Dominican Republic Visa – Requirements and Application

Travelers visiting for tourism must have a visa. The following items must be submitted along with a completed application.

Passport:

• Must be valid for time spent in the Dominican Republic

Photographs:

• Have to be 2X2 inches with a white background

Proof of Travel:

• Requires photocopies of your hotel itinerary and flight information

Visa Application Letter:

• Comes from beneficiary and is addressed to the Consular Section
• Involves name, nationality, place you’re staying, job occupation, and purpose of travel

Travelers to Dominican Republic must submit a completed application along with the following to obtain a visa:

Passport:

• Must be valid for time spent in the Dominican Republic

Photographs:

• Have to be 2X2 inches with a white background

Visa Application Form:

• Has to be filled out completely and accurately in type or print

Visa Application Letter:

• Comes from beneficiary and is addressed to the Consular Section
• Involves name, nationality, place you’re staying, job occupation, and purpose of travel

A Resident visa is required if you plan to have a more permanent stay in the Dominican Republic. It is valid for 60 days, and you must meet all the requirements to obtain this visa.

If you’re planning to get your education in the Dominican Republic or was accepted to one of their schools, you will need a Student visa. It must be renewed each year and meet all the requirements.

A Business visa for employment is another visa you may have to apply for if you plan to work in the Dominican Republic long term. You will have to renew this visa and with this visa you can obtain a driver’s license and a bank account.

Other visas include the Diplomatic, Official, Courtesy, and Dependent visas. For more information about visas you can visit the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the United States website.