Dominican Republic•North AmericaPermanent Residence (RP-1)
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-90 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
4 years
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
Permanent residency status following 5 years of continuous legal residence in any temporary category, or shorter periods for investors (1 year) or family reunification (2 years). Valid 4 years, renewable indefinitely.
Permanent Residence (RP-1) is the highest residential status short of citizenship. It is available after meeting continuous legal residence requirements, which vary by entry category: 5 years for general residence, 2 years for family reunification, and 1 year for investors. Once granted, permanent residency is valid indefinitely with periodic 4-year renewals.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Current residence permit
Proof of legal temporary residency
Proof of continuous residence
Documentation of years of legal residence
Valid passport
Current and valid passport
Criminal record certificate
Current certificate of no criminal record
Medical examination
Health certificate from authorized physician
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Advantages
- Indefinite legal residency
- Work authorization without restrictions
- Access to social services
- Family members included
- Pathway to citizenship
- Can be sponsored by previous category
Considerations
- Requires years of prior residence
- 60-90 day processing
- 4-year renewal requirement
- Processing fees may apply
- Must maintain records of legal residence
Application Process
Meet residence requirement
Complete required years of legal continuous residence
Gather documentation
Collect proof of residence and supporting documents
Apply with migration authority
Submit permanent residence application at Dirección General de Migración
Processing
Application reviewed and verified
Receive permanent residence card
RP-1 permanent residence permit issued
Renew every 4 years
Update residence card periodically
Application Forms
RP-1 Permanent Residence Application
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