Visa requirements for Dominican Republic
Who can enter Dominican Republic, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.
Passport holders from 155 countries can enter Dominican Republic without a visa in advance. All 155 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 155 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 87 visa required
Visa-free entry
155 nationalities- Åland Islands30 days
- Albania30 days
- American Samoa30 days
- Andorra30 days
- Anguilla30 days
- Antigua and Barbuda30 days
- Argentina30 days
- Aruba30 days
- Australia30 days
- Austria30 days
- Bahamas30 days
- Bahrain30 days
- Barbados30 days
- Belgium30 days
- Belize30 days
- Bermuda30 days
- Bolivia30 days
- Bosnia and Herzegovina30 days
- Botswana30 days
- Brazil30 days
- British Indian Ocean Territory30 days
- British Virgin Islands30 days
- Brunei30 days
- Bulgaria30 days
- Canada30 days
- Caribbean Netherlands30 days
- Cayman Islands30 days
- Chile30 days
- Christmas Island30 days
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands30 days
- Colombia30 days
- Cook Islands30 days
- Costa Rica30 days
- Croatia30 days
- Curaçao30 days
- Cyprus30 days
- Czechia30 days
- Denmark30 days
- Dominica30 days
- Ecuador30 days
- El Salvador30 days
- Estonia30 days
- Falkland Islands30 days
- Faroe Islands30 days
- Fiji30 days
- Finland30 days
- France30 days
- French Guiana30 days
- French Polynesia30 days
- French Southern Territories30 days
- Georgia30 days
- Germany30 days
- Gibraltar30 days
- Greece30 days
- Greenland30 days
- Grenada30 days
- Guadeloupe30 days
- Guam30 days
- Guatemala30 days
- Guernsey30 days
- Guyana30 days
- Honduras30 days
- Hong Kong30 days
- Hungary30 days
- Iceland30 days
- Ireland30 days
- Isle of Man30 days
- Israel30 days
- Italy30 days
- Jamaica30 days
- Japan30 days
- Jersey30 days
- Kazakhstan30 days
- Kiribati30 days
- Kuwait30 days
- Latvia30 days
- Liechtenstein30 days
- Lithuania30 days
- Luxembourg30 days
- Macau30 days
- Malaysia30 days
- Malta30 days
- Marshall Islands30 days
- Martinique30 days
- Mauritius30 days
- Mayotte30 days
- Mexico30 days
- Micronesia30 days
- Monaco30 days
- Mongolia30 days
- Montenegro30 days
- Montserrat30 days
- Morocco30 days
- Namibia30 days
- Nauru30 days
- Netherlands30 days
- New Caledonia30 days
- New Zealand30 days
- Nicaragua30 days
- Niue30 days
- Norfolk Island30 days
- North Macedonia30 days
- Northern Mariana Islands30 days
- Norway30 days
- Panama30 days
- Papua New Guinea30 days
- Paraguay30 days
- Peru30 days
- Pitcairn Islands30 days
- Poland30 days
- Portugal30 days
- Puerto Rico30 days
- Qatar30 days
- Réunion30 days
- Romania30 days
- Russia30 days
- Saint Barthélemy30 days
- Saint Helena30 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis30 days
- Saint Lucia30 days
- Saint Martin30 days
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon30 days
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines30 days
- Samoa30 days
- San Marino30 days
- Serbia30 days
- Seychelles30 days
- Singapore30 days
- Sint Maarten30 days
- Slovakia30 days
- Slovenia30 days
- Solomon Islands30 days
- South Africa30 days
- South Korea30 days
- Spain30 days
- Suriname30 days
- Sweden30 days
- Switzerland30 days
- Taiwan30 days
- Thailand30 days
- Tokelau30 days
- Tonga30 days
- Trinidad and Tobago30 days
- Turkey30 days
- Turks and Caicos Islands30 days
- Tuvalu30 days
- U.S. Virgin Islands30 days
- Ukraine30 days
- United Arab Emirates30 days
- United Kingdom30 days
- United States30 days
- Uruguay30 days
- Vanuatu30 days
- Vatican City30 days
- Wallis and Futuna30 days
Visa required in advance
87 nationalities- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Angola
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- DR Congo
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Haiti
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kenya
- Kosovo
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestine
- Philippines
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic has 2 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Colonial City of Santo Domingo
- Iglesia de Las Mercedes
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Dominican Republic?
It depends on your passport. 155 nationalities can enter Dominican Republic without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Dominican Republic?
January, February, March, April, May, June, December, based on Santo Domingo's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Dominican Republic?
Dominican peso (DOP). 1 USD is approximately 61.29 DOP.
What side of the road does Dominican Republic drive on?
Dominican Republic drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Dominican Republic have?
2: Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Iglesia de Las Mercedes.
What is the emergency number in Dominican Republic?
911.
What time zone is Dominican Republic in?
Santo Domingo (UTC-4).
What is the nearest airport to Santo Domingo?
La Isabela International Airport (JBQ), about 14 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.