Dominican Republic Investor Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
Program
Investor Visa
Local Name
Residencia por Inversión Extranjera
Type
Investor visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
(48 mo)
Permanent residency and a fast 6-month path to citizenship through a minimum $200,000 investment in business, real estate, term deposits, or securities.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | USD 200,000 | $200,000 | -- | Yes | Optional |
| Business | USD 200,000 | $200,000 | -- | Yes | Optional |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Regime Name
Territorial-based — foreign income generally exempt
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
1 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
2 years
Language Required
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
45–90 days
Apply from Abroad
No
📝 NOTES
Must obtain a certified foreign investment certificate (Constancia de Inversión Extranjera) from CEI-RD. Investment can be in businesses, term deposits, securities, or real estate. Lower minimums may apply for Designated Investment Projects (DIPs) in priority sectors. Citizenship eligibility after 2 years of residency.
📋 ALSO IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Dominican Republic also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Dominican Republic (No Specific DN Visa) (digital nomad visa)