Dominican Republic
Spain
Spain visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic
Entry requirement
Spain requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
For the tourist visa, Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Spanish missions in the Dominican Republic
- Embassy of Spain in Santo Domingo
Avenida Independencia 1205, Santo Domingo
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All missions of Spain in the Dominican Republic
Spain has 2 missions in the Dominican Republic, with its embassy in Santo Domingo. Consulates: Santo Domingo.
Spain: visa decisions in the Dominican Republic
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32,068 | 23,998 | 7,030 | 22.7% | 29.8% |
| 2024 | 29,578 | 21,366 | 6,185 | 22.4% | 23.9% |
| 2025 | 30,256 | 23,311 | 5,983 | 20.4% | 26.9% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo) received 30,256 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 23,311. The refusal rate was 20.4%. The refusal rate fell by 2.0 points from 22.4% in 2024. The number of applications was almost unchanged (29,578 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 26.6% of the applications lodged in the Dominican Republic that year, from 17.0% at the consulates of Germany to 46.8% at those of the Netherlands. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the most applied-for Schengen state in the Dominican Republic.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in the Dominican Republic, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
Spanish citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic
SpainDominican Republic Visa-free, 30 days Dominican Republic visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- 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 Spain can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Dominican Republic can stay in Spain
How long citizens of the Dominican Republic may stay in Spain 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 Spanish embassy in Santo Domingo and the consulate in Santo Domingo, or to a visa centre acting for Spain; fees, documents and processing times are published by Spain.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets citizens of the Dominican Republic travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for citizens of the Dominican Republic
Morocco admits citizens of the Dominican Republic visa-free. Andorra, Portugal and France require citizens of the Dominican Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic admits Spanish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Spain?
Spain requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Spanish embassy in the Dominican Republic?
The Spanish embassy in the Dominican Republic is in Santo Domingo; there is also a consulate in Santo Domingo.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic admits Spanish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can citizens of the Dominican Republic enter Spain visa-free?
No; citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for Spain 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.