Immigration and Legal Services

Copy of original birth certificate apostilled legalized and translated
Copy of passport
4 passport-type photos with a white screen behind
Proof of income or retirement the pension has to be apostilled legalized and translated
6 months bank statements
Certificate of no criminal record apostilled legalized and translated

Visa
All documents from the Visa application
Marriage certificate
Guarantee policy (we provide)
Opening a bank account in the DR requires an employment letter or proof of retirement, a social security card, and a passport.
Medical examination here in the DR for proof showing no drug use or communicable diseases
Once medical results are approved then an appointment with immigration will be set to obtain a residency card and cedula.

You need to come to the DR within 2 months of receiving your visa then up to 2 times after that for a medical exam, setting up the bank account and then for your appointment with the immigration office to receive your residency card and cedula.

Yes, you can. There is a form to fill out for each airline please check their site for it. There is also a form for the government here in the DR which needs to be filled out and printed online https://www.bringfido.com/travel/international/dominican_republic/#application. At the airport, after you pick up your bag there is a desk the form is given to along with $10 per animal. All animals need an updated rabies shot and do not need to be quarantined upon arrival. Please note to exit the country with your animal the requirements are different, especially to the United States and they change quite often. You will need to work with the CDC, your local state, or country to make sure you have all the requirements needed.

Yes, you can use a shipping service. They can be found online. We also provide this service if you need help.

Around $30 per month.

The average cost is $1200 for rent in Santo Domingo and can be as low as $500 to 700 in other less tourist areas such as Rio San Juan, and Barahona. This does not include internet or electricity. That cost is another $100 on average.

Yes, it does still apply. It will need to be updated once you start acquiring assets in the DR.

It is around $100 to 200 per person per month. There is dental, eye, and medical insurance offered. Many people come to the DR for special procedures as well. Medical tourism is quite extensive here as many procedures are much less expensive.