Dominican Republic
General visa requirements for travelling to Dominican Republic. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic/Official Visa-Free Entry)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- N/A - no application required
- Fee
- Free
- Validity
- 30 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Only applies to holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports from specified countries.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Diplomatic, official, or service passport holders from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Japan, South Korea, and Uruguay.
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Purpose of visit
Diplomatic or official business purposes. Limited to 30 days stay. Must hold diplomatic, official, or service passport.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Online application
Complete E-Ticket online at https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/.
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Visa collection
Present diplomatic/official passport and E-Ticket at port of entry.
Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic/Official Visa Required)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Varies - processed through diplomatic channels
- Fee
- Free (diplomatic)
- Entry
- Single entry
Requires note verbale or official letter from sending government/organization. Processed through diplomatic channels.
Eligibility
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Nationality
US official and diplomatic passport holders, and diplomatic passport holders from countries not in visa-free list.
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Purpose of visit
Official government business or international organization missions. Processed through diplomatic channels. Subject to reciprocity agreements.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 4 x 5 cm, white background
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Diplomatic Visa Application; Form url: Dominican Embassy or Ministry of Foreign Affairs
How to apply
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Appointment booking
Sending government/organization contacts Dominican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Submit diplomatic visa application with official documentation through diplomatic channels.
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Processing wait
Ministry of Foreign Affairs processes diplomatic visa.
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Visa collection
Diplomatic visa issued through diplomatic channels.
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Online application
Complete E-Ticket before travel at https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/.