Residence Visa – Investment

1. Visa form filled out and duly completed by computer or in readable print. Available at the headquarters of the consular offices or the service portal (Download link at the bottom of the page)
2. Visa application letter with the signature of the beneficiary addressed to the corresponding consular office, containing name, nationality, place of residence and productive activity to which he is engaged, as well as information on how he plans to settle in the country as a spouse or child ( a) from a legal resident in the Dominican Republic or from Dominican Republic, this letter does not have to legalized, nor apostilled.
3. One (1) 2 x 2 inch photograph , front facing and with a white background. (Passport type)
4. (Passport Type) Original passport must be valid for a minimum of eighteen (18) months.
5. Birth certificate of the interested party, apostilled by the Secretary of State.
6. Medical Letter that the petitioner has no infectious and contagious diseases and signed by the doctor or hospital.
7. Legible photocopy of the national identification document (driver's license) and copy of the Residence Card, if you reside in a second country.
8. Certificate of No Criminal Record issued by the FBI (Not required for minors) this certificate is valid for 6 months from the date of issue) and certificates from the countries in which you have resided in the last 5 years, duly legalized or apostilled by the Secretary of State, as appropriate.
9. Certificate of Investor by the CEI-RD, according to the classification described below: Direct Investors: must submit a copy of the certification of the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (CEI-RD)
   1. Companies operating under the Free Zones Regime: must submit a copy of the certification of the National Free Zones Council.
   2. Foreign Companies Contracted or Sub-Contracted by the Executive Power: must submit a copy of the contract or the official gazette where the contract with the Dominican state is published.
   3. Border Development Projects: you must present the certification of the National Border Development Council.
   4. Tourism Development Projects: It can be accredited by both the Dominican Republic Export and Investment Center (CEI-RD), and by the Ministry of Tourism.
   5. and. If the applicant is an economic dependent, a domestic employee, guardian, direct-line ascendant or child over 18 years of age of the beneficiary, a letter of guarantee must be added where the guarantor (beneficiary of the program) records the quality and condition of the dependent of the applicant's residence, and specify that he is responsible for the maintenance and repatriation expenses if necessary.
   6. In the event that the applicant is a shareholder of the company, he must also present Act of the company's administrative council in original and a copy to deposit.
   7. These documents will be presented in original. Earned income from wages does not apply. Dominican and other valid or expired visas.
   8. Employment certification letter from the receiving company.

10. These documents will be presented in original. Earned income from wages does not apply.

11. Please call to quote the required translations and / or legalizations.
12. Include a prepaid (pre-stamped) and self-addressed envelope for returning documents. We recommend using UPS or DHL. (We are not responsible for shipping costs.)
13. Please send the documents indicated above, together with a certified check or money order payable to the Dominican Consulate in California, to our address: 500 N. Brand Blvd. suite 960 Glendale, CA 91203.

• Certified check or money order made payable to the Dominican Consulate in CA

Notes:

• Do not buy a travel ticket until you are informed if your visa has been approved.
• Having completed all the requirements required above does not mean visa approval, but indicates that the consulate can accept your request, evaluate it and send it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who will issue the final decision.
• Once in Dominican territory, they have a period of 30 days to appear before the General Directorate of Migration (DGM) to formalize the procedures of their residence, visas or temporary permit, having to complete the additional requirements that it requires according to the Regulation of application of General Migration Law No. 285.
• The cost of this service is not refundable.
• The documents can only be translated by the Dominican Consulate