Working remote in the dom rep

I have rented apartments to several people from the US. They have all been very happy. The two things they love are that we are at the beach in Juan Dolio and we have fiber optic cable/internet so they can work online without any problems.

@Siobhan222 Thank que I will check these out as well because I'm planning to relocate in the Dominican Republic as well as soon as I can and I am planning to work remotely, I just have not found anything yet.

@Siobhan222  thank you for the information, I will check out these websites since I'm planning to relocate and work remotely in the Dominican Republic as well.

Hi there,

Does anyone know about working remotely in the DR for a Canadian registered company? Any tips are super welcomed!

My employer is asking for proof that:

1). I'm legally eligible to work remotely from the DR

2). I'm legally eligible to work remotely for a company that is not registered in the DR (they're registered in Canada)

My friend just got back from working remotely in the DR for a Canadian company for 4 months. Her employer didn't require anything. The Gov in the DR only required an entry and exit form + a fee she paid at the airport upon her exit.

It's confusing because if you're not actually working in the DR (for a DR company or any work in DR) and you're not doing business with Dominicans, there doesn't seem to be any clear info that I can find. I can see an WIN visa for working remotely in the DR, but I know that the DR gov doesn't enforce it- a/p my friend I mentioned. And the WIN DR visa costs $800 USD for 1.5 years). I'm also trying to go for 2-4 months only.

Many thanks in advance!! Cheers

Actually does anyone know if remote workers who are working longer term, fall under the labour laws in the DR??? Or if anyone is working remotely there now- are you still governed by your local/ home labour laws?? Thanks!!

I wish I could tell you the facts however, I cannot

If I were in your shoes I would look for information and two following places at the  Dominican Embassy or hire a Dominican attorney to provide guidance and if you are going to hire attorney, hire one from one of the large law firms to get your answer.

You  may want to give consideration to where you're going to be staying as far as time for electric and Internet I know Cap Cana has a very good reputation for up time for the electric grid as well as Internet services other places may too. that's the only one I know for sure.

The law is clear. It's territorial. If your feet are on the ground and you are working, you need to be legal. That means either a resident or in possession of a work visa!

Work visas are not easy to get but are possible.

Hi alexandraleonagriggs1

I sent you a PM...

@planner Really?  Even if you're working for a Canadian company with all ties to Canada, you're simply doing your job in another location while working from a company assigned VPN?

Practically, if I haven't officially moved here but when I'm here I work remotely what's the difference - I'm still paying my American taxes and I have an American address

Yes really. What I posted is the legal answer.   And that was the question posted.  If an employer wants proof you are working here legally than my answer stands!

@planner ok. Wow. Please don't take offense to my question which given your tone you absolutely did but I ask because I know many people who are digital nomads and I have never once heard this. Yikes.

No offense taken honey.   All good. The reality is that most of the digital nomads are illegal. The other reality is that for the most part, right now, no one cares!   

That can and will change. There appears to be no political will to do anything about it at the moment.

@Villa La Olita hi I am looking for apt to rent in Dominican Republic

@Villa La Olita hi I am looking for apt to rent in Dominican Republic
-@nickmar

@nickmar - this is a thread about working in DR. Please contact @Villa La Olita directly to inquire about their rentals.

@Siobhan222 can u help me out with jobs hiring remotely

You need to start doing your searches from where you are. There are numerous online resources,  FB groups, Instagram specialists etc with a lot of info!

Hi all! I'd like some guidance - since I'm looking to relocate to DR in the next year or so. I have dual citizenship (Dominican and American) and I'm currently working remotely in the US. Do you think employers have any apprehensions when employees relocate to another country?

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

@Siobhan222 thanks for info

@gnmb some do and some don't!  I have 64 programmers here working remotely for an American client!  There are some rules that apply so you are best to ask your employer!

@gnmb10

Each employer is different and its best to check before you make a move .

PLEASE help with any knowledge you may have, as I am finding it difficult to find any info on my own circumstances. Looking to move to DR within the year. I do not fall under any of the visas (that I can tell).. I am not marrying a dominican, I am not investing in real estate (yet), I am not investing in a business, I am not working for a dominican employer. I am not retiring yet, so no pension, and will not have rental income going back 5 years from a US property. What I AM doing is moving to DR and running my own online business. Obviously, I do not want to be looking over my shoulder and just hope it will work out, I would rather go the legal route and apply for a visa prior to getting there (which is another requirement). Do I have any options to legally apply for a visa? Please advise...anyone experience the same issues? Thank you for your help!!!

As far as I am aware there is no visa that would allow you to do this.  You can come on a tourist visa and leave every 30 days. You could come with intent of meeting someone for a long term relationship. 

You can open a business here but that doesn't give you the right to live here long term or work in your business.

If you buy property can you get a visa?

@planner So basically all these 'digital nomads" that I know that are living down there are probably there illegally and just leave every 30 days (or more since exit fees aren't expensive) ? No potential love interests will be happening, lol.. I am actually coming down with my husband and 2 pups (just didn't feel like including everything in original post). Hubby is in same boat as me, so no other options. I guess we will just have to do the occasional exit strategy for a while until our circumstances change.

@annamayking19 yes, I think 200k or more property purchase puts you on fast track for permanent residency.

we purchased property. it was 149k so I guess it wont be fast.

    If you buy property can you get a visa?
   

    -@annamayking19

A property by itself does not qualify