🇩🇴Dominican Republic Visa for Chinese Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Chinese passport holders need a visa to enter Dominican Republic. Apply at a Dominican Republic embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
How Chinese citizens apply for a Dominican Republic visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Dominican Republic embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here ↗
- → See the exact document checklist for Chinese applicants, by visa type.
No advance visa with these documents
Dominican Republic officially admits Chinese citizens without a pre-arranged visa when they hold certain third-country visas or residence permits.
Visa-free · up to 30 days
Decree No. Conditions vary slightly per document — check each rule via the official source.
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Tourist visa (single entry, consular)
USD 100
Applications are handled via VFS Global — a service fee applies on top of the visa fee and varies by country and centre.
Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules
Documents required for Chinese applicants
The exact documents Chinese citizens must submit for Dominican Republic, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
touristTourist visa
For the Applicant Abroad* - Completed and duly completed Visa Form (Online Form), typed or legibly printed. Available at the headquarters of the consular offices or on the consular services portal www.consuladord.com (consuladord.com ↗) to be filled out online. - Original passport with a minimum validity of six (6) months. - Authorization of the parents or guardian, when it is a minor and the person requesting it is not the father or the mother. - Documents that demonstrate economic solvency: bank letter(s) from your savings account, checking account or bank certificates, Labor Certification, Indicating your date of entry into the company, position you occupy in the company, salary, Property titles of your residence, business, farm or land, or vehicle registration if applicable. - Legible photocopy of the National Identity Document of the country of nationality and legible photocopy of the Residence Card, if you reside in a second country. - Legible copy of the hotel reservation or Letter of invitation with the address information and general data of the person who will give you accommodation in the DR. - Legible copy of flight reservation updated to the date of your trip. - Legible copy of previous Dominican visas (if it is renewal or if you have previously traveled to the Dominican Republic). - Visa application letter (without notarization) signed by the beneficiary or his representative, containing name, nationality, place of residence, occupation of the sponsor, economic means they possess and purpose of travel to the country. For the guarantor in the DR: Letter of Guarantee in Spanish, Duly Notarized and legalized in the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic, this document must be presented by the applicant along with the other documents on the day of his interview at the Dominican consulate, it is essential that this letter of guarantee contain the following clause, so that it can be accepted by our diplomatic or consular mission: WARRANTY CLAUSE - "I guarantee that (name, nationality and passport) will not remain in the Dominican Republic longer than that granted by the Dirección General de Migración, nor will request residence or change of immigration status from Dominican territory, exclusively performing the activity for which the visa was granted. I am morally and financially responsible upon return from their country of origin, assuming to pay in favor of the Dominican State any expense that said person may incur during their stay in the country, or that arises as a consequence of their repatriation or deportation.” - Documents that demonstrate economic solvency: bank letter(s) from your savings account, checking account or bank certificates, - Labor Certification, showing your date when you joined the company, position in the company, salary, Property titles of your residence, business, farm or land, or vehicle registration if any. - Interview. The guarantor must complete an interview at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with an official from the consular department.
businessBUSINESS VISA FOR LABOR PURPOSES (NM1) UNDER THE REGIME OF FREE ZONE
- Completed and duly completed Visa Form (Online Form), typed or legibly printed. Available at the headquarters of the consular offices or on the service portal. The original and the translation must be deposited, both legalized or apostilled. - Visa application letter (without notarization), addressed to the consul, signed by the company or institution to which the beneficiary belongs, containing the beneficiary's name, nationality, place of residence, activity to which he is dedicated, economic means with which it counts and purpose of trip to the country. - One (1) photograph size 4 x 5 centimeters, front view and with a white background. - Original passport with a minimum validity of ONE AND A HALF YEAR (18 months). - Legible photocopy of the Residence Card. (If applicable). - Certificate of No Criminal Record (Not required for minors) issued (less than 12 months after the request) by the competent authority (federal authority in the case of federal states) of the countries in which you have resided in the last 5 years, duly legalized or apostilled, as appropriate. - Birth Certificate. It must be submitted in original duly legalized or apostilled. If it is written in a language other than Spanish, it must be translated by a judicial interpreter, legalized by the Consulate of the Dominican Republic or apostilled. - Medical Certification that the petitioner does not have infectious diseases. This document must be issued by the company or institution to which the beneficiary belongs on a stamped and sealed sheet. - Copy of valid or expired Dominican visas and visas from other countries. - Certification from the National Council of Free Export Zones (CNZFE) for visa purposes, indicating that you are a beneficiary of Law 8-90 as established in article 5, indicating the type of benefit granted: a) That it is a free zone operator; b) It is a Free Zone company; c) He is a Free Zone Investor. For the guarantor in the DR: - Letter of Guarantee in Spanish, Duly Notarized and legalized in the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic, this document must be presented by the applicant along with the other documents on the day of his interview at the Dominican consulate, it is essential that this letter of guarantee contain the following clause, so that it can be accepted by our diplomatic or consular mission: WARRANTY CLAUSE - "I guarantee that (name, nationality and passport) will not remain in the Dominican Republic longer than that granted by the Dirección General de Migración, nor will request residence or change of immigration status from Dominican territory, exclusively performing the activity for which the visa was granted. I am morally and financially responsible upon return from their country of origin, assuming to pay in favor of the Dominican State any expense that said person may incur during their stay in the country, or that arises as a consequence of their repatriation or deportation.” - Supporting Documents: evidence that establishes your job qualifications, including your resume or CV (curriculum vitae), university diplomas, (these documents must not be apostilled, legalized nor translated). - Interview. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to summon the guarantor, to complete an interview with an official from the consular office.
businessMULTIPLE BUSINESS VISA (NM - Negocios Múltiples )
For the Applicant Abroad: - Visa application letter (without notarization), addressed to the consul, signed by the company or institution to which the beneficiary belongs, containing the name of the beneficiary, nationality, place of residence, activity to which he is dedicated, means financial resources that he has and the purpose of traveling to the country. This document shall be processed by the company or institution to which the beneficiary belongs on the sheet stamped and sealed. - Duly completed Visa form (Online Form), either electronically or by hand (block letters). - Original passport with a minimum validity of six (06) months. - Labor Certification, indicating your date of entry into the company, position in the company and salary. - Immigration Status, these are: a legible photocopy of the National Document of Identity of the country of nationality and a legible photocopy of the Residence Card, if resides in a second country. - Travel history, photocopies of Dominican visas and other countries. - Certificate of No Criminal Record issued by the corresponding authorities of the last country in which the interested party was domiciled. Such document must be duly legalized or apostilled. For the guarantor in the DR: Letter of Guarantee in Spanish, Duly Notarized and legalized in the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic, this document must be presented by the applicant along with the other documents on the day of his interview at the Dominican consulate, it is essential that this letter of guarantee contain the following clause, so that it can be accepted by our diplomatic or consular mission: WARRANTY CLAUSE - "I guarantee that (name, nationality and passport) will not remain in the Dominican Republic longer than that granted by the Dirección General de Migración, nor will request residence or change of immigration status from Dominican territory, exclusively performing the activity for which the visa was granted. I am morally and financially responsible upon return from their country of origin, assuming to pay in favor of the Dominican State any expense that said person may incur during their stay in the country, or that arises as a consequence of their repatriation or deportation.” - Documents that demonstrate financial solvency: bank letter(s) from your savings account passbook; current account or bank certificates; Labor certification, indicating your date of entry into the company, position you occupy in the company, salary; Title deeds of your residence, business, farm or land; either Vehicle registration if applicable.
otherDiplomatic, Official and Courtesy Visas
- Completed and duly completed Visa Form (Online Form), typed or legibly printed. Available at the headquarters of the consular offices or on the service portal - Original passport with a minimum validity sufficient for the stay in the Dominican Republic. - Verbal or Diplomatic Note from the Diplomatic Mission, Consular or International Organization, requesting the visa and must indicate: a. Name of the applicant, b. Nationality c. Passport number d. Diplomatic rank or position held e. Purpose of the trip
businessBusiness Visa
Single-entry business visa (NS - Negocios Simple) Requirements: - Completed and duly completed Visa Form (Online Form), typed or legibly printed. - Visa request letter (without notarization), addressed to the consul, signed by the company or institution to which the beneficiary belongs, containing the name of the beneficiary, nationality, place of residence, activity to which it is dedicated, economic means with which account and purpose of trip to the country. This document must be issued by the company or institution to which the beneficiary belongs on a stamped and sealed sheet. - Original passport with a minimum validity of six (06) months. - Legible photocopy of the Residence Card. (If apply) - Certificate of No Criminal Record (Not required for minors) issued (in date less than 12 months from the request) by the competent authority (federal authority in case of federal states) of the countries in which you have resided in the last 5 years, duly legalized or apostilled, as appropriate. - Medical Certification that the petitioner does not have contagious infectious diseases. - Dominican visas and other countries valid or expired. - Labor Certification, indicating your date of entry into the company, position you occupy in the company, including salary. For the guarantor in the DR: Letter of Guarantee in Spanish, Duly Notarized and legalized in the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic, this document must be presented by the applicant along with the other documents on the day of his interview at the Dominican consulate, it is essential that this letter of guarantee contain the following clause, so that it can be accepted by our diplomatic or consular mission: WARRANTY CLAUSE - "I guarantee that (name, nationality and passport) will not remain in the Dominican Republic longer than that granted by the Dirección General de Migración, nor will request residence or change of immigration status from Dominican territory, exclusively performing the activity for which the visa was granted. I am morally and financially responsible upon return from their country of origin, assuming to pay in favor of the Dominican State any expense that said person may incur during their stay in the country, or that arises as a consequence of their repatriation or deportation.” Documents that demonstrate financial solvency: bank letter(s) from your bank account savings book, checking account or bank certificates, Labor Certification, Indicating its date entry to the company, position held in the company, salary, property titles of your residence, business, farm or land, or vehicle registration if he owns them.
otherDependency Visa
Present yourself at the headquarters of the consulate office of the Dominican Republic with the following documentation and requirements: - 1. Completed and duly completed Visa Form (Online Form), typed or legibly printed. Available at the headquarters of the consular offices or on the consular services portal www.consuladord.com to be filled out online. - 2. One (1) photograph size 4 x 5 centimeters, front view and with a white background. - 3. Original passport with a minimum validity equal to or greater than the duration of the requested visa. - 4. Marriage certificate or birth certificate of the children, depending on the quality of the person requesting the dependency visa. - 5. Copy of the Dominican Visa or Residence Card and copy of the passport of the person on whom the interested party depends. - 6. Medical Certificate presenting a diagnosis of the applicant's general state of health and indicating whether he or she suffers from any type of infectious disease. It must be issued by the corresponding health authorities of the last country in which the interested party was domiciled. In the event that the interested party resides in the Dominican Republic, said document must be issued by a medical laboratory, clinic or hospital registered by the Ministry of Public Health. - 7. Certificate of No Criminal Record issued by the corresponding authorities of the last country in which the interested party was domiciled. If the interested party has resided in the Dominican Republic, said document must be issued by the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic. Not required for minors. - 8. Authorization of the parents or guardian, when it is a minor and the person requesting it is not the father or the mother. In this case, the father or mother who is not in the Dominican Republic is required to express agreement that the other parent take the minor to live in the Dominican Republic. - 9. Legible photocopy of the National Identity Document of the country of nationality and legible photocopy of the Residence Card, if you reside in a second country. - 10. Documents that prove economic solvency (bank letter, work letter, property titles, etc.), of the person on whom you depend. If any document is issued in the Dominican Republic, it must be notarized and legalized by the Attorney General's Office. - 11. Photocopy of the current diplomatic, official, courtesy, business for employment (NM1) and student visa granted to your main relative or employer. - 12. Legible photocopy of previous Dominican visas or residence card (if it is renewal). 13. Visa application letter addressed to the consular office by the person on whom the beneficiary depends, who must identify himself, present evidence that he has a Student or Business Visa for Labor Purposes for one year NML (in the latter case said communication must be signed by the body to which the beneficiary of the NML visa depends). Likewise, he must indicate if the person in favor of whom the visa is requested depends on him by family ties or by employment relationship. For the guarantor in the DR: Letter of Guarantee in Spanish, Duly Notarized and legalized in the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic, this document must be presented by the applicant along with the other documents on the day of his interview at the Dominican consulate, it is essential that this letter of guarantee contain the following clause, so that it can be accepted by our diplomatic or consular mission: WARRANTY CLAUSE - "I guarantee that (name, nationality and passport) will not remain in the Dominican Republic longer than that granted by the Dirección General de Migración, nor will request residence or change of immigration status from Dominican territory, exclusively performing the activity for which the visa was granted. I am morally and financially responsible upon return from their country of origin, assuming to pay in favor of the Dominican State any expense that said person may incur during their stay in the country, or that arises as a consequence of their repatriation or deportation.”
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businessBUSINESS VISA FOR LABOR PURPOSES (NM1) COMPANY MULTINATIONAL OR TRANSNATIONAL
- Completed and duly typed (Online Form) or printed Visa Form legibly printed. Available at the headquarters of the consular offices or on the service portal. - Visa request letter (without notarization), addressed to the consul, signed by the company or institution to which the beneficiary belongs, containing the name of the beneficiary, nationality, place of residence, activity to which it is dedicated, economic means with those who count and purpose of travel to the country. This document must be submitted by the company or institution to which the beneficiary belongs on a stamped and sealed sheet. - One (1) photograph size 4 x 5 centimeters, front view and with a white background. - Original passport with a minimum validity of one year and a half (18 months). - Legible photocopy of the Residence Card. (If applicable). - Birth Certificate. It must be presented in original duly legalized or apostilled, as appropriate. If it is written in a language other than Spanish, must be translated by a judicial interpreter, legalized by the Consulate of the Dominican Republic or apostilled, as appropriate. The original must be deposited and the translation both legalized or apostilled. - Certificate of No Criminal Records (Not required for minors) issued (less than 12 months after the request) by the competent authority (federal authority in the case of federal states) of the countries in which you have resided in the last 5 years, duly legalized or apostilled, as appropriate. - Medical Certification that the petitioner does not have infectious diseases. - Copy of valid or expired Dominican visas and visas from other countries. - Certification by a Multinational or Transnational Company: When they come to reside for one year or more: copy of your employment contract or agreement with the parent company and letter of transfer indicating the position that he will occupy and that his remunerations come from the parent company of the country of origin or provenance, these documents duly legalized or apostilled, as appropriate. If they are written in a language other than Spanish, must be translated by a judicial interpreter, legalized by the Consulate of the Dominican Republic or apostilled, as appropriate. Must supply the original and the translation. (In case the original contract cannot be provided, they must convert a copy of it into an original, legalizing such copy in country of origin. - When they come for less than a year to carry out technical work: letter of visa application by the parent company, indicating the work or technical work that will be carried out in Dominican territory, as well as the Dominican company where the said work. If they are written in a language other than Spanish, they must be translated by a judicial interpreter, legalized by the Consulate of the Republic Dominican or apostilled, as appropriate. For the guarantor in the DR: Letter of Guarantee in Spanish, Duly Notarized and legalized in the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic, this document must be presented by the applicant along with the other documents on the day of his interview at the Dominican consulate, it is essential that this letter of guarantee contain the following clause, so that it can be accepted by our diplomatic or consular mission: WARRANTY CLAUSE - "I guarantee that (name, nationality and passport) will not remain in the Dominican Republic longer than that granted by the Dirección General de Migración, nor will request residence or change of immigration status from Dominican territory, exclusively performing the activity for which the visa was granted. I am morally and financially responsible upon return from their country of origin, assuming to pay in favor of the Dominican State any expense that said person may incur during their stay in the country, or that arises as a consequence of their repatriation or deportation.” - Supporting Documents: evidence establishing your job qualifications (these documents must not be apostilled or legalized or translated). - Interview. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to summon the guarantor, to exhaust an interview with an official of the consular office.
otherResidence Visa
- Completed Visa Form (Online Form) and duly completed by machine or in legible print. Available at the headquarters of the consular offices or on the service portal. - Visa request letter to the signature of the beneficiary addressed to the corresponding consular office, containing name, nationality, place of residence and productive activity to which he is dedicated, as well as information on how he plans to settle in the country as a spouse or child (a) of a foreigner legal resident in the DR or of a Dominican, this letter is not legalized, nor is it apostilled. - Photograph size 4 x 5 centimeters, front view and with a white background. - Original passport with a minimum validity of one year and a half (18 months). - Legible photocopy of the Residence Card. (If apply) - Birth Certificate. It must be submitted in original duly legalized or apostilled, as appropriate. If it is written in a language other than Spanish, it must be translated by a judicial interpreter, legalized by the Consulate of the Dominican Republic or apostilled, as appropriate. The original and the translation must be deposited, both legalized or apostilled. - Certificate of No Criminal Record (Not required for minors) issued (less than 12 months after the request) by the competent authority (federal authority in the case of Federated States) of the countries in which you have resided in the last 5 years, duly legalized or apostilled, as appropriate. - Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificate of the children, according to the quality of the person requesting the dependency visa, duly legalized or apostilled, as appropriate. - Notarized Declaration that certifies the Free Union for a period of not less than two years, in the cases in which it corresponds. - Medical Certification that the petitioner does not have contagious infectious diseases. - Dominican visas and other countries valid or expired. From the guarantor in the DR: - Letter of Guarantee in Spanish duly notarized and legalized in the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic, in which it indicates that it is morally and economically responsible in the territory of the spouse or partner/children. This document must be presented by the applicant together with the other documents on the day of the interview at the Dominican Consulate. - Documents that demonstrate economic solvency: 1) bank letter(s) from your savings account, checking account or bank certificates; 2) Labor Certification (indicating your date of entry into the company, position you occupy in the company, salary); 3) Property titles of your residence, business, farm or land, or vehicle registration if applicable. - Interview. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reserves the right to summon the guarantor, to complete an interview with an official from the consular office.
businessBusiness Visa for Labor Purposes
- Completed and duly completed Visa Form (Online Form), typed or legibly printed. Available at the headquarters of the consular offices or on the service portal - Visa application letter (without notarization), addressed to the consul, signed by the company or institution to which the beneficiary belongs, containing the beneficiary's name, nationality, place of residence, activity to which he is dedicated, economic means with which it counts and purpose of trip to the country. This document must be issued by the company or institution to which the beneficiary belongs on a stamped and sealed sheet. - One (1) photograph size 4 x 5 centimeters, front view and with a white background. - Original passport with a minimum validity of one year and a half (18 months). - Legible photocopy of the Residence Card. (If applicable). - Birth certificate. It must be submitted in original duly legalized or apostilled, as appropriate. If it is written in a language other than Spanish, it must be translated by a judicial interpreter, legalized by the Consulate of the Dominican Republic or apostilled, as appropriate. The original and the translation must be deposited, both legalized or apostilled. - Certificate of No Criminal Records (Not required for minors) issued (less than 12 months after the request) by the competent authority (federal authority in the case of Federated States) of the countries in which you have resided in the last 5 years, duly legalized or apostilled, as appropriate. - Medical Certification that the petitioner does not have infectious diseases - Copy of valid or expired Dominican visas and visas from other countries - Job proposal registered with the Ministry of Labor, indicating the position to be held, base salary plus additional benefits. - Certification from the Ministry of Labor, indicating that the company is in the Integrated Labor Registration System (SIRLA), in addition to complying with the provisions of Article 135 of the Dominican Labor Code on nationalization of work. (Certification date no more than 3 months). - Economic Solvency of the Company in the Dominican Republic. For the guarantor in the DR: 13. Letter of Guarantee in Spanish, Duly Notarized and legalized in the Office of the Attorney General of the Republic, this document must be presented by the applicant along with the other documents on the day of his interview at the Dominican consulate, it is essential that this letter of guarantee contain the following clause, so that it can be accepted by our diplomatic or consular mission: WARRANTY CLAUSE - "I guarantee that (name, nationality and passport) will not remain in the Dominican Republic longer than that granted by the Dirección General de Migración, nor will request residence or change of immigration status from Dominican territory, exclusively performing the activity for which the visa was granted. I am morally and financially responsible upon return from their country of origin, assuming to pay in favor of the Dominican State any expense that said person may incur during their stay in the country, or that arises as a consequence of their repatriation or deportation.” - Supporting Documents: evidence that establishes your job qualifications, including your resume or CV (curriculum vitae), university diplomas, (These documents must not be apostilled or legalized or translated). Photo and fingerprints specifications As a part of your visa application, your digital photograph will be taken and you will need to provide the fingerprint of one finger in the following order: index, thumb, middle, ring or little finger. Important notes: - Completing all the requirements set forth above, does not mean an approval of the visa, but indicates that the consulate can accept your request, evaluate it and send it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will issue a final decision. - The consular officer cannot decide whether or not to grant you the Multiple Business with Employment Purposes (NM1) visa until you formally apply and your application is evaluated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Therefore, we strongly advise you NOT to purchase non-refundable airline tickets or make other travel plans until you receive your visa. - Beneficiaries of Multiple Business Visas for Labor Purposes (NM1), once in Dominican territory, have a period of 30 days to visit the office of Dirección General de Migración (DGM) to formalize the procedures for their residence or temporary permit, having to complete the additional requirements that it demands according to the Regulation of application of the General Law of Migration No.285-04.
Other Dominican Republic visa categories (14)Hide other visa categories
These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Dominican Republic. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.
Business Visa with Labor Purposes (NM1)
Multiple-entry work visa for foreign nationals employed by private companies, multinationals, free trade zone companies, or international organizations operating in the Dominican Republic.
Covers employment in private companies, multinational/transnational companies, free trade zones, and international organizations or public institutions. Valid 1 year, multiple entries. Labor contract and employer sponsorship required.
Apply here ↗Temporary Worker Visa (VTT)
Visa for temporary foreign workers performing short-term labor in the Dominican Republic.
Temporary Worker Visa (código VTT), US$95 per the MIREX consular fee schedule (tasas consulares). Lower-cost work visa category for temporary/short-term labor, distinct from the NM1 business-with-labor-purposes visa. Applications via Dominican consulates.
Apply here ↗Artists, Athletes & Exchange Students Permit (PADEI)
Non-resident permit for foreigners entering the Dominican Republic to temporarily perform an artistic or sporting activity, undertake an exchange study, or provide voluntary service.
Permiso para Artistas, Deportistas y Estudiantes de Intercambio (PADEI), issued by the Dirección General de Migración (DGM) rather than as a consular visa. Valid 1 year, renewable annually up to a maximum of 4 years. Requires the applicant to already hold a valid Multiple Business (NM) or Student (E) visa, plus a sponsoring institution/company certification (notarized and legalized), a medical certificate, and DGM-approved medical insurance. Covers performing artists, athletes, exchange students, and volunteers.
Apply here ↗Student Visa (E)
Multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals enrolled in educational programs including university studies, religious studies, or internships in the Dominican Republic.
Valid 1 year with multiple entries. Covers university enrollment, religious studies, and internships. Proof of enrollment from an accredited Dominican institution required.
Apply here ↗Family Reunification Residency Visa (RS)
Single-entry visa issued to family members of Dominican residents or citizens seeking to reunite with their family in the Dominican Republic.
Entry visa to initiate the family reunification residency process. After arrival, holders apply for temporary or permanent residence through DGM (migracion.gob.do).
Apply here ↗Pensioner/Retiree Residency Visa (RS – Pensionado)
Entry visa for foreign retirees seeking residency in the Dominican Republic based on a qualifying pension income.
Requires proof of a minimum monthly pension of US$1,500 from a government or private entity, plus US$250 per dependent. Grants entry to then apply for permanent residency. Under Law 285-04 / Regulation 631-11.
Apply here ↗Rentista Residency Visa (RS – Rentista)
Entry visa for foreign nationals with passive income sources seeking residency in the Dominican Republic.
Requires proof of at least US$2,000/month in passive income (investments, dividends, rental income - not active employment), plus US$250 per dependent. Leads to permanent residency. Under Law 285-04 / Regulation 631-11.
Apply here ↗Investor Residency Visa (RS – Inversionista)
Entry visa for foreign investors making a qualifying capital investment in a Dominican company, leading to immediate permanent residency.
Minimum capital contribution of US$200,000 in a Dominican company registered with ProDominicana. Investment may be in currency, in-kind, financial instruments, or technology. Grants immediate permanent residency (no prior temporary residency required). After 2 years of permanent residence, eligible for naturalisation. Under Law 285-04 / Regulation 631-11.
Apply here ↗Residence Visa (RS – Residencia)
General residence entry visa for foreign nationals approved to establish residence in the Dominican Republic (outside the pensioner, rentista, and investor tracks), leading to Temporary Residence (Residencia Temporal RT-9).
Base residence visa (US$200 per the MIREX consular fee schedule), issued by a Dominican consulate to foreigners approved to reside in the country - e.g. for employment, marriage to a Dominican, or general settlement. After arrival the holder applies at the Dirección General de Migración (migracion.gob.do) for Residencia Temporal (RT-9), valid 1 year and renewable, which is the pathway to permanent residence and the cédula. Requires an apostilled birth certificate translated to Spanish, a police clearance certificate, a medical certificate, and proof of financial solvency (minimum RD$300,000).
Apply here ↗Multiple Dependency Visa (DPM)
Multiple-entry visa for dependents (spouse, minor children) of foreign nationals legally residing or working in the Dominican Republic.
Valid 1 year, multiple entries. Issued to dependents of visa/residency holders. Proof of relationship and primary holder's legal status required.
Apply here ↗Diplomatic Visa (DM – Multiple)
Multiple-entry visa for accredited diplomatic personnel and their families assigned to official missions in the Dominican Republic.
Issued free of charge to holders of diplomatic passports on assignment. A Diplomatic Note from the relevant mission specifying diplomatic rank or position is required. Many countries' diplomatic passport holders are fully visa-exempt per bilateral agreements. Simple (DS) and multiple (DM) categories exist.
Apply here ↗Official Visa (OS/OM)
Single or multiple-entry visa for government officials and service passport holders traveling on official business.
Issued free of charge. OS = Official Simple, OM = Official Multiple. For official/service passport holders on government business. Diplomatic Note from issuing government required.
Apply here ↗Courtesy Visa (CS/CM)
Complimentary visa issued as a courtesy to certain foreign officials, dignitaries, or persons of note not qualifying for full diplomatic status.
Issued free of charge. CS = Courtesy Simple (60 days), CM = Courtesy Multiple (1 year). Granted at the discretion of MIREX.
Apply here ↗Emergency Entry Facility (7-day)
Exceptional short-term entry authorization for special humanitarian or emergency cases not covered by standard visa categories.
Emergency entry without a standard visa for a maximum of 7 days granted in special humanitarian or exceptional cases. Issued at DGM (Dirección General de Migración) discretion.
Apply here ↗Dominican Republic visa for Chinese citizens — FAQ
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Dominican Republic?
Yes — Chinese citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Dominican Republic embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Chinese citizens need for Dominican Republic?
A valid passport plus the Dominican Republic document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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