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South Africa visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

South African missions in the Dominican Republic

South Africa has 1 mission in the Dominican Republic. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Santo Domingo.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers the Dominican Republic from its embassy in Havana, Cuba (1,401 km from Santo Domingo). Other nearest South African missions to Santo Domingo are in Kingston, Jamaica (729 km), Caracas, Venezuela (946 km) and Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (1,250 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Dominican Republic is decided by South Africa, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

South African citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • 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.

Citizens of the Dominican Republic planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of the Dominican Republic can stay in South Africa

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

How citizens of the Dominican Republic apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in the Dominican Republic, and its honorary consulate in Santo Domingo normally does not issue visas. Citizens of the Dominican Republic apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to the Dominican Republic from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for citizens of the Dominican Republic

Botswana admits citizens of the Dominican Republic visa-free. Eswatini and Lesotho require citizens of the Dominican Republic to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic

South African citizens can visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for South Africa?

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

Is there an embassy of South Africa in the Dominican Republic?

No. South Africa has no embassy in the Dominican Republic, only honorary consulates in Santo Domingo. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Havana, Cuba for the Dominican Republic.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?

South African citizens can visit the Dominican Republic without a visa for up to 30 days.

Can citizens of the Dominican Republic enter South Africa visa-free?

No; citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for South Africa 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.