Work visa to Dominican Republic for Cuban citizens

Time frames and cost

The primary characteristics that define the conditions for obtaining and using a visa. These conditions may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant and the decision of the immigration authorities of the country.

Documents

A list of documents required for visa application. The exact list depends on the chosen visa type, the purpose of the visit, and the individual conditions of the applicant.

Mandatory

The essential minimum documents required for a visa application, such as a passport or visa application form. These are necessary regardless of the location, method, or conditions of the application.

• Passport

  Issued less than 10 years ago, with a validity period exceeding the duration of the visa by at least six months and with at least two blank pages.

• Photograph

  Must be recent (taken within the last 6 months), in color, clear, and sized 40x50mm. The face should occupy 70-80% of the image, printed on high-quality, matte paper with a plain, light background. Hair must not cover the eyes or eyebrows. Headwear is not permitted unless worn for religious or medical reasons, and the full face must remain visible.

• Visa application form

  Official visa application form, completely filled and signed by the applicant.

• Receipt of fee payment

  Confirmation of the visa application processing fee.

Supporting

Documents that specify, substantiate, and confirm the purpose of the visit, as well as provide necessary information about the applicant and their future activities in the country.

• Letter of guarantee (for employment in a private / multinational company or under the Free Trade Zone regime)

  The Letter of Guarantee, issued by a company in the Dominican Republic and valid for six months, must be notarized and legalized by the Attorney General's Office (PGR) and accompanied by the identity document of the signer.

• Company documents (for employment in a private company or under the Free Trade Zone regime)

  Documents demonstrating the company's financial solvency, along with a copy of the commercial registry.

• Job offer (for employment in a private company)

  The applicant must provide a job offer from a company registered with the Ministry of Labor. The offer must state the position to be filled, the base salary, and any additional benefits.

• Proof of registration with the Ministry of Labor (for employment in a private company)

  The applicant must provide a certification from the Ministry of Labor indicating that the company is registered in the Integrated Labor Registration System (SIRLA) and complies with Article 135 of the Dominican Labor Code. The certification must be valid for one year.

• Intra-Company transfer documents (for employment in a multinational company)

  The applicant must submit a copy of the employment contract or agreement with the parent company, along with a transfer letter stating the position to be held and confirming that remuneration will be paid by the parent company in the country of origin. These documents must be duly legalized or apostilled. If issued in a language other than Spanish, they must be translated by a certified translator, and the translation must also be legalized or apostilled. If the original contract cannot be provided, a copy must be converted into an original and legalized in the country of origin.

• Employer's letter (for employment in a technical position in a multinational company)

  When coming to perform technical work, the applicant must submit a letter from the parent company. The letter must indicate the technical work to be performed in Dominican territory, as well as the Dominican company where the work will be carried out. If the letter is written in a language other than Spanish, it must be translated by a certified translator, and the translation must be legalized by the Dominican consulate or apostilled, as applicable.

• Job offer (for employment under the Free Trade Zone regime)

  A job offer from the company must indicate the position to be filled, the base salary, and any additional benefits.

• Certification from the National Council of Export Free Zones (for employment under the Free Trade Zone regime)

  Certification from the National Council of Export Free Zones (CNZFE) for visa purposes, confirming that the company is a beneficiary of Law 8-90 as established in Article 5, and specifying the type of benefit granted: a) free zone operator; b) free zone company.

• Documents for employment in a public institution

  The applicant must submit a copy of the employment contract with the Dominican state institution, along with a request letter signed by the institution's highest-ranking official.

• Documents for employment in an international organization

  The applicant must submit a copy of the employment contract with the international organization, along with a verbal note bearing the signature of the Head of Mission.

• Professional and academic credentials

  The applicant must submit a current resume and university diplomas.

Additional

Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.

• Birth certificate

  Birth certificate (original), duly legalized or apostilled. If issued in a language other than Spanish, it must be accompanied by a translation prepared by a certified translator; the translation must also be legalized by the Consulate of the Dominican Republic or apostilled, as applicable.

• Current immigration or residence status

  National passport or ID card; residence permit or other document confirming the right to legally reside in the country of residence, if it differs from the one stated in the applicant's passport.

• Proof of accommodation

  Confirmed hotel booking, rental contract, proof of residential property ownership, or letter of invitation indicating the address and personal details of the private host who will provide accommodation for the entire duration of the stay in the Dominican Republic.

• Travel history

  If applicable. Copies of Dominican visas and/or visas issued by other countries, whether valid or expired.

• Travel health insurance

  Valid for the full duration of stay in the Dominican Republic, covering at least €30,000, and include emergency medical care, hospitalization, and repatriation, including in case of death.

• Medical certificate

  In some cases, citizens or residents of some countries may be required to provide health certificates confirming that they have no easily transmitted diseases such as tuberculosis or other serious diseases that pose a risk and danger to large numbers of people. It is recommended to check the exact requirements directly with the place where the application is submitted.

• Criminal record certificate

  Confirming no criminal record in the applicant’s home or residence country. The document must be issued by the competent authority of the countries where the applicant has resided in the last 5 years. The certificate must be duly legalized or apostilled, have a validity of 1 year, and, if issued in a language other than Spanish, be accompanied by a translation from a certified court interpreter.

*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.

**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.

Sources

Links to official resources upon which the information presented on the website is based. Information portals of government bodies or diplomatic representations of the country responsible for visa issuance and immigration policy in general.

• The General Directorate of Migration of the Dominican Republic
• Single Portal of Foreign Relations Services of the Dominican Republic
• E-Ticket portal
• The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic
• GoDominicanRepublic.com, an official tourism website of the Dominican Republic, managed by the Ministry of Tourism
• Law No. 285-04, General Migration Law
• Law No. 875 (on Visas)