Many of our clients at buyDRproperty.com choose to invest in the Dominican Republic not just for the lifestyle, but to secure legal residency. Under Law 171-07, the government offers a ‘Fast Track’ to permanent residency for investors.
The Investment Threshold: To qualify for the Investor Visa, you must make a minimum investment of $200,000 USD in real estate. This can be a single property or a combination of properties that meet this total value.
Alternative Routes:
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Pensionado (Retiree): If you have a monthly pension of at least $1,500 USD, you qualify for residency.
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Rentista (Passive Income): If you can prove a passive income of at least $2,000 USD per month (from rentals or investments), you can apply.
The Benefits: Aside from the right to live and work in the DR, residency offers tax benefits, the ability to import your household goods duty-free, and a faster path to citizenship (often within 2 years for investors).
