Dominican Republic•North AmericaBusiness Visa for Employment Purposes (NM1)
At a Glance
Processing Time
10-15 days
Application Fee
200 USD
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work visa for foreign nationals with employment contracts from Dominican companies. Valid for 1 year, renewable annually. Allows legal employment in Dominican Republic.
The NM1 Business Visa for Employment Purposes is the primary work visa for foreign professionals employed by Dominican companies. The visa allows legal employment and can be renewed annually. It can serve as a pathway to temporary and permanent residency.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
18 months months
Education
High School or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 18 months validity
Passport photos
Recent biometric photos
Authenticated birth certificate
Apostilled and translated to Spanish
Certificate of criminal record
From country of origin or last 5 years residence
Medical certificate
From authorized physician
OptionalSponsor Documents
Registered employment contract
Legalized and authenticated
Company registration documents
Proof of legal business registration
Employment letter
Detailed job description and salary information
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Advantages
- Legal work authorization
- Renewable annually
- Pathway to residency and citizenship
- Family can be included as dependents
Considerations
- Requires job offer and employer sponsorship
- 10-15 day processing time
- Lengthy total process including residency application
- Tied to employer
Application Process
Obtain employment contract
Contract must be from registered Dominican company
Register labor contract
Employer registers contract with Dominican labor authorities
Prepare documentation
Gather all required documents
Apply at embassy
Submit application at Dominican consulate
Pay visa fee
USD 200
Receive visa
Visa stamped in passport
Apply for residence
Apply for provisional residence permit upon arrival in Dominican Republic
Application Forms
NM1 Visa Application Form
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