Thread: U.S. Citizen and Applying for Residency in D.R.
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Old 06-25-2009, 03:00 PM
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I am a U.S. citizen planning to arrive in D.R. using the tourist card visa obtained at D.R. airport upon entry into D.R.

I will then apply for my temporary and then permanent residency. I assume I need to do this before my tourist card expires, so within 60-90 days of initial arrival, is that right?

I found the following information regarding the Residence Visa on the "Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the United States Website" (Embassy of the Dominican Republic, in the United States)

Residence Visa

"The residence visa is the first step to obtain the residence card in the Dominican Republic. This visa can be obtained in approximately three months. The Ministry of Foreign Relations recommends that the process begin prior to the person arriving in the DR, although it can also be carried out once the person is in the country."

In what case is it to my advantage to apply for the Residency Visa while still in the U.S., before I arrive in D.R.?

The D.R. Embassy website also mentions the following, among other things, that need to be submitted for a residence visa.

1) Certificate of Good Conduct issued in the jurisdiction of origin. If the beneficiary has been more than three months in the Dominican Republic, it needs to be issued by the competent local judicial authority.

Is this certificate of good conduct obtained in the D.R., or should I get it in the U.S.?

2) Medical Health Certificate. Issued in the jurisdiction of origin. If the applicant has been living more than three months in the Dominican Republic, a recent medical certificate should be presented, legalized by the Ministry of Public Health (SESPAS).

Can I get the medical exam done in the U.S., before I arrive? Or is it better to complete this in the D.R.?


Thank you for your help.
the medical exam must be done here by the government's doctors.

also, you do not actually need to get the residencia right away... many of us overstay our visas and pay a fine. Depends if you will be looking for work... and, of course, things are getting more strict.... but you should not be too concerned over this.
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