French Embassy in Santo Domingo
- Address
- Calle Filomena Gómez de Cova, Santo Domingo
- Website
- do.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 4 February 2022
At Calle Filomena Gómez de Cova, Santo Domingo, the French embassy in Santo Domingo represents France towards the Dominican Republic. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:45, closing earlier on Fridays. Within 1 km there are 6 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Santo Domingo
| Monday | 08:30–16:45 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–16:45 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–16:45 |
| Thursday | 08:30–16:45 |
| Friday | 08:30–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the Dominican Republic
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Santo Domingo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:45, closing earlier on Fridays.
France visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic
Dominican RepublicFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic
FranceDominican Republic Visa-free, 30 days Dominican Republic visa for citizens of France
France requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for France.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,166 | 3,816 | 1,168 | 23.4% | 33.7% |
| 2024 | 5,915 | 4,506 | 1,455 | 24.4% | 25.6% |
| 2025 | 5,379 | 3,974 | 1,376 | 25.7% | 22.1% |
2025 figures: 5,379 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Santo Domingo, and 3,974 visas were issued. 1,376 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 25.7%. That is barely different from 2024 (24.4%). Applications fell by 9% compared with 2024 (5,915).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 23.4% (2023) to 25.7% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in the Dominican Republic, 26.6% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 3rd largest number of applications of the 6 Schengen states represented here.
22.1% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of the Dominican Republic.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Colombia in Santo DomingoCalle Andrés Julio Aybar 27, Santo Domingo
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Embassy of Uruguay in Santo DomingoAvenida Gustavo Mejía Ricart 54, Santo Domingo
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Embassy of China in Santo DomingoNo.4 Calle Freddy Prestol Castillo, Ensanchez Piantini, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
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Embassy of Japan in Santo DomingoAvenida Winston Churchill 1099, Santo Domingo
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in Santo DomingoAvenida Winston Churchill 1099, Santo Domingo
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Embassy of Canada in Santo DomingoAvenida Winston Churchill 1099, Santo Domingo
France’s other missions in the Dominican Republic
The French embassy in Santo Domingo is the only mission of France in the Dominican Republic on record. The Dominican Republic in turn has 6 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Santo Domingo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Santo Domingo.
Address and contact
Address: Calle Filomena Gómez de Cova, Santo Domingo. The record for the French embassy in Santo Domingo includes a phone number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
When the French embassy in Santo Domingo is closed
The French embassy in Santo Domingo closes on the Dominican Republic’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Día de Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Santo Domingo
Current procedures for the French embassy in Santo Domingo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Santo Domingo
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Santo Domingo there are 6 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Santo Domingo?
The French embassy in Santo Domingo is at Calle Filomena Gómez de Cova, Santo Domingo.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Santo Domingo?
The French embassy in Santo Domingo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:45, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the French Embassy in Santo Domingo open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Santo Domingo do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Santo Domingo closed?
The French embassy in Santo Domingo closes on the Dominican Republic’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for France?
France requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.
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