Dominican Republic
United States
United States visa for citizens of the Dominican Republic
Entry requirement
The United States requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at do.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in the Dominican Republic
- Embassy of the United States in Santo Domingo
Avenida República de Colombia 57, 10605 Santo Domingo
- Consulate of the United States in Santo Domingo
Avenida República de Colombia 57, Santo Domingo
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All missions of the United States in the Dominican Republic
The United States has 3 missions in the Dominican Republic, with its embassy in Santo Domingo. Consulates: Santo Domingo and Punta Cana.
US visas issued to citizens of the Dominican Republic
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 152,618 | 183,608 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,330 | 1,283 |
| Exchange (J) | 5,971 | 5,469 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 3,114 | 3,042 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 730 | 702 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 775 | 812 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 2,473 | 1,644 |
| Other | 53 | 25 |
| Total | 167,064 | 196,585 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 43.4% | 36.4% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 196,585 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of the Dominican Republic, the 8th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 93%, exchange visitor visas 3%. That is 18% more than in fiscal year 2024 (167,064).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of the Dominican Republic received 63,742, 18% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 36.4% for citizens of the Dominican Republic in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 43.4%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of the Dominican Republic anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in the Dominican Republic.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic
United StatesDominican Republic Visa-free, 30 days Dominican Republic visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
For a trip from the Dominican Republic to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Dominican Republic can stay in the United States
How long citizens of the Dominican Republic may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Santo Domingo and the consulates in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of the Dominican Republic
Canada and Mexico require citizens of the Dominican Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to the Dominican Republic
US citizens do not need a visa for the Dominican Republic: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires citizens of the Dominican Republic to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the US embassy in the Dominican Republic?
The US embassy in the Dominican Republic is in Santo Domingo; there are also consulates in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for the Dominican Republic?
US citizens do not need a visa for the Dominican Republic: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can citizens of the Dominican Republic enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of the Dominican Republic need a visa for the United States 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.