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Who needs a visa for the Dominican Republic?

Entry rules for the Dominican Republic by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 110 countries and territories can visit the Dominican Republic without a visa, most for up to 30 days. Everyone else, 87 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
110
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
87

About 5.8 bn people (72% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to the Dominican Republic: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican RepublicMacao: not verified (the source leaves it unclear)Report a change

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Dominican Republic entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free30 days, extendable online to 12065United States, Russia, Mexico, JapanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic
Visa-free, tourism30 days, extendable online to 12042Türkiye, Thailand, South Africa, MalaysiaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic
Visa-free, with conditions30 days, extendable online to 1201MongoliaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic
Visa-freeNot stated2Brazil, MoroccoMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic
Visa requiredNot stated86India, China, Indonesia, PakistanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic
With another visa or permitNot stated86India, China, Indonesia, PakistanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic
Visa requiredAs granted1KosovoMinistry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic

Visa-free for 30 days, extendable online to 120: the US, Russia, Mexico and 62 more

65 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days, extendable online to 120.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX), checked Aplica a Extranjeros que quieran viajar a República Dominicana con pasaporte Ordinario. ¿Requiere visa? NOIn English: Applies to foreigners travelling to the Dominican Republic with an ordinary passport. Visa required? NO

Visa-free for 30 days, extendable online to 120 for tourism: Türkiye, Thailand, South Africa and 39 more

42 nationalities

Tourism only.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX), checked Pueden ingresar a territorio dominicano en virtud del Decreto 690-07 de fecha 18 de diciembre de 2007, para fines turísticos exclusivamente.In English: They may enter Dominican territory under Decree 690-07 of 18 December 2007, for tourism purposes only.

Visa-free for 30 days, extendable online to 120 with conditions: Mongolia

1 nationality

Since 10 Jun 2026.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX), checked ¿Requiere visa? NO Comentario: En vigencia aa partir del 10 de junio del 2026.In English: Visa required? NO. Comment: in force from 10 June 2026.

Visa-free: Brazil and Morocco

2 nationalities

Brazil: tourism or business.

Morocco: tourism or business.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX), checked Acuerdo entre Rep. Dom. y la República Federativa del Brasil, sobre Exoneración de visados de Turismo y Negocios para portadores de pasaporte ordinario. Suscrito en fecha 14 de mayo del 2018. Y entrada en vigor el 21 de octubre del 2021In English: Agreement between the DR and Brazil on waiving tourist and business visas for ordinary passport holders, signed 14 May 2018, in force 21 October 2021.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX), checked Acuerdo sobre la exoneración de visados de turismo y negocios entre República Dominicana y el Reino de Marruecos, para titulares de pasaporte ordinario de ambos países. Entrada en vigencia 14 de julio del 2021In English: Agreement waiving tourist and business visas between the DR and Morocco for ordinary passport holders; in force 14 July 2021.

Visa required: India, China, Indonesia and 83 more

86 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX), checked Aplica a Extranjeros que quieran viajar a República Dominicana con pasaporte Ordinario. ¿Requiere visa? SIIn English: Applies to foreigners travelling to the Dominican Republic with an ordinary passport. Visa required? YES

With another visa or a residence permit: India, China, Indonesia and 83 more

86 nationalities

Visa-free for tourism with a valid permanent residence or multiple-entry visa of the US, a Schengen state, Canada or the UK, plus a tourist card.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX), checked El Decreto Núm. 691-07, del 18 de diciembre de 2007, facilita la entrada a la República Dominicana a extranjeros con residencia permanente o visado de entradas múltiples vigente en Estados Unidos, Unión Europea (Schengen), Canadá o Gran Bretaña.In English: Decree 691-07 of 18 December 2007 eases entry to the DR for foreigners holding permanent residence or a valid multiple-entry visa of the US, the EU (Schengen), Canada or Great Britain.

Visa required: Kosovo

1 nationality

Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of the Dominican Republic, or the visa centre it names.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX), checked La Ley No. 875, de fecha 31 de julio de 1978, sobre Visados dispone que los extranjeros que deseen ingresar a territorio dominicano deberán estar provistos de visados en sus documentos de viaje correspondientes, con excepción de los nacionales de países con los cuales la República Dominicana haya suscrito acuerdos sobre dispensa de visados con fines turísticos.In English: Law 875 of 31 July 1978 on visas requires foreigners entering the DR to hold a visa, except nationals of countries with which the DR has signed tourist visa-waiver agreements.

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Dominican Republic, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit the Dominican Republic?

It depends on your passport: 110 nationalities are visa-free and 87 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to the Dominican Republic (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX), checked 5 Nov 2026). Or visa-free for tourism with a valid permanent residence or multiple-entry visa of the US, a Schengen state, Canada or the UK, plus a tourist card.

Do US citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit the Dominican Republic visa-free for up to 30 days, extendable online to 120 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX), checked 5 Nov 2026).

Sources and changes

  1. MIREX: visa requirements lookup for foreigners entering the DRconsultas.mirex.gob.do · checked 5 Nov 2026
  2. MIREX: Visasservicios360.mirex.gob.do · checked 5 Nov 2026
  3. MIREX: Conditions for foreigners to enterservicios360.mirex.gob.do · checked 5 Nov 2026
  1. Dominican Republic: 30 days for visa-free tourists, extendable online up to 120
  2. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic (MIREX). No change since.

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