About Dominican Republic
Whether your company is sending employees to the Dominican Republic or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Our experienced immigration professionals partner with businesses of all sizes to develop immigration strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
- The Dominican Republic's immigration laws provide several options for employers of foreign nationals. Requirements, processing times, employment eligibility and benefits for accompanying family members vary by permit type.
- Foreign nationals require a Business Visa to conduct business activities in the Dominican Republic. Business Visas are either simple, issued for 60 days for a single entry, or multiple, issued for one year for multiple entries. The authorized period of stay is typically up to 60 consecutive days per visit. Business Visa holders may apply for an extension of stay, usually granted for a maximum of 30 additional days. However, foreign nationals staying in the Dominican Republic for more than 30 days are subject to departure taxes.
- Business Visa holders may also perform a wide range of work activities in the Dominican Republic, provided it is for a short term, they do not receive salary or payments from a Dominican source, and do not intend to reside (apply for a residence permit) in the Dominican Republic. A case-by-case determination is recommended.
- Foreign nationals who intend to work in the Dominican Republic require either a Business Visa for Employment Purposes for assignments of one year or less (issued by consular post with authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), or a Temporary Residence Permit for assignments exceeding one year.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
Firmwide services
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Business Visa Services and Technology
Guidance, support and technology to help you get your business travelers on the ground quickly and compliantly.
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Consular Services
Personalized support to help ease the burden of complex immigration consular processing.
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Corporate Immigration Program Development
World-class corporate immigration services to help you optimize your immigration operations.
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Crisis Management Services
The help you need, when you need it most.
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Digital Nomad Services
Advice and planning for your growing Digital Nomad population.
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Document Services
Proactive planning and on-the-ground support to streamline the immigration document process.
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Employment Verification Services
Modern, streamlined employment verification solutions to increase your compliance and minimize your exposure to risk.
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Government Advisory Services
Strategic and tailored consultation to help you achieve your business goals.
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Immigration Analytics, Benchmarking and Knowledge
Robust resources to help you understand immigration in a changing world.
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Immigration Compliance Services
Experienced guidance to help manage your most complicated immigration activities and maximize your compliance.
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Immigration Enforcement Defense Services
Enforcement defense and internal investigations assistance to help defend your business against immigration noncompliance.
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Immigration Litigation Services
Experienced, skilled immigration litigation to help you resolve complex situations.
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Immigration Technology Solutions
Pragmatic, leading-edge technology solutions that support our clients’ immigration experiences.
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Immigration Training
Unmatched training means better immigration experiences for your employees.
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Immigration Work Permit Services
Comprehensive, end-to-end immigration services and technology to help streamline business immigration.
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Private Client Services
Sound, holistic alternative residency and citizenship solutions to help you seize your opportunities.
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Remobilization Services
Strategic support to help remobilize quickly and prepare for the future of work.
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Remote Work Strategic Services for Employers
As the world moves forward from the pandemic, some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, while others are implementing or formalizing hybrid work schedules.
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Value-Added Services
A wealth of complimentary benefits to enrich your immigration experience.
Related offices or regional coordination center (“RCC”)
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Fragomen RCC for Dominican Republic (Johannesburg)
