Last Change:
05/14/2025
Constitución de la República Dominicana
Year: 2015
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
Description
The Constitution of the Dominican Republic outlines the rights and responsibilities of citizens. It also establishes that Foreigners are granted the same rights and duties as nationals, with certain exceptions and limitations outlined in the Constitution and laws. However, they are prohibited from engaging in political activities, except for voting in their country of origin. Article 46(2) stipulates that persons can apply for asylum in case of political persecution. Those granted asylum are entitled to the protection necessary to fully exercise their rights, in accordance with the international treaties and agreements ratified by the Dominican Republic.
Selected provisions
Constitución de la República Dominicana - Generic
2) Toda persona tiene derecho a solicitar asilo en el territorio nacional, en caso de persecución por razones políticas. Quienes se encuentren en condiciones de asilo gozarán de la protección que garantice el pleno ejercicio de sus derechos, de conformidad con los acuerdos, normas e instrumentos internacionales suscritos y ratificados por la República Dominicana. No se consideran delitos
políticos, el terrorismo, los crímenes contra la humanidad, la corrupción administrativa y los delitos transnacionales.