proof of financial solvency · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: servicios360.mirex.gob.do ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dominican Republic Student Visa (E) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $100 | — | 20 days | - **Dominican Republic Student Visa (E)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Visa request letter, Passport, Photograph, Acceptance letter, Proof of financial support, Birth certificate, Criminal record certificate (+1 more) · Rights: Study: Authorises enrolment at the accepting institution. · Residency: Student permit is non-resident; switching to a work or income category is required to build toward permanent residence. · Family: Family may travel on the Dependent Multiple (DPM) visa. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: servicios360.mirex.gob.do ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dominican Republic Temporary Labour Residence (RT-3) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days | | Dominican Republic Business Visa for Labour Purposes (NM1) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | 20 days | - **Dominican Republic Temporary Labour Residence (RT-3)** — Key documents: Passport, NM1 business-employment visa, Work contract, Birth certificate, Civil-status proof, Guarantee policy, Medical examination, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: RT-3 legalises employment with the sponsoring employer. · Study: Holders may study alongside work. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependents apply via dependent residence (RT-7). · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migracion.gob.do - **Dominican Republic Business Visa for Labour Purposes (NM1)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Employer request letter, Passport, Photograph, Work proposal, Ministry of Labour / SIRLA certification, Birth certificate, Criminal record certificate (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Authorises employment with the sponsoring employer; in-country residence via RT-3. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family travel via the Dependent Multiple (DPM) visa. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: servicios360.mirex.gob.do ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Residencia por Inversión (Investor Residency, Law 171-07) | Available | — | — | — | — | | Residencia por Inversión | Available | — | — | — | — | | Dominican Republic Residence by Investment as a Renter (Rentista) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | 90 days | | Dominican Republic Investment Residence as Investor | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | 90 days | - **Residencia por Inversión (Investor Residency, Law 171-07)** — Fast-track permanent residency for a USD 200,000 minimum investment in a bank certificate of deposit, a Dominican business, or property held through a company, with eligibility for fast-track citizenship after 6 months. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: dominicanlegalhub.com - **Residencia por Inversión** — Investors placing US$200,000 in the Dominican Republic, including via real estate purchase, receive fast-track permanent residence with citizenship eligibility after as little as 6 months. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: henleyglobal.com - **Dominican Republic Residence by Investment as a Renter (Rentista)** — Key documents: Passport, Residence (RS) consular visa, Certification of foreign income, Dominican bank letter, Guarantee policy, Criminal record certificate, Medical examination, Passport photos · Rights: Work: Residents may work; the category is based on foreign passive income. · Study: Residents may study. · Residency: Fast-tracked to permanent residence under Law 171-07; naturalization after ~2 years. · Family: Dependents may be added; threshold rises ~US$250/month per dependent. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migracion.gob.do - **Dominican Republic Investment Residence as Investor** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of investment, Residence (RS) consular visa, Criminal record certificate, Medical examination, Passport photos · Rights: Work: Investor may manage and work in the invested activity. · Study: Residents may study. · Residency: Fast-tracked to permanent residence; naturalization possible after ~2 years (reduced for property/industry owners). · Family: Spouse and dependent children may be included as dependents. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migracion.gob.do ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dominican Republic Residence for Investment as Retired or Pensioned (Pensionado) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | 90 days | - **Dominican Republic Residence for Investment as Retired or Pensioned (Pensionado)** — Key documents: Passport, Residence (RS) consular visa, Pension certification, Bank certification, Guarantee policy, Criminal record certificate, Medical examination, Passport photos · Rights: Work: Residents may work; the category is income-based, not employment-based. · Study: Residents may enrol in study. · Residency: Law 171-07 fast-tracks pensioners toward permanent residence; naturalization after ~2 years. · Family: Spouse and dependent children may be included; income requirement rises ~US$250/month per dependent. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migracion.gob.do ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dominican Republic Dependent Temporary Residence (RT-7) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days | | Dominican Republic Dependent Multiple Visa (DPM) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $150 | — | 20 days | | Dominican Republic Ordinary Naturalization | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Dominican Republic Dependent Temporary Residence (RT-7)** — Key documents: Principal's migration status, Passport, Dependent Multiple (DPM) visa, Criminal record certificate, Medical examination, Passport photos · Rights: Study: Dependents may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: The category exists specifically to include spouse and dependent children. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migracion.gob.do - **Dominican Republic Dependent Multiple Visa (DPM)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Visa request letter, Passport, Photograph, Proof of relationship, Principal's visa/status, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Study: Dependents may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: This is the family-accompaniment visa for spouse and children. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: servicios360.mirex.gob.do - **Dominican Republic Ordinary Naturalization** — Key documents: Residence certifications, Permanent residence card, Passport, Dominican criminal record, Proof of means of support, Birth certificate · Rights: Work: Naturalized citizens have full rights to live and work. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency: Naturalization is the end of the residency path (citizenship). · Family: Spouses of Dominicans and minor children benefit from reduced or derivative conditions. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migracion.gob.do ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Dominican Republic Religious Temporary Residence (RT-4) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days | | Dominican Republic Student Permit (E-1) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days | | Dominican Republic Ordinary Temporary Residence (RT-9) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days | | Dominican Republic Permanent Residence (RP-1) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | - **Dominican Republic Religious Temporary Residence (RT-4)** — Key documents: Religious institution letter, Passport, Birth certificate, Criminal record certificate, Medical examination, Passport photos · Rights: Work: Authorises religious duties for the sponsoring organisation. · Study: Holders may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependents regularise via RT-7 dependent residence. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migracion.gob.do - **Dominican Republic Student Permit (E-1)** — Key documents: Passport, Enrolment letter, Proof of economic solvency, Criminal record certificate, Medical examination, Passport photos · Rights: Study: Authorises enrolled study for the permit period. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migracion.gob.do - **Dominican Republic Ordinary Temporary Residence (RT-9)** — Key documents: Passport, Birth certificate, Criminal record certificate, Proof of economic solvency, Medical examination, Passport photos, Residence (RS) consular visa · Rights: Study: Holders may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Dependents apply via the dependent residence (RT-7) category. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migracion.gob.do - **Dominican Republic Permanent Residence (RP-1)** — Key documents: Current temporary residence card, Passport, Proof of financial solvency, Dominican criminal record, Medical examination, Passport photos · Rights: Work: Permanent residents may live and work freely. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency: This is permanent residence; naturalization possible after ~2 years (Law 1683). · Family: Dependents hold their own residence aligned to the principal. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migracion.gob.do --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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