🇩🇴 Dominican Republic · Naturalisation

Naturalización Acelerada — Latinoamericanos / Españoles / Caribeños (Ley 1683) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-08 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum annual salaryDOP 500
Work experience1+ years
Language levelB1
Criminal recordClean record / police clearance
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€325

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months. Citizenship possible after 2 years.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://mip.gob.do/wp-content/uploads/marcolegal/Leyes/Ley%20No.1683%20Sobre%20Naturalizaci%C3%B3n.pdf.
  3. Typical processing: ~540 days.

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.

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