Residence for pensioners, retirees and rentistas
Law 171-07
Under Law 171-07, foreign pensioners and people with stable passive income from abroad (rentistas) can apply at a Dominican consulate for a Residence Visa (RS). Pensioners need at least US$1,500 a month and rentistas at least US$2,000 a month, plus US$250 a month for each dependant. Salary income does not count for rentistas.
Life in Dominican Republic
Money
3
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).
Living
1
Happiness
#62 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Retirees with a foreign pension, and people living on passive income from abroad.
Eligibility
Pension incomePensionado/jubilado
Show a pension of at least US$1,500 a month from a government, official body or foreign private company.
Minimum pension per month
- Just youor peso equivalent
- US$1,500
- Each extra personper dependant, per month
- US$250
- Can be paid in pesos at the equivalent amount
Official wording
Minimum pension of US$1,500 a month (or the peso equivalent), from a government, official body or foreign private company.
Passive incomeRentista
Show income of at least US$2,000 a month from investments or assets abroad.
Minimum passive income per month
- Just you
- US$2,000
- Each extra personper dependant, per month
- US$250
- Salary income does not count
Official wording
Minimum income of US$2,000 a month from investments or assets abroad. Salary income does not count.
Dependants
Show an extra US$250 a month for each dependant applying with you.
US$250
Extra income per dependant
- Dependant is defined in Article 5 of Law 171-07
- Applies to dependants applying with the main applicant
Official wording
An extra US$250 a month for each dependant (as defined in Article 5 of Law 171-07) applying with the main applicant.
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- Document checklistVisa application form
- FeesConsular visa fee
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