Work visas
Dominican Labour Temporary Residence (RT-3)
A DGM residence permit that lets a foreign national live and work in the Dominican Republic under a registered employment contract.
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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.
On this page
- Official name
- Residencia Temporal Laboral (RT-3)
- Route type
- Work residence permit (DGM)
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable annually
- Confirm on DGM service page
- Precondition
- Employment contract registered with the Ministry of Labour
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals coming to the Dominican Republic to work under contract
- Applicants who already hold (or will obtain) the labour-purpose entry visa
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least six months
- Non-extended birth certificate, legalised/apostilled and translated by a court interpreter
- Certificate of no criminal record from country of origin or last five years' residence, legalised/apostilled and translated
- Four recent 2x2 photographs (front and right-profile, plain white background)
- Employment contract and the Ministry of Labour resolution ordering its registration
- Medical examinations at a DGM-authorised institution
How to apply
- Secure a registered employment contract via the Ministry of Labour
- Enter on the appropriate work-purpose visa
- File the RT-3 application with the DGM with the full document set
- Renew annually while employment continues
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.