Italian Embassy in Santo Domingo
- Address
- Avenida José Núñez de Cáceres 11, Santo Domingo
- Phone
- +18096820830
- Website
- ambsantodomingo.esteri.it
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Maffettone Sergio
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 January 2022
The Italian embassy in Santo Domingo stands at Avenida José Núñez de Cáceres 11, Santo Domingo, in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic. Italy requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
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 Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
Italy visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic
Dominican RepublicItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic
ItalyDominican Republic Visa-free, 30 days Dominican Republic visa for citizens of Italy
Italy requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the Italian embassy in Santo Domingo whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,314 | 4,117 | 3,196 | 43.7% | 35.9% |
| 2024 | 6,527 | 2,902 | 3,625 | 55.5% | 41.3% |
| 2025 | 5,907 | 3,175 | 2,732 | 46.2% | 75.0% |
2025 figures: 5,907 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Italy’s embassy in Santo Domingo, and 3,175 visas were issued. 2,732 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 46.2%. The refusal rate fell by 9.3 points from 55.5% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 9% compared with 2024 (6,527).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 43.7% (2023) to 55.5% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in the Dominican Republic, 26.6% of applications were refused in 2025; Italy’s rate worldwide was 10.8%. Italy received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 6 Schengen states represented here.
75.0% 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 the Netherlands in Santo DomingoAvenida Nuñez de Cáceres 11, Edificio Equinox – 4e verdieping, Bella Vista, Santo Domingo
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Embassy of Germany 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
Italy’s other missions in the Dominican Republic
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Santiago de los Caballeros
Av. Estrella sadalah 75 Santiago, Santiago De Los Caballeros
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Puerto Plata
HOTEL GRAN VENTANA BEACH RESORT, PLAYA DORADA, Puerto Plata
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in La Romana
Calle Francisco Richiez No. 17, Edificio Comercial Andrea I, La Romana, La Romana
All missions of Italy in the Dominican Republic (4)
Besides the Italian embassy in Santo Domingo, Italy has 3 other missions in the Dominican Republic. Honorary consulates: Santiago de los Caballeros, Puerto Plata and La Romana. The Dominican Republic in turn has 2 missions in Italy, its embassy being in Rome.
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Good to know
About the Italian embassy in Santo Domingo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Italy in Santo Domingo. The head of mission on record is Maffettone Sergio.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida José Núñez de Cáceres 11, Santo Domingo. The record for the Italian embassy in Santo Domingo includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Italian citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic
Italian citizens do not need a visa for the Dominican Republic: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
When the Italian embassy in Santo Domingo is closed
The Italian 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 Italy such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Before visiting the Italian embassy in Santo Domingo
Current procedures for the Italian embassy in Santo Domingo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Italian embassy in Santo Domingo
Within 1 km of the Italian embassy in Santo Domingo there are 8 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Santo Domingo?
The Italian embassy in Santo Domingo is at Avenida José Núñez de Cáceres 11, Santo Domingo.
When is the Italian Embassy in Santo Domingo closed?
The Italian 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 Italy.
Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.
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