Dominican Republic Investor Residency — Minimum Investment USD 200,000 (path to citizenship after 2 years)for 🇰🇷 South Korean citizens travelling to 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic

📋Required Documents6

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  Investor residence visa application (consular) then residence at Migración
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  Documentation of the investment (property title, company shares or deposit)
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  Proof of a qualifying investment of at least USD 200,000
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  Valid passport and passport photographs
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  Criminal-record certificate from the home country, apostilled
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  Medical certificate

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Dominican Republic Investor Residency — Minimum Investment USD 200,000 (path to citizenship after 2 years), book an appointment at the nearest Dominican Republic embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 60 days. The government fee is USD 500.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Dominican Republic embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why South Korean passport holders need a visa for Dominican Republic

South Korean citizens require a visa to enter Dominican Republic based on the current immigration requirements set by Dominican Republic's government. South Korean passport holders must apply through the Dominican Republic embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Dominican Republic Investor Residency — Minimum Investment USD 200,000 (path to citizenship after 2 years) Applications Are Refused6

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  A qualifying investment below USD 200,000, or an asset (real estate, company equity, government bonds, a tourism / industrial project) that CEI-RD does not accept as a qualifying vehicle.
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  A source of invested funds that cannot be documented through audited statements or a clear paper trail (anti-money-laundering screening).
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  An investment contract or property title that is not properly registered, notarised, or apostilled.
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  A criminal-record certificate that is missing, not apostilled, or reveals a disqualifying offence; or no valid medical certificate.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent filing at the Dirección General de Migración / CEI-RD, or dependants’ civil documents not apostilled and translated into Spanish.
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  False statements or forged supporting documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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