Family visas
Dominican Residence Visa — Family Reunification (RS)
A residence visa used by spouses and dependent children of Dominican residents to join their family and settle.
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60-day single-entry validity, the 30-day registration rule and the US$200 fee are from MIREX summaries; verify current terms with MIREX and DGM.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Dominican Republic government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Visa de Residencia (RS) — family reunification
- Route type
- Residence visa for family reunification
- Validity / stay
- 60 days, single entry; register within 30 days of entry
- Per MIREX summary
- Cost
- US$200
- Verify on MIREX consular rates page
- Number of entries
- Single
- Processing time
- 10–20 business days
- Stated on the MIREX visas portal
- After arrival
- Register with the migration authority within 30 days of entry
- Where to apply
- Dominican embassy or consulate
Who it is for
- Spouse and dependent children of a Dominican resident
- Family members intending to settle and then obtain residence
How to apply
- Apply for the RS residence visa at a Dominican consulate
- Enter within the visa validity and register with the DGM within 30 days
- Proceed to apply for temporary residence with the DGM
Requirements
- Evidence of the qualifying relationship to the Dominican resident — a marriage certificate (spouse) or birth certificate (child), apostilled and translated into Spanish
- For an unmarried partner, a notarised declaration of a common-law union of at least two years
- Criminal-record certificate, legalised/apostilled and translated
- Medical certificate
- Proof of financial means
Documents you may need
- Valid passport (six months+)
- Marriage certificate (spouse) or birth certificate (child), apostilled and translated
- Notarised common-law-union declaration (partners, at least two years), where applicable
- Criminal-record certificate (legalised/apostilled, translated)
- Medical certificate
- Financial documentation
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.