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Getting Residency In the Dominican Republic.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There is a lot to love about the Caribbean, gorgeous beaches, friendly and warm people, cheap cost of living, proximity to the United States, et. For this and other reasons, Americans are flooding to the Caribbean in packs. If you love cheap, the very cheapest of all is the Dominican Republic<\/span><\/p>\n

The average American would have travelled to the Caribbean at least two times in their lifetime, some even dedicate their whole summers travelling in any of the islands or countries. So it would not be weird for you to hear that they are choosing the islands to spend their retirement years. But, Americans on a budget, those looking for cheap retirement options, are focusing on the Dominican Republic. <\/span><\/p>\n

For a number of years now, Americans have chosen the Caribbean as one of their favourite destinations to retire in, and the Dominican Republic is the lowest cost country on that list. <\/span><\/p>\n

Many countries are part of the Caribbean and they each offer something that is unique to their culture and traditions, so it is up to you to do the research and find out which one is the best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today I am going to talk about one country in particular that is one of the most unique and beautiful spots in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic is one of the first places that comes to mind when you hear someone talk about the Caribbean on a budget and for a good reason. The cost of living in the Dominican Republic is cheap, cheap and cheap compared to its neighbours. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Dominican Republic offers everything you expect from a country in the Caribbean and more. Thanks to its influx of American travellers and retirees, the Dominican Republic has become a hotspot for Americans in recent years. <\/span><\/p>\n

Not only travellers and retirees have taken advantage of the Dominican Republic, but foreign investors are pouring their hard-earned money into the Dominican Republic as a way to gain a foot in the Caribbean market. <\/span><\/p>\n

Also, the Dominican Republic has one of the easiest immigration systems in the world. There are a number of visas from which you can qualify to start living in the Caribbean and obtaining a second passport. <\/span><\/p>\n

Every residency application in the Dominican Republic must be made at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, after the application is accepted you must file for a provisional visa at the Immigration Department when the provisional visa is expired the applicant can apply for a permanent residency. <\/span><\/p>\n

The documentation that you will need to present is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n