🌴 Caribbean Golden Visa · Dominican Republic

🇩🇴 Your New Life
Under Eternal Sun

Permanent residency, 0% tax on foreign income, and citizenship in record time. The Dominican Republic offers one of the most attractive residency-by-investment programmes in the world — bespoke legal guidance by MigratioLex.

0%
Tax on foreign income
6 mo.
To apply for citizenship*
Dual
Nationality allowed
365
Days of sunshine p/year
⚖️ Expert Immigration Lawyers
🗺️ Personalised Tax Strategy
🤝 End-to-End Assistance
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Why Dominican Republic

More than a paradise.
A strategic decision.

The Dominican Republic combines natural beauty, economic stability, and one of the most investor-friendly legal frameworks in the Americas.

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Exceptional Quality of Life

White-sand beaches, Caribbean cuisine, a welcoming expat community and a perfect climate year-round. The Dominican Republic is consistently ranked among the most liveable destinations in the Americas.

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Fast-Growing Economy

One of the strongest economies in Latin America and the Caribbean, with modern infrastructure, international air connections and a stable, business-friendly regulatory environment.

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Territorial Tax System

Only income generated inside the country is taxed. Your foreign earnings — rental income, dividends, pensions, royalties, remote work — are entirely exempt from Dominican taxation.

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Gateway to Dual Nationality

Dual nationality is fully permitted. Investors can apply for citizenship after just 6 months of legal residence — one of the fastest citizenship pathways available anywhere in the world.

Residency Programmes · Law 171-07

Choose your visa,
choose your freedom.

Three pathways to permanent residency with direct tax advantages. All include the right to work legally and a clear route to Dominican citizenship.

Investors

Investment Visa

Minimum investment: USD 200,000
  • Direct permanent residency
  • Citizenship from 6 months of residence
  • 0% tax on foreign-source income
  • Exempt from real estate transfer tax (1st property)
  • 50% reduction on mortgage & property taxes
  • Legal right to work in the country
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Retirees

Retiree Visa

Minimum pension: USD 1,500 / month
  • Direct permanent residency
  • Foreign pension fully tax-free
  • 50% discount on property & mortgage taxes
  • 50% capital gains exemption
  • Double non-taxation opportunities
  • Simple, streamlined process
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Tax Advantages

Pay less.
Live more.

The Dominican Republic's territorial tax system is one of the most favourable in the western hemisphere. As a resident, you are only taxed on income generated inside the country.

Who qualifies? All holders of Investment, Rentier and Retiree visas automatically benefit from these exemptions under Law 171-07. Applicable to entrepreneurs, digital nomads, investors and retirees alike.
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0%
Tax on income generated outside the Dominican Republic
0%
Tax on dividends and interest (domestic and foreign)
0%
Real estate transfer tax on your first property purchase
50%
Reduction on mortgage tax and annual property tax
50%
Capital gains tax exemption under specific conditions
How It Works

From consultation
to your new life

We handle every step. Our immigration lawyers and international tax specialists manage all the paperwork — you just pack your bags.

1

Personal Consultation

We assess your profile, assets and goals to recommend the most suitable visa and the optimal tax strategy for your situation.

2

Consulate Application

We prepare and submit your visa application at the Dominican consulate in your country of origin before you travel.

3

In-Country Procedures

Within 60 days of arrival, we complete the permanent residency application before the General Directorate of Migration on your behalf.

4

Optional: Citizenship

If desired, we initiate your naturalisation process. Investment visa holders can apply from as early as 6 months of legal residence.

General Requirements

What you'll
need to prepare

Most documents follow a standard process. Our team provides a personalised checklist and handles all legalisations, apostilles and sworn translations.

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Valid Passport
Minimum 18 months validity remaining
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Birth Certificate
Legalised or apostilled
Criminal Record Certificate
From countries of residence for the last 5 years
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Medical Certificate
Confirming no infectious diseases
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Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Legalised or apostilled
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Recent Photographs
As required by Dominican immigration
Client Stories

Already living
the Caribbean dream

★★★★★

"I had been searching for an intelligent tax alternative for years. With MigratioLex, within three months I had permanent residency and my online income was completely tax-free."

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Andrés M.
Digital Entrepreneur · Spain
★★★★★

"I took early retirement and chose Santo Domingo. My German pension arrives in full, I have a house by the sea, and I pay a fraction of what I paid in Europe."

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Hans K.
Early Retiree · Germany
★★★★★

"I invested in a resort development and had Dominican citizenship within 8 months. MigratioLex managed every single detail. The process could not have been smoother."

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Laura P.
Real Estate Investor · Argentina
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