Dominican Republic family reunification visa

The residence visa (RS) for family reunification is for people who want to live permanently in the Dominican Republic because of family ties, by marriage or direct dependency. The dependency visa (DPM) is for dependants of a foreigner who holds a Dominican visa or residence card, such as the family of an NM1 worker; it requires a copy of the principal's Dominican visa or residence card.

Applicants present the visa form, a 2 x 2 inch photo, an original passport valid for six months, a residence card if applicable, a legalised or apostilled birth certificate, a certificate of no criminal record for every country of residence in the last five years (not required for minors), the current marriage certificate or a notarised declaration certifying a free union of at least two years, shown through children or shared assets, and bank statements for the last three months. Documents not in Spanish are translated by a judicial interpreter.

For the RS visa, the spouse or parent in the Dominican Republic signs a guarantee letter notarised and legalised by the Attorney General's Office (PGR), valid six months, attaching their identity document. For the DPM visa, the guarantee letter is issued by the company. MIREX may call the guarantor to an interview.

The RS residence visa costs USD 200 and the DPM dependency visa USD 150, according to MIREX's consular fee table. MIREX gives a response time of 10 to 20 working days and advises waiting for the visa before buying non-refundable tickets.

The consulate evaluates the file and sends it to MIREX, which decides; meeting the requirements does not guarantee approval. Holders of RS or DPM visas have 30 days after entering to present themselves at the Directorate General of Migration to formalise their residence or temporary permit, completing the additional requirements of the regulation of Migration Law 285-04.