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Dominican Republic visa for Beninese citizens

Visa required

Beninese citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Dominican Republic visa?

Tourist entry and tourist visa (Visa de Turismo TS / TM)

Key facts

Fee
US$100
Processing time
10 to 20 working days for consular visas

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All visa types for the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s tourist visa costs US$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is servicios360.mirex.gob.do. Processing time, as the Dominican Republic states it: 10 to 20 working days for consular visas.

Where Beninese citizens apply for a visa for the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Porto-Novo, embassies and consulates of the Dominican Republic are closest in Lisbon, Portugal (3,776 km), Madrid, Spain (3,825 km) and Rome, Italy (4,057 km). The Dominican Republic sets which of its missions takes applications from Benin; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Citizens of the Dominican Republic travelling to Benin

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Travel advice for the Dominican Republic

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Beninese citizens planning a trip to the Dominican Republic can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Dominican Republic at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 11 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Dominican Republic (updated 7 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Dominican Republic (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Beninese citizens can stay in the Dominican Republic

How long Beninese citizens may stay in the Dominican Republic is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Beninese citizens apply

The Dominican Republic has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of the Dominican Republic accredited to Benin from abroad; the official visa portal of the Dominican Republic names the right place.

The Dominican Republic’s neighbours for Beninese citizens

Haiti admits Beninese citizens visa-free.

Citizens of the Dominican Republic travelling to Benin

Citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Beninese citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

Beninese citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of the Dominican Republic in Benin?

No. The Dominican Republic has no embassy in Benin. The nearest embassy of the Dominican Republic is in Lisbon, Portugal, 3,776 km from Porto-Novo.

How much does the Dominican Republic tourist visa cost?

The Dominican Republic’s official sources give a standard fee of US$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 10 to 20 working days for consular visas.

Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Benin?

Citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Benin, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Beninese citizens enter the Dominican Republic visa-free?

No; Beninese citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.