The Citizens holding the following Passports may enter the�
Dominican Republic without a Visa
( Tourist Card must be purchased upon arrival at the Airport )
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ALBANIA,� ANDORRA,� ANTIGUA,� ARGENTINA,� ARUBA,� AUSTRALIA,� AUSTRIA,��
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BAHAMAS
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�BELGIUM,� BRASIL,� BULGARIA,� CANADA,� CROATIA,� CURACO,� CHILE,� DENMARK
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CZECHOSLOVAKIA
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DOMINICA,� ECUADOR,� FINLAND,� FRANCE,� GERMANY,� GREAT BRITAIN,� HOLLAND
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HUNGARY,� IRELAND,� ISRAEL,� ITALY,� JAMAICA,� JAPAN,� LUXUMBOURG,� MEXICO
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MONACO,� PARAGUAY,� PERU,� POLAND,� PORTUGAL,� ROMANIA,� RUSSIA,
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SAN MARINO,� SAINT VINCENT,� SAINT LUCIA,� SPAIN,�
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SWEDEN,� SWITZERLAND,� SURINAME
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO,� UNITED STATES, URUGUAY,� VENEZUELA, YUGOSLAVIA
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.While the Dominican Republic does not have an formal economic citizenship program, it does have an very inexpensive and simple process for both permanent residency and citizenship.� For the cost involved, and the waiting period for a passport in comparison to other countries, we think it is one of the most economical ways to obtain a very legal and official second passport.��
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In the past, the Dominican Republic has taken a somewhat "laissez-faire" attitude towards tourists that overstayed their tourist visa.� We know of many Americans and Canadians that have lived in the Dominican Republic without official residency for many years.� Under current guidelines, if a tourist overstays by one day or ten years, the fine is the same, 100 pesos or about US$6.� The logic is that if you are a tourist spending money and are not taking away employment from a dominican, then live and let live.�
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While this may sound like an argument against residency, it is not. The Dominican government has also recently cracked down on foreigners that started small tourist oriented businesses without residency.� Many have been deported, leaving a thriving business behind.� Remember, a tourist visa gives you the right to be a tourist, it does not give you the right to work or own a business.� The entire residency and related passport process is easy , inexpensive, and a must if you wish to establish a business or work.� The Dominican government also permits dual citizenship, so you will not have to renounce your current passport in the process.
. This is one of the best and easiet ways to obtain a
legal and legitimate Second Passport -
all for under $5,000 in attorney & filing fees.

Some of the Requirements

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Clients are advised to obtain 3 certified or offical copies of thier birth certificate prior to their arrival in Santo Domingo.� You will not need all three copies, but it is a good idea.� Depending upon where you live and your local government office or health department, this may cost anywhere from $5 to $15 per official copy.�
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It is also highly suggested that a letter of good conduct from your local police department be obtained.� While we have assisted clients that did not posess such a reference letter, it is a good idea to have a document indicating up-front that you do not have a criminal record in your home country.� This helps with your own credibility. A to "whom it may concern" letter stating your lack of a criminal record is sufficient.
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Clients will also be required to take a general physical, chest x-ray and aids test, which is quick and inexpensive.
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Upon completion of all paperwork, and aproval, the client will receive a temporary residence card.� This process can take anywhere from 60 to 90 days. This card is normally valid for six months, but we have seen validation dates of up to 12 months on some.� Regardless of the expiration date on your temporary resident card, you will have the right to live and work in the Dominican Republic.� You will also have the right to leave the country whenever you wish and re-enter with your temporary residence document (you will not need a tourist card or toursit visa to re-enter).
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Six months from the issuance of your temporary card, you will receive your official residence card or "Cedula", which is valid for one year.� Upon completion of that initial one year period, you will re-new your residence for a second year.� Upon completion of this second year period, you can become formally nationalized and obtain your Dominican Passport.� All told, you would have obtained the immediate right to live and work in the Dominican Republic (or own a business), with a legititmate� and official government issued passport after about 2 1/2 years from the date you started.��
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For Dominican Residency email [email protected]

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