Dominican Republic•North AmericaOrdinary Temporary Residence (RT-9)
At a Glance
Processing Time
90 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Varies
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
Temporary residence permit for foreigners establishing residency without specific category (not investor, pensioner, student, or worker). Valid 1 year, renewable. Pathway to permanent residency after 5 years.
The Ordinary Temporary Residence (RT-9) is for foreign nationals without a specific employment, investment, or family visa category seeking to establish residency. It requires proof of financial means and serves as a pathway to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous legal residence.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity
Birth certificate
Legalized, apostilled, and translated to Spanish
Criminal record certificate
From country of origin or last 5 years residence, legalized and translated
Passport photos
4 photos (2 front, 2 right profile), 2x2 size, no jewelry, white background
Financial certificate
Bank statement showing 300,000 DOP minimum (150,000 if married to Dominican)
Account history
If account over 3 months old, provide stamped transactions
OptionalProperty deed
If applicable as financial proof
OptionalTrack your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- No employment requirement
- Renewable annually
- Pathway to permanent residency after 5 years
- Can include family
- Flexible residency option
Considerations
- 90-day processing time
- Financial requirement (300,000 DOP)
- Lengthy pathway to permanent residency (5 years)
- Annual renewal required
- Requires legal bank account in Dominican Republic
Application Process
Gather documentation
Prepare all required documents
Online phase
Submit application and pay taxes online
In-person phase
Submit documents, get biometrics, pay service fees
Processing
Application reviewed by migration authorities
Receive residence card
RT-9 residence permit issued
Annual renewal
Renew each year to maintain residency
Application Forms
RT-9 Application Form
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