Hey there. I've read alot on this forum, but still little unclear on a few things....
I'm thinking about taking a trip to the Dominican Republic soon. While I am down there, I want to get started on the citizenship process - just in case I want to get a Dominican passport in the future.
I've read alot about renewing your cedula, but not much on getting one for the first time. From what I understand....
1) I should bring a copy of my police report from my city in the USA?
2) I need to do a medical exam
3) US Passport. And birth certificate??
4) Take some pictures
5) Application
6) I need a permanent resident to sponsor me (guarantor to sign letter saying I am a good person?)
And all the fees cost under $200 USD? (I can't find the link that someone listed prices)
Do I need any copies of bank statements with a certain amount of money? I think I read that once, but never heard about it again?
If anyone has a recent experience with getting your cedula/residency for the first time, please let me know how it went. (I need to go to Santo Domingo Migracion?)
I'm thinking about flying to Dominican, get started on the cedula process, check out some beaches, brush up on my Spanish, maybe go over to Haiti and do some volunteer work. Maybe a 2-3 week trip or so. Then come back in a few months.
I was hoping I could meet up with some expats and maybe find someone to let me use their address and could let me know when the paperwork is done (I heard it can take about 3 months after I first submit the application? Can I pay a little more and get that done sooner?)
Thanks!!
I'm thinking about taking a trip to the Dominican Republic soon. While I am down there, I want to get started on the citizenship process - just in case I want to get a Dominican passport in the future.
I've read alot about renewing your cedula, but not much on getting one for the first time. From what I understand....
1) I should bring a copy of my police report from my city in the USA?
2) I need to do a medical exam
3) US Passport. And birth certificate??
4) Take some pictures
5) Application
6) I need a permanent resident to sponsor me (guarantor to sign letter saying I am a good person?)
And all the fees cost under $200 USD? (I can't find the link that someone listed prices)
Do I need any copies of bank statements with a certain amount of money? I think I read that once, but never heard about it again?
If anyone has a recent experience with getting your cedula/residency for the first time, please let me know how it went. (I need to go to Santo Domingo Migracion?)
I'm thinking about flying to Dominican, get started on the cedula process, check out some beaches, brush up on my Spanish, maybe go over to Haiti and do some volunteer work. Maybe a 2-3 week trip or so. Then come back in a few months.
I was hoping I could meet up with some expats and maybe find someone to let me use their address and could let me know when the paperwork is done (I heard it can take about 3 months after I first submit the application? Can I pay a little more and get that done sooner?)
Thanks!!