Returning to the Dominican Republic: consular certification
MIREX says Dominicans may request the Certificado de Leyes 168 y 146-00 at Dominican consular offices. For information about moving to the Dominican Republic, the Miami consulate directs inquiries to the representative of the Dirección General de Aduanas based in Miami. (checked October 17, 2026).
This page describes what the government of the Dominican Republic publishes about this procedure; it does not describe or give guidance on US immigration or criminal proceedings.
Key facts
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Where to request | MIREX says Dominicans may request the Certificado de Leyes 168 y 146-00 at Dominican consular offices. |
| Identity document | The requirements list a Dominican document: Cédula de Identidad y Electoral, passport or birth certificate. |
| Residence evidence | The requirements say «más de dos años viviendo fuera del país»: documentary proof of more than two years living abroad. |
| Certificate processing | MIREX gives a certificate processing time of 10 minutes to two hours, depending on urgency, prior applications and staff availability. |
Residence wording and requirements
MIREX describes the certificate for a Dominican citizen who cannot demonstrate with official documents from the country of residence that they have lived outside the Dominican Republic for two years or more.
The requirements list a Dominican document: Cédula de Identidad y Electoral, passport or birth certificate.
The requirements say «más de dos años viviendo fuera del país»: documentary proof of more than two years living abroad.
MIREX adds that if the citizen cannot provide an official residence document from the country of residence, the consular office may accept other documents, such as a phone bill or a housing lease, that let it attest that the citizen has lived there «dos años o más» (two years or more).
Depending on the specific service, consular offices may request additional requirements.
Certificate fee and customs review
The certificate page refers to the consular fee schedule («Ver tasas consulares»), which lists «Certificaciones» at US$100.00.
The certificate page specifies payment in US dollars (USD).
The Dirección General de Aduanas in the Dominican Republic reviews the documentation submitted by the citizen.
Moving from the United States
For information about moving to the Dominican Republic, the Miami consulate directs inquiries to the representative of the Dirección General de Aduanas based in Miami.
Related information
Official sources
- MIREX — Certificaciones: https://servicios360.mirex.gob.do/certificaciones/
- MIREX — Tasas Consulares: https://servicios360.mirex.gob.do/tasas-consulares/
- Dominican consulate in Miami — Preguntas Frecuentes: https://usa.mirex.gob.do/consular/miami/preguntas-frecuentes/
Last verified: 2026-10-17. General procedural information for educational purposes. Verify requirements directly with the relevant authorities of the Dominican Republic. Not legal advice. For the effect on your US status, consult an immigration attorney.