🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
Program
Rentista Visa
Local Name
Residencia — Rentista
Type
Passive income
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
(48 mo)
Residency for individuals with stable passive income of at least $2,000/month from foreign sources such as rental income, dividends, bonds, or investments.
💰 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Income Requirement
$2,000/mo
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Not allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
Extra per Dependent
$250
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Exempt
Tax Rate
0.0%
Regime Name
Rentista Tax Exemption — foreign passive income exempt
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 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 prove $2,000/month stable passive income for at least 5 years. Freelance/consulting invoices do not qualify. Income must be from rental income, dividends, bonds, or other recurring passive streams. Full foreign income tax exemption retained even after the 2-year grace period. Citizenship after 2 years of residency — one of the fastest paths globally.
📋 ALSO IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Dominican Republic also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Dominican Republic (No Specific DN Visa) (digital nomad visa)
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