Living in Dominican Republic
Americas — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Santo Domingo
Currency
DOP
Continent
Americas
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Dominican Republic.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Dominican Republic
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Belgium | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Croatia | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Czechia | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Denmark | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Estonia | Visa Free | 30 days |
| Finland | Visa Free | 30 days |
| France | Visa Free | 30 days |
Monthly costs
Santo Domingo
Rent (center)
600 USD/mo
Groceries
280 USD/mo
Transport
50 USD/mo
Est. Monthly Total
1,030 USD/mo
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Work permits
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Residence with Work Authorization
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Financial solvency proof required
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 25%
Social Security (Employee)
0.0591%
Annual thresholds in DOP.
Calculate your net salaryUseful services
Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Dominican Republic. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Dominican Republic eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Privacy
NordVPN
Stay secure on public WiFi in Dominican Republic and access services from home.
Get NordVPN →Language
iTalki
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