Business visa for work purposes (NM1) and work-based temporary residence
Foreign nationals with a fixed-term contract at a company established in the Dominican Republic apply at a consulate for a one-year multiple-entry business visa for work (NM1). The employer must be registered with the Ministry of Labour in SIRLA and comply with Article 135 of the Labour Code. Within 30 days of arriving, the worker goes to the DGM to start residence or temporary permit procedures.
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
Foreign employees with a job offer from a public or private company in the Dominican Republic, and technical staff sent for short assignments.
Eligibility
Job offer
A job offer from a company registered with the Ministry of Labour, showing position, base salary and benefits.
Employer compliance
Show a Ministry of Labour certificate proving the company is in SIRLA and complies with Article 135 of the Labour Code.
- Certificate is valid for 1 year
- Company must be in the Integrated Labour Registration System (SIRLA)
Official wording
A Ministry of Labour certificate (valid 1 year) showing the company is in the Integrated Labour Registration System (SIRLA) and complies with Article 135 of the Labour Code.
Guarantee
Provide a notarised guarantee letter from the company, legalised by the Procuraduría General de la República.
- Letter is valid for 6 months
Official wording
A notarised guarantee letter from the company, legalised by the Procuraduría General de la República (valid 6 months).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementShort technical work
- Document checklistVisa application form
- FeesConsular visa fee
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- 10 documents
- 2 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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- EritreaEmployment visa
- SpainAutorización de residencia para profesionales altamente cualificados (Ley 14/2013) - national modality and EU Blue Card
- EthiopiaExpatriate Work Permit (Ministry of Labour and Skills) and Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa
