Dominican RepublicNorthern Mariana Islands: Visa required

Dominican RepublicNorthern Mariana Islands

Do Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

Visa required

Yes. Dominican Republic passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Northern Mariana Islands.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: dhs.gov (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance14,605 km, straight line (~17h 41m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Northern Mariana Islands85 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Dominican Republic: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Northern Mariana Islands

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Frequently asked questions

Do Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

Yes. Dominican Republic passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Northern Mariana Islands.

How far is Northern Mariana Islands from Dominican Republic?

About 14,605 km in a straight line, roughly ~17h 41m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Northern Mariana Islands?

United States dollar (USD).

What time zone is Northern Mariana Islands in?

Saipan (UTC+10).

What is the nearest airport to Saipan?

Saipan International Airport (SPN), about 9 km away.

How many countries can enter Northern Mariana Islands without a visa?

85 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Northern Mariana Islands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Dominican Republic passport holders visit without a visa instead of Northern Mariana Islands?

Palau, Micronesia, Japan, Philippines, Marshall Islands, South Korea.

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.

About Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is an island country on the eastern part of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean. It shares a maritime border with Puerto Rico to the east and a land border with Haiti to the west, occupying the eastern five-eighths of Hispaniola which, along with Saint Martin, is one of only two islands in the Caribbean shared by two sovereign states. In the Antilles, the country is the second-largest by area after Cuba at 48,671 square kilometers (18,792 sq mi) and the second most populous after Haiti with approximately 11.4 million people in 2024, of whom 3.6 million reside in the metropolitan area of Santo Domingo, the capital city.

CapitalSanto Domingo

RegionCaribbean

Population11.5M

Area48,671 km²

CurrencyDominican peso (1 USD ≈ 61.27 DOP)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+1809, +1829, +1849

Drives on theright

TimezoneSanto Domingo (UTC-4)

Nearest airportLa Isabela International Airport (JBQ), 14 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites2

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$11,059 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.7M (2020)

Climate in Santo Domingo

Warmest August, coolest March, driest December, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Santo Domingo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.7°C	21.4°C	44mm	324h
February	29.1°C	21.4°C	58mm	314h
March	28.1°C	20.8°C	66mm	351h
April	29.1°C	22.3°C	44mm	352h
May	29.7°C	23.6°C	57mm	375h
June	31.1°C	23.9°C	69mm	365h
July	31°C	24.2°C	161mm	347h
August	31.2°C	24.5°C	213mm	344h
September	30.4°C	23.8°C	127mm	303h
October	29.7°C	23.5°C	137mm	307h
November	28.2°C	22.5°C	233mm	275h
December	28.1°C	21.4°C	43mm	327h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean country that occupies the eastern half of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti. Besides white sand beaches and mountain landscapes, the country is home to the oldest European city in the Americas, now part of Santo Domingo. Due to its Hispanic heritage, the Dominican Republic is called the Cradle of the Americas.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Colonial City of Santo Domingo
Iglesia de Las Mercedes

Upcoming public holidays

November 6, 2026Día de la Constitución

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Día de Año Nuevo

Full source list on About.

About Northern Mariana Islands

The Northern Mariana Islands, officially the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), is an unincorporated territory and commonwealth of the United States consisting of the 14 northern islands of the Mariana Archipelago in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The southernmost, Guam, is a separate U.S. territory. The Northern Mariana Islands were listed by the United Nations as a non-self-governing territory until 1990.

CapitalSaipan

RegionMicronesia

Population43.5K

Area464 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesCarolinian, Chamorro, English

Calling code+1670

Drives on theright

TimezoneSaipan (UTC+10)

Nearest airportSaipan International Airport (SPN), 9 km

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$23,786 (2022)

Tourist arrivals487K (2019)

Climate in Saipan

Warmest June, coolest February, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Saipan, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28°C	25.3°C	68mm	327h
February	27.6°C	24.6°C	89mm	302h
March	28.5°C	25.1°C	57mm	349h
April	29.4°C	25.8°C	64mm	360h
May	30.3°C	26.5°C	48mm	378h
June	30.5°C	26.9°C	74mm	364h
July	29.9°C	26.5°C	139mm	373h
August	30°C	26.5°C	165mm	345h
September	29.7°C	26.3°C	248mm	282h
October	29.2°C	26°C	279mm	317h
November	29.5°C	26.5°C	126mm	314h
December	28.8°C	26.2°C	83mm	320h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is a territory of the United States in Micronesia, visited mainly by tourists from East Asia. The Marianas' top activity among Americans is scuba diving and snorkeling. In addition to the coral reefs you might expect, the waters around the islands were the scene of fierce fighting during World War II and there are many ship wrecks and even rusting tanks stuck on the seabed. Many Asian visitors come to the CNMI for gambling, and karaoke/hostess bars.

Upcoming public holidays

November 4, 2026Citizenship Day

November 11, 2026Veterans Day

November 27, 2026Thanksgiving

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