¿Necesito visa para comprar propiedad en RD?

No. No necesitas visa ni residencia para comprar propiedad. Cualquier persona con pasaporte válido puede comprar y registrar propiedad a su nombre.

¿Puedo comprar sin viajar a RD?

Sí. Puedes otorgar un poder notarial a un abogado dominicano a través de un consulado RD en tu país. El abogado gestiona todo el proceso.

¿En qué moneda se compra?

La mayoría de transacciones en zonas turísticas (Punta Cana, Samaná, Puerto Plata) son en dólares americanos (USD). En Santo Domingo y Santiago es más común pesos dominicanos (DOP), aunque muchos aceptan USD.

¿Puedo obtener residencia por comprar propiedad?

Comprar propiedad facilita obtener la Residencia por Inversión. Con una inversión de US$200,000+, puedes solicitar residencia permanente bajo el programa de incentivo migratorio.

Buy Property in RD from Abroad

Step-by-step guide for Dominicans abroad and foreigners who want to buy property in the Dominican Republic. Updated 2026.

Can a foreigner buy property in RD?

Yes, without restrictions. The Dominican Constitution allows any person (foreign or national) to own real estate, with the same rights as a citizen. No residency or special visa is required to buy. Dominicans residing abroad (diaspora) can freely purchase with their valid ID.

Step-by-step process from abroad

Search: Use Real Estate Portal RD to search for properties. Contact via WhatsApp for virtual tours.
Power of attorney: If you cannot travel, grant power of attorney to a Dominican lawyer at an RD consulate.
Due Diligence: Your lawyer verifies the title at the Title Registry, encumbrances, and liens.
Purchase contract: It is signed before a notary. Payment is generally made by international bank transfer.
Registration: The deed is registered at the Title Registry (3% transfer tax, exempt if CONFOTUR/Trust).

Additional costs

Transfer tax: 3% of the registered value (exempt with CONFOTUR/Trust)
Attorney fees: 1-1.5% of the property value
Land demarcation and registration: RD$10,000-50,000 depending on complexity
Annual IPI: 1% on properties over RD$9.86M (~US$165,000)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa to buy property in the DR?

No. You do not need a visa or residency to buy property. Anyone with a valid passport can purchase and register property in their name.

Can I buy without traveling to the DR?

Yes. You can grant a power of attorney to a Dominican lawyer through a DR consulate in your country. The lawyer manages the entire process.

In what currency is the purchase made?

Most transactions in tourist areas (Punta Cana, Samaná, Puerto Plata) are in US dollars (USD). In Santo Domingo and Santiago, Dominican pesos (DOP) are more common, although many accept USD.

Can I obtain residency by buying property?

Buying property facilitates obtaining Residency by Investment. With an investment of US$200,000+, you can apply for permanent residency under the immigration incentive program.