Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo
- Address
- Avenida Nuñez de Cáceres 11, Edificio Equinox – 4e verdieping, Bella Vista, Santo Domingo
- Phone
- +180 92 62 03 20
- Website
- nederlandwereldwijd.nl
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 10 January 2022
At Avenida Nuñez de Cáceres 11, Edificio Equinox – 4e verdieping, Bella Vista, Santo Domingo, the Dutch embassy in Santo Domingo represents the Netherlands towards the Dominican Republic. The Netherlands 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 the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Netherlands visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic
Dominican RepublicNetherlands Visa required Netherlands visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic
NetherlandsDominican Republic Visa-free, 30 days Dominican Republic visa for citizens of the Netherlands
The Netherlands 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 the Netherlands.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,525 | 2,358 | 1,075 | 31.3% | 22.7% |
| 2024 | 4,475 | 2,900 | 1,471 | 33.6% | 15.4% |
| 2025 | 4,935 | 2,545 | 2,244 | 46.8% | 11.3% |
2025 figures: 4,935 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at the Netherlands’ embassy in Santo Domingo, and 2,545 visas were issued. 2,244 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 46.8%. The refusal rate rose by 13.2 points from 33.6% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 10% compared with 2024 (4,475).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 31.3% (2023) to 46.8% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in the Dominican Republic, 26.6% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 4th largest number of applications of the 6 Schengen states represented here.
11.3% 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 Italy in Santo DomingoAvenida José Núñez de Cáceres 11, 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
The Netherlands’ other missions in the Dominican Republic
The Dutch embassy in Santo Domingo is the only mission of the Netherlands in the Dominican Republic on record. The Dominican Republic in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch embassy in Santo Domingo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in Santo Domingo.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida Nuñez de Cáceres 11, Edificio Equinox – 4e verdieping, Bella Vista, Santo Domingo. The record for the Dutch embassy in Santo Domingo includes a phone number and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
When the Dutch embassy in Santo Domingo is closed
The next closures of the Dutch 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 (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Dutch embassy in Santo Domingo
Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in Santo Domingo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch embassy in Santo Domingo
The Dutch 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 Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo?
The Dutch embassy in Santo Domingo is at Avenida Nuñez de Cáceres 11, Edificio Equinox – 4e verdieping, Bella Vista, Santo Domingo.
When is the Dutch Embassy in Santo Domingo closed?
The Dutch 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 the Netherlands.
Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.
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