Living or working in Dominican Republic: long-stay, digital nomad and working holiday visas

For a stay longer than 30 days, most travellers need a visa or an extension. The digital nomad visa suits remote workers with a foreign income; a working visa requires a local job offer and employer sponsorship. Tourist stays are simple, but overstaying can bring fines. Start the process 2–3 months before you travel.

1. Check if your nationality qualifies for visa‑free entry (30 days).

2. If you need more time, apply for a tourist extension at the Dirección General de Migración before your stay ends.

3. For remote work, gather proof of monthly income (USD 3,000 +), health insurance, and fill the digital nomad application online or at the consulate.

4. For local employment, secure a job offer, have the employer submit a work‑permit request, and provide a contract, police clearance and medical certificate.

5. Pay the applicable fee, submit biometric data if required, and wait for the visa – typically 2‑4 weeks.

6. Arrive in the DR, keep your entry stamp, and register with local immigration if staying over 90 days.

• Overstaying beyond the authorized period incurs fines of US$25‑50 per day and may lead to entry bans.

• The digital nomad visa is valid for 12 months, renewable once if income criteria continue.

• Work visas are tied to a specific employer; changing jobs requires a new permit.

• Health insurance covering the whole stay is mandatory for the digital nomad visa.

• All fees are in Dominican pesos; conversion rates fluctuate (approx. DOP 60 = US$1).