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Definitive Residence — RD-1

Dominican RepublicLong-term residence

Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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What exact status does accumulated residence lead to?

The status is Definitive Resident (RD-1), described as an extension of the residence permission for ten additional years.

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What qualifying residence period is required and when does the period begin?

The route requires 10 years or more of lawful stay in the country as a Permanent Resident.

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Which types of residence count fully, partially or not at all where the official rules specify this?

Answer not available

What absence/continuity rules affect accumulation of the qualifying residence period?

Answer not available

What other major conditions apply, how is the status obtained, and what renewal, document-validity, retention or loss rules matter?

The status is obtained by application to DGM with a passport valid for at least 6 months, the original Permanent Residence card, the cédula, and a current Dominican criminal-record certificate (PGR, with QR code); the Definitive Residence card is then issued subject only to payment of the legal taxes. Retention or loss rules are not stated.

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Limits of the record
  • Retention/loss rules for RD-1 not stated.

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