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PADEI — Artist, Athlete, Exchange Student or Volunteer

Dominican RepublicTalent and merit

Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

The route covers foreigners entering for a defined period to carry out artistic or sporting activities, exchange studies or voluntary service; it is not an exceptional-talent route.

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What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

Answer not available

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

The applicant must be endorsed by an officially recognised institution or company ('avalado por una institución reconocida oficialmente') and must provide an updated certification from the institution or company endorsing the stay.

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Limits of the record
  • The document does not specify whether the endorsing body must be an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement; it only states that the institution or company must be officially recognised and must certify the stay.
  • A quién va dirigido
    Extranjero que ingresa a la República Dominicana por un tiempo definido, con el fin de realizar actividades artísticas, deportivas, estudios por intercambio o servicios voluntarios, avalado por una institución reconocida oficialmente.
  • Requerimientos o requisitos
    Certificación actualizada de la institución o empresa que avala la estadía del extranjero en la República Dominicana, notariada y legalizada en la Procuraduría General de la República.

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

Answer not available

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The permit is valid for one year and renewable annually up to a maximum of four years. The official source does not state a longer-term residence path.

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  • DGM PADEI service page
    Permiso de No Residente para extranjero que ingresa a la República Dominicana con el fin de realizar, de manera temporal, una actividad artística, deportiva, de estudio por intercambio o de servicio voluntario. La vigencia de este permiso es por un (1) año, renovable anualmente hasta cuatro (4) años.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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