Born in Dominican Republic

Birth in the Dominican Republic gives citizenship only if a parent is Dominican or legally resident. Non-residents count as 'in transit', so their children are not Dominican.

Passport34 visa-freeof 218 countriesPapers ready inNot publishedDual citizenshipAllowedKeeps yours tooHealth care73/100

Baby's passport feeDOP 6,700

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Who qualifies:A parent must be Dominican or a legal resident (permanent or temporary residence); children of diplomats, non-residents (e.g. tourists, temporary workers, students) and people without legal status are excluded.

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Citizen from birthA Dominican Republic passport of their own
34 countries visa-freeof 218 countries
Keeps your citizenship tooDominican Republic allows dual citizenship
Free to live, study and workIn Dominican Republic, for life

Constitución de la República Dominicana 2024 (Tribunal Constitucional) Ley 285-04 sobre Migración (Dirección General de Migración) Constitution (2010, as proclaimed 27 Oct 2024) art. 18(3); Ley General de Migración 285-04 art. 36 párrafo I · checked Nov 3, 2026

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How to start

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Get to Dominican Republic legallySign in to see the visa your passport needs.Prepare your Tourist visa (single TS or multiple TM) and visa-free tourist entry application Most parents stay about 3 months: airlines limit late-pregnancy flights.
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Register the birthAt the local civil registry, with the hospital's birth record.
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Get the baby's passportFee DOP 6,700 · First passport for a Dominican-born minor, normal service; urgent service RD$4,000 extraOfficial source
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Pass on your own citizenship
- Dominican Republic allows dual citizenship: the baby can hold both.