MOVING TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The Dominican Republic may not be one of the typical countries Germans emigrate to – however, due to the great freedom and minimal regulations, the country is particularly well-suited for retirees and those looking to escape the rat race, looking to build a worthwhile existence, as there is a holiday atmosphere throughout the year. Entry into the Dominican Republic is initially quite straightforward: all that is needed is a passport valid for at least another six months. However, those who have decided to emigrate to the Dominican Republic for the long term should be aware that they need to arrange for a permanent residence permit. For this, a visa for the Dominican Republic, tailored to the stay, must be applied for before entry. The costs for this currently amount to 400 to 500 euros. As soon as possible after entry, one should go with this visa to the immigration authority (“Dirección General de Migración”) to initiate the further process for applying for the so-called “Residencia Temporal”. A good source of information in this context is the website of the Federal Foreign Office. For questions regarding the Dominican Republic visa, the Dominican consulates in Hamburg, Frankfurt, and Stuttgart are responsible. In addition, we, the team at OTC Global GmbH, are also happy to answer all your questions about emigrating to the Dominican Republic. We can carry out your move from Germany to the Dominican Republic with the utmost care, thanks to our comprehensive network and our long-standing cooperations. Feel free to contact our competent staff for individual advice on the costs of moving to the Dominican Republic.

LONG-STANDING EXPERIENCE AND COMPREHENSIVE EXPERTISE

Anyone thinking about working in the Dominican Republic should be aware that the average income here is between 150 to 200 dollars – a wage that will not afford Germans in the Dominican Republic any luxury. In addition, there is a high unemployment rate. Those who wish to work locally are most likely to find a position in tourism. Spanish language skills are indispensable in this context. It should also be noted that private health insurance contributions of at least 400 dollars a year must be paid from the salary received. The Dominican Republic is therefore particularly suitable for retirees or dropouts who receive a reasonable amount of money from Germany. Those who have decided to emigrate to the Dominican Republic can then proceed with the actual moving planning. The transport of moving goods to the Dominican Republic mainly takes place by sea. For this, it is recommended to hire an experienced moving company like us. Feel free to turn to our team with any questions about your move to the Dominican Republic.