I am a U.S. federal government employee who is looking to retire in the Dominican Republic within the next year or two. I am looking to retire on the retirement visa program that was started in the DR a few years ago where if you can show that you have a government pension of $1500 a month or more you can obtain permanent residence. My retirement pension will be about $3500 a month.
My question is how soon before my actual retirement date should I start the application process? I have heard that it takes only 45 days to process the visa, but as someone who is familiar with government bureaucracy, I know there are always snags in the system.
Any help will be much appreciated.
My question is how soon before my actual retirement date should I start the application process? I have heard that it takes only 45 days to process the visa, but as someone who is familiar with government bureaucracy, I know there are always snags in the system.
Any help will be much appreciated.