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Dominican Republic visa for Canadian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

The Dominican Republic admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at can.mirex.gob.do

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for the Dominican Republic

Citizens of the Dominican Republic travelling to Canada

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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.

Before travelling from Canada to the Dominican Republic, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Canadian citizens can stay in the Dominican Republic

Canadian citizens may stay in the Dominican Republic for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Dominican Republic.

The Dominican Republic’s neighbours for Canadian citizens

Haiti admits Canadian citizens visa-free.

Citizens of the Dominican Republic travelling to Canada

Citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

The Dominican Republic admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Canadian citizens stay in the Dominican Republic?

Canadian citizens can stay in the Dominican Republic for up to 30 days.

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

Citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Can Canadian citizens enter the Dominican Republic visa-free?

Yes, Canadian citizens can enter the Dominican Republic without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.