Dominican RepublicPhilippines: Visa-free

Dominican RepublicPhilippines

Do Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa for Philippines?

Visa-free

No. Dominican Republic passport holders do not need a visa to visit Philippines for tourism for stays of up to 30 days.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: evisa.gov.ph (checked October 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance16,152 km, straight line (~19h 30m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Philippines203 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Philippines passport holders visiting Dominican Republic: Visa required.

Other visa-free destinations for Dominican Republic passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa for Philippines?

No. Dominican Republic passport holders do not need a visa to visit Philippines for tourism for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Dominican Republic citizens stay in Philippines without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Philippines from Dominican Republic?

About 16,152 km in a straight line, roughly ~19h 30m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Philippines?

Philippine peso (PHP).

What is the emergency number in Philippines?

911.

What time zone is Philippines in?

Manila (UTC+8).

What is the nearest airport to Manila?

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Philippines without a visa?

203 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Philippines visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 ≈ 61.29 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	21.5°C	58mm	314h
March	28.1°C	20.9°C	66mm	351h
April	29.1°C	22.3°C	44mm	352h
May	29.7°C	23.7°C	57mm	375h
June	31.1°C	24°C	69mm	365h
July	30.9°C	24.2°C	161mm	347h
August	31.1°C	24.5°C	213mm	344h
September	30.4°C	23.9°C	127mm	303h
October	29.7°C	23.5°C	137mm	307h
November	28.2°C	22.6°C	233mm	275h
December	28.1°C	21.5°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

September 24, 2026Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes

November 6, 2026Día de la Constitución

December 25, 2026Navidad

Full source list on About.

About Philippines

The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area of about 300,000 square kilometers. The islands are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions. From north to south, the divisions are: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 114 million, it is the world's thirteenth-most-populous country.

CapitalManila

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population116.8M

Area342,353 km²

CurrencyPhilippine peso (1 USD ≈ 62.88 PHP)

LanguagesEnglish, Filipino

Calling code+63

Drives on theright

TimezoneManila (UTC+8)

Nearest airportNinoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 5 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites7

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$4,171 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.5M (2020)

Climate in Manila

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

Monthly climate normals for Manila, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.5°C	23.6°C	34mm	330h
February	30.6°C	22.9°C	11mm	321h
March	33°C	24.9°C	10mm	368h
April	33.8°C	26.2°C	28mm	357h
May	33.4°C	27.1°C	248mm	349h
June	32.1°C	26.5°C	203mm	323h
July	31.4°C	26°C	335mm	305h
August	30°C	25.9°C	284mm	254h
September	30.6°C	25.8°C	196mm	292h
October	29.6°C	25.5°C	416mm	233h
November	29.8°C	24.8°C	332mm	268h
December	29.3°C	24.6°C	225mm	278h

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 Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelago of more than 7,100 islands in Southeast Asia.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Baroque Churches of the Philippines
Historic City of Vigan
Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Q235004
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
Tubbataha Reef

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026All Saints' Day Eve

November 1, 2026Araw ng mga Santo

November 30, 2026Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio

Full source list on About.