Working prerequisites

KaterinaKask

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Member since 19 June 2019

KaterinaKask

21 June 2019 14:31:54

KaterinaKask

21 June 2019 14:31:54

Good afternoon to everyone,

I was looking for some job offers in Dominican Republic (i ve already been there twice but just on vacation) and i was wondering which are the prerequisites for applying for any job. As a European citizen do i need a Job visa or any other kind of authorization to do so? Thank you in advance for you answer

Katerina

ddmcghee

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Member since 15 May 2017

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ddmcghee

21 June 2019 14:40:31

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ddmcghee

21 June 2019 14:40:31

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Yes - to work legally in the country, you will either need a sponsored work visa or your cedula (residency)

planner

Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 28 December 2010

Santo Domingo

Dominican Republic Expert

planner

21 June 2019 15:14:34

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planner

21 June 2019 15:14:34

16621

Santo Domingo

Exactly correct. Getting a work visa is NOT easy. The first step is to find a company willing to sponsor your work visa. This will NOT include call centers or anything without specific skills. It tends to be for skills that cannot be found here! Common sponsors are high tech, hotel management and international level schools.

The process can take several months so be prepared!

Your other option is residency and you must qualify for residency.

And yes, welcome to the forums!