Provisional Residence

This residence classification is designed for those who wish to reside or work in the country for a period of up to one year. After obtaining residence, the foreign national has the option of renewing provisional residence on a yearly basis until the fourth year. On the fourth year the foreign national will qualify to apply for permanent residence. PRIOR THIS RESIDENCE YOU NEED TO OBTAIN A RESIDENCE VISA (RS). Upon arrival to the country with your RESIDENCE VISA, please contact us in order to initiate the process for PROVISIONAL RESIDENCE. Our firm will handle the entire process for you. Please contact us for a free quote.

Requirements:

• A residence visa from the Dominican Consulate or Embassy in the country of origin prior to arrival. Please contact us for further details.
• Passport with eighteen (18) months minimum force.
• Proof of marriage, singleness statement or proof of cohabitation, as applicable, duly apostilled or sealed by the Minsitry of Foreign Affairs in the country of origin at the Dominican Consulate.
• Original or certified copy of birth certificate authenticated with an apostille or sealed by the Minsitry of Foreign Affairs in the country of origin at the Dominican Consulate.
• Certificate of good conduct from your country authenticated with an apostille or notarized or sealed by the Minsitry of Foreign Affairs in the country of origin and the Dominican Consulate.
• Medical test performed by the Immigration Department (x-rays, urine test, blood test)
• Four (4) recent photographs size 2 x 2 front and two (2) profile, no jewelry or accessories and ears uncovered.
• Affidavit by two residents of the Dominican Republic regarding the moral standing and good behavior of the applicant.
• Notarized letter of guarantee from a Dominican person or corporation or a permanent resident. (We can provide guarantor services for an additional cost)
• A certificate of good behavior from the Dominican authorities.
• Proof of solvency of the guarantor.
• Application form
• Guarantee policy contracted with the insurance company duly authorized by the DGM. ( Seguro Patria).
• Translation to spanish and legalization of all documents.

Interested? Please don’t hesitate to contact us! Our lawyers, notaries, consultants, and judicial interpreters are at your complete service.

Other Services and Additional information:

Other services (translator, opening bank accounts, Dominican drivers license, personal Spanish lessons, real estate escort, Dominican citizenship and Passport consultations, etc.) are all available upon request.

The Dominican government also permits dual citizenship, so you will not have to renounce your current passport in the process.