Dominican Republic
Canada
Canada visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Dominican Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dominicanrepublic.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in the Dominican Republic
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- Consular Office of Canada in Punta Cana
Carretera Veron- Bavaro, km 2.5, Amstar Business Center, Building 5, Suite 521, Punta Cana
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Puerto Plata
Calle Villanueva No 8, Edificio Abraxas, Puerto Plata
All missions of Canada in the Dominican Republic
Canada has 3 missions in the Dominican Republic, with its embassy in Santo Domingo. Consulates: Punta Cana. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Puerto Plata.
Canadian citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic
CanadaDominican Republic Visa-free, 30 days Dominican Republic visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 the Dominican Republic to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Dominican Republic can stay in Canada
How long citizens of the Dominican Republic may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Dominican Republic apply
In the Dominican Republic, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Santo Domingo and the consulate in Punta Cana, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for citizens of the Dominican Republic
The United States requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Canada?
Citizens of the Dominican Republic must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in the Dominican Republic?
The Canadian embassy in the Dominican Republic is in Santo Domingo; there is also a consulate in Punta Cana.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
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.
Can citizens of the Dominican Republic enter Canada visa-free?
No; citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.