{"id":33100,"date":"2023-11-15T15:53:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T15:53:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consulatedrwest.gob.do\/?page_id=33100"},"modified":"2024-10-22T21:43:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T21:43:49","slug":"visa-fines-laborales","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/consulatedrwest.gob.do\/en\/visa-fines-laborales","title":{"rendered":"Business Visa for Work Purposes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Dominican Republic is a country opened to the world. All of our natural beauty, our history, the investment and business options that we offer, as well as the warmth of our people, invite everyone to visit us and enjoy an enchanted island filled with opportunities.
\nBusiness visas for work purposes are issued to those individuals who, given the nature of their occupation, must remain in the country for one or more years, without having the need to leave the country. Generally, this type of visa is granted to individuals who are under contract, for a specified amount of time, with private or public entities established within the national territory. Business visas for work purposes can be renewed for an equal amount of time for the duration of the contract, depending on each case.
\nIndividuals granted this visa can obtain a driver\u2019s license, can open a bank account, and can have the corresponding customs services.<\/p>\n

REQUIREMENTS ACCORDING TO TYPE OF VISA:<\/div>\n
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  1. Completed visa application form. Please use typewriter or legible block letters.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Visa Application Letter (no handwriting letters): addressed to the Ministry of Foreign Relations and signed by the applicant or his\/her representative, and which includes the applicant\u2019s name, nationality, place of residency and activity which he or she will be undertaking while in the country.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. One (1) 2x2 picture, frontal view and white background.\u00a0In all pictures: Both ears must be visible and bangs must be pulled away from forehead and face. Please do not smile or wear eyeglasses or any jewelry (earrings, studs, necklaces, piercings, etc.). You must also wear shirts\/tops\/dresses with sleeves and collars.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Original passport valid for a minimum of 18 months.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Birth Certificate with an Apostille issue by the Secretary of State Department.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Decision from the Ministry of Labor of the Dominican Republic. This document is issued by the Labor Department of said Ministry, legitimizing the applicant\u2019s work contract in the Dominican Republic, and which specifies the employee\u2019s role or position within the company, the length of the contract and the salary.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Medical Letter. (Indicating an assessment of the applicant\u2019s general health and indicating if the applicant suffers from any infectious or contagious disease. If the interested party resides in the Dominican Republic, said document shall be issued by a medical laboratory, clinic or hospital registered with the Ministry of Public Health.<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. FBI Records with an Apostille issue by the Secretary of State Department .If the party has resided in the Dominican Republic for more than 5 years, the document should be issued by the Office of the Attorney General (Procurator General of the Republic).THIS FBI RECORD IS ONLY VALID FOR THE FIRST 10 MONTHS FROM THE DATE THAT THE DOCUMENT WAS ISSUED. Not required for minors. <\/span>It is not necessary for minors.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Legible copy of a National Identification Document (ID CARD \/ DRIVER LICENSE) from the country of nationality and a legible copy of Residency Card if person resides in another country.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Legible copies of previous Dominican Visas or Residency Card (if renewing or if person has previously traveled to the Dominican Republic).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Support documents, evidence establishing their labor qualifications, including your resume or CV (curriculum vitae), copy university diplomas, letters current and previous employers detailing your position and projects you worked and names and phone numbers of existing staff managing your actual job occupation. (These\ndocuments should not be apostilled or legalized). <\/span>documents must not be apostilled or legalized).<\/li>\n
        2. Guarantee letter, by which the company duly registered in the <\/span>Dominican Republic, responsible morally and financially, as well\nas the return to their country of origin once completed by either party\nthe employment relationship, engaging in case the visa is in effect, to process\ncancellation or withdrawal without prejudice to the beneficiary to the Ministry of\nForeign, likewise assume pay for the Dominican State\nany expenses that such person may incur during their stay in the country, or\noriginating as a result of repatriation or deportation of it.\nNote:\nThis document must be submitted signed by the senior officer\nhierarchy or representative of the company, notarized and legalized in the Attorney\nGeneral of the Republic.\u00a0 (It should not be apostilled).<\/li>\n
        3. Copy cedula (Dominican ID Guarantor)<\/li>\n
        4. Financial Solvency from guarantor: bank statement saving or checking accounts showing balance and \/ or title of motor vehicle<\/li>\n
        5. Please send all documents to: 500 N. Brand Blvd. Suite # 960. Glendale, CA 91203<\/li>\n
        6. Include a prepaid, redirected envelope for returning your passport and documents. We recommend using an overnight courier (UPS, DHL, etc.). Please note that if you use any of these courier services, we are not responsible for shipping costs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Our normal turnaround is 4-6 weeks approximately, please do not book your trip until your visa is approved.<\/span><\/p>\n

          All costs are non-refundable. The Ministry of Foreign Relations of the Dominican Republic reserves the right to approve all visa applications.<\/span><\/p>\n