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LEGALFRAMEWORKFOR FOREIGNPERSONSThe foreign investor whose business or activity requires him to visit, or movehis residence to, the Dominican Republic, will find in this chapter informationon the main laws and provisions that will regulate his entry and stay in thecountry, as well as his civil and family life in the Dominican territory.1ENTRY ANDRESIDENCE124ENTRY REQUIREMENTSIn general, foreign citizens must obtain a Dominican visa in order to enter thecountry. Visas are classified in Diplomatic, Official, Courtesy, Business,Dependants, Tourism, Residence and Student. The Foreign Service of theDominican Republic issues these visas abroad or by the Ministry of ForeignRelations in the country.Citizens of countries that have signed an agreement with the DominicanRepublic for the exoneration of visa requirements may enter the country for aperiod of sixty days, upon the purchase of a “tourist card” at the arrival port forthe amount of US$20.00.These countries are the following: Antigua & Bermuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria,Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Curacao, CheckRepublic, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominique, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany,Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Italy, Jamaica, Luxembourg,Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Princedom of Andorra,Northern Ireland,Norway,Russia,St.Kitts & Nevis,St.Marino,St.Vincent,St.Lucia,Slovenia,Spain,Surinam,Sweden,Switzerland,Trinidad & Tobago,Ukraine,UnitedKingdom, United States,Venezuela and Yugoslavia.
Pellerano & HerreraAttorneys at lawHowever, it is always advisable to confirm entry visa requirements with the closestdiplomatic or consular representation of the country before traveling to thecountry, as country listings may be subject to change from time to time.125OBTAINING DOMINICAN RESIDENCEForeigners may acquire the right to reside in the country in the following manner:1. Obtaining a residence visa from the Dominican Consulates abroad or theMinistry of Foreign Affaires, and2. Obtaining a provisional and then permanent residence card from the GeneralImmigration Office.a) Residence visaThe applicant of a residence visa must file the following documents:1. Letter of request2. Duly completed Form 509-Ref.3. Letter of guarantee from a Dominican person or company, or a foreignerresiding in the country.4. Police Record.5. Health certificate.6. Work contract, bank letter or other proof of funds.7. Seven frontal photos 2" x 2" and three side photos.8. Birth certificate.9. Passport photocopies.10. Certification from the General Immigration Office of the applicant's last dateof entry in the country.If the applicant wishes to obtain a residence visa for his/her spouse, the samedocuments must be presented in relation to the spouse, apart from those indicatedin points 3 and 6. Furthermore, the applicant must file a copy of the marriagecertificate. For children, it is enough to comply with the requirements 7, 8and 9.The procedure takes from 10 to 12 weeks.The residence visa is valid for 60 days,and within this term the applicant must file a residence request with the GeneralImmigration Office.b) Residence CardThe request for a provisional residence must be joined by the following documents:1. Request letter2. Duly completed Form B-1-A.3. Photocopies of passport and residence visa.4. Certification of residence visa issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.5. Letter of guarantee from a Dominican citizen or resident legalized by PublicNotary.6. Six 2" x 2" photos (four frontal and two side photos).
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