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Dominican RepublicInvestors & entrepreneursLast checked October 17, 2026

Residence by investment

Law 171-07

Foreign investors can apply at a Dominican consulate for a Residence Visa (RS) based on an investment certified by the relevant authority. The investment can be direct investment (certified by ProDominicana, formerly CEI-RD), a free-zone company, a border development project or a tourism project. The MIREX visa page does not set a minimum amount.

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Life in Dominican Republic

Money

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Currency

Dominican Peso

DOP

Dominican Peso

Cost of living

38

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

15–25%

Income tax (national)

ITBIS 18%

2026 scale: exempt up to DOP 416,220; 15%, 20%, and 25% above DOP 867,123 a year (inflation-adjusted annually).

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.1

#62 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Foreign investors with a certified investment in the Dominican Republic.

Eligibility

  • Direct investorsDirect investment

    Show a CEI-RD (ProDominicana) certification, commercial registration, and a bank certificate with statements for the last 3 months.

    • CEI-RD is now called ProDominicana
    Official wording

    Certification from the Centro de Exportación e Inversión (CEI-RD, now ProDominicana), commercial registration, and bank certificate and statements for the last 3 months.

  • Free-zone companiesFree zones

    Show a certification from the Consejo Nacional de Zonas Francas and bank statements for the last 3 months.

    Official wording

    Certification from the Consejo Nacional de Zonas Francas, and bank statements for the last 3 months.

  • Border developmentBorder projects

    Certification from the Consejo Nacional de Desarrollo Fronterizo.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementTourism projects
  • Document checklistVisa application form
  • FeesConsular visa fee

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  • 9 documents
  • 2 fees
  • 6 steps
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