The Independent Means Visa in the Dominican Republic, also known as the Rentista Visa, offers permanent residency to qualified individuals who can demonstrate a stable passive income from foreign sources, providing an opportunity to establish residency in a Caribbean paradise with a favorable tax regime.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
The Independent Means Visa program in the Dominican Republic provides a pathway to permanent residency for individuals with stable foreign-sourced passive income. This program is designed to attract retirees, investors, and other individuals looking to establish residency in a tropical setting while enjoying attractive tax benefits and a relaxed Caribbean lifestyle.
Visión general
A fast-track to permanent residency for qualified individuals with passive income in the Dominican Republic
Requisitos
Stable passive income from foreign sources
Restricciones de anclaje
Meses para la ciudadanía
Duración del visado
Permanent residency, renewable every 4 years
Meses para el visado
6-8 months
Requisito de presencia física
Ninguno
Disponibilidad
Alta
Subsidio familiar
Cónyuge e hijos
Visión general
Submit application in person at the Dominican Republic's General Directorate of Migration
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¿Cuánto se tarda en tramitar una solicitud de visado de medios independientes?
¿Puedo incluir a los miembros de mi familia en mi solicitud de visado de medios independientes?
¿Qué tipos de ingresos se consideran ingresos pasivos?
¿Con qué frecuencia debo renovar mi permiso de residencia?
Can Independent Means Visa holders apply for Dominican citizenship?
benefits
The program offers numerous advantages for individuals looking to establish their presence in the Dominican Republic's tropical paradise.
Tax exemptions for retirees
Affordable cost of living
Beautiful Caribbean environment
Fast Processing Time
No minimum investment required
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Low monthly income requirement
Países sin visado
68
Passport Validity
10 years
Affordable cost of living
Beautiful Caribbean environment
Relatively easy qualification process
Fast Processing Time
Minimal Physical Presence Requirement
No monthly income requirement
Países sin visado
68
Passport Validity
10 years
Visión general
The Dominican Republic offers a tropical paradise, attractive tax regime, and welcoming environment for foreign residents.
Ventajas:
Ventajas:
¿Preguntas?
Find answers to common questions about GlobalPassport™ and our services.
¿Cuánto se tarda en tramitar una solicitud de visado de medios independientes?
¿Puedo incluir a los miembros de mi familia en mi solicitud de visado de medios independientes?
¿Qué tipos de ingresos se consideran ingresos pasivos?
¿Con qué frecuencia debo renovar mi permiso de residencia?
Can Independent Means Visa holders apply for Dominican citizenship?
REQUIREMENTS
Check if you qualify based on your family history
Not applicable
Minimum Income or Savings: Pensions, Investments, Rental income+Regular Income Stream: Monthly pension payments, Annuities, Proof of Financial Independence
Not applicable
Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is required
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the Independent Means Visa, applicants must meet specific criteria:
PROCESS
Initial Assessment
• Verify passive income sources
• Confirm income thresholds
• Review healthcare requirements
• Complete financial documentation
Selection Phase
• Choose destination country
• Review residency requirements
• Assess tax implications
• Select optimal visa category
Application Preparation
• Gather proof of income
• Obtain health insurance
• Prepare bank statements
• Complete background verification
Submission
• Submit residency application
• Pay visa fees
• Schedule interview (if required)
• Provide biometric data
Residency Setup
• Receive residency permit
• Register with local authorities
• Set up banking/utilities
• Complete residency registration
PROCESS
DOCUMENTS
Passport
Marriage certificate and birth certificates of dependents (if applicable)
Proof of property ownership in the Dominican Republic or a long-term rental agreement
A clean criminal record is required, confirmed through police clearance certificates from the applicant's country of origin and any country of residence in the past 5 years
Applicants must provide documentation proving they have sufficient financial means to support themselves without working in the Dominican Republic+Proof of Income or Wealth: Bank statements for the last 12 months; Proof of pension or other stable income sources; Investment statements or proof of other passive income.
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
Rankings
20
Clasificación general
Coste
Based on application fee
Requisitos de residencia
Based on residency requirements
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Duración de los privilegios de residencia
Based on programs’s term
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Processing Speed
Based on estimated processing time
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Requisitos
Based on entry requirements
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Estabilidad del programa
Based on years of activity
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Time to Permanent Residency
Based on permanent residency timeline
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Rankings
Safety
97
Coste de la vida
67
Quality of Life
61
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Healthcare Quality
123
Internet Speed
113
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Human Freedom
54
19
Clasificación general
Coste
Based on application fee
Requisitos de residencia
Based on residency requirements
Duración de los privilegios de residencia
Based on programs’s term
Processing Speed
Based on estimated processing time
Requisitos
Based on entry requirements
Estabilidad del programa
Based on years of activity
Time to Permanent Residency
Based on permanent residency timeline
Rankings
Safety
97
Coste de la vida
67
Quality of Life
61
Healthcare Quality
123
Internet Speed
113
Human Freedom
54
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