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Immigration and Health Insurance Requirements in Dominican Republic

Immigration Requirements

Temporary residence permits for foreigners or ‘Expats’ entering the Dominican Republic with the purpose of temporarily residing in the country with a validity of 1 year and with the intention to settle and bond, temporarily, in the country.

 

REQUIREMENTS

• Passport valid for a minimum of six (6) months.

• Residence Visa (RS).

• Birth certificate unexteded.

• Four (4) recent photographs, of the same set: two (2) of front and two (2) of right profile, size 2×2, without jewels or accessories and bare ears, with the white background.

• Certificate of No Criminal Record of your country of origin or of the country where you have resided in the last five (5) years.

• Marriage certificate, declaration of singleness or proof of living together, apostilled or legalized.

• Guarantee health policy contracted with Seguros Reservas.

• Medical examinations, in one of the institutions authorized by the DGM.

• Documents proving your financial solvency.

• Submit documents of economic solvency.

 

 

This official government link in the Dominican Republic that provides the most updated requirements:

https://migracion.gob.do/en/servicios/residence/
 

Health Insurance Requirements in the Dominican Republic  

Health insurance is mandatory in the Dominican Republic!

The Constitution of the Dominican Republic states: 

“Health is a fundamental right of every citizen, and the state is responsible for providing healthcare services.”

The Dominican government offers a public healthcare system, which is available to everyone, but many people choose to have AccessHMO as a private health insurance as a vital supplement that covers many benefits excluded by the required public plan.
 

State Health Insurance System in the Dominican Republic

The Public healthcare system is called the in the Dominican Republic is calling the SNS or the Dominican Health Service, Servicio Nacional de Salud, in Spanish. 

All public hospitals, clinics, and health centers in the country participate in the SNS, which is funded by tax revenue. The SNS provides free or low-cost healthcare to all local citizens and legal foreign residents in the Dominican Republic and covers basic medical services, ER or emergency room care, hospitalization, surgery and lab work. 

Beware that the quality of care varies, depending on the location and available facilities with long wait times expected for appointments and uncertain availability of certain prescription medications
 

The advantages of having AccessHMO Health Insurance membership in the Dominican Republic

Your freedom to choose any licensed doctor for treatment.

Peace of mind in having solid Medical Evacuation coverage to, in case of medical emergency, fly to the nearest, more medically advanced facility in a nearby country such as the U.S. if necessary.


Access to private doctors and specialists including pediatrics 

AccessHMO health insurance plans provide access to higher quality, English speaking medical facilities with board certified specialists.
 

Shorter waiting times for appointments and to schedule medical procedures

AccessHMO health insurance plans usually provide shorter waiting times for appointments and scheduling medical procedures. This saves our clients precious time to enjoy more of  the Dominican Republic.
 

Flexibility and Coordination 

AccessHMO health insurance plans are tailored to the budget and needs of the individual clients which allows greater flexibility and choice of benefit and coverage levels.
 

In conclusion, while health insurance is not mandatory for residents in the Dominican Republic, private health insurance offers greater coverage and benefits than SNS or Seguros Reservas. 
 

It is therefore important to compare the different local and overseas insurance options to find the plan that best fits your budget and needs.
 

AccessHMO’s licensed professionals stand ready to answer your questions and address your individual needs to find the most suitable health insurance plan with options such as medical evacuation from the Dominican Republic for medical treatment back in the U.S. and also available for medical evacuation Canada or Europe.

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