- rBusiness visarequired
- nTourist visanot required
Visa is not required for a stay up to 90 days
U.S. citizen tourists wishing to enter Dominican Republic are not required to present the results of a negative PCR test for CV-19 or quarantine upon arrival.
American tourists need to fill out the online Electronic Ticket and generate the QR code that will be scanned when entering the Dominican Republic.
All travelers should have travel insurance the covers COVID-19 for the duration of their trip to Dominican Republic
Select the type of Dominican Republic Business visa application:
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service. The sample format can be found Passport-type photographs: 1. Must be 2 inches x 2 inches
Health insurance. Proof of international health insurance and specifically covering travel to the destination country is required. Applicants can get a free quote and purchase valid travel insurance from our affiliate.
Business Support Letter. A support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa,where it is specified that the reason for the stay is exclusively for business, commercial negotiations, etc.
The sample format for this letter can be found here.Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in the destination country. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Dominican Republic, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in the destination country.
Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa).Previous visas. Scanned copies of any previous visas for the country which have been issued to the applicant.
Medical Certificate. A medical certificate showing a diagnosis of the overall health of the applicant.
Criminal Record. Original police report or Certificate of Good Conduct from the applicant's local police station. Certificate Must be issued by the proper authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of application. If the applicant has previously resided in the Dominican Republic that document must be issued by the Attorney General’s Office. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original document and translation must be apostilled. Once the original document is apostilled, it can be sent for translation at the Consulate.
Visa application form. Fully completed and signed application form.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a charge associated with this service. The sample format can be found Passport-type photographs: 1. Must be 2 inches x 2 inches
Health insurance. Proof of international health insurance and specifically covering travel to the destination country is required. Applicants can get a free quote and purchase valid travel insurance from our affiliate.
Business Support Letter. A support letter from the sending company which introduces the applicant, states the nature of the trip, and specifies the type and desired validity of the visa,where it is specified that the reason for the stay is exclusively for business, commercial negotiations, etc.
The sample format for this letter can be found here.Business invitation. A business invitation letter from the sponsoring company in the destination country. The letter should be printed on company letterhead stationery, addressed to "The Consulate of Dominican Republic, Visa Section", and signed by a senior manager. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
Briefly introduce the applicant (please specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant).
State the nature of the business to be conducted (i.e. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in the destination country.
Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (i.e. a one year multiple entry business visa).Previous visas. Scanned copies of any previous visas for the country which have been issued to the applicant.
Medical Certificate. A medical certificate showing a diagnosis of the overall health of the applicant.
Criminal Record. Original police report or Certificate of Good Conduct from the applicant's local police station. Certificate Must be issued by the proper authorities of the country in which the person resides at the time of application. If the applicant has previously resided in the Dominican Republic that document must be issued by the Attorney General’s Office. This document must be notarized, translated into Spanish and both the original document and translation must be apostilled. Once the original document is apostilled, it can be sent for translation at the Consulate.
Visa application form. For online orders, please download, print and sign Dominican Republic visa application, prepared by our system under your account.
Original passport. The passport must be valid at least six months after the intended date of departure from the territory of Dominican Republic and has at least two blank visa pages.
Passport-type photograph. Must be 2 inches x 2 inches
State Department Letter. A letter from the US Department of State, sending department, or agency, addressed to "Embassy of Dominican Republic, Washington D.C. ", explaining purpose of travel and dates of the trip. Letter must contain the applicant's name, passport number, nationality, and diplomatic rank or position held.
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A visa is not required for this destination.
- Additional information for minorsIf the minor is exiting Dominican Republic with a different person than they entered with, the parents or legal guardians must provide a letter giving authorization to travel with the minor. This authorization must be in Spanish, and it must be notarized at a Dominican consulate in the United States.
- Additional information for minorsIf the minor is exiting Dominican Republic with a different person than they entered with, the parents or legal guardians must provide a letter giving authorization to travel with the minor. This authorization must be in Spanish, and it must be notarized at a Dominican consulate in the United States.
Dominican Republic Business visa fees for citizens of United States of America
Type of visa | Validity Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. | Processing Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. | Embassy fee | Service fee | Tax | Total cost |
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Single entry (60 days stay) | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 60 days | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 10-15 business days | Embassy fee:$115.00 Service fee:$209.00 Tax:$0.00 Total cost:$324.00 | |||
Multiple entry (60 days stay) | Maximum validity refers to the period over which you are allowed to enter a given country. Validity of visa starts from the date of issuance of visa. Up to 1 year | Processing times start on the next business day following submission and serve as indications of processing times under normal circumstances only. 10-15 business days | Embassy fee:$125.00 Service fee:$209.00 Tax:$0.00 Total cost:$334.00 |
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Dominican Republic COVID-19 travel restrictions
- Entry is openThe Dominican Republic has opened its air borders for international travel, while land and sea borders remain closed. Some domestic restrictions are still in place.Prior to arrival requirementsValid passport. Valid national passport with at least 6 month remaining validity after the date of departure.Valid visa. Please see the instructions above if visa is needed and apply.Negative COVID-19 test. Arrivals from India and South Africa are required to provide a negative test no older than 72 hours before arrival.📝Health form should be completed at their site, this will generate a QR code which must be presented upon arrival.Upon arrival restrictions🏠Quarantine. Arrivals from the UK will be required to quarantine for at least 7 days in a government facility. Visitors from the United States are not required to quarantine after entering the Dominican Republic.😷Masks are required in public spaces and transport.
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