EgyptDominican Republic: Visa required

EgyptDominican Republic

Do Egypt passport holders need a visa for Dominican Republic?

Visa required

Yes. Egypt passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Dominican Republic.

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

Source: consultas.mirex.gob.do (checked July 19, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance10,005 km, straight line (~12h 16m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Dominican Republic155 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Dominican Republic

Egypt passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do Egypt passport holders need a visa for Dominican Republic?

Yes. Egypt passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Dominican Republic.

How far is Dominican Republic from Egypt?

About 10,005 km in a straight line, roughly ~12h 16m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Dominican Republic?

Dominican peso (DOP).

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.

How many countries can enter Dominican Republic without a visa?

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

What nearby countries can Egypt passport holders visit without a visa instead of Dominican Republic?

Haiti, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dominica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados.

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 Egypt

Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Palestine and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan and the Sahara to the south, and Libya to the west. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northeast separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Cairo is the capital, largest city, and leading cultural centre, while Alexandria is the second-largest city and an important hub of industry and tourism. With over 107 million inhabitants, Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world, third-most populous country in Africa, and 15th-most populated in the world.

CapitalCairo

RegionNorthern Africa

Population118.4M

Area1,002,450 km²

CurrencyEgyptian pound (1 USD ≈ 53.10 EGP)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+20

Drives on theright

TimezoneCairo (UTC+3)

Nearest airportCairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km

Emergency number122 / 123 / 180

UNESCO sites7

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,086 (2025)

Tourist arrivals13M (2019)

Climate in Cairo

Warmest August, coolest January, driest May, sunniest July. Best time to visit: April, May, October.

Monthly climate normals for Cairo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.6°C	8.9°C	7mm	278h
February	20.8°C	10.3°C	8mm	251h
March	24.5°C	12.3°C	53mm	324h
April	28.6°C	14.8°C	1mm	348h
May	35°C	19.2°C	0mm	386h
June	37.1°C	21.2°C	0mm	407h
July	39.1°C	23.1°C	0mm	416h
August	38.9°C	23.7°C	0mm	380h
September	38.3°C	23.8°C	0mm	352h
October	33.4°C	20.7°C	0mm	335h
November	25.4°C	15.1°C	5mm	290h
December	23.4°C	11.9°C	1mm	286h

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

Egypt is known for its world-famous pyramids, mummies, temples, art, churches, mosques, bustling cities, friendly people, and hieroglyphics, Egypt is considered a cradle of civilisation and has one of the longest histories of any country in the world. Egypt may perhaps have the oldest tourist industry in the world; Egypt has been visited by millions of people since ancient times.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abu Mena
Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Islamic Cairo
Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur
Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
Saint Catherine Area
Wadi Al-Hitan

Upcoming public holidays

October 6, 2026عيد القوات المسلحة

January 7, 2027عيد الميلاد المجيد

January 25, 2027عيد الثورة 25 يناير

Full source list on About.

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.