Rights of refugees

• Protection against forced return to country of origin until a final decision is made; ii) Documentation, in particular a migratory permit;
• Family unity;
• Right to remunerated employment;
• Freedom of movement;
• Right to an interpreter of your language and any specialist that is required to facilitate communication with the Dominican authorities; Right to social security, and
• Any other right enjoyed by foreigners lawfully staying in the country.

Obligations of refugees

• Refrain from conducting activities which are forbidden to foreigners;
• Tell the truth and not hide any relevant information;
• Adequately identify members of the household or dependents and provide other information about relatives;
• Notify any changes of composition in the household (birth, marriage, divorce, or any other related change);
• Inform about place of residence (exact address) and notify within two (2) days any changes;
• Notify about the intention to leave the Dominican Republic, await the authorization and inform about return, and
• Renew their migratory documentation every year, abide by the Constitution and laws of the Dominican Republic.