German Embassy in Santo Domingo
- Address
- Avenida José Núñez de Cáceres 11, Santo Domingo
- Phone
- +1809 542 89 49
- Website
- santo-domingo.diplo.de
- Fax
- +1809 542 89 55
Head of mission: Maike Friedrichsen, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 24 April 2026
The German embassy in Santo Domingo stands at Avenida José Núñez de Cáceres 11, Santo Domingo, in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. Within 1 km there are 8 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Santo Domingo
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
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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 Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
No regular hours are on record for the German embassy in Santo Domingo, but an official note on hours or appointments is shown (in German).
Germany visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic
Dominican RepublicGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic
GermanyDominican Republic Visa-free, 30 days Dominican Republic visa for citizens of Germany
Germany 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 Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,804 | 2,353 | 429 | 15.4% | 67.9% |
| 2024 | 2,903 | 2,465 | 426 | 14.7% | 70.1% |
| 2025 | 3,710 | 3,064 | 630 | 17.0% | 72.6% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Santo Domingo received 3,710 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,064. 630 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 17.0%. In 2024 it had been 14.7%: the rate rose by 2.3 points. Applications rose by 28% compared with 2024 (2,903).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 14.7% (2024) to 17.0% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in the Dominican Republic, 26.6% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 5th largest number of applications of the 6 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 72.6% of those issued. 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 the Netherlands in Santo DomingoAvenida Nuñez de Cáceres 11, Edificio Equinox – 4e verdieping, Bella Vista, Santo Domingo
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Embassy of Italy in Santo DomingoAvenida José Núñez de Cáceres 11, Santo Domingo
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Embassy of Brazil in Santo DomingoDowntown Center Business Tower, Avenida Nuñez de Cáceres esq. Rómulo Betancourt, Santo Domingo
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Embassy of Peru in Santo DomingoAvenida Las Ninfas 18, Santo Domingo
Germany’s other missions in the Dominican Republic
The German embassy in Santo Domingo is the only mission of Germany in the Dominican Republic on record. The Dominican Republic in turn has 4 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Santo Domingo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Santo Domingo. It is headed by Maike Friedrichsen, Ambassador, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida José Núñez de Cáceres 11, Santo Domingo. The record for the German embassy in Santo Domingo includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic
No visa is needed by German citizens for the Dominican Republic, for stays of up to 30 days.
When the German embassy in Santo Domingo is closed
The next closures of the German embassy in Santo Domingo for public holidays in the Dominican Republic are Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Día de Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the German embassy in Santo Domingo
Current procedures for the German embassy in Santo Domingo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Santo Domingo
The German embassy in Santo Domingo has 8 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Santo Domingo?
The German embassy in Santo Domingo is at Avenida José Núñez de Cáceres 11, Santo Domingo.
When is the German Embassy in Santo Domingo closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.
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