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Dominican Republic Work residence RT-3
First stay: 1 yr
Temporary work residence (RT-3)
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Key facts
Work residence RT-3 is a work route for Dominican Republic. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Government fees
- DOP 14k ≈ $230 · DOP 6,300 ≈ $100
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Government feesDOP 14k ≈ $230 · DOP 6,300 ≈ $100
- DOP 14,000 (≈ $230)File deposit.
- DOP 6,300 (≈ $100)Medical exams for adults over 10; RD$4,200 for children under 13.
RenewalRenewable
The permit is renewed for one year at a time. Apply when the card has expired or is within 30 days of expiring, with an employer letter or certificate.
Dirección General de Migración, Dominican RepublicGovernment of the Dominican Republic
Where to applyFrom abroad
You need a multiple-entry business visa (NM1) before applying, and an employment contract registered with the Ministry of Labour.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Applications are made from outside Dominican Republic, not after arriving
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Dominican Republic
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The applicant is a foreigner who enters the country to work under an employment contract.
What you must show and pay2
- A fee of DOP 14,000 (≈ $230) · File deposit.
- A fee of DOP 6,300 (≈ $100) · Medical exams for adults over 10; RD$4,200 for children under 13.
Documents5
- A passport valid for six months, a multiple-entry business visa (NM1) and the stamp of the last entry.
- An employment contract for one year or indefinite, notarised and sealed by the Ministry of Labour.
- An unabridged birth certificate, a criminal record certificate for the last five years and four recent photographs.
- A guarantee policy from an insurer authorised by the DGM and medical exams at an authorised institution.
- A marriage certificate, a declaration of being single or proof of cohabitation.
Steps1
- Apply on the DGM services portal; the file is processed in 90 calendar days.
After you arrive1
- The permit is valid for one year and can be renewed.
What happens at day 182
How Dominican Republic decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
1 year at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- More than 182 days in a fiscal yearIndividuals present in the country for more than 182 days, continuous or not, in the fiscal year are residents for tax.
- Foreign-source income
Residents of the Dominican Republic pay income tax on Dominican-source income and on foreign-source investment and financial gains; the 2026 scale is exempt to RD$416,220 and then 15%, 20% and 25%, with a 27% top rate planned from 2027.
- Special regime
Foreign-source income · Tax relief
A person who becomes a resident is taxed on foreign-source income only from the third tax year counted from the year they became resident.
All tax rules for Dominican Republic Tax records checked
Full official text
One-year temporary residence for foreigners who enter the Dominican Republic exclusively to work under a contract sealed by the Ministry of Labour. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of DOP 14,000 (≈ $230) · File deposit. 1
- A fee of DOP 6,300 (≈ $100) · Medical exams for adults over 10; RD$4,200 for children under 13. 1
Requirements
- The applicant is a foreigner who enters the country to work under an employment contract. 1
- A passport valid for six months, a multiple-entry business visa (NM1) and the stamp of the last entry. 1
- An employment contract for one year or indefinite, notarised and sealed by the Ministry of Labour. 1
- An unabridged birth certificate, a criminal record certificate for the last five years and four recent photographs. 1
- A guarantee policy from an insurer authorised by the DGM and medical exams at an authorised institution. 1
- A marriage certificate, a declaration of being single or proof of cohabitation. 1
- Apply on the DGM services portal; the file is processed in 90 calendar days. 1
- The permit is valid for one year and can be renewed. 2
Stay
- Residence permit valid for one year, renewable.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Foreign nationals; a Dominican consular residence visa is needed before applying, and visa rules depend on nationality.
Work
Work for the employer named in the contract.
Family
Dependants can apply for temporary residence (RT-7).
Official sources
- Temporary work residence (RT-3) · Dirección General de Migración, Dominican Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- Residence permits: categories of services · Dirección General de Migración, Dominican Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- Renewal of temporary work residence (RT-3) · Dirección General de Migración, Dominican Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- General Law on Migration No. 285-04 · Government of the Dominican Republic (text published by the Dirección General de Impuestos Internos) · checked 2026-10-11
Work residence RT-3 and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work residence RT-3 | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Managers and technicians | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Job-offer residence Mexico | – | 4 yr | – |
| Internationalisation visa M Colombia | – | 3 yr | – |
| Scientist/professional permit Costa Rica | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Work residence RT-3?
A fee of DOP 14,000 (≈ $230). File deposit. A fee of DOP 6,300 (≈ $100). Medical exams for adults over 10; RD$4,200 for children under 13.
How long can I stay on the Work residence RT-3?
Residence permit valid for one year, renewable.
Can I work on the Work residence RT-3?
Work for the employer named in the contract.
Can I bring my family on the Work residence RT-3?
Dependants can apply for temporary residence (RT-7).
Is there a tax break for Work residence RT-3 holders in Dominican Republic?
New residents: foreign-source income taxed only from the third year: A person who becomes a resident is taxed on foreign-source income only from the third tax year counted from the year they became resident. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.
Tax
Special regime
New residents: foreign-source income taxed only from the third year
Tax relief
Details
- Who: The person is a national or a foreigner who starts to reside in the Dominican Republic
A person who becomes a resident is taxed on foreign-source income only from the third tax year counted from the year they became resident.
Taxed on
Foreign-source income of individuals who become resident. For residents the charge on foreign-source income covers investment income and financial gains; foreign-source salary and business income are outside it (see the ordinary income tax record).
Who it applies to
- The person is a national or a foreigner who starts to reside in the Dominican Republic.
- Foreign-source income is taxed only from the third tax year after the year in which residence began.
Exclusions
- Dominican-source income is taxed from the start.
Tax residence
Applies from the year the person becomes resident under the 182-day test.
Visas
Applies to any residence category.
Other taxes
Pensioners and rentiers have a separate exemption under Law 171-07. The Tax Code text on the tax authority's site could not be opened on 12 October 2026, so the three-year rule was not re-read.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Temporary work residence (RT-3) · Dirección General de Migración, Dominican Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- Residence permits: categories of services · Dirección General de Migración, Dominican Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- Renewal of temporary work residence (RT-3) · Dirección General de Migración, Dominican Republic · checked 2026-10-11
- General Law on Migration No. 285-04 · Government of the Dominican Republic (text published by the Dirección General de Impuestos Internos) · checked 2026-10-11
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