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Residency · CaribbeanDominican Republic Investor Residence
Residence in the Dominican Republic for investors of at least USD 200,000, with a fast path to naturalisation.
- Investment from
- USD 200,000
- Processing
- To confirm
- Family
- Spouse, Children
- Stay required
- No minimum stay
Decision summary
- What do you obtain?
- Dominican Republic Investor ResidenceRoute to citizenshipNaturalisation may be requested after about six months of uninterrupted residence, under Law No.
- What does your family invest?
- USD 200,000 (lower for some designated investment projects).
- What is additional?
- Information pending verification
- How long does it take?
- Information pending verification
- Must you travel or live there?
- No minimum stay required to keep the status.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, Children · conditions apply
- Program status
- Operational
Overview
The Dominican Republic grants residence to foreigners who invest at least USD 200,000 in a business, real estate or financial instruments, under the General Migration Law and its regulation.
The residence is granted as permanent, with a permit first issued for one year and then renewed for longer periods.
Investor residents may apply for naturalisation after about six months of uninterrupted residence, subject to the naturalisation law.
Path to citizenship
6 monthsof residence before you can apply for citizenship
Naturalisation may be requested after about six months of uninterrupted residence, under Law No. 1683.
See every residency route to citizenship →Who this program may not suit
Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:
- Your budget is below USD 200,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.
Investment pathways
- Investment pathway
- Investment in a business, real estate or financial instruments.
- Minimum investment
- USD 200,000 (lower for some designated investment projects).
Checked against official programme sources
Family inclusion
Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Not named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule
Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.
- Eligible dependents
- Spouse and minor children.
Checked against official programme sources
Application process
- 1The investor makes a qualifying investment of at least US$200,000 and obtains a foreign investment certificate from ProDominicana (or the National Council of Free Zones where applicable).
- 2Before travelling, the investor applies at a Dominican consulate for a residence visa, which is valid for 60 days and one entry.
- 3Within that period the investor goes to the Dirección General de Migración to file locally, with apostilled and translated documents, police clearance, investment evidence and a medical examination.
- 4Migración checks the investment certificate against ProDominicana's records; when this fast track launched in 2021 the authorities said investor files should take no more than about six weeks.
- 5The first permanent residence card is issued for one year and is then renewed for four-year periods; naturalisation is a separate, discretionary application.
Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.
Investment and fees
Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.
Estimate for your family
- Investment for your family
- USD 200,000
- Qualifying investment (from)
- Known total so far
- USD 200,000
- 5 cost items not yet included
Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages
Qualifying investment
- Qualifying investment (from)
- USD 200,000
- To be confirmed
- Government fees · Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period
Checked against official programme sources
Residence requirements
- Residence requirements
- No minimum stay required to keep the status.
- Renewal requirements
- Permit first issued for one year, then renewable for four-year periods.
- Potential route to citizenship
- Naturalisation may be requested after about six months of uninterrupted residence, under Law No. 1683.
Checked against official programme sources
Due diligence and documentation
Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.
Considerations, limitations and risks
- Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
- Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
- Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.
Status and authority
- Operational status
- Operational
- Official government authority
- Dirección General de Migración, with the Export and Investment Center (ProDominicana), Dominican Republic
- Legal basis
- General Migration Law No. 285-04 and Regulation No. 631-11; Naturalisation Law No. 1683.
- To be confirmed
- Nationality restrictions
Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
How fast can investors naturalise in the Dominican Republic?
Investor residents may apply after about six months of uninterrupted residence, subject to the naturalisation law and a government decision.
What is the minimum investment for Dominican Republic Investor Residence?
USD 200,000 (lower for some designated investment projects).
Can my family be included?
Spouse and minor children.
Is there a minimum stay requirement for Dominican Republic Investor Residence?
No minimum stay required to keep the status.
How long does the process take?
Timeframes depend on the authority and the completeness of your application. An advisor can provide current guidance.
Does the Dominican Republic Investor Residence lead to citizenship?
Naturalisation may be requested after about six months of uninterrupted residence, under Law No. 1683.
Is approval guaranteed?
No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.
Discuss Dominican Republic with an advisor.
Share your objectives in confidence. An advisor will outline the options that may be relevant to your family and circumstances.