Acquiring Dominican Republic Citizenship by Descent

Eligibility Criteria

  • ✅ Individuals born abroad to at least one Dominican parent are eligible for citizenship.

Required Documentation

  • ✅ Applicant's birth certificate, apostilled and translated into Spanish if necessary.
  • ✅ Copy of the Dominican parent's cédula (ID card), passport, or birth certificate.

Application Process

  • 📍 Gather and prepare all required documents.
  • 📍 Submit the application to the Central Electoral Board (Junta Central Electoral) or the nearest Dominican consulate.
  • 📍 Await verification and processing by Dominican authorities.
  • 📍 Upon approval, obtain the Dominican birth certificate, cédula, and passport.

Additional Considerations

  • 📌 The Dominican Republic allows dual citizenship.
  • 📌 Stay informed about changes in nationality laws that may impact eligibility.

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